IntraLASIK is a form of refractive eye surgery similar to LASIK that creates a corneal flap with a femtosecond laser microkeratome rather than with a mechanical microkeratome, which uses a steel blade. The only difference between LASIK and IntraLASIK (also called ‘All Laser Lasik’) is the method by which the LASIK flap is created. IntraLASIK can be performed with any excimer laser that is able to perform LASIK, including conventional, wavefront-optimized, or wavefront-guided ablation. It can be used to surgically create monovision to enhance the ability to see objects both distant and near for those affected by presbyopia.
IntraLASIK is derived from IntraLase, the name of the first manufacturer to achieve Food and Drug Administration approval of a femtosecond laser for use in the United States, and the word ‘LASIK’ which is a surgical procedure. Although additional femtosecond laser manufacturers have entered the US market, the name IntraLASIK is commonly used.
Eye surgery techniques have come a long way in the past decade and in recent years, the development of IntraLasik has meant many people who formerly weren’t good candidates for treatment, can now enjoy it’s benefits.
Known as blade free lasik, IntraLasik has been described as one of the safest forms of eye surgery available.
It’s many benefits include better precision, better accuracy, greater safety and a better chance of achieving 20/20 vision and beyond. It’s precision and safety is unquestioned also it provides better vision for patients than the blade technique.
Basically, the Intralasik method involves two main steps.
Firstly, a small flap is established over the protective layer over the cornea and
Secondly, the cornea is then re-shaped and any errors are corrected.
CRegarding the cost, it has been determined that the cost of Intralasik treatment could be up to several hundred dollars more per eye however, this can vary greatly from patient to patient. To offset this, as opposed to the blade techniques, there is obviously the elimination of blade related complications developing and in the final analysis, lower surgery risk is a huge factor in whether candidates decide to go ahead with any procedure.
