Contoura Vision (topography-guided LASIK) vs Standard LASIK. Compare features, costs, and eligibility to make the right medical choice.
Contoura Vision is topography-guided LASIK — it uses a corneal topographer to map 22,000 unique elevation points on your eye, then feeds that map into the excimer laser for a fully personalised ablation pattern. Standard LASIK corrects only your refractive error (sphere + cylinder) using a one-size-fits-most algorithm. Contoura treats both your prescription AND your corneal irregularities, potentially delivering vision sharper than 6/6.
| Feature | Standard LASIK | Contoura Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping Points | None (Rx only) | 22,000 corneal points |
| Correction Type | Refractive only | Refractive + topographic |
| Visual Acuity Target | 6/6 (20/20) | 6/5 'Super Vision' |
| Higher-Order Aberrations | Not addressed | Reduced in most cases |
| Night Vision Quality | Good | Superior (less glare/halo) |
| Suitability | Up to −8D, no corneal scars | Up to −8D, ≥ 21 yrs, stable Rx |
| Cost in India (approx.) | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹85,000 – ₹1,15,000 |
| Procedure Time | ~15 min/eye | ~15 min/eye |
“Choose Contoura Vision if you want the sharpest possible vision with reduced night-vision side effects and budget permits the premium. Choose Standard LASIK if your cornea maps show minimal irregularities and you prefer the most cost-effective proven option.”
From the surgeon
MBBS, MS — Medical Review Board Lead
“I tell patients that Contoura Vision is like tailoring a bespoke suit versus buying off the rack. Standard LASIK corrects your prescription — it works. Contoura corrects your prescription PLUS your eye's unique topographic fingerprint — it works better, and measurably so. For patients whose corneal maps show even mild irregularity, Contoura's personalised ablation can be the difference between 6/6 and 6/5, or between night halos and comfortable night driving. Is it worth the premium? For most patients under 40 who will live with the result for 30+ years — absolutely.”
In our clinic, 98% of Contoura patients achieve 6/6 or better, and 68% achieve 6/5 or better — outcomes that consistently outperform our standard LASIK results by roughly one Snellen line.
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