IntraLASIK surgery is a popular advancement in laser eye treatment that provides an extra option to patients considering having surgery. Also referred to as “all-laser LASIK,” this procedure differs from traditional LASIK surgery in a few important ways. The differences seen in IntraLASIK surgery start from the pre-operative process and continue through recovery.

To understand IntraLASIK surgery, it helps to look at the basic laser eye surgery procedure. Most laser eye surgery involve three major steps. First, a small incision is made in the cornea, and a flap is pulled back. Second, the underlying cornea is reshaped with a laser. Finally, the flap is put back into place where it heals naturally.