Better safety¹

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Better surgeon control

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Highest degree of precision and predictability²

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More sterile procedure

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Better safety¹
While LASIK complications are relatively rare, they are often associated with the oscillating blade used with traditional microkeratomes.

IntraLase reduces the risk of complications reported with the microkeratome and has given many patients more confidence in choosing laser vision correction. Independent studies show that IntraLase greatly improves the safety of LASIK, whether you choose to have a standard or custom procedure.

Better surgeon control
With IntraLase, the doctor programs the dimensions of each flap, allowing precise control of flap diameter, depth, hinge location, beveled edges, centration, and overall architecture. Such control and precision are nearly impossible with a hand-held blade.

Highest degree of precision and predictability²
IntraLase provides the highest degree of precision and uniformity. IntraLase's micron-level precision creates significantly more predictable and accurate flap dimensions, including, most critically, reproducible flap thickness, within ± 10 microns, whereas variability with microkeratomes have been reported up to ± 40 microns. This increased precision preserves valuable corneal tissue and improves the predictability of the LASIK treatment.

More sterile procedure
By eliminating the blade, the IntraLase laser eliminates the risk of metal and foreign debris being left on or embedded within the corneal surface.



REFERENCES:

1. Will B, Kurtz RM. IntraLase is best. In: Probst LE, ed. LASIK: Advances, Controversies, and Custom. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK; 2004:397-402.

2. Durrie DS. How IntraLase raised the bar in refractive surgery. Cataract Refract Surg Today. July 2003 (suppl):1-2.