LASIK / IntraLASIK

• The IntraLase iFS eliminates all blade related complications attributed to the mechanical blade keratome.
• Computer controlled accuracy of the IntraLase iFS creates a precise cornea resection with greater consistency of flap thickness. If you were not a candidate for traditional LASIK surgery, you may still be a candidate for the IntraLASIK procedure.
• The long wavelength of the IntraLase iFS laser creates precision flaps without heating or damaging surrounding tissue.

• The precision shape of the flap allows it to settle back with a tighter seal.
• IntraLASIK flaps heal more strongly and quickly.
• IntraLASIK flaps result in less symptoms of dry eye.

Your consultation with us is arguably the most comprehensive eye examination you will ever have. It does take a while to be thorough so we suggest you allow 2-3 hours for its completion. To confirm the exact refractive error in your eyes and determine the best available treatment specifically for you, our Fellowship-trained consultants and technicians will examine and perform tests on your eyes:

1. Your eyes will be refracted initially to check what power your eyes require for full and perfect correction.
2. Corneal topography equipment is used to map out the surface of your eyes. The corneal topography equipment measures the contour of your cornea in 3 Dimensions. Further OCT scanning may be required depending on preliminary findings. OCT scanning is used to measure the distribution of your corneal epithelium. It is also used to check your optic nerve and macula.
3. Wavefront Aberrometry will also be performed to determine if you have any high-order aberrations that might be affecting visual quality and any night vision troubles.
4. Corneal pachymetry measures the thickness of the cornea.
5. The Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) is used to determine the elasticity of your cornea prior to laser eye surgery.
6. Dry eye tests are also performed. Should there be any significant findings, specific treatment will be suggested prior to your procedure.
7. Your eyes will be dilated to check the back of your eye, as a result you will not be able to drive after your consultation.
8. Additional tests may be required depending on findings at consultation.

This information is valuable in performing IntraLASIK / LASIK eye surgery and is used by your consultant to determine the best treatment option available for each individual eye.

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Prior to each procedure, “pre-flight” checks are performed by the surgeons and technicians well before the first patient arrives. To ensure consistently phenomenal outcomes, Centre for Sight standards far exceed the minimum requirement. For instance although not necessary, the laser is calibrated immediately prior to each patient treatment.

On the day of your surgery, dress comfortably and avoid any clothes that are tight fitting or shed fibres.

• You are given a mild oral sedative to help you relax and make you less anxious. After your eye has been numbed with anaesthetic eye drops, the Consultant gently places an eyelid clip to hold your eyelids open. You will remain awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
• Your surgeon will then begin the first step of any LASIK procedure by creating a corneal flap. The IntraLase FS laser is to create the flaps in both eyes.
• The laser bed will be rotated to the Excimer laser. IRIS recognition is performed to recognize and track the eye.
• The flap will be gently lifted from the centre of the cornea to allow the excimer laser access to the underlying tissue.
• To begin the second step of the IntraLASIK procedure, your surgeon will ask you to look at a target flashing red light. The cool light of the excimer laser will reshape the corneal tissue, correcting your vision as you look at this light. You will hear clicking sounds as a microscopic layer of tissue is vaporized and the iris recognition and registration eye tracker ensures accurate placement of each laser pulse. This process will last from a few seconds to a minute, depending on the amount of correction necessary.
• When the procedure is complete, your surgeon will meticulously replace the corneal flap and gently smooth it into place.
• You will then recover in a reclining chair for 15 to 20 minutes and then your vision will be checked. Your eye surgeon will check your eyes to make sure all is well before you go home.
• You will be given eye drops, and instructed in their use.

• You may notice that your vision will be a little blurry immediately following your LASIK /IntraLASIK surgery. This blurriness will gradually clear in the next few hours. You might even get the sensation that you have soap in your eyes for a couple of hours.
• Someone will need to drive you home and we suggest you go to sleep for the next 4 hours after putting in the first dose of your eye drops.
• After 4 hours, you may watch TV or read as long as you take your eye drops as well as lubricant drops frequently every five to ten minutes.
• It is important to avoid wind or any type of air turbulence that would cause your eyes to dry out.

Follow up care is vital for good outcomes and we at Centre for Sight like to see our patients ideally the following day or at least within a few days of the procedure. Our staff will call you the night of the procedure and then next day if you are unable to attend for follow up.

• You will be provided with eye drops and protective eyewear. Please follow the instructions provided.
• By the first post-op visit, most patients are able to drive themselves to their appointment. Most patients are excited about their vision the following day and most see 20/25 (6/7.5) or better.
• Following LASIK surgery, your vision improves very rapidly, allowing you to return to work within a day or two after you have had the procedure.