Should I get blade or bladeless LASIK?
Thus, traditional blade LASIK is cheaper, faster and more comfortable, while bladeless is safer, more precise and less risky. However, ultimately these are just tools in the hands of a surgeon.
Is femtosecond LASIK safe?
The Femtosecond laser is the safest among refractive surgical techniques. With the added precision of the Femtosecond laser, corneal flaps can be customized according to the personal size, shape, and orientation needs of each patient.
Is LASIK all laser?
All-laser LASIK, also known as bladeless LASIK, is a laser vision correction procedure that enhances the safety and precision of traditional LASIK.
Is bladeless LASIK safer?
Bladeless LASIK is safer and more accurate, but it should be noted that the difference is largely in the marketing (as both create an incision in the cornea) and that blade LASIK uses an automated blade, not a scalpel.
What is Mk LASIK?
Previously, a microkeratome (MK) was used to form a flap for LASIK. The MK is a miniature automated device which can produce a thin, lamellar cut in corneal tissue. Eventually, the femtosecond laser (FL), a precise, high speed cutting device was adapted for use in LASIK surgery.
Which is better microkeratome or femtosecond LASIK?
These prominent cells will likely disappear with longer follow-up, but they could be a source of mild glare during the first year or so after femtosecond LASIK. In defense of the femtosecond laser, our histopathological studies demonstrate that the laser does indeed provide a more planar flap than the Hansatome microkeratome.
What’s the difference between laser and blade LASIK?
A blade flap makes a thinner flap in the center, which means it is thicker on the edges (meniscus). A laser flap is the same thickness at the center as it is at the periphery (planar).
Which is the first step of the LASIK procedure?
The first step of the LASIK procedure involves creating a thin corneal flap with either an automated mechanical device called a microkeratome OR a femtosecond laser in the case of All-Laser IntraLASIK.
Which is better IntraLase or all laser LASIK?
Ultimately, this is a clinical judgment that is based on multiple factors. While most patients prefer the added safety of bladeless eye surgery, All-Laser LASIK may be more advantageous for some than for others. For patients with thin, flat, or steep corneas, Intralase is clearly safer (and the additional procedure cost is especially advisable).