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Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional LASIK

Advantages

Conventional LASIK can correct a wide range of simple prescriptions. It is less expensive than other types of LASIK, especially if it is performed on certain types of lasers which have a limited FDA-approved treatment range. Unfortunately, these lasers may not be able to enhance, touch up, or fine tune a less than optimal result.

Disadvantages

While conventional LASIK corrects simple prescriptions, it induces complex prescriptions (spherical aberration, coma, trefoil, etc.). These are unique imperfections in the cornea which can reduce visual sharpness postoperatively. Although 20/40 is the baseline expectation, even when 20/20 vision is attained, the quality of vision may not be satisfactory. Halos, glare, or night vision problems could result. Both the microkeratome flap creation and conventional laser treatment have been found to cause these unique imperfections and there is no way to predict who may experience symptoms or how severe they may be.

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