As with any procedure, LASIK has certain risks. Overall, however, the success rate is truly overwhelming. At One to One LASIK™, we take pride in choosing technology and methods which we believe maximize success and satisfaction. During your pre-procedure visits, we'll review the issue of risk in detail and take as much time as needed to answer any questions you may have.
LASIK is performed with a precise, computer-controlled laser known as an Excimer laser. At One to One LASIK™, we do not believe in taking a "cookie cutter" approach to surgery and we do not restrict ourselves to one brand of laser equipment. We evaluate each patient's individual needs and choose the laser that we believe to be the best for their procedure.
The Star S4 Active Track™ laser manufactured by VISX™ and the LADARVision™ laser manufactured by Summit/Autonomous™ are two of the most commonly used. Both lasers have proven, worldwide track records and are FDA-approved for LASIK. Both incorporate third-generation "tracking" technology which detects tiny eye movements during the procedure many times each second and automatically adjusts the laser beam to compensate for these movements. Both are also leading the way in a technology sometimes called "Wavefront" technology or "customized ablation" which addresses even tiny imperfections in your vision which glasses and contacts can't correct.