THE INTRALASIK PROCEDURE
Traditional LASIK
Every LASIK procedure is a 2-step process. The first step requires the creation of a flap of tissue on the top of the cornea. When lifted, the flap allows an excimer laser to remove tissue in a specific pattern to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. The flap is then reseated, allowing for a quicker recovery with almost no downtime. In traditional LASIK surgery, a mechanical microkeratome with a surgical blade is used by the surgeon to cut a tiny-hinged flap of tissue. Since its introduction over 15 years ago, the design of the microkeratome has seen very little advancement. Although Dr. Boothe has performed thousands of LASIK procedures with this traditional method, there is always the potential for complications as with any surgery. To eliminate the complications attributed to the microkeratome, Dr. Boothe insists on offering all of his patients the IntraLASIK procedure.
IntraLASIK
IntraLASIK is the only technology available that uses an FDA-approved laser designed specifically for the creation of the corneal flap. The IntraLASIK procedure uses the accuracy and precision of the computer-controlled IntraLase FS laser to create the corneal flap. The corneal flap is lifted to allow Dr. Boothe to use a separate FDA-approved excimer laser to perform the actual vision correction.