What is Custom Vue® LASIK?

Every eye and its associated refractive errors are unique, much like one’s
fingerprint. Recent advancements in technology now allow us not only to
measure these unique refractive imperfections, but also to accurately and
predictably eliminate them.

Thanks to CustomVue® LASIK, it’s now possible for many patients to achieve a quality of vision better than 20/20. At the heart of CustomVue ® LASIK procedures is the aberrometer, VISX WaveScan ™ wave-front measurement system. By adopting technology originally developed for high-powered telescopes, Dr. Izzo can use these wave-front measurement devices to identify and quantify imperfections in the individual’s eye 25 times more precisely than the standard methods used for eyeglasses and contact lenses. This information is then digitally transferred to the excimer laser for the treatment, providing a new level of precision and accuracy.

Typically, a “custom” LASIK surgery procedure takes at most a few seconds longer than a conventional procedure. All aspects of the treatments are the same, with the main exception that the reshaping of the cornea by the excimer laser is based on the unique wave-front information of the eye, rather than the conventional, non-customized measurements. Just like a conventional LASIK, there is no pain during the procedure, and most patients notice immediate results after treatment, with continued improvement in vision over several days.

Results of Clinical Study on
Custom LASIK Surgery

A large clinical study has highlighted the excellent results achievable with “custom” LASIK surgery. In this study, one year after undergoing “custom” LASIK, 100 percent of the enrolled patients could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses. In fact, 98 percent of custom-treated patients could see 20/20, and a full 70 percent could see better than 20/20. Moreover, in this study, four times as many people were very satisfied with their night vision after “custom” LASIK as compared to their night vision before with glasses or contact lenses.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this new and exciting technology, we offer a free consultation. Click here or on the Contact Us link above.