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Published : April 20, 2009 |
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Dr. Richard Phinney has been offering this advanced technology since October
2007, which enhances the safety of the LASIK procedure. More than 1,000,000
procedures have been performed comfortably and effectively using blade-free
LASIK. With its excellent safety profile and superior visual outcomes, the
IntraLase Laser Technology is among the fastest growing refractive surgical
techniques.
Blade - Free LASIK is a 100% blade-free approach to creating
your corneal flap, the thin flap of tissue that Dr. Phinney folds back in order
to perform your LASIK or Custom LASIK procedure. The IntraLase method uses tiny
rapid pulses of laser light to create your corneal flap. Each pulse of light
passes harmlessly through the outer portion of your cornea and forms a uniform
layer of microscopic bubble beneath the surface of your eye. The exact
dimensions of this layer of bubbles are determined by Dr. Phinney based on
what's best for your eye, and are computer controlled for maximum precision -
things that are not possible with a hand-held blade. The IntraLase flap creation
process takes about 15-30 seconds.
The tissue easily separates where
these bubbles occur and folds back creating your corneal flap. Dr. Phinney then
proceeds with your laser vision correction. After LASIK is completed, the
distinctive beveled edge created by the IntraLase laser allows for precise
repositioning, alignment and seating of the corneal flap.
What are the
benefits to you?
* In clinical trials more patients achieved 20/20 or
better vision when their LASIK procedure was performed with Blade - Free LASIK
than with other techniques.1
* Patients reported better quality of vision
overall, particularly with low light or night vision. 2
* The Blade-Free
LASIK procedure gives the surgeon the ability to tailor the dimensions of your
corneal flap based on what's best for your eye contributing to excellent
post-operative outcomes.
As with any type of surgery, risks are involved.
It is important to discuss any concerns with your surgeon and weigh the risks
and potential benefits.
1Tanzer D.J. Schalhorn SC, Brown MC, et al. Data
on file, IntraLase Corp., 2005
2Durrie D.D. Data on file, IntraLase
Corp., 2005
Eye Surgeons Associates provides comprehensive eye care for
the entire family, for a lifetime. For more information visit us online at
www.esaeyecare.com or call for an appointment at one of our convenient locations
in Silvis, Rock Island, Geneseo, Bettendorf, and Muscatine.
Source: wqad.com
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