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IntraLASIK

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Updated January 15, 2009

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Definition: An all-laser method of performing laser eye surgery for vision correction. Traditional LASIK involves using both a laser and a steel blade. IntraLASIK only involves the use of lasers.

With IntraLASIK, the first step of the LASIK process is to use a laser instead of a blade to cut a flap in the cornea. The second part of the procedure uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea in order to eliminate or reduce a patient's glasses prescription, as in traditional LASIK.

Many people consider the IntraLASIK method of laser vision correction to be advantageous over traditional LASIK.

Also Known As: IntraLase
Common Misspellings: IntraLasix
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