laser eye surgery uk - wavefront corrective laser eye surgery
Recent attention from both the media and promotion from various laser companies, has resulted in 'Wavefront technology' becoming perceived as a more advanced, superior method to standard LASIK as a means of correcting sight. It is important to understand that Wavefront corrective surgery is relatively new and therefore experimental. Its clinical significance and associated benefits over standard methods remain unconfirmed. For this reason, some surgeries have postponed the use of their Wavefront machines until proof of its benefits for the average person are confirmed. At this stage, we would certainly not recommend it as being superior to standard treatment, however, if our doctors think that you would benefit from it, they will advise you accordingly. Wavefront corrective surgery is designed for those suffering corneal aberrations (unusually shaped eyes). It is therefore true to say that such people would not achieve a satisfactory result with current lasers and that they may therefore benefit from this alternative method, with its ability to reduce abnormal spherical aberrations. Most people with normal eyes and standard prescriptions would not benefit from this experimental treatmentWhat is Wavefront Technology
There is no data to support the belief that Wavefront corrective surgery achieves superior satisfaction levels or functional performance (e.g. reading / driving) compared to conventional LASIK. Despite such questions arising over the authenticity of the merits attributed to Wavefront technology, many laser companies who have invested in its promotion, are reluctant to abandon the concept and therefore continue to promote it under the premise of being 'advanced, superior technology'. It is worth noting that in the clinics where wavefront is currently available, only 5% of people have been deemed suitable candidates
