Can Everyone Use Wavefront Guided LASIK?
In the majority of cases, wavefront guided LASIK is a possibility. There are certainly exceptions to this. In some cases, wavefront guided LASIK might require more tissue than conventional LASIK. In these cases, conventional LASIK might be recommended or the surgeon might recommend that laser vision correction is not a good option or that another type of laser ablation, such as PRK or Epi-LASEK might be recommended. It is also possible that wavefront guided measurements are not possible due to extreme levels of astigmatism or nearsightedness or farsightedness. In some cases a small pupil might make obtaining wavefront measurements difficult. Are all wavefront LASIK machines the same? Each excimer laser company has developed its own wavefront aberrometer. These machines have varying degrees of accuracy and therefore the effectiveness of these wavefront LASIK machines must vary as well. In the USA, make certain that the surgeon is using an FDA approved excimer laser. Also make certain th
