What Are The Disadvantages of Conventional LASIK?
While conventional LASIK corrects simple prescriptions, it induces complex prescriptions (spherical aberration, coma, trefoil, etc.). These are unique imperfections in the cornea which can reduce visual sharpness postoperatively. Although 20/40 is the baseline expectation, even when 20/20 vision is attained, the quality of vision may not be satisfactory. Halos, glare, or night vision problems could result. Both the microkeratome flap creation and conventional laser treatment have been found to cause these unique imperfections and there is no way to predict who may experience symptoms or how severe they may be. Click here to email Dr.
