Is wavefront LASIK or PRK “safer” than conventional LASIK or PRK?
. When you read about claims that wavefront LASIK or PRK is “safer” than conventional LASIK or PRK, they are referring to the reduced likelihood of creating night vision or contrast sensitivity problems. While overall this may be true, it not the case for the all of patients. With appropriately selected cases, conventional LASIK or PRK provides fine night vision and contrast sensitivity. For higher risk patients, wavefront LASIK or PRK is the preferred approach.
