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What is the difference between LASIK and Wavefront?

The custom Wavefront LASIK surgical procedure is similar to traditional LASIK, but the major difference is that it is an all-laser procedure. Rather than creating the corneal flap with a bladed instrument, Dr. Goldberg is able to use a laser.

What is topography guided LASIK?

Topography-guided LASIK is an advanced treatment for myopia (near-sightedness) and astigmatism (a condition that causes blurred vision). The procedure customizes the laser treatment to the unique surface shape of your eye.

What is the difference between LASIK and Refractive surgery?

Both LASIK and PRK use a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear outer layer of your eye that focuses light so you can see clearly. But they do it in slightly different ways. LASIK creates a thin flap in the cornea. PRK removes the outer layer of the cornea, which grows back over time.

What is the difference between wavefront-guided and wavefront optimized?

Wavefront-guided technologies take the objective wavefront measurements of the individual eye and apply them to the laser ablation profile. Wavefront-optimized treatments, based on the eye’s subjective refraction, maintain existing optical aberrations and correct sphere and cylinder.

What is Wavefront guided LASIK?

Wavefront-Guided This technique is the most advanced type of custom LASIK. It creates a three-dimensional image of your eye, measuring exactly how light enters the cornea and travels to the retina. It precisely attempts to correct all higher-order aberrations, in addition to myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Which is better laser or LASIK?

It’s a better choice if you have a thin cornea or a medical condition that makes laser eye surgery more challenging to complete. During the surgery, only one laser will be used to correct your vision— rather than the two that are used in LASIK.

Is laser and LASIK eye surgery the same?

Lasik surgery is a type of laser surgery. In fact, Lasik is an acronym for the procedure that is formally known as laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. While there are other types of laser eye surgeries besides Lasik, such as laser cataract surgery, Lasik is always performed with a laser.

Does microkeratome hurt?

The procedure consists of using an excimer laser or microkeratome to reshape the cornea, the transparent front part of your eye. The discomfort a patient may feel during the procedure is usually during the flap creation portion.

What is the difference between LASIK and Femto LASIK?

Second generation- Femtosecond laser (also called Femto Lasik ): In FemtoLasik compared to Lasik, corneal flap is created with the help of another cutting laser called Femtosecond laser. The introduction of Femtosecond laser increased the precision and accuracy of flap making as compared to the micorkeratome blade.

Is microkeratome-based LASIK a good option for me?

However, based on our real world experience, microkeratome-based LASIK may still a very good option for other patients with normal corneal measurements and no preference for Intralase. I will help guide you to the most appropriate procedure for your specific needs.

What is the rate of microkeratome-related LASIK flap complications?

Presently, in the hands of experienced surgeons who are using “top-notch” surgical microkeratomes, the rate of microkeratome-related LASIK flap complications is very low (about one complication per 2,000 surgeries). As of 2010, there is accumulating data showing the advantages of femtosecond laser flap creation.

What is the first step of LASIK procedure?

The first step of the LASIK procedure involves creating a thin corneal flap with either an automated mechanical device called a microkeratome OR a femtosecond laser in the case of All-Laser IntraLASIK.