IntraLase

IntraLase (r) is a revolutionary technology that allows almost anyone with imperfect vision to undergo the LASIK procedure - even those who have been previously dismissed as good candidates. To understand why this technology is so beneficial, you must first understand how it fits in to the LASIK procedure.

In both LASIK and CustomLASIK, the flap of the corneal tissue must be created and folded back in order for the laser to treat the inner layer of the cornea. The surgeon is then able to use the laser to correct the eye, and the flap is replcaed.

With IntraLase, the surgeon uses the precision of a laser to create the flap. The advantages of this technology are primarily the distinct customization of the flap creation for each indivisual patient, and more control over the creation by the surgeon. Because of it's consistent accuracy, even people with thin corneas who could not have LASIK before, can now consider the procedure. Moreover, many surgeons report a decline in the need to do "touch-up" procedures - or surgical enhancements after the LASIK procedure with the use of the IntraLase technology. And, studies done by IntraLase show the incidence of dry eye symptoms may be reduced with the technology.

By choosing the IntraLase technology for your procedure, you are one-step closer to getting the most customized laser vision correction surgery available.