Lasik Plus vs Wavefront Lasik

not sure i understand how each lasik is different.  cheers

3 answers to “Lasik Plus vs Wavefront Lasik”

A: LASIK plus is just a name

Jon Dishler, MD

Lasik plus (+) is a marketing concept or name that a corporate entity (LCA Vision or trade name LCAV) uses to give the impression that one is getting something extra at their centers.  It has nothing to do with the laser treatment itself.  Most of the care is from employees of the company and the... more

A: LASIK Plus is a discount chain that performs LASIK.

Cary M. Silverman, MD

LASIK Plus is a discount chain that performs LASIK with very little direct contact with the operating surgeon.  Pre-operative exams and follow-up care is usually performed by technicians or optometrists.  Wavefront LASIK is a customized LASIK treatment based on each individual's eye.

A: What is Wavefront LASIK?

Sandy Feldman, MD

What is Wavefront LASIK? Wavefront LASIK is a procedure which enables the surgeon to tailor LASIK for the unique characteristics of your eyes. Two people with the same prescription do not undergo the same procedure with Wavefront or CustomVue TM LASIK. The procedure is customized to your eyes and allows for... more

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