The 4th Generation IntraLase^® FS Laser:
Speed, Biomechanical Stability, Precision, and Safety

The 4th Generation IntraLase laser works with microkeratome speed and laser precision. Corneal flap creation is faster and better than ever. This technology preserves biomechanical stability, increases precision, enhances safety, and improves outcomes of the LASIK procedure.(1-4)

Faster procedure time (click here to see just how fast it is)

• The 4th Generation IntraLase FS laser works with the speed of a microkeratome*(1)

Predictability and control

• Better biomechanical stability vs. a microkeratome(2)

Precision to improve outcomes

• Better early visual outcomes vs. a microkeratome(3)
• Better refractive outcomes vs. a microkeratome(4)
• Better early contrast acuity recovery vs. a microkeratome(3)

Greater safety

• Lower induced high-order aberrations vs. a microkeratome(4)
• Less induction of astigmatism vs. a microkeratome(4)
• Less induced dry eye vs. a microkeratome(5)
• Fewer retreatments vs. procedures performed with a microkeratome(6)

*Fast refers to procedure time and is defined as the time from device setup to the moment the corneal bed is ready for ablation.(1)

References:

1. Davis E. Data on file, IntraLase Corp. 2006.
2. Alió JL, Ortiz D, Piñero D. Flap biomechanics with femtosecond and mechanical microkeratomes. Data presented at: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; September 10-14, 2005; Lisbon, Portugal.
3. Tanzer DJ, Schallhorn SC, Brown MC, et al. Comparison of visual outcomes with femtosecond and mechanical microkeratomes for wavefront-guided LASIK. Data presented at: Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology & the International Society of Refractive Surgery; October 23, 2004; New Orleans, La; October 14, 2005; Chicago, Ill.
4. Durrie DS, Kezirian GM. Femtosecond laser versus mechanical keratome flaps in wavefront-guided in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005:31;120-126.
5. Shamie N. Post-LASIK Corneal Hypoesthesia and Dry Eye. Data presented at: Congress of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; April 12-16, 2003; San Francisco, Calif.
6. Manger C. Enhancement Rates of IntraLase Laser and microkeratome-assisted LASIK. Data presented at: Congress of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; May 2, 2004; San Diego, Calif.