Improved Vision

Making LASIK Better

IntraLase creates a flap of precise size, shape and depth. To achieve such precision, your doctor uses the laser to rapidly separate micro-thin layers of the cornea as he creates a self-sealing flap. It is all a part of an efficient process that helps to assure you that Step One of LASIK eye surgery will be accurate, safe and a first step towards giving you the best LASIK result possible.

Physicians Support the INTRALASE^® Laser

"I have performed thousands of LASIK surgeries with the microkeratome; there was always the concern that the flap might be too thick or too thin. By switching to the IntraLase laser I have been able to create consistently higher quality flap dimension and more predictable refractive outcomes eliminating all of the risks associated with flap creation with mechanical microkeratomes. All of which has allowed me to increase my patients' satisfaction."

Perry Binder, M.D.
San Diego, California

Leading doctors believe in the IntraLase laser. They use it for Step One in both standard and custom LASIK eye surgery because clinical studies confirm that LASIK surgery is generally safer with IntraLase and vision is usually better.  

One prospective randomized study, for example, compared the IntraLase laser to the leading microkeratome. In this study, more patients achieved 20/20 vision or better in both standard and custom LASIK surgery when the IntraLase laser was used for Step One.* 

Another study 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 abrasions.**

Now, so many doctors believe in the IntraLase laser that the number of LASIK surgery procedures that begin with IntraLase grows dramatically each year.

IntraLase delivers better results than the leading microkeratome in standard LASIK*	IntraLase delivers better results than the leading microkeratome in custom LASIK

Patients Support the IntraLase Laser

IntraLase offers patients like you the assurance that only comes with precise laser technology. With no blades or blade-related complications to worry about, 78% of patients, when given a choice, chose to have Step One performed with the IntraLase laser over a hand-held microkeratome blade.*** 

"I am especially impressed with the higher percentage of patients in my practice that achieve 20/20 or better with IntraLase."

Thomas S. Tooma, M.D.
Newport Beach, California