Also known as “Blade-Free LASIK” or “All Laser LASIK,” IntraLase incorporates the latest technology to quickly and painlessly reshape the cornea to correct the refractive imperfections in the eye which cause nearsighted, farsighted, etc. The only difference between LASIK and IntraLasik is the method by which the LASIK flap is created.

With traditional LASIK surgery the surgeon is required to use a small blade to create the flap in your cornea in order to make the laser corrections. With IntraLase technology, no blade ever touches your eye. The surgeon is able to use the advanced excimer laser to create the corneal flap and correct your vision using extremely precise computer technology.

Here’s how it works:

• Computers/software are used to make an individual blueprint of your eyes; this blueprint is used to drive your laser correction and is what gives you a truly customized result
• You'll be given numbing drops so you won't feel pain
• A laser is used to make a thin flap in your cornea which enables Dr. Hofbauer to make the LASIK correction
• A second laser is used to make the correction to your cornea, based on your unique vision/eye characteristics
• This correction is completely computer driven
• It's safe, fast and virtually painless
• After a short recovery period, you will be able to experience great vision without glasses or contacts

Clinical studies show that the vast majority of IntraLase patients have seen 20/20 OR BETTER after surgery.