Femtosecond System produces Predictable LASIK Results

A recent study shows a femtosecond laser system called the WaveLight FS200 produced predictable corneal flap creation and outcomes at 3 months, according to Healio.com.

A femtosecond laser is a high-energy laser used in "bladeless LASIK," which is LASIK that does not require a microkeratome blade to create a corneal flap.

The study included 431 eyes. Of the 431 eyes, 378 were nearsighted and 53 were farsighted. The FS200 femtosecond laser was used to create the corneal flaps in all of the eyes, and then an excimer laser was used to reshape the corneal tissue.

Three months after LASIK, 83.4 percent of the nearsighted eyes had uncorrected distance vision of 20/20 or better. For farsighted eyes, 46.4 percent of the eyes had 20/20 or better uncorrected distance vision after three months.

As a potential LASIK patient, you should be aware of your choices. There are all-laser, bladeless LASIK procedures and procedures using a blade. Both types of LASIK technology have their benefits and limitations, but you should speak to an experienced LASIK surgeon about which procedure may be best for you.

To find out more about the laser vision correction options available to you, please contact an experienced LASIK surgeon in your area.