Laser vision correction, most commonly known as LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a laser to reshape the eye's cornea in order to improve visual acuity. For most people, LASIK provides a long-lasting alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses.

When making the decision to have LASIK, you want to be sure that your doctor is offering a safe and trusted technology for the first step of the procedure. That’s why our practice uses the iFS® Advanced Femtosecond Laser with 5th-Generation IntraLase® Technology. Millions of Americans choose laser vision correction surgery each year. We offer our patients the unsurpassed safety, precision and accuracy of the iFS® laser. This all-laser approach is so refined and predictable that it is the only method of LASIK approved by both NASA and the U.S. Military. The new iFS® laser is also now making it possible to treat patients who may have previously been told they were not candidates for LASIK due to thin corneas or dry eyes. The iFS® laser is a completely bladeless method of LASIK. To create the corneal flap – the important first step in the LASIK procedure – the iFS® laser uses advanced light energy that is virtually painless. The iFS® laser can create a corneal flap within 10 seconds or less, which helps reduce the overall time it takes to perform LASIK. Enhanced treatment times means faster visual recovery for patients. It also means less stress on our patients and reduced fear and anxiety. We can now create cornea flaps with pinpoint accuracy that are truly customized for each patient’s particular vision needs. If you’ve been waiting for the next-generation LASIK technology – or have been told you are not an ideal candidate for LASIK – please call us at: 914-476-5496.

The advanced Lasik procedure actually uses two different lasers, the iFS® laser and the Excimer laser. The IFS® laser is used to create a flap in the cornea, exposing the inner cornea, so the Excimer laser can gently reshape the cornea, correcting vision issues.

Before your Lasik procedure begins, your eyes will be anesthetized with a few eye drops. Once in the operating suite you will be placed in a relaxed position on a surgical bed and moved into position directly under the iFS® laser. The doctor will use an eyelid holder to keep the eye open during the brief procedure.

Following the correction of the refractive error, the doctor will fold back the flap to its normal position on the cornea. Once in place, a special medical sponge is used to smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles under the flap.

After both eyes are corrected, you will be asked to sit up and the doctor will look at the your eyes through a high–powered microscope to check the placement of the corneal flaps. You will then be taken to a quiet room where you will be given post–operative instructions. Normally patients can see immediately after the procedure.