Feb 6 2008
Approved for use on consumers almost a decade ago, more than 11 million LASIK procedures have been performed to-date, making it the most-common elective surgical procedure in the U.S. Today, laser vision correction is more safe and effective than ever before with the introduction of the iLASIK procedure. The iLASIK procedure is the innovative combination of two customizable technologies, IntraLase with the Advanced CustomVue treatment.
Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, an FDA clinical investigator and world renowned corneal expert and refractive surgeon, is one of the first in San Diego to perform the iLASIK procedure. “This is a very exciting combination of technologies,” said Dr. Feldman. “Now almost everyone has an opportunity to be a candidate for 20/20 or better vision. There has never been a better time to have LASIK surgery.”
iLASIK gently reshapes the cornea to correct the refractive imperfections in your eye combining the IntraLase and Advance CustomVue technologies. First, a WaveScanTM is used to capture the unique imperfections in each individual’s eye. This technology is 25 times more precise than previous measurements giving physicians more information to measure and correct the unique characteristics of each individual’s eye. IntraLase is then used to provide an ideal LASIK flap using a blade free technology. The Advance CustomVue treatment is then administered providing the broadest range of treatment for patients, even those with astigmatism.
iLASIK has recently been approved by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) for its astronauts. After five decades of requiring naturally perfect eyesight for its astronauts, NASA made the decision after reviewing extensive military clinical data that iLASIK provided superior safety and vision. NASA approved the procedure for use on pilots, mission and payload specialists who face extreme, physically demanding conditions in space.
“Never before has the technology been so safe and effective. iLASIK provides consumers and now NASA with the latest advancement in vision correction,” said Dr. Feldman.