The Technology Shootout

The Technology – I more or less had a choice between a doctor who I admired or a doctor I didn’t care for however who did use the Lasik machine which most American websites claim to be the most accurate in results.

But what did that mean? Was the difference in the two machines the same difference between a Ferrari F 550 and a DeLorean. De Lorean, I believe sold two of his self titled cars. One to the producer of ‘Back to the Future’ – the car with the gull-wing doors and the other to his mother at a huge family discount). Or was the difference in the two Lasik machines more like the difference between an Airbus A320 and a 737-700, or the 737-800?

A new problem arose. I had a shit load of research before any flying. However, if you do want to get involved in the equipment, this might help. The FDA approved machines are here for you to get confused with… http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/devicesatfda/index.cfm?search_term=LZS%20or%20LASIK
The VISX, Allegretto, Nidek, Bausch & Lomb seem to be the most popular from what I witnessed but each Doctor has his own preference. Just like Shaq played better for the Spurs. Or did he step up only with the Lakers. Point is, leave that to your Doctor but DO ask him all the questions about the technology. This will help you decide whether he himself went through the research before choosing his machine. Or, if he went with the machine that charges the lowest royalty rates. Yes, most of them do but that doesn’t mean the ones that don’t aren’t good.

Another problem that I faced was that some machines were only tested on Asian eyes but the results were shown to Americans. And some machines statistics were based on reports on American eyes but were shown to Europeans. Again, I don’t have an answer but do ask your Doctor or his staff all you want. This is an elective surgery and you shouldn’t be in a hurry to make a decision.

And finally… Custom Lasik is what people should insist on because this technology is a step up. Second generation stuff, if you will. The difference is, instead of giving you a factory fitted seat, you’re given a custom designed one. Like they get in Formula 1. Michael Schumacher and the others, all sat in butt moulds for 30 minutes just so they get the perfect seat before the car was further tuned for them before they drive the car into the kitty litter. Which doesn’t mean, you or they can’t sit without a regular seat but if you have the choice, then Custom Lasik is obviously better.