Chapter 10- Surgical Outcomes

SURGICAL OUTCOMES USING WAVESCAN ANAYSIS

Nearsightedness- up to -6.00 diopters

• 98% of eyes are 20/20 or better with one laser treatment .
• From -6.25 to-10.00 diopters, 95% of eyes are 20/20 or better.
• This assumes the goal is for distance

Farsightedness- up to +4.00 diopters

• 90% of the eyes are 20/20 or better.
• This assumes the goal is for distance.

Reference

Buratto,L. and Brint, S.: Custom LASIK: Surgical Techniques and Complications. Thorofare, N.J.Slack. 2003 p161-287. [book]

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