Wavefront Technology

Sounds like something surfers would be interested in, right? Not so. It is actually new technology for the world of ophthalmology.
If you've ever had your eyes checked, you'll remember that weird machine - known as a phoropter - you have to look through, telling your eye doctor which lens is better. "A or B?" "1 or 2?" And, most likely, you've had to just sort of guess at which was really better because A and B seemed pretty much the same. After all, how can you be objective when you can't see clearly?! Quite the conundrum, isn't it?

Well, thanks to wavefront technology , those old phoropters may be going the way of the Dodo bird. Basically, the wavefront system automatically measures vision problems in just a few minutes with much greater detail. This, then, allows your ophthalmologist to better prescribe lens corrections and treat any eye ailments that may be found.

What is Wavefront Technology?
Imagine a bundle of light rays with lines drawn perpendicular to the tips of those rays. Those lines make up the wavefront map. So, in a wavefront machine, for eyes with perfect vision, that map would be flat. Eyes with less than perfect vision have an irregular wavefront map. These maps are produced by when light is passed through various parts of the eye such as the cornea.

Based on the wavefront map of each eye, problems ranging from nearsightedness to farsightedness to halos and double-vision can be diagnosed more precisely.

Wavefront technology is also being used during LASIK vision correction procedures to more accurately restore your vision to 20/20. Plus, it leads to quicker healing and a lower risk of side affects. Wavefront technology and LASIK are a perfect match.

Maybe wavefront technology does have something to do with surfing. After all, if you have improved vision, you can see the waves better and enjoy surfing more. Fortunately, wavefront technology is available to surfers and non-surfers alike. Whether you need an eye exam or are considering LASIK, you should be sure your ophthalmologist uses wavefront technology.