Details on the Custom LASIK Procedure

The function and shape of the human eye is highly complex and irregular. The shape of the eye can change throughout an individual’s life for many reasons, including the act of wearing contact lenses.

In the past, many patients with high-order aberrations on their cornea were turned away from LASIK, as there was no safe or reliable method of treatment. This meant that conventional LASIK surgery was inadequate in treating all vision impairments, and it prompted doctors to continue the quest of perfecting the LASIK process. Custom LASIK now exists for folks seeking to improve their vision. This process is commonly referred to as Wavefront LASIK.

How Does Custom LASIK Work?

The human eye's ability to focus light rays is mapped visually as a three-dimensional picture. This image accurately shows the natural irregularities in your eye, and it demonstrates how your eye processes images. Using this groundbreaking technology, surgeons can accurately determine what course of action to take for the specific sight impairment. The majority of the work is done electronically, thereby insuring the highest rate of accuracy. The information gathered about your eye during this process automatically guides the laser through the surgery.

What are the Risks of Complications with Custom LASIK?

Due to the increased accuracy that custom LASIK offers, and because it is not as dependant upon human intervention, there is a significant decrease in risk of post-LASIK complications. This means there is less likelihood a patient will experience complications due to under or over correction, and the experience itself is much safer and more efficient.

What Problems can be Cured with Custom LASIK?

Custom LASIK is now a viable solution for those patients who have mild to moderately high degrees of common vision impairments such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. These conditions are relatively common, effecting 10 percent to 15 percent of the population. In the past, some of these patients would not have been approved as a candidate for conventional LASIK surgery. With the advent of a custom-guided laser eye surgery technique, however, more individuals can enjoy the immense benefits of LASIK.

For more information about custom LASIK, and to see if you are a potential candidate, please contact your eye care physician.