Bladeless LASIK - IntraLase®
LASIK surgery has a long history of safely and effectively
improving vision and lessening patients’ dependence
on glasses and contact lenses. Over the years, the procedure
has been refined to diminish side effects and generate more
successful outcomes. IntraLase® takes this
progress one step further, adding yet another level of safety
and accuracy.
What is Intralase?
IntraLase is the first all-laser technique for making the
corneal flap during step one of the LASIK procedure. Instead
of using the traditional microkeratome (an oscillating, hand-guided
blade), the surgeon uses an IntraLase infrared beam to precisely
create a microthin flap on the outer layer of the eye, also
known as the cornea. IntraLase allows our doctors to create a flap
of exact diameter, depth, hinge location, and centration.
The focused laser pulses divide tissue at the molecular level,
without transferring heat or impacting the surrounding area.
The result is a safe, personalized corneal flap.
Who can benefit from bladeless LASIK?
The Kremer surgeons feel that IntraLase bladeless LASIK is a real advantage for all patients. Studies have shown that Bladeless LASIK is safer and most likely to provide the best possible vision. Its consistent accuracy may also be an option for Philadelphia-area, New Jersey, and Wilmington LASIK patients who previously were not candidates due to thin corneas. Kremer has been using this technology since 2004 and has more experience with it than any other practice in the region.
IntraLase & WAVEfront Technology
When IntraLase bladeless technology is used with WAVEfront Custom LASIK, the result is a completely personalized procedure – custom diagnosis with WAVEfront mapping, tailored laser flap creation with IntraLase, and custom laser vision correction with the excimer laser. If you are apprehensive about LASIK or WAVEfront Custom LASIK, an “all-laser” alternative may be a comforting option.
The Intralase procedure has helped thousands of Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, New Jersey and Wilmington LASIK patients eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses, without using a blade for LASIK surgery. Please contact our Philadelphia, Cherry Hill or Wilmington LASIK office to schedule a consultation and learn more about Intralase.
