iLASIK™ - Bladeless LASIK in Smithtown, Long IslandSuffolk County New York LASIK
At North Shore Eye Care, our goal is to provide our patients with the most outstanding results achievable in a safe, comfortable, friendly environment. To this end, we are pleased to offer the latest advancement in the evolution of LASIK technology at our Smithtown, Long Island and Riverhead, New York offices: state-of-the-art iLASIK™. This entirely bladeless form of LASIK uses IntraLase™ technology for greater precision, control, and patient safety than were possible in the past. Truly, iLASIK™ takes customized laser eye surgery to an unprecedented new level, allowing a greater number of people to benefit from the crisp, clear vision that the LASIK procedure offers.
If you have considered LASIK in the past but have been apprehensive about undergoing laser eye surgery, we encourage you to contact North Shore Eye Care to learn more about the safe, effective iLASIK™ procedure today. Our Smithtown and Riverhead locations, serving Long Island and all of New York, are where today's most advanced technology meets experience and finely honed surgical skill to provide you with an eye care experience unlike any other.
How Does iLASIK™ Differ from Traditional LASIK?
For years, traditional LASIK has been performed safely and with consistently good to excellent results. However, there were some drawbacks associated with the procedure. For one, in order for the laser to reshape the cornea, an incision first had to be made in the surface of the cornea; this incision was made using a cutting instrument called a microkeratome. While the microkeratome was reasonably safe and precise, it did introduce a layer of risk that is removed with blade-free LASIK. Also, while traditional LASIK in its most basic form very effectively treated the most common vision problems – nearsightedness and farsightedness, with or without astigmatism – it was less effective in treating more minute flaws in the shape of the eye. As a result, even those whose vision improved noticeably after the procedure often still had to wear glasses or contact lenses during certain activities.
With iLASIK, these drawbacks have become a thing of the past. Our offices in Riverhead and Smithtown, Long Island features the IntraLase™ system, which allows our surgeons to create a flap in the cornea using an extraordinarily precise laser rather than a blade, resulting in a 100-percent bladeless LASIK procedure. And even the smallest aberrations in the eye can be treated through the use of WaveScan™ corneal mapping with iris registration and the computer-guided CustomVue™ vision correction system. From beginning to end, the iLASIK™ experience is centered entirely on the patient and his or her unique vision needs.
The iLASIK™ Process
Many people are surprised to learn that the iLASIK™ procedure requires only minutes. First, one of our surgeons will use a computer to create a highly detailed map of your eye, one which highlights even the smallest errors in its construction. During the mapping process, iris registration technology is used to determine the position and specific characteristics of your iris, ensuring precise alignment for the procedure. Second, a tiny flap will be created in the surface layer of your cornea by the IntraLase™ laser. Finally, the data collected during your corneal mapping is used by the computer-guided CustomVue™ laser to make extremely fine corrections to the shape of your cornea. Once these corrections have been made, the corneal flap will be replaced and left to heal on its own.
That's it. The procedure is practically painless, and the results are swift. The great majority of people who have undergone iLASIK™ have emerged from the procedure with 20/20 vision or better and absolutely no reliance on glasses or contact lenses.
Who Is a Good Candidate for iLASIK™?
Most people who rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly are good candidates for iLASIK™, including some of those who were ineligible to undergo traditional LASIK due to their having thin corneas. Generally speaking, if you are at least 21 years old, are in good overall health, are free from eye disease, and have had stable vision for at least one year, you are most likely an excellent candidate. Of course, only a qualified surgeon, such as those at North Shore Eye Care, can accurately determine your candidacy, which is why we urge you to schedule a consultation with one of our esteemed eye surgeons today.
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Truly, there is no better time to take the next step toward achieving the crisp, clear vision you need to properly see the world around you. The iLASIK™ procedure is absolutely the safest, most advanced laser eye surgery option available today. If you would like to schedule an iLASIK™ evaluation with one of our surgeons, or if you would simply like to learn more about the IntraLase™ system and bladeless LASIK, our Smithtown, Long Island practice would be delighted to hear from you. Contact North Shore Eye Care today and put independence from glasses and contact lenses within your sights.
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