Find Out What Kinds of Excimer LASIK Lasers are Available

LASIK lasers have revolutionized eye surgery in the recent years. However, because technology gets better and better as time goes by, there are now different versions of Excimer LASIK lasers available today.

Are you getting an eye surgery? Here are some basic things you should know about Excimer LASIK Lasers.

The 3 Kinds of LASIK Lasers

1. Spot Scanning Laser
The Spot Scanning Laser or “flying spot” laser uses small laser beams to create the ablation zone on the cornea by scanning across it. The diameter of the beam usually ranges from 0.8 to 2 mm, resulting in the smoothest ablations. It is known to treat astigmatism flawlessly.

2. Slit Scanning Laser
The Slit Scanning Laser uses small beams to, but are connected to a rotating device with slit holes on them that gradually grow larger. Though it usually produces generally smooth ablations, especially when compared with broad beams, patients risk overcorrection if the slit scanning laser is used without an eye tracker.

3. Wavefront-Guided Laser
A wavefront laser acts as a guide to either a slit scanning or a spot scanning laser. It maps out the eye and detects its defects.

Before you undergo surgery, it would be best to talk things over with your surgeon beforehand. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of each laser before you choose which one to use. Good luck!