IntraLase ^® LASIK

Auckland Eye is pleased to offer IntraLase LASIK technology as part of the life-changing experience of laser vision correction. The IntraLase Method™ delivers enhanced comfort, safety and visual outcomes for patients. It is 100% blade-free procedure and most patients achieve vision of 20/20 or better. Intralase LASIK creates a customised corneal flap based on what's best for the patient's eyes. The cornea is then reshaped with the excimer laser, once complete the flap then 'locks' back into place due to its precise shape  and allows the eye to heal very quickly. More

How LASIK with the IntraLase method™ works

The IntraLase laser is used to create the corneal flap, the important first step of the LASIK procedure. The second step involves reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser. Historically, the first step was performed using a blade (microkeratome). While this has proven to be a very safe and successful procedure, the majority of complications have been associated with use of the microkeratome. Creating the flap with IntraLase eliminates these associated risks.

With the IntraLase method, tiny pulses of laser light pass harmlessly through the outer surface of the cornea, forming a uniform layer of microscopic bubbles just under the surface. Your doctor determines the exact dimensions of the bubble layer and this is all computer controlled for maximum precision. The doctor is then able to gently separate the layers, creating the flap. The cornea is then reshaped with the excimer laser. When the LASIK is complete, the flap 'locks' back into place due to its precise shape and your eye heals very quickly.

Benefits of IntraLase ^® LASIK:

• Provides a 100% blade-free LASIK procedure
• More patients achieved vision 20/20 or better ¹
• Better quality of vision overall, particularly in low light such as at dusk or at night ²
• Customised corneal flap based on what's best for the patient's eyes

When only the best will do, choose IntraLase ^® LASIK at Auckland Eye

Auckland Eye is the only laser eye centre in New Zealand independently accredited with QHNZ (Quality Health New Zealand), providing the highest standards of patient care. IntraLase is part of our commitment to placing your care and outcomes first and foremost.

References
[1] Tanzer DJ, Schallhorn SC, Brown MC, et al. Data on file, IntraLase Corp. 2005
[2] Durrie D. Data on file, IntraLase Corp. 2005

For more information on IntraLase or any other LASIK procedure, please call us free on 0800 NEW EYES (0800 63 93 93) or contact one of our friendly specialist team.