20/20 vision from traditional LASIK or wavefront laser technology

A new study published this year in the American Journal of Ophthalmology compared patient outcomes achieved during LASIK surgery. The study sought to uncover the differences in results achieved by traditional LASIK (using the hand-held microkeratome blade to create the cornea flap) versus custom LASIK (which creates the cornea flap using computer-guided wavefront technology).

All participating patients who underwent either traditional or custom LASIK were able to achieve 20/20 vision or better as a result of their LASIK procedure. However, patients of custom LASIK were more likely to experience greater sensitivity to light and contrast differences.

Dr. Marc Werner, an ophthalmologist at Stahl Eye Center said, "Frequently in medicine, when you gain something such as safety, you can sacrifice results. Not in this case, where we get both improved safety and excellent results. In a sense, patients can have their cake and eat it, too."