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How is Intralase Different from PRK and Epi-LASIK? 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Intralase differs from photo-refractive Keratectomy (PRK), and Epi-LASIK in the way the cornea is prepared for the second step of LASIK, folding back the flap and using the laser to correct vision. E...
Questions for Your Intralase Surgeon 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you have been hearing a lot about Intralase and are interested in the procedure, the following are important questions to ask your eye surgeon when considering this option: -Why would Intralase be...
Restrictions After Bladeless Laser Surgery 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you choose to have Intralase, or bladeless laser surgery, there are certain restrictions for after the procedure that you need to be aware of including: -You must not wear any eye makeup for three...
Intralase with Custom LASIK 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Intralase with Custom LASIK is considered one of the best and one of the safest laser eye surgeries available today. Combining the safety of Intralase and the customization of Custom LASIK, eye surge...
Hemorrhages and Blade Free LASIK 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Another small side effect of the blade free LASIK, or Intralase, is the increased chance of having a hemorrhage in the eye. It sounds much worse than it is. Because of the time needed (up to a minute...
Intralase and Photophobia 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Published reports mention one specific complication, unusual light sensitivity (such as photophobia) after surgery. It is reported that as few as one percent and up to 20 percent of patients who have ...
Complication Risk 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
What is a person's risk of having complications when choosing blade free LASIK surgery? According to multiple studies that have been completed where the Intralase (blade free LASIK) laser was compare...
When is LASEK the Right Choice? 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
As with any laser eye surgery, the right choice for you should be discussed with your doctor. However, there are certain people who may benefit from LASEK when compared to others. If you are over 18 ...
LASEK: Risks and Complications? 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Does having LASEK mean that you will be at risk for having more complications? LASEK was created to avoid the complications of other specific eye surgeries. However, there are still risks of complica...
Alcohol Disadvantage of LASEK 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
LASEK uses an alcohol solution on the cornea cells to destabilize them right before surgery. One disadvantage of LASEK is that the alcohol solution kills all of these cells on the cornea, which means ...
