What is CustomVue?
What is CustomVue?
Advanced CustomVue is an individualized laser vision correction procedure that combines the WaveScan WaveFront™ System and the VISX STAR S4 IR™ Excimer Laser with Iris Registration (IR), enabling a doctor to measure unique imperfections in a person’s vision and design an individualized treatment.
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 the newest LASIK technology?
The FDA approved SMILE, the latest advance in laser vision surgery, in 2016. It has been shown to be as effective and safe as LASIK, and it is currently available for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism.
Which is better LASIK or SMILE?
Patients with thin or irregular corneas are typically better candidates for SMILE or PRK. If a patient is predisposed to chronic dry eye symptoms, SMILE or PRK may be a better option. LASIK is known to run a higher risk for postoperative dry eye symptoms and can increase previously held chronic dry eye.
How safe is wavefront LASIK?
You may feel slight pressure or discomfort, but it will dissipate quickly. Custom wavefront LASIK eye surgery is extremely safe, as your eye surgeon has all of the information about your cornea and other parts of your eye they need to best perform the procedure.
What is wavefront laser?
Custom LASIK involves measuring the eye from front to back with a special laser, using what’s called “wavefront” technology, to create a three-dimensional (3-D) image of the eye. The information contained in the wavefront-map guides the laser in customizing the treatment to your individual visual system.
Does anyone go blind from LASIK?
LASIK surgery itself does not cause blindness, and most cases of LASIK complications are avoidable by following aftercare procedures set forth by your surgeon. If you notice anything out of the ordinary or anything alarming after your LASIK surgery, contact an ophthalmologist immediately.
What is the most advanced eye laser surgery?
SBK Advanced LASIK is the most advanced form of laser vision correction surgery. It treats common vision conditions such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism.
When did wavefront LASIK come out?
The next LASIK advancement came just one year later in 2002 with the FDA approval of custom Wavefront LASIK. Wavefront technology (Aberrometry) measures the way a wave of light passes through the cornea and lens (the refractive light focusing components of the eye).
How many steps are needed for wavefront-guided LASIK?
LASIK is actually a two-step process. In the first step, the surgeon creates a thin flap of corneal tissue with a Femtosecond laser called, IntraLase.
