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Intralase Blade-Free Laser Eye Surgery
Precision blade-free technology for best results with your Lasik eye surgery
When conducting LASIK eye surgery, the initial part of the process is flap creation. Traditionally this has been done with a microkeratome; a computer-controlled bladed instrument. Although this method has been successfully used at Advanced VisionCare as at other clinics for many years, with all medical and surgical fields there are constant upgrades and advances in technology and equipment.
Intralase is the most advanced blade-free LASIK technology and allows laser eye surgery to be completely blade free. This method uses the revolutionary and internationally established IntraLase femtosecond Laser which allow the surgeon to create the flap without any mechanical means. This now means corrective eye surgery treatments are all-Laser and fully customized to the patient's eyes.
MicrokeratomeThe unique computer--controlled Laser system enables surgeons to create thin, stable flaps with the following advantages over the older method:
IntraLase Method- Creates stronger flaps thus improving wound healing
- Enhanced safety profile
- Greater predictability
- Superior visual outcomes
- Faster healing, therefore quicker recovery times
- Precise customized flaps
- Enhanced quality of vision (less night vision glare/haloes)
Of course, each patient and each set of eyes is unique. Therefore, we are confident about continuing to offer the best of both LASIK methods. There are some patients who are found to be not suitable for this method and for those a flap is created with a precise surgical instrument called a microkeratome. Advanced Vision Care uses the latest and most advanced microkeratome "XP Microkeratome" which creates thin and safe flaps. Options, pros and cons will be discussed in depth during the initial consultation and a thorough assessment with one of our specialist will be required to determine suitability.
The ability to use the Advanced Wavefront technology to customize and optimise the visual outcome is unaffected.
The Intralase creates thinner flaps than the microkeratome. This means that patients who have previously been told LASIK treatment is not possible due to thin corneas can sometimes be reconsidered.
