Frequently Asked Questions About the iFS™ Laser
IntraLASIK iFS™ Safer Technology - Dallas Texas
Is this the same as the customized procedure I have heard so much about?
How would you compare the visual outcomes using the iFS Laser with those of traditional LASIK?
I have seen several advertisements for "All-Laser-LASIK". Is this the iFS Laser?
Is the iFS Laser procedure more expensive?
Is this the same as the customized procedure I have heard so much about?
It's the critical first step of the customized procedure. There has never been a combination of technologies that have allowed for this type of personalized vision correction. The most exciting part is that while offering the ability to get the best results, we are doing it all with unprecedented safety and precision.
Dr. Harvey Carter knows that every patient's eyes are different and therefore need to be evaluated independently and uniquely treated. We now have fully customized all steps of the laser vision correction procedure: custom diagnosis, (before the procedure), custom flap (to start the procedure), and custom treatment (to complete the procedure).
Is traditional LASIK unsafe?
No, the iFS Laser reduces the risk of complications reported with traditional LASIK, and we feel that it is very important for our patients.
The advanced iFS Laser technology has given many patients more confidence when considering laser vision correction. Our surgeons recommend the iFS Laser for all of our patients because it provides greater precision and may significantly reduce the possibility of risk.
How would you compare the visual outcomes using the iFS Laser with those of traditional LASIK?
The iFS Laser is rapidly becoming known as the key ingredient to optimizing results in laser vision correction surgery. The technology is an improvement upon the IntraLase® laser, which comparative clinical studies confirmed that patients see better following laser vision correction with IntraLase than with previous methods.
Dr. Harvey Carter can now offer a new level of predictability to each patient in all parts of the procedure: custom diagnosis (before the procedure), custom flap (to start the procedure), and custom treatment (to complete the procedure). We believe that the iFS Laser is the essential ingredient of this strategy to obtain your best vision while maintaining the highest standards for safety and patient care.
I have seen several advertisements for "All-Laser-LASIK. Is this the iFS Laser?
Be sure to ask for the iFS Laser by name. Only the iFS Laser and the IntraLase® FS laser can provide the computer controlled, laser precision required for maximum predictability. Your doctor can explain the difference between other procedures that may be advertised as "all laser," such as LASEK or PRK which are surface ablations that do not require the creation of a corneal flap. These procedures generally require longer healing time and frequently involve more discomfort.
Is the iFS Laser procedure more expensive?
LASIK surgery may be elective but good vision is not. We understand how valuable your sight is to you, and we keep our sights set on finding the most advanced technology and consistently striving to provide only the best for our patients. We do not let cost dictate our standard of care.
Advanced technologies are usually more expensive for the surgeon to employ in a practice. Our doctors continually evaluate all advances in technology and have found that the iFS Laser computer-guided system for flap creation is the most sophisticated and accurate system available today.
Never compromise when it comes to your vision. Choose LASIK in Dallas at Carter Eye Center. Call or email us today for your customized consultation.