Since LASIK was first approved in 1999, it has been regarded as a safe and successful method of vision correction. Even so, you're not alone if you feel hesitant to move forward with surgery, wondering what future advancements may hold. Vision Correction Centers now offers LASIK surgery using the IntraLase Method™ - also known as all-laser LASIK or IntraLASIK™ - and it could be the very advancement you've been waiting for.

There are two steps in the LASIK procedure. First, the surgeon creates a micro-thin corneal flap, which is lifted to expose the inner cornea for step two, tissue ablation by an excimer laser. The IntraLase FS Laser introduced the concept of blade-free LASIK in 2001, representing the first improvement to the procedure's first step. With its excellent safety profile, patient comfort and superior visual outcomes, LASIK with the IntraLase Method is among the fastest-growing refractive surgical techniques in the country today.

How does the IntraLase Method improve the LASIK procedure?

Prior to the IntraLase Method, LASIK's first step was done manually with an oscillating razor blade, called a microkeratome. This device causes the majority of LASIK complications and can be unpredictable even in skilled hands. The IntraLase Method, by contrast, eliminates the need to use a blade at all.

With the IntraLase Method, LASIK is 100% blade-free and allows our doctor to tailor-make the flap based on what's best for your eye, providing you a greater opportunity to achieve 20/20 vision or better. IntraLase is the most advanced technology for corneal flap creation available today, and will give you greater confidence and assurance in moving forward with laser vision correction.

Photrefractive Keratectomy

Vision Correction Centers also performs PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) where the doctor utilizes a cool pulsing Exclaimer laser to reshape the curvature of the eye for patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. PRK differs from LASIK as no flap is created during the PRK procedure. Rather than touching the tissue underneath the cornea, PRK reshapes the surface of the cornea itself. PRK may be suitable for people with larger pupils, thin corneas, have other corneal issues or dry eyes.

All Laser Correction procedures are not the same. Our highly trained and experienced surgeons provide the appropriate procedures to provide a distinct correction to the patients' eyes.

Paragon CRT

Paragon CRT Corneal Refractive Therapy is a non-surgical vision correction option for those with nearsightedness. With the use of specially designed contact lenses, the cornea of the eye can be gently reshaped while you sleep to improve your daytime vision without the need of glasses or contacts.