100 TIMES MORE ACCURATE

Several clinical studies have reported a much tighter range and standard deviation of the thickness of the flap created by the INTRALASE laser when compared with mechanical microkeratomes. As Dr. Ming Wang reported, this is very important when evaluating the risk of extremely thin or extremely thick flaps which occur 1-2 times per 100 cases with microkeratomes (1-2%) and only 1-2 times per 100 million cases with IntraLase. A study conducted by Dr. Arturo Chayet found a significant reduction in the probability of creating thin flaps using the INTRALASE FS laser. For every 10,000 flaps attempted with a microkeratome, approximately 450 will be more than 60 microns thicker or thinner than the surgeon intended. In comparison, the INTRALASE FS laser that also performs 10,000 procedures will produce, on average, approximately 4 flaps that will be 60 microns thicker or thinner than the surgeon intended.

1. Clinical studies establishing the precision and accuracy of the INTRALASE® FS laser have led researchers to proclaim IntraLase technology as100 times more accurate in creating the flap (the first step of the LASIK procedure) than the traditional approach with a surgical blade. The statement is founded upon comparative studies that report the likelihood of inaccuracy with the mechanical device as compared to that of the INTRALASE FS laser.
2. Studies consistently report, and our surgeons agree, that the IntraLase laser provides a predictably more accurate tool to perform the first step of the procedure.
3. Based on the studies that our doctors have reviewed, the computer-guided laser appears to be as much as 100 times more accurate than any other options that are available today to perform the very important first step of the procedure.