What is Bladeless LASIK?
In the LASIK and CustomLASIK procedures, a flap of corneal
tissue must be created and then folded back. The cornea is
the transparent dome-like structure that covers the iris and
pupil of your eye. By creating a flap in the cornea, the surgeon
is able to perform the laser vision correction treatment on
the inner layer of the cornea and allows for a rapid visual
recovery.
With Bladeless LASIK, the surgeon uses a laser to create
the corneal flap. This technology enables the surgeon the
ability to customize the corneal flap for every individual
patient. In recent studies done by IntraLase, this technology
may now make it possible to treat those who were previously
dismissed as non candidates due to thin corneas.
The Procedure
Our doctors can offer customization for you in all parts
of the procedure: custom diagnosis (before the procedure),
custom flap (Bladeless LASIK), and custom treatment (to complete
the procedure).
Confidence in your Decision
A comprehensive consultation will determine what is the
best treatment for you.
- Studies have shown the incidence of dry eye symptoms
may be reduced with Bladeless LASIK.
- With Bladeless LASIK and its customization components,
surgeons can treat a wider variety of patients, including
patients with thin corneas.
- Bladeless LASIK has been used in more than one million
LASIK procedures worldwide.
Dr.
Richard L. Tax, MD, A Wills Eye Hospital trained surgeon,
has been doing refractive surgery and cataract surgery for
over 25 years. With offices in Southampton and New Britain,
Bucks County, PA as well as performing his procedures in the
start of the art laser facility at TLC laser center in Plymouth
Meeting, PA patients from all over Philadelphia can easily
be seen in consultation. Not only does Dr Tax operate at TLC,
he serves as the medical director of the TLC laser center
as well. TLC Laser Vision Centers has over 60 locations throughout
the United States providing advanced laser vision correction
for hundreds of thousands of patients.
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