When you shop for prescription glasses, you expect lenses tailored to your unique vision needs. So, why would you settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to laser vision correction?
Just as your glasses or contacts are unique to your eyes, LASIK treatment can be customized to address your individual eye characteristics. Custom LASIK, utilizing advanced iDesign technology, goes beyond correcting basic refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Keep reading to learn how personalized LASIK treatment at The Omaha and Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute can help you achieve sharper, clearer vision than ever before.
What is the Difference Between Standard and Custom LASIK?
Traditional LASIK corrects common refractive errors by reshaping your cornea to help light focus properly on your retina. This approach is effective for many patients who wish to reduce their reliance on glasses and contacts. However, standard LASIK treatments follow a generalized correction pattern based solely on your eyeglass prescription.
Custom LASIK takes precision to another level. This advanced approach treats not only your basic prescription but also the unique imperfections in your eye’s optical system, known as higher-order aberrations. These subtle irregularities affect how light travels through your eye and can impact the quality of your vision, particularly in low-light conditions.
By creating a detailed map of your eye’s specific characteristics, custom LASIK technology, such as iDesign, can identify and correct these higher-order aberrations. The result is a truly personalized treatment that takes into account every unique aspect of your vision.
What is iDesign Technology?
The Omaha and Lincoln Eye and Laser Institute offers Custom LASIK using iDesign technology. This advanced system employs wavefront analysis to create an incredibly detailed three-dimensional map of your eye.
It captures over 1,200 data points from your eye, measuring not just the curvature of your cornea but also how light travels through all the structures of your eye. The system detects imperfections with 25 times the precision of traditional methods used for glasses and contact lenses.
Think of iDesign as creating a topographical map of your eye’s unique landscape. This precise mapping enables your surgeon to design a treatment plan tailored to your visual needs, addressing issues that impact visual quality, such as glare, halos, and difficulties with night vision.
What is the Intralase iFS Laser?
At The Omaha and Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute, patients have access to iLASIK, which combines the iDesign-guided laser vision correction technology with the safety and precision of the Intralase iFS laser. The iFS laser creates the corneal flap with computer-guided accuracy, while the iDesign system guides the vision correction treatment.
This advanced combination allows for a customized procedure from start to finish. The Omaha and Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute is proud to be the first and only vision center in Nebraska to offer both iFS and iDesign technology, bringing the most advanced custom LASIK treatment to patients throughout the Midwest.
Key Benefits of Custom LASIK Treatment
Custom LASIK with this advanced technology offers patients many benefits, including:
Sharper, More Precise Vision
Custom LASIK can deliver vision quality that surpasses what’s possible with standard LASIK alone. By correcting higher-order aberrations in addition to your basic prescription, this personalized approach can produce sharper, crisper vision.
Many patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after their procedure. The precision of the iDesign mapping means your treatment addresses the specific imperfections that affect your visual clarity, rather than following a standardized correction pattern.
Enhanced Safety and Accuracy
The bladeless, all-laser approach of iLASIK reduces risks compared to procedures that use mechanical blades. Computer-guided precision eliminates the variability that can occur with manual techniques. The detailed mapping ensures that your surgeon has comprehensive information about your eye’s structure before treatment begins, allowing for better surgical planning and outcomes.
Additionally, the iFS laser creates a more uniform corneal flap with smoother edges, which promotes faster healing and reduces the risk of complications.
Better Night Vision
One common concern patients have about LASIK involves potential issues with night driving, such as halos, glare, and starbursts around lights. Custom LASIK specifically addresses these concerns. By treating higher-order aberrations that contribute to these visual disturbances, personalized treatment can actually improve your night vision quality compared to your vision with glasses or contacts.
The precise corrections made possible by iDesign technology help light focus more accurately on your retina, reducing the optical imperfections that cause nighttime vision problems. Many patients report improved visual comfort while driving at night after undergoing custom LASIK treatment.
Personalized to Your Unique Eyes
No two eyes are exactly alike, even your own two eyes have different characteristics. Custom LASIK respects this individuality by creating a treatment plan specific to each eye. The iDesign system identifies the unique imperfections in your visual system and develops a correction strategy tailored to your needs. This personalized approach means you’re not receiving a standardized treatment but rather a procedure designed specifically for your eyes and your vision goals.
What to Expect from Your Custom LASIK Experience
Your journey to better vision with custom LASIK begins with a comprehensive consultation. During this appointment, your eye doctor will use the iDesign system to create detailed measurements and maps of your eyes. They’ll also perform a thorough eye examination and discuss your visual goals and lifestyle needs.
The actual iLASIK procedure takes less than 30 minutes for both eyes. Your surgeon will use numbing eye drops to keep you comfortable throughout the treatment. The iFS laser creates a thin corneal flap, which is then gently lifted, allowing the excimer laser to reshape your cornea according to your personalized treatment plan. Most patients notice visual improvements within one to three days of their procedure.
Your recovery experience will be personalized to your individual needs, with specific instructions about eye drops and activity restrictions. Your surgeon will closely monitor your healing progress to ensure you achieve the best possible results from your custom treatment.
Achieve Your Best Vision with Custom LASIK
Custom LASIK represents a significant advancement in laser vision correction, offering personalized treatment that addresses your unique visual needs. With iDesign-guided iLASIK technology, you can achieve sharper, clearer vision tailored specifically to your eyes.
Discover how custom iLASIK can help you see your world with exceptional clarity when you schedule a LASIK consultation at The Omaha and Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute in Omaha or Lincoln, NE, today!
