Why CONTOURA Vision is preferred Over LASIK & SMILE Procedure?
If you consult an ophthalmologist to get your vision power corrected, the chances are high that you will be recommended to get a LASIK procedure done.
LASIK is a laser surgical procedure which corrects the corneal refractive errors related to myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (error in the shape of the cornea).
The main reason why LASIK is in talks is that it completely avoids the necessity of wearing glasses or contacts, as in most cases the procedure rectifies any error in the cornea permanently. Moreover, the process can be completed in just a couple of minutes with no side-effects in most cases.
Also, LASIK is a one-time surgery, and the corrections made on the cornea will last forever. However, some patients may require an occasional touch-up.
There are three important types of Laser procedures: LASIK, SMILE and CONTOURA VISION. Contoura Vision (also known as Topography Guided Laser) is the latest and is now the most recommended laser procedure of all.
Today we will be explaining to you about CONTOURA Vision procedure and why it is the most recommended procedure out there by LASIK surgeons.
What is CONTOURA Vision?
CONTOURA Vision is an advanced laser procedure which was launched back in 2015 and is technically known as Topography-guided Laser.
CONTOURA Vision is an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved procedure and is developed by Alcon (a subsidiary of Novartis).
CONTOURA Vision makes use of advanced topography technology, which maps the corneal imperfections to provide a highly precise and personalized Laser procedure for individual patients.
The topography results are mapped with the patient's prescriptions of eyewear to design an accurate correction procedure that is matched by no other laser procedure out there currently.
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Why do doctors recommend CONTOURA Vision?
All the laser procedures are entirely pain-free, can be completed in just a minute or two, has little to no side-effects, and patients can resume their daily life as soon as they finish the procedure.
However, doctors nowadays highly recommend patients to undergo CONTOURA Vision procedure mainly because of these reasons:
- CONTOURA Vision offers the best power correction of all laser procedures.
- CONTOURA Vision corrects not just the specs power of the eye but also corrects any irregularities in the cornea thus improving the eye focus quality of the patient. In comparison, all other laser procedures (SMILE & LASIK) just correct the specs power of the patient.
- Traditional LASIK procedures use Femto and Excimer laser technology whereas CONTOURA Vision also makes use of Topolyser technology.
- CONTOURA Vision does the treatment on the visual axis of the eye which not possible with LASIK and SMILE, thereby giving much superior visual outcomes.
Why CONTOURA Vision is preferred Over LASIK & SMILE Procedure?
Any laser procedure is not cheap, and people want the best possible result when they opt to perform a laser eye surgery. This is the very reason why people prefer CONTOURA Vision surgery than other laser surgeries.
In comparison to all the other procedures, CONTOURA Vision can provide patients with a better sharp and bright sight. As per clinical test results produced by Alcon, patients who underwent CONTOURA Vision surgery reported 30 percent better eyesight than before the surgery.
Clinical test reports from the United States shows that 92.6 percent of patients who underwent CONTOURA Vision surgery achieved an of 20/20 "Normal" vision which means that the recorded patients no longer had any issues with their eyesight.
Even though theoretically the exact results of the CONTOURA Vision surgery is expected to show up in about 12 months from the operation, almost all the patients can instantly experience better eyesight with no side-effects.
Patients who undergo traditional LASIK surgery often complain about issues such as light sensitivity, glare, difficulty while driving at night and reading. These issues are also significantly reduced with the CONTOURA Vision surgery.
Should You Choose CONTOURA Vision?
Traditional laser procedures like LASIK and SMILE correct your eye power problem which avoids the need to wear prescription glasses or lenses. Whereas CONTOURA Vision takes it a step forward and rectifies any irregularities which are present on your cornea which helps in improving the sharpness and focus of your eyesight.
Even though CONTOURA Vision is highly advanced and efficient than other LASIK procedures, it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, any LASIK surgery, including CONTOURA Vision, is only recommended for anyone who is above 18 years of age. Moreover, patients who have specific vascular and immunodeficiency problems are advised not to undergo CONTOURA Vision. There are other criteria as well which determine whether a patient should experience CONTOURA Vision or not.
Therefore, it is essential that you visit a certified LASIK surgeon to take an opinion on what kind of LASIK surgery you should get done to correct your vision. Once you get verified on whether you can undergo CONTOURA Vision surgery, make sure that you only approach a licensed eye specialty clinic with a trained and experienced LASIK surgeon operating.
Final Words
We hope that this article on CONTOURA Vision surgery, and why nowadays people prefer it more than traditional LASIK and SMILE eye surgery, was informative to you. If you have any doubts on LASIK or CONTOURA Vision, do get in touch with us and we will help you out.
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