How does Custom LASIK work?

How does Custom LASIK work?

* Using wavefront technology, an analyzer projects waves of light into the eye.
* A customized map is created for each individual eye.
* Digital technology identifies and measures imperfections 25 times more precise than Conventional LASIK to offer higher levels of precision and treatment accuracy.

Clinical Studies Support Custom LASIK Benefits

* Custom LASIK provides a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision.
* Potential for better vision exceeds that of contact lenses or glasses.
* Many patients report clearer, sharper vision after having Custom LASIK.
* Incidence of glare and halos is reduced with Custom LASIK laser vision procedures.
* With Custom LASIK laser vision correction there is a better potential for improved overall vision, day and night.

Higher Order Aberrations Are Treated With Custom LASIK

* Aberrations are visual imperfections that may affect your vision, vary from one person to the next, and are "lower" or "higher" in nature.
* Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism are lower-order aberrations previously treated with Conventional LASIK.
* Higher-order aberrations that link to glare and halos and could not be adequately corrected with glasses, contacts, or conventional LASIK, can be treated with Custom LASIK.
* Your doctor will recommend the procedure best suited for your eyes.

The Technology Behind Custom LASIK

* Unlike conventional LASIK, Custom LASIK uses a tool called a wavefront analyzer to measure the way light travels through your eye.
* A customized 3-D map of your eye is created from these measurements and shows your entire optical system, providing information about the unique visual characteristics of your eye.
* Each and every eye has its own unique characteristics and your TLC surgeon uses this data to further customize your vision correction.
* Unlike conventional LASIK surgery, Custom LASIK eye surgery treats lower and higher-order aberrations from nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, to glare and halos.
* With Custom LASIK, a 3-D map of your eye is created that supplies critical information to your TLC surgeon, so that your vision correction can be customized to your specific needs.
* Most people who have had the Custom LASIK procedure notice they are seeing more clearly than before.
* Not everyone is a good candidate for Custom LASIK; for specific details about this laser vision correction procedure, click here .
* Contact your local TLC Laser Eye Center to schedule a comprehensive consultation to determine the best treatment for you.

HOW DOES BLADELESS LASIK WORKS

HOW DOES BLADELESS LASIK WORKS

* In as little as 30 seconds, tiny pulses of laser light (a quadrillionth of a second each) form a layer of microscopic bubbles just beneath the surface of your eye that will create the corneal flap.
* The layer size and shape are determined by your doctor and are computer controlled providing maximum precision.
* Because it was created by a laser, this corneal flap is uniquely able to "lock" back in place after the procedure, allowing for rapid healing.

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BENEFITS OF BLADELESS LASIK

* More than 1 Million: The number of worldwide blade-free, all laser LASIK procedures.
* Studies confirm the incidence of dry eye symptoms may be reduced.
* Results of studies done by IntraLase® show that those who were previously dismissed as non candidates due to thin corneas may benefit from Bladeless LASIK.
* Using a laser provides rapid visual recovery.
* Clinical studies show Bladeless LASIK using IntraLase® take more patients to 20/20 vision and beyond.
* Patients report better quality of vision overall, including the ability to see well in low light, at dusk, or at night.
* Patients (expressing a preference) who had their corneal flaps created using a blade on one eye and the Bladeless LASIK with IntraLase® on the other preferred the Bladeless LASIK 3-to-1.

* Doctors have traditionally used a microkeratome, a hand-held blade, to create the corneal flap needed to perform the LASIK laser vision correction treatment.
* With the development of the IntraLase® laser, the procedure is now 100% blade-free by using the precision of a laser for the entire process.
* Bladeless LASIK from TLC uses the most advanced technology for LASIK eye surgery and the IntraLase® laser.
* Bladeless LASIK technology gives your doctor the highest degree of surgical control for more effective procedures.
* TLC's 100% all laser LASIK eye correction allows doctors the to customize each procedure with the precision of a laser.
* And because of this recent Bladeless LASIK technology even more people, including those with thin corneas, may now be candidates for Bladeless LASIK eye surgery.
* All parts of the procedure are customized
o Custom diagnosis before the procedure.
o Custom flap created with Bladeless LASIK.
o Custom treatment to complete the procedure.
* A comprehensive consultation will determine what is the best treatment for you.