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Custom LASIK
 LASIK,
a technology that offers new hope for improved sight for those with
refractive errors. Refractive error refers to the blurry
vision that
results when the eye is not able to properly focus the light
entering the
cornea onto the back of the eye (the
retina). This can
occur when the eye is too long (myopia), too short (hyperopia), or
the cornea is oval shaped rather than round (astigmatism).
Custom LASIK is a procedure that involves the use of a wavefront
analyzer and enables Dr. Garrett to customize the
conventional LASIK
procedure to your individual eyes. This customized procedure can
result in patients seeing clearer and sharper than ever before.
The wavefront analyzer is used to accurately measure the way light
travels through your eye. The resulting map of your eye is then
programmed into the laser, and the laser, and the laser treats your
eye based upon that personalized 3D map. Custom LASIK helps to treat
"higher order" aberrations, which are tiny imperfections in the eye
that can have a significant impact on one's quality of vision. In
fact, higher order aberrations have been linked to visual glare and
halos. Higher order aberrations have not been previously treatable
with contacts, glasses or conventional LASIK.
The actual LASIK procedure is performed in exactly the same way in
both conventional and Custom LASIK. The pre-op testing for
conventional LASIK and Custom LASIK differ greatly. The wavefront
analyzer used with Custom LASIK brings a whole new level of
knowledge to the Garrett Eye Center.
With Custom LASIK we are able to focus on the quantity and quality
of your vision. Because Custom LASIK corrects the unique
imperfections in each individual's vision, it is likely that night
vision will be improved. Everyone's eyes are different. If you are
interested in LASIK, you should schedule a consultation with
Dr.
Garrett. Together you can determine what is best for you.
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