Modern LASIK involves two distinct laser steps. First, a femtosecond laser creates a thin, hinged flap on the surface of the cornea. The flap is gently lifted, and an excimer laser then removes a carefully calculated amount of corneal tissue underneath. Once reshaping is complete, the flap is repositioned and bonds naturally without any stitches.
At The Eye Center, we perform iLASIK, an all-laser, bladeless procedure that replaces the older mechanical blade with the IntraLase femtosecond laser for flap creation. This approach allows for a more uniform, customized flap, and it is the same platform approved for use by the U.S. Navy and NASA.