Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery

Wavefront-guided LASIK, also known as Custom LASIK or Custom Wavefront LASIK is a promising new technology that provides an advanced method for measuring optical distortions in the eye. 

Wavefront technology functions as a roadmap for LASIK surgery.  Measuring and treating these distortions goes beyond nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism determinations that have been used for centuries. Wavefront guided treatment replaces 'the one treatment fits all' with a procedure that is tailored to the precise optics of the eye. Whilst standard laser eye treatment (without Wavefront guidance) gives very high quality results for the majority of patients, some peoples' eyes are not 'standard'.  As a result, eye care providers can now customize the LASIK procedure according to each individual patient’s unique vision correction needs. 

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The treatment is unique to each eye, just as a fingerprint is unique. Wavefront systems work by measuring how light is distorted as it passes into the eye and then is reflected back. This creates an optical map of the eye, highlighting individual imperfections.  Wavefront eye surgery aims to achieve better vision than standard laser treatment or glasses.