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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Bladeless or All-Laser LASIK

When LASIK was first developed, a corneal flap was created with a microkeratome in order to access and treat the secondary layer of the cornea with the laser. A microkeratome is a semi-automated instrument that uses an oscillating blade to create the corneal flap.

As LASIK technology advanced, the IntraLase laser was developed to take the place of the microkeratome. The IntraLase laser is used to form tiny gas bubbles at a predetermined depth on the surface of the eye. Once these bubbles cover the treatment area, the corneal tissue is gently separated to form the corneal flap and the treatment area can then be exposed for laser treatment.

For more information on all-laser LASIK, contact the Clearview team.

posted by Clearview Staff at 5:23 PM

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