Is bladeless IntraLASIK technology a gimmick that makes it possible to charge more for vision correction?
Dr. Hollingshead does not invest in “gimmicks” or questionable technology. The United States Navy and NASA recently tested and approved bladeless IntraLASIK technology for naval aviators. Previously, LASIK vision correction was off-limits for these pilots because of concerns with vision quality following the procedure. According to the Navy’s studies, bladeless IntraLASIK delivered better quality vision and faster visual recovery time (as compared to procedures that treat the surface of the cornea and those involving a mechanical microkeratome for flap creation). The Navy approved bladeless IntraLASIK for its aviators. Following the Navy’s decision, NASA followed suit, approving bladeless IntraLASIK for astronauts. Read more about the Navy’s decision.
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