Is bladeless IntraLASIK safer?
Yes. Bladeless IntraLASIK improves the safety, precision and visual results of LASIK, whether you choose to have a standard or custom procedure. This is a result of the superior precision provided by the computer-guided bladeless IntraLASIK laser, as compared to that of a hand-held microkeratome, which cuts across the cornea to create a flap. Bladeless IntraLASIK uses the precision of a beam of light to create a laser flap without traveling across the cornea, virtually eliminating severe sight-threatening complications as a result. Precise flap thickness is critical to a successful LASIK outcome, and bladeless IntraLASIK flaps feature a consistent thickness from edge to edge. This degree of accuracy is unprecedented in flap creation technology. Flap stability is also an important factor, as the consequences of flap slippage can be problematic. Bladeless IntraLASIK flaps provide added assurance and peace of mind for many patients.
