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Custom LASIK
What if you went in
for brain surgery and the doctor told you they weren’t going to do
what was best for you, but what seemed to work best for MOST
people? Would you be
concerned? Do you think
this type of surgery would be safe for your future or the doctor’s
career? I didn’t think
so, now there is something to correct this problem, a new procedure
called custom LASIK.
Custom LASIK uses
three dimensional images of your eyes and how they accept light to
determine the best route for your surgery. This procedure called custom
LASIK using wave-front technology is more precise than any pair of
glasses, contacts, or even other LASIK procedures.
By
using a few simple computer-generated tests to analyze the way your
eye refracts light, the computer determines the best course of
action. The fact that
this custom LASIK uses the three dimensional image particular to the
patient, the chance for an uneven or poorly constructed flap over
the cornea is reduced.
There are more hoops
for you to jump through if you are going to be a patient in custom
LASIK surgery:
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You must be qualified by the FDA based on your
eye condition before receiving custom LASIK.
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Your doctor will present your choices regarding
extra costs for your custom LASIK.
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Your doctor will determine if your eye’s
condition is such that custom LASIK presents the best result.
What are the
advantages of custom LASIK?
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Better chance of 20/20 vision or better.
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Reduced chance of night vision disturbances or
glaring.
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Reduced chance of losing visual quality or
contrast sensitivity.
Studies
show that despite the cost of custom LASIK, more people are opting
for this procedure than regular LASIK. However, it is important to
discuss with your doctor what is correctable before the
surgery. Even though custom LASIK is the
most efficient form of LASIK it does not correct any type of eye
problem at this time.
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