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Who Makes a Better Candidate for Custom Lasik Rather Than Traditional?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sandy Feldman, MD
Question viewed 82 times
Tags: candidate, recommendation, vision

2 answers to Who Makes a Better Candidate for Custom Lasik Rather Than Traditional?

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Custom LASIK vs Traditional

Custom LASIK enables the procedure to be tailored to the unique characteristics of your eyes. For low to moderate nearsightedness, 98% of individuals achieve 20/20 or better vision. More people report improved vision at night time following custom LASIK. For these reasons, traditional LASIK is used less by surgeons today.
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Custom vs Traditional LASIK

I really feel this is a question who's time has passed. In light of the fantastic lasers available today there is really no clinically beneficial reason to do "traditional" Lasik. In my opinion, the only one single reason to opt for traditional vs custom Laser Vision Correction(PRK or LASIK) is to save money. Also, in my opinion, when you make this decision, you are really opting for the use of 2004 technology when 2011 technology(custom) is available and gives better... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

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