Kelly Laser Center

Traditional LASIK procedures use a microkeratome blade to cut the flap in your cornea. The creation of the corneal flap is an integral part of your LASIK procedure, and a more precise flap will greatly improve the results. A microkeratome blade introduces human error to the creation of the corneal flap, which may lead to an increased risk of higher order aberrations such as halos, glare, and starbursts.

The IntraLase AMO laser creates the corneal flap using a femtosecond laser. It is a completely bladeless procedure, resulting in a more precise corneal flap, improved safety, and a greater likelihood of achieving 20/20 vision.

IntraLase technology is a minimally invasive technique that utilizes a computer software program to guide the laser during the flap creation. This software provides for greater accuracy in flap creation and a smoother corneal surface.

The use of metal blades may result in uneven flap edges and abnormal corneal surfaces which might contribute to additional vision problems. They have also been known to create an improperly formed “buttonhole” flap which may lead to scarring that interferes with your vision. Flaps created with the IntraLase laser are much less likely to result in these complications.

In bladeless LASIK, the IntraLase laser operates at very high speeds, allowing corneal tissue to be precisely targeted without impacting surrounding tissue. This results in fewer complications and superior results.

To learn more about IntraLase technology, please contact our New York ophthalmologists today. Kelly Laser Center serves patients in the New York City, Long Island, and Manhattan, New York area.