All About Contoura Vision LASIK

Contoura Vision LASIK™ is a topography guided LASIK, a new kind of LASIK sergery available. A complete consultation will be necessary to determine if this is right for you, but here is a brief introduction as to what it is.

What is Contoura Vision LASIK?

This type of LASIK adds an additional layer of customization to your LASIK procedure. This additional customization creates an even more precise correction and typically a better result.

What technology is necessary?

Contoura Vision is the combination of scans taken with the Wavelight Topolyzer Vario Diagnostic Device used with the Wavelight EX500 laser to actually correct your vision. You’ll want to find a LASIK eye surgeon who has been using the EX 500 for several years and has recently invested in the Topolyzer, enabling him or her to provide this topography guided laser vision correction known as Contoura Vision.

Can every LASIK practice provide Contoura Vision LASIK?

No. You must have the Wavelight EX400 or EX500, and you must invest in the Wavelight Topolyzer Vario Diagnostic Device. Additionally, the execution of the diagnostic scans and then the application of the data with the laser is very complex. This type of topography guided LASIK requires a team of technicians and a surgeon who are not only trained, but also take time with their patients and have meticulous attention to detail. When evaluating surgeons one should consider a surgeon who specializes in LASIK, does the consultation themselves and has meticulous attention to detail.

What are the advantages of this kind of LASIK?

The advantage is a higher possibility of achieving better than 20/20 vision. In the FDA studies:

• 65% of patients who had Contoura got 20/15 vision
• 35% got better than 20/15
• 30% got better vision than the vision they had with contacts or glasses.

Are there any disadvantages?

There are no medical disadvantages to this type of LASIK. Due to the additional scans and time that are required, there is a nominal additional charge.

Who is a good candidate for Contoura Vision LASIK?

Contoura Vision is similar to LASIK in that you must be 18 years or older and have a stable prescription for more than 12 months. There is a range of prescriptions that are FDA-approved and appropriate for this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss this with you during the consultation.

To determine if Contoura Vision LASIK is right for you, schedule a consultation with a LASIK eye surgeon to discuss the best options for you.