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Those familiar with the concept of LASIK laser eye surgery will be familiar with the concept behind Wavefront laser eye surgery. Both surgeries involve creating a small flap in the cornea, under which the cornea can be reshaped to improve vision. Wavefront laser eye surgery, in particular, is capable of dealing with "higher-order aberrations" that regular LASIK resculpting cannot help. Wavefront laser eye surgery also goes by several other names, including "custom LASIK," "custom cornea," and "PERSONALASIK." The "custom" concept describes the fact that Wavefront, unlike regular LASIK, goes beyond uniform reshaping of the cornea. Extensive measurements are made of the patient's cornea, both prior to surgery day and again just prior to the procedure, so the reshaping is "customized." Where to Find IntraLASIK Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
Some laser eye surgery centers, such as the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, use another advanced technology in conjunction with Wavefront for exceptional results. The IntraLASIK laser allows experienced surgeons to use a laser beam to create the initial flap. The IntraLASE is able to create the thinnest flap possible, which gives the surgeon more corneal tissue to work with. The Wavefront and IntraLASIK laser represent advanced laser eye surgery technologies. Whether a facility has them is a good indication of their dedication to refractive surgery. In addition, a laser eye surgery center should have surgeons with deep experience that extends back to the years of the ALK procedure. These are the most basic of questions to ask your prospective refractive surgery center. For more on IntraLASIK, see the literature pack here on the website of the premier Bay Area facility, the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.
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