Custom Wavefront Lasik
Procuring custom wavefront lasik surgery leads to better visual acuity, a higher quality of vision, and faster visual recovery than standard vision correction procedures. "Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis" is the medical term for the lasik procedure. Lasik is a refractive eye surgery accomplished with the use of laser technology. During the assessment phase for eligibility, age, occupation, and lifestyle must be taken into consideration. Yet and still, more than 700,000 Americans have a lasik procedure done annually. The U.S. Patent Office granted the first patent for LASIK to Dr. Gholam A. Peyman on June 20, 1989. The patent secures a "Method for modifying corneal curvature," that is done in a certain fashion. Ophthalmologists use this procedure for a variety of eye conditions. Lasik can correct astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia. Astigmatism is a visual defect, usually with the cornea, that prevents clear focus. Astigmatism is often hereditary, but could also develop from incorrect posture or overutilization of the eyes for close-up work. Myopia is simply nearsightedness; the inability to see objects clearly at a distance. And hyperopia, which is the opposite of myopia; the inability to see objects clearly; close up. Though there are other procedures available for these surgeries, custom wavefront lasik has won out as the preferred option.
Different from traditional lasik, wave-front-guided refractive surgery creates a highly detailed "map" of how light moves through the person's eye. The procedure is able to detect even the most minute distortion of focus. Using this procedure, the ophthalmologist can reduce the chance of glare, light "halos," and poor night after-surgery. Even though the procedure may technically be more accurate than previous surgery types, selection of an appropriate patient and obtaining high quality wavefront data are just as important to the success of custom wavefront lasik surgery as meticulously managing changes that will occur during the healing process. Generally, when done right there are far fewer retreatments and increased patient satisfaction. From the time that the FDA approved of wavefront-guided refractive surgery, there have been ongoing significant advances. Increased service offerings are available because of these technological improvements along with better surgeon skills. Because of this, more people have become eligible for customized procedures.
The underlying principle of custom wavefront lasik is the accurate assessment of the aberrations of the eye. An aberration is an irregularity. Using iris registration technology and pupil centroid compensation, surgeons get a more accurate sense of the optical errors they will encounter and thusly must correct. There are now options for custom wavefront lasik for people who have mixed astigmatism, as well as myopia with astigmatism. Research and practice have enabled doctors to start with better data, use more accurate equipment, and frankly, realize more predictable post-op outcomes; than ever before. The eye alignment is measured using an aberrometer. The aberrometer reading before and during surgery must match exactly. An inaccurate reading will cause the surgeon to over correct or under correct the aberration; leaving the patient, at best, in a similar visual condition, and at worst, worse off. The good news is, of surgeries for moderate to severe nearsightedness, nearly 95% have achieved 20/20 vision or better. "Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen." (Deuteronomy 27:18)
There are no standardized costs for custom wavefront lasik, nor for any of type of vision correction surgery. However, lasik, using a bladed instrument, hovers around $1,500 per eye. While general laser eye surgery, tends to average $2,000 per eye. Wavefront-guided lasik, is only about $350 more per eye. A person should be particularly suspicious of advertisements that promise procedures starting at $500 or even $1,000. Only about 10% of eye surgeries are less than $1,000 per eye. A peak at the fine print will tend to show that very few people (the exception and not the rule) would ever be eligible for such procedures. The main costs in these surgeries are for the expertise and the technology that allows the doctor to be extremely accurate in measurements and subsequent operation. The equipment and the training costs lots of money. That is the rationale for the bill being so high. Using a doctor who does not have the latest equipment or the most recent training may cause deep regrets in the end. There is hope that costs will continue to fall for custom wavefront lasik. As more doctors are trained and more equipment is produced, the prices will tend to fall.
Seeing is a critical body function. Maintaining good eye health and vision, is therefore important to most people. However, when there is a problem seeing, the old method of dealing with the issue was to prescribe lenses. These could be glasses or contacts. Either one pales in comparison to being able to see with the naked eye. Technological advances and willing surgeons have made it possible for many more people to go without eye wear and accessories. If there is currently nothing wrong with a person's eyes, it's a good time to see an eye health-care provider. At least once a year, a person should have their eyes examined. Furthermore, if a person has any degree of unusual eye irritation, eye pain, or sudden loss of vision they should run (don't walk) to see a doctor. Too many eye conditions cause irreparable and irreversible damage. But, for those who are born or develop correctable conditions, custom wavefront lasik is the way to go.
Different from traditional lasik, wave-front-guided refractive surgery creates a highly detailed "map" of how light moves through the person's eye. The procedure is able to detect even the most minute distortion of focus. Using this procedure, the ophthalmologist can reduce the chance of glare, light "halos," and poor night after-surgery. Even though the procedure may technically be more accurate than previous surgery types, selection of an appropriate patient and obtaining high quality wavefront data are just as important to the success of custom wavefront lasik surgery as meticulously managing changes that will occur during the healing process. Generally, when done right there are far fewer retreatments and increased patient satisfaction. From the time that the FDA approved of wavefront-guided refractive surgery, there have been ongoing significant advances. Increased service offerings are available because of these technological improvements along with better surgeon skills. Because of this, more people have become eligible for customized procedures.
The underlying principle of custom wavefront lasik is the accurate assessment of the aberrations of the eye. An aberration is an irregularity. Using iris registration technology and pupil centroid compensation, surgeons get a more accurate sense of the optical errors they will encounter and thusly must correct. There are now options for custom wavefront lasik for people who have mixed astigmatism, as well as myopia with astigmatism. Research and practice have enabled doctors to start with better data, use more accurate equipment, and frankly, realize more predictable post-op outcomes; than ever before. The eye alignment is measured using an aberrometer. The aberrometer reading before and during surgery must match exactly. An inaccurate reading will cause the surgeon to over correct or under correct the aberration; leaving the patient, at best, in a similar visual condition, and at worst, worse off. The good news is, of surgeries for moderate to severe nearsightedness, nearly 95% have achieved 20/20 vision or better. "Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen." (Deuteronomy 27:18)
There are no standardized costs for custom wavefront lasik, nor for any of type of vision correction surgery. However, lasik, using a bladed instrument, hovers around $1,500 per eye. While general laser eye surgery, tends to average $2,000 per eye. Wavefront-guided lasik, is only about $350 more per eye. A person should be particularly suspicious of advertisements that promise procedures starting at $500 or even $1,000. Only about 10% of eye surgeries are less than $1,000 per eye. A peak at the fine print will tend to show that very few people (the exception and not the rule) would ever be eligible for such procedures. The main costs in these surgeries are for the expertise and the technology that allows the doctor to be extremely accurate in measurements and subsequent operation. The equipment and the training costs lots of money. That is the rationale for the bill being so high. Using a doctor who does not have the latest equipment or the most recent training may cause deep regrets in the end. There is hope that costs will continue to fall for custom wavefront lasik. As more doctors are trained and more equipment is produced, the prices will tend to fall.
Seeing is a critical body function. Maintaining good eye health and vision, is therefore important to most people. However, when there is a problem seeing, the old method of dealing with the issue was to prescribe lenses. These could be glasses or contacts. Either one pales in comparison to being able to see with the naked eye. Technological advances and willing surgeons have made it possible for many more people to go without eye wear and accessories. If there is currently nothing wrong with a person's eyes, it's a good time to see an eye health-care provider. At least once a year, a person should have their eyes examined. Furthermore, if a person has any degree of unusual eye irritation, eye pain, or sudden loss of vision they should run (don't walk) to see a doctor. Too many eye conditions cause irreparable and irreversible damage. But, for those who are born or develop correctable conditions, custom wavefront lasik is the way to go.
Custom Wavefront Lasik
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