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Better outcomes1
YES
Better safety2,3
YES
Highest degree of precision1,3 and predictability2,3
YES
Individualized flaps1
YES
Ability to be used in more eligible patients4
YES
Patient preferred5,6*
YES


*In a clinical survey of LASIK patients who had their corneal flaps created using a blade in one eye and the IntraLase Method in the other, the vision in the IntraLase-treated eye was preferred 3-to-1, among those who stated a preference.5


REFERENCES:
  1. Tanna M, Schallhorn S, Hettinger K. Femtosecond laser versus mechanical microkeratome: a retrospective comparison of visual outcomes at 3 months. J Refract Surg. 2009;25:1-4.
  1. Binder PS. One thousand consecutive IntraLase in situ keratomileusis flaps. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006;32(6):962-969.
  1. Stonecipher K, Ignacio TS, Stonecipher M. Advances in refractive surgery: microkeratome and femtosecond laser flap creation in relation to safety, efficacy, predictability, and biomechanical stability. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2006;17(4):368-372.
  1. Will B, Kurtz RM. IntraLase is best. In: Probst LE, ed. LASIK: Advances, Controversies, and Custom. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK; 2004:397-402.
  1. Mahdavi S. IntraLase: coming of age. Cataract Refract Surg Today. 2005:117-120.
  1. Durrie DS. Randomized prospective clinical study of LASIK: IntraLase versus mechanical keratome. Subsets presented at: Meeting of the International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; November 14-15, 2003; Anaheim, Calif; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium; May 1-5, 2004, San Diego, Calif; refractive Surgery 2004: International Refractive Surgery: Science and Practice; October 22-23, 2004, New Orleans, La; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, April 15-20, 2005; Washington, DC.

SUMMARY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

The FS and iFS Laser systems are ophthalmic surgical lasers indicated for use in patients undergoing surgery or treatment requiring the initial lamellar resection of the cornea.  Contraindications may include corneal edema, glaucoma, and keratoconus.  Risks and complications may include corneal pain, flap tearing, and epithelial ingrowth.  Consult with your eye care professional for a complete listing of contraindications and risks.  US Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution, and use by or on the order of a physician or other licensed eye care practitioner.

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