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.
iLASIK is a sophisticated form of laser vision correction. 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.
Extensive FDA studies of the iLASIK procedure have shown an excellent level of relative safety and effectiveness. One year after iLASIK, patients reported that without glasses or contact lenses:
- 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.*
*Data on file. VISX, Incorporated. FDA CustomVue procedure clinical trials; 2003, 2004, 2005.
