If you are one of the millions of people who have decided to have laser eye surgery then before you go ahead and have the actual treatment, you will be presented with a few options about the procedure. The first decision you will have to make is whether to undergo Lasek or Lasik laser vision correction.
As well as choosing between Lasik and Lasek you will also need to decide if you want wavefront technology. It is generally considered an optional extra although in certain situations your surgeon may insist that you have it. Wavefront is considered a premium option as it results in a more accurate laser vision correction.
Your surgeon may tell you that you have to have wavefront laser surgery if you have high astigmatism (normally over 3 dioptres) or if you have large pupils. Both these situations mean that you are at a higher risk of experiencing night vision blurring following your treatment. Wavefront technology virtually eliminates the risks of night vision problems.
If you do not have large pupils and astigmatism then whether you have this laser add-on is entirely your decision. The main advantage it has over standard laser vision correction is that it is more accurate and increases the chances of your having perfect vision following your treatment. Most people are almost guaranteed to have at least driving standard of vision.
Wavefront is said to be 25 times more accurate than standard laser eye surgery as it takes 25 times more measurements right across the entire length of the cornea. This is the reason it is more expensive as you have a much higher chance of achieving 20/20 vision after your surgery. Having Wavefront will also mean that you have superior night vision following your procedure.
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