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The Custom Wavefront Lasik Procedure

Wavefront LASIK procedures, or custom LASIK, can correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness but also harder to fix problems including haze, glare or light halos. The wavefront LASIK eye surgery procedure is short at around ten minutes for each eye. Here is a quick overview of what you can expect from the procedure.

During the custom wavefront lasik procedure, the patient will stare at a certain point through which light is sent to the eye. Any distortions in the light being sent back are read by the wavefront sensor. These distortions, which are what cause problems in vision, are known as ‘aberrations’ and this recording is what later allows the physician to treat the exact vision problems in each eye.

After the map of aberrations has been created for the eyes, a small flap must be created either with a laser (IntraLasik) or a small blade (microkeratome) to allow access to the cornea (as in other types of LASIK surgery). This flap is opened and the LASIK reshapes the cornea. The map is used to accurately guide the laser for an individual treatment in each eye. This is what allows wavefront LASIK to attain the best vision results possible. When all of the aberrations have been treated, the flap will be closed and it will heal naturally.

During the treatment the patient is given numbing drops in the eye, as well as a mild sedative to make it as relaxing as possible. After the procedure lubrication is used to protect the eyes, and sight may not improve immediately. You may also be given a plastic eye shield. It is always recommended to ask someone else to drive you home and to go to sleep as soon as possible after the procedure. This will mean your eyes can heal as soon as possible.

Your doctor will be able to explain everything about lasik recovery in depth and any problems with vision that occur after the procedure should be brought to your physician’s attention.

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