What is the most advanced LASIK technology?

The FDA approved SMILE, the latest advance in laser vision surgery, in 2016. It has been shown to be as effective and safe as LASIK, and it is currently available for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Which excimer laser is best?

Here are some of the top FDA-approved excimer lasers used today by surgeons around the country.

• STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System.
• Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System.
• Allegretto WAVE Eye‑Q Excimer Laser System.
• MEDITEC MEL 80 Excimer Laser System.
• LADARVIsion 4000 Excimer Laser System.

What is the best laser eye surgery technology?

LASIK is the most popular laser eye surgery, and because of this, thousands of studies have been carried out analysing its safety and effectiveness to correct refractive errors. LASIK, compared with PRK, offers faster visual recovery and a virtually pain-free recovery process.

What is the latest technology in laser eye surgery?

Contoura Vision is the latest advancement in Specs Removal by Laser Vision Correction. While procedures like LASIK and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) only correct specs power, Contoura Vision goes one step further!

What are the negative effects of laser eye surgery?

Risks of LASIK surgery include:

• Dry eyes. LASIK surgery causes a temporary decrease in tear production.
• Glare, halos and double vision.
• Undercorrections.
• Overcorrections.
• Astigmatism.
• Flap problems.
• Regression.
• Vision loss or changes.

Why are excimer lasers used?

They are most commonly used to correct myopia (nearsightedness) but can also be used to correct hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. The excimer laser alters the refractive state of the eye by removing tissue from the anterior cornea through a process known as photoablative decomposition.

Can you go blind from laser eye surgery?

Total blindness – where you have no light perception – caused by laser eye surgery is extremely rare. The American Refractive Surgery Council states that no one has ever gone completely blind from laser eye surgery, with “inadequate aftercare” being the direct cause of any laser eye surgery-induced blindness.

Do I need glasses after LASIK now?

In short, you will not need distance glasses after your LASIK surgery in the vast majority of cases. You will only need reading glasses at the same (or approximately the same) age that you would have needed them if you did not have LASIK surgery.

Which country is best for laser eye surgery?

South-east Asia, including Thailand is a popular choice, as are many of the Eastern European countries, including Hungary, Turkey and Romania. It may be possible to save as much as 33% on the cost of treatment. But then you have to factor in return flights to your destination, accommodation, expenses and insurance.

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