FDA 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 + 1mm) | 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.
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.
*LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery for low to moderate myopia (approx. less than -7D) and low to moderate astigmatism (approx. less than -4D).
