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The iLASIK procedure is one of the most precise medical procedures performed today. iLASIK surgeons now have precise tools to painlessly measure and map the uniqueness of both of your eyes – down to the most minute characteristics individual to you. 3D mapping technology literally creates a blueprint (or fingerprint) of your eye, allowing the iLASIK surgeon to then custom-fit the iLASIK procedure for each of your eyes.
The iLASIK procedure itself is revolutionized by the use of two computer-guided lasers – instead of one as in earlier generations of LASIK. The first, ultra-fast laser creates a thin corneal flap, which is then folded back to allow the second laser to correct your vision based on the exact specification/measurements of your eye(s). The procedure takes just minutes. Patients experience a quick virtually painless procedure with the potential of 20/20 or better vision and outstanding safety as a result of reduced flap complications. * **
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Final post-op visits are conducted with your iLASIK surgeon one day, one month and three months later. You are free to resume your active lifestyle, now with the potential of 20/20 or better vision.† Remember, it was the very same technology advances used in the iLASIK procedure that convinced the military and NASA that iLASIK was finally good enough for their mission critical personnel. Even your most-extreme lifestyle is nothing compared to being ejected from an F-16 or the G-Forces of shuttle rocket blast-off.
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Just like the tailoring of a fine suit or couture fashion, the iLASIK procedure is tailor-made for you, your vision and the unique characteristics of your two, individual eyes. 3-D mapping, precise measurement and the use of two of the most advanced lasers differentiate the iLASIK procedure from all others. Consumers not only require 20/20 (or better) vision for their active lifestyles, but also prefer not be bothered with the daily inconvenience of glasses and contacts.
You may have heard about PRK, which stands for
Photo refractive Keratectomy, the medical name
for laser procedure. PRK and LASIK (Laser in-situ
Keratomileusis) both utilize the VISX Laser
System to remove corneal tissue in order to
flatten the cornea. With LASIK, we first create
a flap on the cornea and then use the laser
for treatment below the corneal surface. RK
(Radial Keratotomy) is a non-laser procedure
where we use a knife to make a series of radial
cuts into the cornea. These cuts are intended
to produce a bulging effect in order to flatten
the corneal surface. Both PRK and LASIK have
now been approved by the FDA. Because of increased
patient comfort, less chance of haze, and faster
recovery times, most of our patients choose
LASIK.
* Davis EA, Lindstrom RL. IntraLase vs. Microkeratome: Complications. “Early Experience with the 30 kHz IntraLase,” 2005. Presented at Ocular Surgery News; September 16-18, 2005; New York, NY
** Schallhorn SC and Tanzer DJ. “Comparison of visual outcomes with femtosecond and mechanical microkeratomes for wavefront guided LASIK“ Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting; November 13, 2006; Las Vegas, NV.
† Results may vary. 98% of nearsighted patients participating in the Advanced CustomVue™ FDA Clinical Trails could see 20/20 or better one year after treatment.
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