What Makes WaveLight Plus Different?
100,000+ data points
help create a detailed 3D model of your unique eye.
Advanced 3D ray-tracing technology
helps create a LASIK treatment plan personalized to the unique optical characteristics of your eyes.
WaveLight Plus LASIK · Only in Utah at Hoopes Vision
Your eyes are one of a kind. Your LASIK should be too.
Imagine mornings without reaching for your glasses, workouts without contacts, and travel without packing lens solution. WaveLight Plus is advanced LASIK technology that creates a treatment plan designed around your unique eyes.
- 100,000+ Data points mapped from your eye
- 3D Ray-tracing treatment planning
- Only in Utah Exclusively at Hoopes Vision
What Makes WaveLight Plus Different
LASIK designed around you
Your eyes are as unique as your fingerprint. WaveLight Plus uses advanced 3D eye mapping and ray-tracing technology to create a treatment plan designed specifically for you. Because when it comes to your vision, the details matter.
100,000+ data points
Detailed measurements help create a 3D model of your unique eye.
3D ray-tracing technology
Helps create a LASIK plan personalized to the unique optical characteristics of your eyes.
Experienced surgeons
We pair this personalized technology with the experience of our surgical team.
Your Eyes Are Unique
Why one-size-fits-all isn't enough
No two eyes are exactly alike, so why should their vision correction be the same? The main difference with WaveLight Plus is in the planning. Detailed diagnostic data and a digital model of your eye give your surgeon more information when creating your LASIK plan.
That helps account for differences that may not show up in a basic prescription alone, for a clearer future with less dependence on glasses and contacts.
Standard LASIK
Based on your prescription
Treatment is planned primarily around your standard prescription.
WaveLight Plus
Based on a 3D model of your eye
Treatment is planned from 100,000+ measurements and ray tracing that model how your eye actually focuses light.
Beyond Your Prescription
Details a glasses prescription can't capture
A prescription tells your surgeon how strong your correction needs to be. WaveLight Plus also looks at the parts of your eye that shape how light reaches the back of it.
The back of your cornea
Many LASIK plans focus on the front surface of the cornea. WaveLight Plus measures the back surface and its thickness too, giving a fuller picture of its shape.
The full path light travels
Your natural lens position and the length of your eye affect where light lands. Including them helps your plan reflect how your whole eye works together.
Subtle, uneven imperfections
Small irregularities that aren't the same across your eye can affect the sharpness of your vision. WaveLight Plus planning is designed to account for them.
Proven in Published Research
Vision that can go sharper than 20/20
Ray-tracing guided LASIK has been studied in everyday clinical practice. In one published study, every treated eye reached 20/20 or better, and most went further.
- 100% reached 20/20 vision or better
- 89% reached 20/16 vision or better
- 50.5% reached 20/12.5 vision or better
What does 20/16 mean? It means you can clearly see at 20 feet what a person with standard 20/20 vision would need to be 16 feet away to see.
Source: He C, Bala C. Ray tracing guided myopic laser in situ keratomileusis: real world clinical outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023. Study of 200 patients (400 eyes) treated in a private practice. These figures are from published research, not Hoopes Vision patient outcomes. Individual results vary, and your surgeon will talk with you about realistic expectations for your eyes.
What to Expect
Your path to clearer vision
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Map your eyes
Your journey begins with a VIP consultation and a personalized 3D map of your eyes.
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Procedure day
Numbing drops help keep you comfortable, and the laser treatment takes just minutes.
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Home the same day
You'll go home the same day, with follow-up care to support your recovery.
Why Choose Hoopes Vision
The latest in personalized LASIK. Exclusively at Hoopes Vision in Utah.
Your eyes deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach. As the only center in Utah offering WaveLight Plus LASIK, Hoopes Vision brings advanced, personalized vision correction technology close to home.
Our experienced surgical team takes the time to understand your vision, answer your questions, and help you make a confident, informed decision.
- Advanced technology The only center in Utah offering WaveLight Plus LASIK.
- Experienced surgeons Technology is only part of the story. Skill and experience matter too.
- Care centered around you Personalized attention from your first visit through follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
WaveLight Plus questions, answered
What is WaveLight Plus LASIK?
WaveLight Plus LASIK is a more personalized form of LASIK that uses advanced measurements and ray tracing to build a treatment plan around the way your eyes actually focus light. Instead of relying only on a standard prescription, it is designed to create a more individualized correction for qualified patients.
How is WaveLight Plus different from standard LASIK?
The main difference is in the planning. WaveLight Plus uses detailed diagnostic data and a digital model of the eye to help guide treatment. That gives your surgeon more information when creating your LASIK plan and helps account for differences that may not show up in a basic prescription alone.
Am I a candidate for WaveLight Plus LASIK?
The best way to know is with a consultation and exam. In general, candidacy depends on your prescription, eye health, corneal measurements, age, and whether your prescription has been stable. Not every patient is a candidate for LASIK, and not every LASIK candidate needs the same treatment approach.
Is WaveLight Plus LASIK painful?
LASIK is usually not described as painful. Numbing drops are used during the procedure, and most patients notice pressure or mild discomfort more than pain. The treatment itself is quick, and most patients go home the same day.
How long does recovery take after WaveLight Plus LASIK?
Many patients notice improved vision quickly, often within the first day or two, but healing continues over time. Your recovery timeline depends on your eyes and your treatment, which is why follow-up care is an important part of the process.
Real Patient Stories
Hear from our patients
See what real patients are saying about their life-changing vision correction experience.
As a halfpipe skier, I'm no stranger to risk. But when it came to surgery on my eyes, I was focused on safety and proven results.
Jen Hudak
Former Member of the U.S. Freeskiing Team
No more putting in contacts at three o'clock in the morning, no more squinting at the cameras and bright lights.
Nicea Degering
Good Things Utah Host
After doing my research, I trusted Hoopes Vision with my eyes because of their experience, having the most advanced technology, their reputation, and the thorough consultation experience.
Boyd Summerhays
Golf Instructor & Former PGA TOUR Player
See More of What Matters
Find out if WaveLight Plus is right for you
From everyday moments to life's biggest adventures, imagine experiencing it all with less dependence on glasses and contacts. It starts with a VIP consultation.
Your Eyes Are Unique. Your LASIK Should Be Too.
No two eyes are exactly alike, so why should their vision correction be the same? WaveLight Plus LASIK uses advanced technology to create a treatment plan based on the unique characteristics of your eyes.
At Hoopes Vision, we combine this personalized technology with the experience of our surgical team to help you explore a clearer future with less dependence on glasses and contacts.
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