Custom lasik surgeries can also be called wavefront lasik surgeries.These kind of lasik surgeries are done by using a new technology called wavefront analysis which provides further information and details about the cornea and refractive aberrations.
Flap creation is the first step in lasik surgery and it can be associated with specific flap complications which are related to abnormal cut in which there will be creation of thin flaps, button holes, free cap and formation of folds and striae.
General health evaluation is a very important step in pre lasik surgery evaluation.Certain diseases will increase the risk of complications of refractive surgery.
The history of Lasik is often thought of as being non-existent or short lived. To many the idea of Lasik is a new one as it is often thought of as being a young technique. But Lasik has a long history, and the technique used today is a result of improvements made on past ideas.
Dry eye after LASIK is very common problem and also it can occur after PRK and other refractive surgeries. The severity of it can range from mild dry eyes to severe dry eyes.
Like any other surgery, lasik has complications but the risks of these complications are very low but they can happen. Many studies were done regarding the safety and effectiveness of LASIK and most of the people who underwent lasik were very happy with their vision, without any complains and without any complications and the complications rate was very low.
In order to know if you are a good candidate for lasik surgery or not, your doctor will perform complete eye examination and other tests to determine who is a good candidate for lasik and who is not.
Ocular history is a very important step in pre lasik surgery evaluation.Your doctor will ask you about your ocular diseases and corneal infections, what eye drops you are on, any previous ocular surgeries and if you use glasses or contact lenses.