By now most people are familiar with the term 'laser eye surgery' and this procedure has been undertaken by millions worldwide over the past three decades. Since being patented in 1989, LASIK laser eye surgery has become very popular in many countries (even before it became approved by the FDA for use in the U. S.). But now there's something newer and better -- Intralasik (or Intralase) surgery. One big plus is the shorter amount of time for eyes to heal intralase treatment.
In LASIK the eye's cornea is cut by a metal blade in order to form a hinged flap. The flap is then folded over to allow access to the area underneath. An excimer laser is then employed to remove certain portions of specific tissue which will, in effect, reshape the cornea. Lastly, the flap is replaced to its original position where it will shortly rebond with the eye surface and act as a natural bandage in the meantime.
This is an awesome procedure. This 'operation' enables people who have worn glasses nearly all their lives to throw them away. Corrective lenses become unnecessary to most who undergo this process.
Intralase is almost identical to LASIK, with one important distinction. Intralase is 'blade-less' laser eye surgery. The cornea is still reshaped with the use of the excimer laser but, instead of a metal blade, a femtosecond laser is used for the initial cut that creates the flap.
Most complications arising from LASIK are associated with the blade. Mechanical blades can create uneven edges, which can cause future vision problems. Which do you think your eyes prefer... A person mechanically cutting with a metal blade or a computer programed laser light capable of perfect, minute, and precise incisions?
The normal time for eyes to heal intralase surgery depends on the person, but it's always shorter than the time to heal from the more traditional options like LASIK. You'll heal faster and the recovery time will be shorter. And, if you're like 95%+ of the people who have the treatment, you'll end up seeing 20/20
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