20/20 Vision In 2026

By Jacqueline Griffiths, MD

NewView Laser Eye, Inc.

. http://www.NewViewEyeCenter.com

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20/20 Vision In 2026

Who started this whole New Year’s resolution idea anyway?

The New Year’s celebration can be traced back to the ancient Babylonians over four thousand years ago. Back then, it took place in March to coincide with the spring planting season. 

2026 is the year to see what you’ve been missing. A resolution is a goal, so plan to live in a progressive world without glasses or contact lenses. Laser vision correction is an outpatient procedure performed by an ophthalmologist that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. A VISX S4 laser is used to re-contour and shape the surface of the cornea, enabling the eye to focus without glasses or contact lenses. The excimer laser is controlled by a computer and used by an experienced, well-trained surgeon so precise changes can be made to the shape of the cornea while touching only a small area of corneal tissue.

A preoperative evaluation can determine if you are a candidate for Lasik or PRK surgery. In general, candidates for Lasik or PRK should:

Be at least 18 years or older.

Have a stable prescription for one year.

Be nearsighted (myopia) -0.75 up to -14.00 diopters or farsighted (hyperopia) up to +4.00 diopters.

Have astigmantism up to -4.00 diopters.

Have healthy eyes.

100 percent of Lasik and PRK patients have improved uncorrected or normal vision.

The actual laser time is usually less than a minute and most patients are in and out of surgery in 15 minutes. The procedure itself is painless and patients are not put to sleep during the procedure. Very strong anesthetic eye drops are given about a half hour before the procedure and again immediately before the surgeon begins. Generally, most patients are quite comfortable within a very short time after Lasik and return to work the next day. Laser vision correction is very safe and with a low degree of risk.

Like DNA, or a fingerprint, your vision is unique. Traditional Lasik treatments were based on diagnostic technology similar to that used for the prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses.

With the iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio, individualized laser vision correction is now available. This diagnostic device maps the entire optical path of the eye and provides precise and detailed information which the doctor calls your “fingerprint of vision.”

The iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio is combined with the Star S4 IR^® excimer laser’s exclusive technology providing you with a very precise treatment:

• Iris registration technology provides a noncontact, automated method to correctly align and center your treatment while allowing for instant re-registration in the event of intraoperative movement.

• Variable repetition rate (VRR) delivers Fourier-reconstructed shapes with optimized ablation time while minimizing thermal impact on the cornea.

• Variable spot scanning (VSS) technology incorporates an array of varying laser pulse diameters to ensure an accurate match between target and ablation shapes.

• ActiveTrak 3-D™ active eye tracking technology follows the eye’s motions in three dimensions to capture more than 99.4% of eye movements.

• ActiveTrak™ automatic centering technology locates and automatically sets the treatment center in relation to the pupil center.