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What is Difference Between Advanced CustomVue Wavefront & IFS 150 Intralase?

asked 4 months ago by loyalroyal
Latest answer by Anthony J. Kameen, MD
Question viewed 278 times
Tags: comparison, expectation, technique

In UK there are these 2 as the top 2 options asides from standard Lasik/Lasek and I wanted to know what difference is before deciding whether it would be worth the difference in price £1590 compared to £2190

3 answers to What is Difference Between Advanced CustomVue Wavefront & IFS 150 Intralase?

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Advanced Wavefront Laser vs Intralase Laser

Your question is a good one and implies the confusion that can occur when a patient begins doing research about Laser Vision Correction(Lasik and PRK). During the Lasik procedure, both of the lasers you mention are used. The Intralase laser is used to create the corneal flap that is the first step of the two step Lasik process. The second step of the Lasik procedure is the gentle reshaping of the cornea with an excimer laser and the advanced wavefront laser you mention is an example of one... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

www.kameen.com

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IntraLase is one step, CustomVue is another

The IntraLase iFS 150 refers to the particular laser used to make the LASIK flap: the first step in the LASIK procedure. CustomVue is a proprietary name for the measurement and correction of vision abnormalities (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and abearrations. This is the second step in the LASIK procedure. You can have one, both or neither as part of your LASIK procedure.
Dean Dornic, MD

Raleigh-Durham Ophthalmologist
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CustomVue vs IntraLase

CustomVue is the hi def option on the VISX laser IntraLase is cutting the LASIK flap w a laser instead of a metal blade or you can get Lasek which is noncutting
Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.ParkAvenueLasek.com

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