Boothe EyeCare Discusses Traditional Lasik Vs Intralasik
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Lasik VS IntraLasik
Lasik surgery is a perfect way to get rid of eyeglasses or contact lenses. It has become a real salvation for millions of people all over the world who have wanted to see clearly without any aids. Nowadays Lasik technology is more precise and effective than ever due to the latest developments in ophthalmologic and related scientific fields. The Boothe EyeCare is proud to be the most productive center in the nation - Dr. William Boothe have already performed 119,950 Lasik and over 72,050 IntraLasik procedures.
There are two types of Lasik surgery procedure: traditional Lasik that uses a special blade (microkeratome) to create the corneal flap, and bladeless IntraLasik that utilizes a femtosecond laser called Intralase. According to recent research results, patients who had undergone IntraLasik surgery experienced greater improvement in vision as well as better visual quality in both the short and long-term. The center mostly performs Intralase procedures as they are more accurate and can be adjusted to each patient’s unique vision condition.
Traditional Lasik
Dr. Boothe says this type of vision correction surgery remains popular among some patients who want near-perfect eyesight. However, utilizing a microkeratome to cut the corneal flap presents some risks, especially in patients who have very thin corneas. Of course, a highly skilled surgeon can perform traditional Lasik surgery with minimal or no risks and complications, but the possibility of side effects can not be completely ruled out. For more than twenty years ophthalmologists have been modernizing the microkeratome tool and it is a very precise surgical instrument nowadays, but the lack of experience of some surgeons can lead to side effects in patients’ vision.
Customized IntraLasik
Not only is IntraLasik surgery proven to be more effective than traditional Lasik but it is also proven to be safer. Micron-level precision of IntraLasik laser offered at Boothe EyeCare is much greater than that of a blade instrument. The new technique gives us more control during the surgery and it makes it possible to determine and establish extremely accurate dimensions and corneal flap thickness. All of these factors are vital for successful vision correction surgery. IntraLasik is the most advanced and precise technology for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism available today that has given millions of patients greater confidence in choosing laser eye surgery.
Learn more about vision correction and laser eye surgery at the main Boothe EyeCare site.



