There are a number of factors that will affect both your actual
laser vision correction procedure and the results you can realistically
expect to gain from it. Among them are:
 Your
existing vision problems, and the amount of correction that can
be achieved - The experience
and expertise of the physician attending you
- The technology
behind the laser eye surgery system your physician will use
The first two
factors may seem self-evident, but the third may come as some surprise.
This is understandable since many people are unaware that different
laser systems with different capabilities are available. Technology
matters because it can impact the accuracy with which your cornea
is reshaped and therefore the results you can expect from the procedure.
That's
why, when finding your doctor, it's important that you consider
the laser vision correction system he or she will use for your procedure.
Specific technical attributes of laser eye surgery systems that
you should compare and discuss with your doctor are:
- The Wavefront
device
- The laser
system used
- Eye tracking
capabilities
Is LADARVision®
the Right System for Your Vision Problem?
Not every
laser system is indicated, or approved by the FDA, to treat every
type of vision problem. That's why, when choosing your doctor, it's
important to know if the laser system that will be used in your
procedure is actually approved to correct your specific eye problems.
You can find out by comparing systems to learn about their FDA indications
and other important aspects of their capabilities.
If you
choose a doctor equipped with the LADARVision® System, you'll
have the comfort of knowing that your doctor's system is approved
for the widest possible range of problems from myopia to hyperopia,
with or without astigmatism, and is approved to correct mixed astigmatism.
CustomCornea® is also the first to be FDA approved for the treatment
of higher order aberrations that can affect the quality of your
vision.
That's
why it's a good idea to look for doctors with the LADARVision®
System and CustomCornea® capabilities.
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