The Technology Behind the Procedure

Wavefront Technology: New scanning technology takes LASIK to an entirely new, personalized level. Scanning technology provides your doctor with a unique map of your eye, allowing the surgeon to tailor your LASIK procedure to the unique characteristics of your vision. The procedure is groundbreaking because it has the potential to improve not only how much you see, but also how well you can se, in terms of contrast sensitivity and fine detail.

Custom mapping provides a precise, more detailed analysis of the way your entire optical system operates. With the map, your surgeon can have a detailed understanding of your vision-correction needs for the development of your personalized laser vision plan. This information is then transferred to the laser, enabling the surgeon to customize your LASIK procedure. The final result is a treatment as unique as your DNA or your fingerprint.

With custom LASIK, a tracking device is used. By automatically tracking the tiny motion of your eye, a new level of accuracy and safety is achieved.

Taking the mystery out of Laser Vision Correction

The custom LASIK process begins with a consultation to inform you about the technology and the procedure. An evaluation follows to assess your overall eye health and to measure and create a detailed and unique map of your eyes. On the day of the procedure, your individual correction information is transferred directly to the laser. Custom LASIK works by gently reshaping the cornea with the cool beam form the laser to remove microscopic amounts of tissue-less than the thickness of a human hair in most cases-to create a new curvature. The procedure typically takes several seconds and the majority of patients feel little or no discomfort. Many notice immediate results, and vision continues to improve over several days. Routine follow-up visits complete the process.