In traditional LASIK surgery, the first step of creating the corneal flap is done with a handheld mechanical blade. IntraLASIK surgery creates the flap with the use of a preprogrammed femtosecond laser. This is where the “all-laser” name comes from, and the procedure is generally more precise and predictable. Many of the complications that occur in traditional LASIK surgery take place during the creation of the corneal flap with the handheld blade. IntraLASIK avoids these complications with precise flaps that are not only safer, but that doctors feel lead to better results.

All laser eye surgery is generally performed on patients at least 18 years old, who have had stable vision without injury for one year before the surgery. Candidates should also not have autoimmune disorders, scarring of the cornea, dry eye syndrome, or be nursing or pregnant. Finally, eye surgery is not a good idea for those with large pupils, as determined by the doctor.