Pupil Size, Night Vision, and LASIK

by David Shapiro, MD

Download PDF Abstract The relationship between pupil size and night vision quality after LASIK is examined. Night vision problems after LASIK statistically have been more correlated to the use of conventional LASIK rather than customized wavefront LASIK. In particular, patients undergoing conventional LASIK with preoperatively high levels of myopia and astigmatism are more at risk […]

Advanced Surgical Techniques: Centration for Hyperopic LASIK and Hyperopic PRK

by David Shapiro, MD

Download PDF Abstract Extreme attention to detail in centering laser vision correction procedures can help prevent de-centered LASIK or PRK and their resultant visual problems. There has been debate within the surgical community about how to best center hyperopic LASIK or hyperopic PRK. Centration is more critical for hyperopic procedures than for myopic procedures. In […]