Custom LASIK Systems

Custom or Wavefront^TM-guided LASIK surgery is made possible with use of various excimer laser systems that reshape the cornea based on a three-dimensional Wavefront^TM map of your eyes' irregularities. Several custom LASIK systems are currently approved for use in the United States.

Custom Wavefront LASIK Technology

There are multiple custom LASIK systems on the market that use Wavefront^TM LASIK technology. Each of these custom LASIK systems incorporates the three-part LASIK procedure, beginning with the mapping of the eye, then the creation of the flap, and finally corneal reshaping. Talk to your local LASIK surgeon to find out which system he or she utilizes. Most LASIK doctors use at least one of the following custom LASIK system at their practices:

• LADARVision® CustomCornea® system
• VISX® CustomVue^TM and WavePrint^TM system
• Bausch & Lomb's Technolas® Zyoptix^TM system
• Wavelight Allegretto Wave^TM system

Each of these custom LASIK systems upholds the goals of Wavefront^TM-guided custom LASIK: precise, personalized treatment, a smooth reshaping of your cornea, and decreased risk of undesirable side effects.

Pros and Cons of Custom LASIK Surgery

Custom LASIK offers many benefits compared to conventional LASIK surgery. Custom LASIK allows surgeons to correct higher order aberrations that cause visual problems such as glare, halos, blurring vision, starbursts, and difficulty seeing clearly at night. Another advantage of the custom LASIK procedure is that it is associated with a lower risk of complications than LASIK.

The downside of custom LASIK surgery is that it is more expensive than traditional LASIK surgery.

Find a LASIK Eye Doctor through DocShop

Interested in Wavefront^TM-guided custom LASIK surgery? DocShop can connect you with a qualified surgeon. Find a doctor in your area today who is experienced in the use of advanced laser systems. A doctor can perform an eye exam and let you know if you are a good candidate for the custom LASIK procedure.