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Wavefront Guided LASIK uses advanced technology to measure aberrations within the eye to a higher level of accuracy and then apply those more accurate measurements to the laser pattern that is applied to the cornea.

Wavefront Measurements began with the Hubble telescope. Optical aberrations within the mirrors of the Hubble telescope were causing the photographs taken to lose resolution. While the errors were only measurable at a microscopic level, these high order aberrations were significant enough to delude the effects of the world’s most powerful microscope. New technology was need in order to correct for these aberrations.

With advancements in wavefront guided technology, LASIK was suddenly able to make the same adjustments to the human optical system. (more…)

Arizona is perhaps best known for the beauty of the Grand Canyon and the warm desert environment. Recent studies have shown that during LASIK humidity must be carefully controlled so that optimal results can be obtained. In Arizona, high humidity is generally not a significant problem.

LASIK eye surgery and laser vision correction in Arizona has grown in popularity since it obtained FDA approval in the 1990’s. There are a several LASIK practices in Arizona that offer the LASIK procedure. These Arizona LASIK practices vary in technology used, skills of the LASIK doctors, and reputation of the LASIK clinics. There are LASIK surgeons located in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tucson, and other cities within Arizona.

What to look for in a LASIK surgery center in Arizona
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Glaucoma can be a devastating disease if not diagnosed and treated. Chronic glaucoma slowly destroys the nerve fibers on the retina causing a slow deterioration of the optic nerve and a progressive loss of sight. Generally glaucoma can be treated successful if diagnosed. Glaucoma treatments can include either changes in lifestyle, medications, or surgery. Glaucoma has been likened to a silent thief in that it can rob people of their eyesight before they realize it, particularly if they are not undergoing annual eye exams.

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Eye surgery itself can take in a wide variety of different procedures, everything from cataract surgery to LASIK eye surgery to retinal surgeries to tropia surgeries. I will discuss some of the major type of eye surgery procedures that are performed today. Every type of eye surgery depends on a specialist eye doctor to perform. Although some ophthalmologists perform a variety of these procedures, it is best to seek out a specialist with strong credentials in the form of eye surgery that you are seeking.
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