Until a few years ago, only myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism could be measured and treated with LASIK. Today, new “wavefront” technology -- known as CustomLASIK – provides additional information to the surgeon and transmits this information to the laser.
This new technology creates a three-dimensional ‘map’ of the eye, providing a precise measurement of the eye, much like a ‘fingerprint’ of your vision. This information permits the correction of higher order aberrations (HOA’s) or imperfections that could not even be identified previously. Now, these imperfections can be identified and treated. This results in better, crisper vision for many patients.