February 6, 2007
Improved Safety & Visual Outcomes
QUEBEC, Feb. 6 /CNW/ - New blade-free IntraLase Method(TM) replaces
the surgical blade traditionally used to create the corneal flap
before each LASIK procedure. This new technology is now available
at Clinique Laser Visuel De Québec, Clinique de l'oeil
de Montréal, Cliniques Michel Pop and Clinique 100% Vision.
The LASIK procedure is a highly evolved, safe procedure. However,
until
the introduction of IntraLase, LASIK was not an all-laser procedure,
and the
risks associated with the use of a hand-held blade (or mechanical
microkeratome) have kept many patients from considering LASIK.
"We now know that the corneal flap plays a significant role
in the safety
and outcomes of the LASIK procedure," reports Dr. Ghyslain-A.
Boudreault,
founder and medical director of Clinique Laser Visuel De Québec.
He adds, "The
IntraLase procedure is a revolutionary advancement in LASIK technology
and a
major step towards improving my LASIK patients' visual quality."
"Patients have readily adapted to 'blade-free' LASIK, citing
fear as
their previous deterrent to choosing laser vision correction,"
says Dr. Sam
Fanous, founder and medical director of the Montreal Eye Clinic
in Quebec.
"LASIK complications associated with the microkeratome are
virtually
eliminated with the improved safety and precision of the IntraLase
laser. As
well, the IntraLase procedure helps to improve the visual outcomes
of the
LASIK procedure."
"IntraLase allows for a complete
personalization of the flap, with
regards to diameter, thickness and position without having to
take the
preoperative keratometry into account," says Dr. Michel Pop,
founder and
medical director of Cliniques Michel Pop.
The IntraLase Method(TM) is a significant advancement in LASIK
safety,"
comments Dr. Guy Doyon, founder and medical director of Clinque
100% Vision.
"Futhermore, IntraLase reduces stress and fear, which are
commonly observed
before and during surgery," he adds. "I am very pleased
to offer this advanced
technology to Quebec patients."
Evidence from multiple peer-reviewed studies and over 1,000,000
clinical
cases show that the IntraLase laser can create a safer flap than
the
mechanical microkeratome, and can provide more patients with better
than 20/20
vision.
How The IntraLase Laser Works
Tiny pulses of laser light pass harmlessly through the outer
portion of
your cornea and form a uniform layer of microscopic bubbles
just beneath the
surface of your eye. Just prior to LASIK surgery, the doctor
can lift the
corneal flap by gently and easily separating the tissue where
these bubbles
have formed. The process from start to finish takes approximately
15-25
seconds.
For further information:
Clinique Laser Visuel De Québec,
Dr.
Ghyslain-A. Boudreault, Tel: (418) 683-7999;
Clinique de l'oeil
de Montréal,
Dr. Sam Fanous, Tel: (514) 288-0088;
Cliniques Michel Pop, Dr.
Michel Pop,
Tel: (514) 381-2020;
Clinique 100% Vision, Dr. Guy Doyon, Tel:
(819) 346-2727
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