Poor vision can be attributed to several types of visual imperfections, also known as lower- and higher order aberrations that exist within the eye. Lower order aberrations (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) have always been easily diagnosed and treated with either glasses or contacts or conventional LASIK treatments. Until recently, higher-order aberrations that are often linked to the visual glare and halos that cause night vision problems, could not be corrected and continued to affect quality of vision.

Today however, Wavefront Mapping technology and Custom LASIK are available to examine the entire optical system for lower- and higher-order aberrations. With diagnostic tools to measure 217 unique points along the optical pathway, your Woolfson LASIK surgeon can detect, measure, and correct each eye’s unique abnormalities. The collected information is converted into a Wavefront Map for surgery that is as unique to you as your fingerprint.

The Wavefront Map gives your Woolfson LASIK surgeon a detailed report of the imperfections in your eye, which is then used to plan treatment. The Wavefront digital information allows your surgeon to perform a truly customized treatment for each eye, providing the highest level of precision and accuracy available. Custom LASIK vision correction can dramatically improve visual acuity and overall vision quality.