Some surgeons who do not offer bladeless iLASIK technology say that it is just a “gimmick” that makes it possible to charge more for LASIK. Is this true?
Our doctors are committed to offering their patients the most advanced technology available…they do not invest in “gimmicks” or technology of questionable benefit. You may be interested to know that the United States Navy recently tested bladeless iLASIK technology to create LASIK flaps 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, a bladeless iLASIK procedure delivered better vision quality and faster visual recovery time (as compared to procedures that treat the surface of the cornea and those involving a mechanical microkeratome blade for flap creation). Recovery time is important to the Navy because these aviators must make frequent carrier landings to maintain their qualifications. After reviewing the results of the study, the Navy reversed its policy and has approved bladeless iLASIK for correcting the vision of naval aviators. Soon afterward
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