Bladeless All Laser LASIK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction at The Eye Clinic of Texas in greater Houston & Galveston.

All Laser Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery at The Eye Clinic of Texas for Houston and Galveston area patients is a most advanced technology for our Laser Eye Surgery patients. The IntraLase™ method is an all-laser approach to creating your corneal flap-the thin flap of tissue that our LASIK surgeons gently fold back in order to perform your LASIK procedure.  LASIK is a type of eye surgery called “lamellar eye surgery” because it is performed between the layers of the cornea. LASIK is actually a two-step procedure:

• The first step is to create a “flap” under which the laser vision correction is to be applied.  In the past, creating the “flap” was accomplished using a mechanical instrument called a microkeratome to cut the corneal surface. Although the microkeratome was reliable, in order to provide the utmost in safety and efficacy, our LASIK surgeons can create LASIK flaps with the Intralase™ Femtosecond Laser so that your LASIK Surgery will actually be done as a Bladeless All Laser LASIK procedure.
• The second step is to carefully fold the “flap” over and allow the inner layer of the cornea to be visible so that the laser energy can be applied. The actual application of the Allegretto Eye-Q Excimer Laser can take from 2-15 seconds depending on the amount of correction that you require.

Certain patients who were not previously eligible for LASIK using the microkeratome may now be eligible using the IntraLase™ method.

How does the Intralase™ method work?
Tiny pulses of laser light pass harmlessly through the outer portion of your cornea and for a uniform layer of microscopic bubbles just beneath the surface of your eye.  Just prior to LASIK surgery, the ophthalmologist can lift the corneal flap by gently and easily separating the tissue where these bubbles have formed.

Is it painful?
No, the doctor applies drops to numb the eye.

How long does it take to create a flap using the Intralase method?
The creation of the flap itself takes only about 15-20 seconds per eye.  Including preparation time, the LASIK procedure takes about 10 minutes.

What are the benefits of the Intralase™ method?
The choice of a using a microkeratome to create the flap or the Intralase® is usually left up to the patient except in those instances when your surgeon recommends one procedure over the other and this will usually depend on the thickness of your cornea. Whether you elect to have All-Laser LASIK, your ophthalmologist recommends All-Laser LASIK, or you have LASIK with a microkeratome, the result will basically be the same – good vision following your treatment.

You should feel free to discuss any fears, concerns, questions or thoughts about Bladeless All Laser LASIK or any Laser Eye Surgery procedure for Laser Vision Correction with our doctors or the staff. Our staff is available to answer any questions or to address any needs you may have regarding Laser Vision Correction at The Eye Clinic of Texas. We will be pleased to spend whatever time is necessary to review any information about Bladeless All Laser LASIK, what to expect on surgery day, follow-up care, fees and affordable “no money down” easy monthly payment plans that will fit into your budget.

Patients wishing to learn about Bladeless All Laser LASIK in greater Houston are invited to schedule an appointment for a Free Consultation at The Eye Clinic of Texas by phoning us Toll Free at 800-423-3937.

For a complete review of Laser Eye Surgery including LASIK, LASIK risks, LASIK complications, contraindications to having LASIK, possible LASIK problems and LASIK side effects you may visit www.fda.gov or www.seewithlasik.com.