Aberrometer
The Aberrometer is another new technology. A beam of light is shone into the eye, allowing the system to measure irregularities within the optical system of the eye. The irregularities are then displayed graphically on a computer. It measures high order optical aberrations. If a patient has significant high order aberrations pre-operatively, then they benefit from the Wavefront Technology.
The Aberrometer then transfers this information into the laser. The laser is guided then to remove minute areas of tissue to enhance the visual outcome post-operatively. Approximately 15% of patients will benefit from Wavefront guided ablation.
If one does not have high order aberrations pre-operatively then one does not require Wavefront guided ablations. The problem is non-existent and therefore the need to treat it is not beneficial. If Wavefront or custom ablation is warranted the patient will be informed. Every patient has the opportunity to review their results on the Aberrometer.
