Eye Associates of Tallahassee is the only center in Tallahassee and its surrounding areas to offer iLASIK, the new standard in all-laser or bladeless LASIK.  Only the iLASIK procedure is 100% custom fit to you and your eyes from start to finish.  Using the 2 laser approach, it has been shown to improve clinical outcomes for more patients than the single-laser platforms of older LASIK techniques.  iLASIK is so clinically beneficial that we use it for every LASIK patient for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

What is iLASIK and how does it work?

One size does not fit all when it comes to your laser vision correction. Your LASIK experience will be completely customized with the following iLASIK technologies:

• VISX Wavescan WaveFront™ Diagnostics
• IntraLase™ Femtosecond Laser
• VISX Star S4 Iris Registration™ Excimer Laser
• VISX Advanced CustomVue™ Treatment

This technology allows for unprecedented accuracy making it possible for the actual laser treatment to be fully tailored to the unique characteristics of each of your eyes.  This precision in measurement and treatment can enable you to achieve the very best vision possible.  Here's how it works:

1. Customized Measurements

iLASIK addresses the uniqueness of your eyes, from the individual curvature of your corneas to the microscopic nuances of your anatomy.  Wavescan 3D mapping creates a blueprint of your eye and Iris Registration reads the specific characteristics of your iris to accurately align the Wavefront treatment.

2. Laser-Created Flaps

The IntraLase FS laser is a computer-guided, ultra-fast laser that is used to create the thin corneal flap for the iLASIK procedure.  The IntraLase FS creates an optimal surface below the flap, allowing better visual outcomes.  In clinical studies, more patients achieved 20/20 vision or better with procedures that incorporate the IntraLase technique.  This technique avoids the risks associated with using a blade to create the flap such as a button hole or free cap which could require that the procedure be halted.

3. Wavefront-Guided Vision Correction

The VISX Star S4 CustomVue excimer laser is utilized to perform your laser treatment. It offers the most precise form of laser vision correction available today.  Three dimensional eye-tracking through the VISX Iris Registration ensures that even if your eye moves, your treatment remains exact and specific to your customized iLASIK procedure. 

iLASIK is the final frontier of LASIK
NASA and all branches of the U.S. military have approved iLASIK for their servicemen and women, including Naval aviators and Air Force pilots, due to years of research and recent advancements in bladeless LASIK technology.  The studies have demonstrated superior safety and vision even in harsh combat conditions.

Links:
http://www.iLASIK.com
http://www.intralasefacts.com

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