Intralase in San Jose Gets Mixed Reviews

A new corneal flap-cutting technology called Intralase recently arrived to the San Jose area. This is a different form of LASIK surgery also known as IntraLASIK.

Mixed Views on IntraLASIK

Whatever the name, Intralase is a laser that's used to cut corneal flaps, as opposed to a mechanical system. The performance of IntraLASIK has received mixed reviews, with some Intralase surgeons claiming that the patient's recovery period is longer. The post-op visual results also seem to be inferior when compared to mechanical systems like the Bausch & Lomb Hansatome. The B&L Hansatome, in fact, has been used in millions of LASIK procedures worldwide, and is the preferred flap creation system among LASIK surgeons in San Jose.

Additional Cost for IntraLASIK

Besides questions regarding its performance, IntraLASIK imposes a surcharge on the patient. Intralase doctors actually charge patients an additional $500 per eye to use the laser to cut the patient's cornea. Thus, if your surgeon promotes InterLASIK or any other types of LASIK, you're likely to pay more.

If you're considering a LASIK surgeon in the San Jose area, avoid the distraction of supporting technology, and instead focus on core technologies, like Wavefront guided LASIK, that are directly responsible for reshaping your cornea to correct your vision error.