Bladeless LASIK, also known as all-laser LASIK, IntraLase LASIK, or no-blade LASIK, involves the use of a Femtosecond laser to create the corneal flap. The alternative method is to use a microkeratome, an automated mechanical surgical instrument which contains a surgical blade. Both work well... there... more
Is bladeless lasik the "gold standard"?
I was googling Bladeless LASIK and found information saying the incidence of dry eye complications from Lasik may be reduced with Bladeless LASIK. Can a doctor explain more about this procedure and why this is the case. Is it the gold standard for vision correction?
2 answers to “Is bladeless lasik the "gold standard"?”
A: Bladeless is better LASIK
To say bladeless LASIK is the gold standard, or the standard of care are strong statements subject to interpretation. What I can say is that since introducing bladeless LASIK in 2001 we have progressed to a point that in the last several years we only offer bladeless to our patients because we believe it... more
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