I am glad you have taken a keen interest on some of the various makes and models of lasers that are in use in LASIK practices today. To be sure, each laser platform does have its individual strengths and weaknesses. Different surgeons will favour different equipment much like how different musicians would have a preference for a specific make and type of musical instrument.
Suffice to say, the differences are quite technical. Any attempt to differentiate all of them would require a detailed article to fully explain. So rather than cause more confusion, I would instead encourage you to find the right surgeon rather than the machine. As with all things, it’s the operator not the machine that makes the most difference.
Find a well-qualified surgeon whom you trust, who has a great track record and who does not just sell you the idea that one treatment is better than all else. Rather, find a surgeon who would customise the treatment option to your eyes. Just as there is no such thing as a “best” treatment, there is no such thing as a "best" machine either.
I wish you every success in your journey towards spectacles independence.
Dr David Chan
Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon
