Intralase Overland Park and Kansas City area
IntraLase™ FS Laser
IntraLase FS LaserIntraLase FS Laser
The IntraLase™ FS Laser brings a new level of safety and assurance to vision correction surgery by providing an all-laser approach for optimal precision. Now, the accuracy of a computer-controlled laser may be used to create the corneal flap for LASIK, providing unprecedented control and the ability to customize the flap for each of our patients.
Traditionally, the creation of a corneal flap was performed with a mechanical, hand-held device (known as a microkeratome) which moved across the cornea to cut the flap.
Creation of a corneal flap is
performed with a microkeratome
Because many LASIK complications are attributed to the unpredictable performance of the microkeratome, the new IntraLASIK™ all-laser surgical approach is being eagerly embraced across the US. Now, tThe IntraLase FS laser is a safer, computer-controlled alternative to a mechanical microkeratome for creating corneal flaps in the LASIK procedure. Although mechanical microkeratomes are safe, they can cause complications in 1 in 2500 or 5000 cases. Using the IntraLase FS Laser takes LASIK safety to the next level by significantly reducing the opportunity for rare complications.
To make the corneal flap, the IntraLase FS Laser beam is focused into a tiny spot of energy that passes harmlessly through the outer layers of the cornea until reaching its exact focal point within the central layer of the cornea. Thousands of gas bubbles are created with remarkable precision creating the corneal flap silently and painlessly, . The IntraLase FS Laser can also be used to create the channels and entry cuts for placement of Intacs. Using the IntraLase FS Laser for this procedure assures that the two segments are placed at the exact same depth and removes the need for making the more surgically difficult mechanical channel.
Researchers are exploring the possibility of using the IntraLase FS Laser in other procedures, such as cornea transplants and glaucoma treatment.
Why we've invested in the IntraLase™ FS Laser:
- IntraLase provides our Overland Park patients with an extra margin of safety by eliminating potential complications from mechanical microkeratomes.
- IntraLase provides both patient and surgeon with a higher level of confidence knowing there is less risk of flap complications.
- IntraLase allows us to perform LASIK on patients with thin corneas because we can make a very precise, more shallow flap, which allows us to correct higher levels of refractive error.
- IntraLase makes laser vision correction an all laser procedure, which significantly adds to its precision and predictability, and better visual outcomes.
- IntraLase also creates better fitting flaps. Once put back in place, these flaps form a tight seal, making flap dislocation after the procedure highly unlikely.
- The corneal flap procedure with IntraLase is more comfortable to the patient due to much less pressure placed on the cornea than when using a mechanical microkeratome.
For more information about the IntraLase TM FS Laser:
www.intralase.com/
Intralase Overland Park and Kansas City area
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