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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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