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VISX® CustomVue™ and Wavefront™ LASIK
CustomVue™ LASIK refractive eye surgery integrates corneal mapping, the use of the FDA-approved VISX® laser, and Wavefront™ technology - advanced computer equipment to allow a patient's vision to be corrected at a much more precise degree than traditional refractive eye surgery. Dr. Jay C. Grochmal is extensively skilled and experienced with these types of laser vision care procedures, and has seen many of his patients achieve extraordinary results.
The VISX® CustomVue™ Procedure
During the VISX® CustomVue™ LASIK procedure, Dr. Grochmal performs corneal mapping instead of the standard lens test, i.e. “which one is better--No. 1 or No. 2?” A tiny computer will read the eyes and evaluate exactly what types of correction are needed and to which degree. This computer, called Wavefront™, then transmits this customized prescription to the VISX® - an extremely safe, FDA-approved laser used to perform all CustomVue™ refractive eye surgeries. The VISX® laser allows for vision correction to the nearest 1/100 of a power--making it 25 times more effective than refractive eye surgery performed without CustomVue™. What’s more, CustomVue™ is a very quick procedure and pupil dilation is not required.
Recovery
Patients can expect a relatively quick recovery after LASIK surgery with VISX CustomVue™. Most patients are usually able to return to their normal daily routines the day after the procedure. Patients usually experience little to no discomfort after surgery; however, any post-operative discomfort or sensitivity to bright lights can be alleviated with medication, eyedrops, or the wearing of dark eyeglasses for a brief period of time. Follow-up exams will ensure that the eyes are healing properly. Another advantage of the VISX® CustomVue™ LASIK procedure is that it is known to have less instances of complications such as night vision and glare.
According to recent FDA studies, 100% of 189 patients who underwent CustomVue™ refractive eye surgery reported post-operative 20/40 vision or better without contact lenses or glasses, 94% reported 20/20 vision, and 74% reported 20/16 vision or better. The overwhelming majority of those studied also reported that their night vision was much sharper and stronger after the surgery than ever before.
To find out if you are a good candidate for VISX CustomVue™ LASIK, please contact Dr. Jay C. Grochmal today.
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