Best lasik technique to minimize side effects?

I read that lasik side effect can incl night vision reduction and halos. Obvuisly want to avoid these. whats the best lasik technique, newest technology that avoids these?

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A: Minimizing night vision and other problems in LASIK

Jon Dishler, MD

First it is important that you are a good candidate for LASIK, that accurate measurements are taken to do the correct treatment for your particular case.  Second it is also equally important that the best technology is used to avoid these problems. It is a bad idea to go to a center using older technology... more

A: Minimizing Lasik side effects

Steven Dell, MD

The latest technology is custom wavefront guided treatments. This is where a computer measures every imperfection in the focusing ability of your eye, and then corrects for it on your cornea. This is the preferred procedure for military fighter pilots and only allowable procedure for NASA astronauts. This... more

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