My pupil size (at dilation) is 5 mm. In your expert experience, which machine is best for me? I have heard of the B & L and Versix.

Dear S- There are several lasers currently being used in the U.S. If your pupil size is 5 mm dilated you will most likely do OK with any of them. The two you mentioned (B&L & VISX) are both good lasers and would be fine for you. I would recommend discussing this with whichever surgeon is going to do your procedure.
Eugene Gabianelli MD

I agree with Dr. Gabianelli, in that both the VISX and B&L lasers are very good. However, when you are considering LASIK, please make your desicion based on the surgeon. There is not enough of a difference (if any) between the lasers - but there can be a tremendous difference between the surgeons.
Dr. Gabianelli may be able to answer any further questiuons you may have regarding LASIK in your area of the country (as he is a LASIK surgeon in Georgia)

Best of luck

Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL