Custom LASIK - Frequently Asked Questions About Refractive Surgery
May 04, 2009 @ 05:12 PM — by unknown
Custom LASIK eye surgery is a more refined method of the LASIK eye surgery treatment. Get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about custom LASIK, and whether it is a good choice for you.
What is custom LASIK eye surgery?
There are some vision problems that cannot be corrected with the standard LASIK treatment. In these cases, custom LASIK can sometimes still be used successfully. Custom LASIK uses a more in-depth digital method to correct flaws in vision.
What is the difference between standard LASIK and custom LASIK?
Standard LASIK eye surgery only has the ability to repair what are called lower order aberrations to vision. These aberrations include astigmatism, nearsightedness (myopia), and farsightedness (hyperopia). Custom LASIK eye surgery is more refined, and can repair both lower and higher order aberrations, which helps enable you to see better.
Is custom LASIK more effective?
For the most part, yes. Not only does custom LASIK have the ability to re