Why Choose iLASIK?

Abnormalities in the shape of the cornea (the clear dome of tissue covering the iris) cause focusing problems that require glasses or contacts to correct. The iLASIK procedure uses two state-of-the-art lasers to gently reshape the cornea, reducing or eliminating your need for glasses or contact lenses worn for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.

The iLASIK Procedure

The iLASIK Procedure is a sophisticated form of laser vision correction which only takes minutes. It reshapes your cornea to correct the refractive imperfections in your eye (these imperfections are essentially the reason you are nearsighted, farsighted, etc.). Computer software is used to make an individual blueprint of your eyes; this blueprint is used to drive your laser correction and is what gives you a truly customized result.

Superior LASIK Flaps

To correct your vision with the iLASIK Procedure, a thin LASIK flap needs to be created. There are two ways to make this flap: a blade or the IntraLase FS laser. The iLASIK Procedure EXCLUSIVELY uses the IntraLase Laser; it's part of what makes iLASIK vision correction unique.

This procedure can treat a broad range of vision errors. Because the iLASIK procedure reshapes the cornea beneath a protective layer of tissue (rather than at the corneal surface), there is less corneal surface area to heal, less risk of scarring or corneal haze, less postoperative discomfort, and less need for medications.

The Advanced CustomVue procedure has earned FDA approval to treat the broadest range of vision imperfections possible, including mild to severe nearsightedness, farsightedness and all types of astigmatism. Clinical studies showed that one year after treatment:

  • 100% of nearsighted patients and more than 95% of all clinical study patients could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses.*
  • 98% of mild-to-moderate nearsighted patients and almost three-quarters of all clinical study patients could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses.*
  • Four times as many mild to moderate nearsighted participants were very satisfied with their night vision after treatment compared to their night vision before treatment with glasses or contacts.*

*Data on file. AMO Development, LLC. CustomVue procedure clinical trials submitted to the FDA; 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007.