Precision Technology For A Safer LASIK Experience

By replacing the blade commonly used for corneal flap creation with a femtosecond laser, AMO® has made LASIK eye surgery safer than ever before. The IntraLase™ FS Laser System delivers micron-level accuracy 100% greater^1,2 than a microkeratome for more accurate and consistent flap thickness — which is critical for a successful LASIK outcome.

Retrospective analysis comparing LASIK results with IntraLase™ FS Technology versus the two leading microkeratomes demonstrated that IntraLase™ FS Laser System performed better in three areas important to LASIK results and safety: flap thickness, induced astigmatism, and cell injury.³ There are fewer flap-related complications with the IntraLase Method:*⁴

• Minimal risk of sight-threatening events (free caps, globe penetration, buttonhole flaps, decentered flaps, and/or incomplete cuts)
• No risk of corneal abrasion
• Reduced risk of dry eye

*Only the IntraLase™ FS Laser System can be used to perform the IntraLase Method.

1. Wang M. Femtosecond technology: Is now the time to buy? Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists. May 2003;5:7.
2. Talamo JH. Optimizing flap outcomes with the IntraLase™ FS laser. Ophthalmol Management. May 2004.
3. Kezirian GM, Stonecipher KG. Comparison of the IntraLase™ femtosecond laser and mechanical keratomes for laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30(4):804-811.
4. Will B, Kurtz RM. IntraLase™ is best. In: Probst LE, ed. LASIK: Advances, Controversies, and Custom. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK; 2004:397-402.

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