October 2, 2007
ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - New IntraLase
Method(TM) now available at Bense Vision Laser Eye Centre in St.
John's, Newfoundland. The IntraLase laser eliminates the surgical
blade, or microkeratome, typically used for creating a corneal
flap prior to the LASIK procedure.
LASIK procedures traditionally start with the creation of a corneal
flap, using a hand-held device with an oscillating metal blade
(or microkeratome). With the new computer-guided IntraLase laser
- used in place of the microkeratome blade - surgeons can now
create a more precise flap with micron-level accuracy and unparalleled
safety.
Dr. Michael Bense, a retinal specialist who pioneered laser surgery
in Atlantic Canada in 1994, is quoted as saying: "I have
performed thousands of bladed LASIK procedures over the years,
but now, I am truly amazed by the safety and astounding results
that the IntraLase affords my laser patients. I know that the
IntraLase Method of doing LASIK will likely soon replace all LASIK
procedures done by blade." Evidence from multiple peer-reviewed
papers and over 1,000,000 procedures proves that the silent, computer-guided
IntraLase laser can create a much more precise flap, with greater
safety and more patients achieving better than 20/20 vision.
For further information: Renee Mullins, Assistant Director, Bense
Vision
Laser Centre, (709) 722-2020, renee@bense.ca, www.bense.ca
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