IntraLase

Precision Technology for a Safer LASIK Experience

LASIK surgery is undoubtedly safe and effective. It boasts a long history of improving vision and lessening patients’ dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

But there is always room for improvement.

By replacing the blade commonly used for corneal flap creation with a femtosecond laser, IntraLase^® has made LASIK eye surgery safer than ever before. The IntraLase laser delivers micron-level accuracy 100% greater(1,2) than a microkeratome for more accurate and consistent flap thickness—which is critical for a successful LASIK outcome.

Retrospective analysis comparing LASIK results with IntraLase versus the two leading microkeratomes demonstrated that IntraLase performed better in three areas important to LASIK results and safety—flap thickness, induced astigmatism, and cell injury.(3)

There are fewer flap-related complications with the IntraLase Method™*(4)

Negligible risk of sight-threatening events (free caps, globe penetration, buttonhole flaps, decentered flaps, and/or incomplete cuts)
No risk of corneal abrasion
Reduced risk of dry eye

While microkeratomes are safe and provide good results in LASIK eye surgery, the degree of accuracy achieved with IntraLase is unprecedented in flap creation technology.

Since 2001, IntraLase has been used in nearly 1,000,000 LASIK procedures with no reports of serious sight-threatening complications.

*Only the IntraLase FS laser can be used to perform the IntraLase Method.

References:

Wang M. Femtosecond technology: Is now the time to buy? Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists. May 2003;5:7.
Talamo JH. Optimizing flap outcomes with the IntraLase FS laser. Ophthalmol Management. May 2004.
Kezirian GM, Stonecipher KG. Comparison of the IntraLase femtosecond laser and mechanical keratomes for laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30:804-811.
Will B, Kurtz RM. IntraLase is best. In: Probst LE, ed. LASIK: Advances, Controversies, and Custom. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK; 2004:397-402.