ALTERNATIVES TO LASIK

Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK or PRK

With a dedication to precision and always investing in proven leading-edge technology, Dr. Mozayeni, Founder & Surgeon at Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, knew that the FDA approval of Contoura Vision® Topography Guided LASIK would be an important milestone for him our patients.

What is Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK?

Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK (Contoura Vision) is the next innovative level of customization for LASIK & PRK surgery. It utilizes the Wavelight® Topolyzer VARIO Diagnostic Device (VARIO) in conjunction with our Wavelight EX500 laser. The VARIO combines two features:

Iris Registration to provide enhanced eye tracking during the laser treatment particularly when treating astigmatism.
Corneal mapping data for potential additional customization of your treatment

Detailed, sophisticated scans of the cornea take your prescription into consideration, as well as finding and recording imperfections in the optics of the cornea and the cornea’s curvature. This data can produce an even more precise LASIK or PRK procedure called Contoura Vision. Our surgeons, Dr. Mozayeni and Dr. Nunnery, have always delivered personalized, customized and optimal results to patients at Providence Eye, but the introduction of Contoura Vision means can take results one step further.

Am I a Good Candidate for Contoura Vision LASIK?

Our free comprehensive consultation with your potential surgeon will ultimately determine if you are a candidate to add Contoura Vision Topography to your LASIK procedure. Not every person who is a good candidate for LASIK is a good candidate for Contoura. There are certain parameters that must be met to be a good candidate for this type of topography guided laser vision correction:

18 years or older
A stable prescription for at least 12 months
A prescription no higher than a -8.0 diopters
Astigmatism no greater than -3.0 diopters

Your surgeon will let you know if you are a candidate for and will benefit by adding on Contoura.

Please note that the likelihood of obtaining 20/20 vision is the same after LASIK with or without Contoura Vision. Even if Contoura Vision LASIK may not be right for you, nearly everyone will benefit from the more precise iris registration.

Is Contoura Vision LASIK Offered by Every Practice?

Providence Eye has been performing Contoura Topography Guided LASIK since 2016. Contoura Vision is not available at all practices as it specifically requires the WaveLight Topolyzer VARIO Diagnostic Device and the WaveLight EX500 laser. Additionally, more than ever before, an extreme level of detail, skill and personalized attention by the surgeon is required to properly analyze the data to precisely program the laser to perform topography-guided LASIK surgery using the Wavelight EX500. A surgeon who consistently performs a large number of procedures in a small, personalized environment is best suited for this topography-guided laser vision correction technology.

Why Would I Want Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK?

Dr. Mozayeni’s and Dr. Nunnery's goal is to always deliver the absolute best result to every patient. For certain patients, Contoura Topography Guided Vision enables our surgeon to deliver an even better result than before. FDA studies, of Contoura Vision LASIK showed:

65% of patients who had Contoura Vision LASIK got 20/15 vision
35% with this type of topo guided LASIK got better than 20/15 vision
30% got better vision than they had with contacts or glasses

As always at Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, we never predetermine the procedure that is right for you. We want to meet you, learn about your vision and how to improve your vision for your lifestyle both personally & professionally. This, along with all of the medical data we gather will enable you and your surgeon to determine together what is the best procedure for you.

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