In the past, a mechanical device using a blade made the corneal flap. But today, we offer our patients ALL LASER LASIK using the IntraLASE® femtosecond laser to make the flap, thereby adding a higher level of safety and precision to the LASIK procedure. Using this Blade Free LASIK procedure, the IntraLase laser delivers over millions of tiny, micron-sized bubbles that gently separate the layers of corneal tissue and creates a customized flap of the desired thickness, size, orientation, and location. This unprecedented level of control also allows more patients to qualify for LASIK and virtually eliminates many of the complications associated with the mechanical approach.

Dr. Slade has the longest experience in the United States with this remarkable technology, just like his experience in LASIK. For more information about the Intralase laser go to: www.abbottmedicaloptics.com/products/refractive/ilasik/intralase-fs-laser