Night Vision After Lasik Surgery Laser Eye Surgery, Cataracts, Eye Health Milwaukee

2009-06-23T07:44:00.001-07:00

Understanding Why Advanced Lasik Technique Is So Important For Achieving Flawless Night Vision

Patients who undergo laser eye surgery at advanced clinics (where sophisticated techniques are used) have a better chance of being more satisfied with their results. One concern that myriad patients express is the fear that their night vision will remain impaired, even after they undergo Lasik eye surgery. This is quite untrue - in fact, advanced Lasik procedures will do nothing more than improve one's night vision.

Patients who undergo laser eye surgery in higher end clinics will tend to have better vision in dark situations and also have better contrast sensitivity than those who undergo old-fashioned, cheaper blade-method Lasik surgery. Contrast sensitivity is important when a person is trying to distinguish shades of gray. In the standard vision test, you read dark black letters on a white background. But the world is not necessarily so stark and many shades of gray exist. Similarly, there are shades of color that are similar going from black, to navy, to purple, etc. Improved contrast sensitivity can be important when trying to see objects of similar shades or color that sit in close proximity visually.

An article in the April 2009 issue of Ophthalmology looked specifically at nighttime driving performance for more advanced procedures compared to older, blade-method procedures. The patients who underwent the more advanced procedures significantly out-performed the patients who underwent the older procedures. These facts correlate with the general impression that the conventionally treated patients (as in, those who were treated with older surgical techniques) complained of significantly more night driving difficult that those treated with the newer methods.

Many cheap centers will try to downplay newer technologies in order to operate low cost, assembly line facilities. But it is clear that the newer technologies do make a difference. Everything from the newer systems, to eye trackers, to blade-free surgical techniques has significantly improved outcomes and/or improved quality and safety. It seems clear that the minimal cost savings is well offset by the significant increases in visual performance, night driving, and safety. You only have one set of eyes - you really only get one chance to have your laser eye surgery.

Anyone who drives an automobile inevitably has to drive at night. Even with headlights, night driving poses an increased amount of risks and dangers that simply aren't present during the daytime. The best defense against a car accident is clear, perfect vision. This is best achieved by selecting only the most advanced and reputable surgical clinics for your Lasik surgery. Don't skimp on technology, especially when it comes to something as invaluable as your eyes.

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