Quicker and Safer LASIK - IntraLase - is it for you?
While it costs a bit more than regular LASIK surgery, the results you can achieve with IntraLase surgery may well be worth it:
According to Dr. Cory Lessner with Millennium Laser Eye Centers, “By using IntraLase, coupled with the precision of this allegretto laser, we were able to deliver a treatment to Hardy that kept potential for glare and halo down.” IntraLase now has a 60,000 pulse per second upgrade from 30,000. That translates into a quicker and safer procedure, even though we’re talking about a matter of seconds. There is now pressure on the eye for 20 seconds as opposed to 40 seconds. Lessner said it’s a bit more comfortable for the patient. The improvements also mean less complications, such as corneal irregularities and scarring. “If I can make a flap that’s 100 microns thick verses 160 micron flap of somewhat variable thickness, I’ve saved myself extra tissue to actually do treatment with,” Lessner said. Studies show Intralase patients achieve 20/20 or better vision. Wood said his eyesight is the best it’s ever been. According to Lessner, it is extremely rare for patients to have any side effects. Intralase costs a bit more than traditional LASIK surgery. Each eye is about $3,000.
Source: Local10.com