All-Laser LASIK

With traditional LASIK, a precision instrument called a microkeratome is used to create a thin flap on the cornea (the clear front part of the eye). The protective flap created is then lifted to allow for the application of laser energy beneath it. The laser reshapes the cornea for vision correction. After laser treatment, the protective flap is re-placed and begins healing naturally.

An alternate method of creating a LASIK flap is through the use of a femtosecond laser also known as “blade-less,” “blade-free” or “all-laser.” This improvement in technology represents an innovative technique used to prepare the cornea for laser vision correction surgery.

The Use of All-Laser LASIK

There are numerous advantages to the All-Laser LASIK procedure when it comes to both patient candidacy and results. This type of surgery allows us to treat patients who would otherwise not be candidates for a standard LASIK procedure, including people with thinner-than-average corneas, larger-than-average pupils, and greater-than-average prescriptions. Additionally, patients are sometimes more comfortable knowing that this type of laser eye surgery does not involve the use of a blade.

There are numerous advantages to the All-Laser LASIK procedure when it comes to both patient candidacy and results.

PRK or All-Laser LASIK?

The Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) procedure is typically used where opportunities for flap creation are less than ideal: the corneas may be too thin, pupils too large, or prescription too high to safely create a flap. The procedure involves polishing away the surface skin and then applying the laser. With PRK, corneal tissue is saved by not creating a flap. All-Laser LASIK, in certain cases, may provide an alternative to PRK as this technique allows for the creation of an ultra-thin flap.

At LASIK MD, our clinics use the latest femtosecond technology from the world leaders in laser vision correction.