IntraLASIK Benefits

Of the more than 500,000 IntraLASIK procedures performed globally, there have been no reports of any serious or sight-threatening complications. While all-laser LASIK is proven to improve the LASIK safety profile, recent research has focused on the laser’s ability to deliver better, if not superior, vision. Read the sections below to learn more about IntraLASIK benefits.

Safer LASIK

As a superior technology that delivers a safer bladeless LASIK procedure with enhanced visual results, all-laser LASIK is now the standard of care among leading LASIK surgeons and ophthalmic teaching institutions worldwide. Today, nearly one of every five, or 18 percent, of all U.S. LASIK procedures and a growing number of other refractive procedures are performed using bladeless LASIK technology. The reason all-laser LASIK is recognized as one of the most effective and useful options for laser vision correction is due to the low risk of complications and the high level of precision it provides.

Fewer LASIK Complications

The first step of the LASIK vision correction procedure, creating the corneal flap, has traditionally been the most frequent source of reported complications. One of the most reassuring IntraLASIK benefits is that it carries such a low risk of complications. Compared with other methods, such as using the microkeratome blade, this minimally invasive, incredibly precise procedure results in fewer partial flaps, holes in the flap, or other traumatic flap complications. By replacing the hand-held blade with a computer-controlled laser, the risk of complications is virtually eliminated. This sense of safety and assurance is revolutionizing the way patients look at LASIK surgery. Patients are making the decision to improve their vision with greater peace of mind than ever before.

More Precise Vision Correction

The reason all-laser LASIK is so safe and consistently successful is the high level of control the surgeon is afforded, thanks to the exclusive computer software program. Before the procedure, your surgeon determines the exact shape and thickness of the corneal flap and programs it into the computer. Then the IntraLase® laser creates the flap according to the predetermined pattern and depth. The assistance of this cutting-edge technology eliminates inconsistencies, resulting in a flawless corneal flap the vast majority of the time. In addition to the IntraLASIK benefits already mentioned, this advanced procedure may make LASIK vision correction an option for those patients who were previously not considered good LASIK candidates due to thinner corneas or very high prescriptions.

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We encourage you to talk to a qualified surgeon about how all-laser LASIK can improve your LASIK surgery experience. A good surgeon will discuss the various IntraLASIK benefits and whether this option is right for you. Locate a LASIK surgeon in your area.