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IntraLASIK
The Latest Advance in Laser Eye Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved
a new technology that may change how your eye surgeon performs
your LASIK procedure. It's called IntraLASIK. While the creation
of the initial flap with conventional LASIK is made using a mechanical
device, the
IntraLASIK procedure uses a precision laser device to create potentially
a more precise flap without the use of a blade.
Possible Benefits of IntraLASIK
IntraLASIK technology uses precise laser technology to create
the initial flap necessary during LASIK procedures. Some of the potential
advantages Intra LASIK are:
· Potentially a more precise way of creating a flap
· Potentially useful for patients with thin corneas
IntraLase laser technology
The IntraLase system was the first laser to be approved by the U.S FDA for
creation of LASIK flaps.
How IntraLASIK Works
The surgeon will begin by determining the appropriate size and thickness of
your flap.
This information is then programmed into the laser allowing the surgeon to
customize the IntraLASIK procedure to your unique visual requirements.
Getting IntraLASIK
Like conventional LASIK, IntraLASIK is a surgical procedure and has risks associated
with it. It's important to discuss its applications and potential complications
with your eye doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.
View an article on IntraLASIK in the Stanford
Report.
Custom Wavefront LASIK
IntraLASIK
Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Other Procedures
Fees
New Technologies
Please call the Stanford Eye Laser Center for more information or to schedule
a free initial evaluation at (650) 498-7020.
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