Regarding LASIK surgery, is Custom Wavefront Lasik worth $800 more than Flying Spot Technology?
If someone could provide an educated opinion on the topic I’d appreciate it. My LASIK surgeon recommended either the Bausch & Lomb 217Z (flying spot) or the Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix (custom wavefront). When I search for articles on the web, all I get are articles promoting one or the other, but I cant find a comparison. It seems like the Zypotix comes higher recommended but is it worth an extra $800? Or is the improvement between custom wavefront over flying spot worth it?
it totally depends on your Rx and pupil size.
Rx over say -4.50 and/or large pupil size: need the expensive one
Rx under about -4.00 *AND* small or average pupil size: cheaper one is likely fine
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What are the pro’s and con’s of Lasik or PRK ? Is either one any better than the other?
I have been reading on both of these procedures and now I am wondering the best procedure to have.Can anyone tell me the one you most recommend to have done ?
I am Dr Groden, a surgeon with LasikPlus. Both prk and lasik are excellent procedures to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. The same laser is used in each- in prk the laser is applied to the surface of the cornea, in lasik the laser is applied under a thin corneal flap. The results are the same, but prk takes longer for final vision to be achieved. For some eyes and patients prk is the better and safer procedure. For others, lasik is the better choice. Only a complete eye exam by a doctor specializing in laser vision correction can determine which is best for you. After such an exam the doctor will discuss with you the pros and cons of each procedure specific to you and your eyes. For more information go to http://tinyurl.com/Dr-Groden
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I never had dry eyes until a few years after I started wearing contacts.
I’m getting so fed up that I’ll probably get lasik. I hate glasses with a passion. No side vision, plus they look stupid on me and get dirty easily. Plus, you can lose them, step on them, sleep on them.. etc. They SUCK.
But why do contacts dry your eyes out in the first place? I’m so tired of all these issues with glasses and contacts.
One of the most common causes for “dry eye” with contact lenses is the contact lens solution.
One of the relative contraindications to lasik is dry eye syndrome.
If you have not tried one-day disposables, give them a try. They come in sterile saline and need no care solutions. If the “dry eye” goes away, you know the problem was the contact lens solution and not the contact lens or your eyes.
If one-day lenses are too expensive for you, you could try switching to ClearCare solution. This is a peroxide-based care system. It is important to follow the directions carefully with this solution, but it does not cause sensitivity reactions and “dry eye”.
Good luck.
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