Wavefront-guided laser vision treatment

Wavefront-guided laser vision treatment is one of the latest developments in laser vision correction. It simply means that the laser treatment that re-shapes the cornea takes into account small optical imperfections that are present in the eye. The benefit of wavefront-guided treatment, compared to traditional laser treatment, is that a better quality of vision can be achieved.

The optical principle behind this type of correction is called wavefront technology, which is a technology that was originally developed in the field of astronomy in order to reduce the optical aberrations (imperfections) in telescopes.

The wavefont-guided correction systems used at The Eye Institute have three main parts:

1. Wavefront aberrometer - the instrument for measuring the optical imperfections of the eye before surgery.
2. Active eye-tracker - the laser's eye-tracker that tracks the eye's position at an extremely high rate in order to ensure that even the small involuntary movements of the eyeball are compensated for during surgery. Without this capability, wavefront-guided treatment would not be possible.
3. Wavefront correction - the actual laser treatment given to the cornea during surgery, which takes into account the small optical imperfections.

Wavefront-guided laser correction is considered to be the most advanced method of laser vision correction. The systems we use have received clinical approval from the highly respected Food and Drug Administration in the USA. The Vision Eye Institute clinics were the first in Australia to utilise this revolutionary technology.

Wavefront-guided laser treatment is possible for most people, but not everyone -- it depends on the prescription. At Vision Eye Institute it does not cost more than traditional laser treatment. After your laser assessment consultation has been completed the doctor will be able to advise you if your eyes can benefit from wavefront-guided laser treatment.