Intralase is more precise

IntraLase lasik vs traditional lasik

My friend just underwent lasic eye surgery but using a new technique called Intralase. She told me that intralase was better than lasik. She really couldn't explain why other than saying that intralase makes thinner cuts into the cornea. I imagine thinner the better, but can someone help explain why this is better than lasik?


Sandy Feldman, MD
21 months ago
By Sandy Feldman, MD - San Diego Ophthalmologist

Intralase Custom LASIK, known as iLASIK, is the newest most advance procedure. It combines the all laser method using the Intralase laser with the personalized CustomVue LASIK tailored to treat the unique characteristics of your eyes. iLASIK was approved in September of 2007 to treat the eyes of astronauts and about one year ago, to treat the military. It is now safer and more precise than ever before.

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