Are Certain Patients Better Off Waiting for Technological Innovations?
There are some patients that may benefit by waiting for technological innovations in eye surgery. Patients for example who have larger than average pupils and who require high prescriptions may benefit by waiting for technological innovations, because their outcomes may improve. Currently the outcomes for patients with these conditions is minimal. Other patients that may benefit include patients with thin corneas or those with irregular astigmatism, because they are not currently ideal candidates for LASIK surgery. Hopefully technological breakthroughs occurring in the next few years will change this. For most patient however, LASIK surgery offered today is a good choice for improving their vision. What Does The Future Of LASIK Hold? The future of refractive surgery remains positive. Advancements in surgery will include improving the manner in which doctors cut the corneal flap and how they apply the laser to the cornea. New techniques are evolving that allow surgeons to more precisely
