Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK
Have you ever wondered how modern LASIK surgery can correct your vision in just 15 minutes? The answer lies in the sophisticated technology that has transformed laser vision correction over the past decade.
What once took considerably longer and involved more invasive techniques now happens with remarkable speed and precision. Keep reading to learn how Associates in Ophthalmology uses advanced technology to make your LASIK procedure faster, safer, and more accurate than ever before.
How Long Does Modern LASIK Surgery Take?
Today’s LASIK procedures take approximately 15 minutes from start to finish, with the actual laser work completed in under a minute per eye. The procedure follows three main steps: creating a thin corneal flap, reshaping the underlying cornea with a laser, and repositioning the flap to heal naturally. LASIK surgeons use numbing eye drops, making it virtually painless for patients.
The speed of modern LASIK doesn’t mean your surgeon is rushing through the procedure. Instead, advanced technology allows for greater precision in less time.
Computers guide every step with exacting accuracy, while your LASIK surgeon maintains complete control throughout. This combination of human expertise and technological precision delivers results that typically achieve 20/20 vision or better.
Two Technologies Behind Fast, Precise LASIK at Associates in Ophthalmology
IntraLase FS Laser: Blade-Free Precision
The IntraLase FS laser is a significant advancement in how surgeons create the corneal flap required for LASIK. This highly precise tool fires 15,000 pulses per second into the cornea, creating a flap at a customized depth and diameter determined by your LASIK surgeon.
The blade-free approach means no mechanical blades touch your eye during this step. This technology offers pinpoint accuracy measured in 2-3 microns (much thinner than a human hair).
Because the IntraLase laser creates such precise flaps tailored to each patient, people who undergo LASIK with this technology are less likely to need a follow-up enhancement procedure. The entire flap creation process takes only seconds, and the precision contributes to better healing and visual outcomes.
iDesign LASIK: Custom Treatment in Minutes
The iDesign system takes personalization to another level by creating a detailed map of your unique eye anatomy. During your LASIK consultation, an aberrometer captures over 5,000 measurements of your eye, including the curvature of your cornea and your specific visual imperfections.
This information guides the excimer laser during your procedure, allowing for highly customized treatment. Because iDesign LASIK technology creates such a detailed blueprint of your eye, the laser can make extremely precise adjustments to reshape your cornea based on your individual needs.
This personalized approach often results in fewer side effects and greater visual clarity after the procedure. The mapping process takes just a few minutes, but the benefits last a lifetime.
Experience the Benefits of Advanced LASIK Technology
These technological advancements translate into excellent benefits for patients considering LASIK. Most people experience significant improvement in their vision within 24 hours and can return to many normal activities quickly.
The combination of speed and precision means less time in the surgical suite and more confidence in your results. Dr. Andrew Miller, a board-certified LASIK surgeon at Associates in Ophthalmology, has performed thousands of successful laser eye surgeries using these advanced technologies over his 10 years of experience.
His expertise, combined with the IntraLase FS laser and iDesign system, allows patients throughout Livingston and greater New Jersey to benefit from the safest and most effective LASIK methods available today.
Ready to experience the benefits of advanced LASIK technology? Schedule your consultation at Associates in Ophthalmology in Livingston, NJ, today!
