Does that mean that people are getting better LASIK results now?
People are definitely getting better results now more than ever, although, the most profound reason is experience. Surgeons in the United States have caught up with our Canadian counterparts. A patient in the hands of an experienced surgeon shouldn’t see a big difference, whether they had the surgery two years ago or if they have it now. Yes, improved technology has allowed more people (who were not previously good candidates) access to this procedure. However, the results will be dependent upon the surgeon’s level of experience. Tell me about flying spot lasers that we hear so much about. Many doctors advertise this technology and it may sound impressive in theory. Let’s look at reality. Imagine your cornea to be a hill — it may have a few bumps or dips in its contour. Using a small spot size laser of varying energy to target each bump or dip, you could, in theory, smooth out those irregularities. In reality, all the technology needed to make this laser procedure work successfully is
