LASIK MD Laser Eye Surgery – FDA Laser Outcomes
FDA Comparison of Approved Lasers for
Laser Eye Surgery
|
Laser |
Type |
20/40 or Better |
20/20 or Better |
|
Bausch & Lomb Z100 |
Scanning spot (2mm + 1mm) |
99.4% |
91.5% |
|
Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217z |
Scanning spot (2mm) |
99.7% |
87.3% |
|
Autonomous |
Scanning spot (0.9mm) |
93.7% |
56.9% |
|
Lasersight LSX |
Scanning spot (0.9mm) |
85.4% |
53.1% |
|
VISX |
Broadbeam |
97.0% |
58.6% |
|
Nidek |
Scanning slit |
84.4% |
47.4% |
|
Allegretto Wavelight |
Scanning spot (0.95 mm) |
98.3% |
87.7% |
-
US FDA clinical study results show that, following LASIK surgery with the Bausch & Lomb 217 laser, 99.7% of patients see 20/40 or better* without glasses or contact lenses. 20/40 is the legal requirement for being able to drive without correction.
-
FDA data also shows that using the Bausch & Lomb 217 laser for LASIK surgery, 87.3% of patients can see 20/20 or better* without glasses or contact lenses.
*LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery for
low to moderate
myopia (approx. less than -7D) and low to moderate
astigmatism (approx. less than -4D).
Our
world-renowned and highly trained doctors and
state-of-the-art technology allow LASIK MD surgeons to achieve
outstanding clinical results and superior outcomes. Almost all of
our patients with less than 8 diopters of
myopia function without glasses or contact lenses after
LASIK surgery, and those with severe
myopia find their dependency on optical correction greatly
reduced.We constantly and rigorously monitor our patients' results with a sophisticated monitoring system. This process delivers a level of excellence unsurpassed in the industry, ensuring your best possible visual result after LASIK surgery.
Read more about LASIK MD outcomes. Laser eye surgery is not only safe, it can also improve your day and night vision and most important, it can improve your life. At LASIK MD, your vision is our top priority.
