What Is Blade-FREE LASIK?

Since LASIK became a household word in the late 90's, LASIK laser vision correction has been one of the most rapidly evolving fields of medicine, with some of the lasers becoming almost household words.

IntraLase is one name you have probably heard, for good reason. IntraLase was the first laser approved by the FDA to replace the vibrating hand-held microkeratome blade for the flap-creation step of LASIK.

This use of a laser instead of a vibrating blade is what is meant by ‘bladeless’, ‘blade-free’ or ‘all-laser’ LASIK.

IntraLase is the laser of choice for most US LASIK surgeons performing genuine all-laser LASIK. It is considered by many surgeons to be essential for producing results of 20/20 vision or better.