IntraLase is the latest technological breakthrough in LASIK. We can now perform an all-laser LASIK procedure. Laser Vision Correction is often associated solely with the Excimer laser, but there are actually two very important steps in correcting your vision:

Creating a very thin flap of tissue that is folded back during treatment. Reshaping the exposed surface with the Excimer laser and closing the flap.

Until now, the flap has been created with a mechanical, bladed device called a microkeratome. The IntraLase procedure offers added safety for patients by eliminating the need for a blade.

Advantages of IntraLase

Increased Safety: Because there is no blade variability with the IntraLase procedure, there is little or no risk of flap irregularities. The all-laser approach allows our doctors to design the flap specifically to your eyes and visual needs. Additionally, a standard microkeratome flap heals over a period of weeks to months. The IntraLase flap bonds more securely, resulting in a flap that is stronger and more resistant to injury. Increased Precision: IntraLase offers the ability to create a flap of uniform thickness at a pre-programmed depth. The traditional style microkeratomes do not account for the curvature of the cornea and create a meniscus style flap, with the edges somewhat thicker than the center. Variations in flap thickness may result in a variation of your visual outcome. With IntraLase we know exactly what depth the flap will be, and we are able to preserve the most corneal tissue following the procedure, leaving each patient with a stronger, more stable eye. Increased Comfort: With traditional LASIK, the flap is created with a device that was fashioned after a carpenter's plane. With IntraLase, the laser passes through the cornea and creates small bubbles at a preprogrammed depth without applying friction to the front layer of the eye, resulting in a much more comfortable approach for a patient.

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