Advanced iFS IntraLase LASIK Technology in Raleigh
When it comes to vision correction, precision and safety matter most. Dr. Dean Dornic, founder and medical director of the Laser Eye Center of Carolina, brings over 15 years of surgical experience and thousands of successful procedures to every patient. Named one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” and recognized as a LASIK Gold surgeon—an honor bestowed upon the top 50 LASIK surgeons nationwide—Dr. Dornic was the first Raleigh area ophthalmologist to perform all-laser LASIK with the IntraLase laser. Now, he’s once again leading the way as the first in the region to offer the most advanced generation of this technology: the iFS Advanced IntraLase Laser System.
What is the iFS Advanced IntraLase Laser System?
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The iFS represents the most significant advancement in IntraLase technology—an improvement so substantial it deserved a new name. This blade-free laser system has helped numerous patients from North Carolina and beyond achieve clearer vision with enhanced safety and precision.
The iFS has several advantages over previous generations of IntraLase lasers:
FASTER – Almost three times faster. Flap creation is reduced from 30 seconds to less than 10 seconds, making the process quicker and safer with very short suction times on the eye.
PERSONALIZED FLAPS – Ability to create oval-shaped flaps for those with astigmatism.
BIOMECHANICAL – Reverse entry angle flaps to maintain corneal and flap strength.
LESS POWER – The ability to create flaps with less energy per laser pulse means less inflammation, a lower incidence of light sensitivity, smoother beds and better quality vision.
Also included as part of the iFS package is a high resolution digital video microscope, new contemporary user interface, keyboard and touch screen and an ergonomic design for maximum surgeon comfort.
IntraLase Advantages Over Z-LASIK and Microkeratome Procedures
With over 3.5 million procedures and counting, “all-laser” IntraLase technology offers numerous safety advantages over microkeratome and Z-LASIK technology, both during flap creation and postoperatively.
- Buttonhole or free flaps
- Irregular flaps
- Microperforations
- Decentered flaps
- Epithelial defects
The ability to visualize flap creation gives the surgeon the ability to intercede should the need arise.
Furthermore, higher laser speed reduces time under suction, which means:
- Less risk of suction break
- Less time during which the eye experiences elevated intraocular pressure
- Less potential for subconjunctival hemorrhages
Unparalleled flap customization features mean:
- The unique computer-controlled laser system enables surgeons to create thin, planar flaps with a uniform thickness, maximizing residual bed and potentially producing a more stable post-LASIK cornea.
- A remarkable feature of the new iFS is the proprietary inverted bevel-in side cut. The benefits to having a bevel-in side cut are better wound healing for the best biomechanical stability of the post-LASIK cornea; increased flap adhesion post-operatively for optimal wound healing; virtually effortless flap lift, replacement, and positioning for optimal flap stability; and significantly reduced flap gutter. It has been shown that this new bevel-in side cut provides LASIK flaps with greater resistance to traumatic dislocation.
Why Choose Laser Eye Center of Carolina for iFS LASIK?
At Laser Eye Center of Carolina, you’re not just getting the latest technology—you’re benefiting from proven expertise. Dr. Dornic was selected as one of the top 50 LASIK surgeons nationwide and recently named by Newsweek as one of “15 Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery.” As the first surgeon in the Raleigh/Durham area to perform all-laser LASIK with IntraLase and to provide implantable contact lenses, he continues to bring cutting-edge advancements to patients throughout North Carolina. Dr. Dornic also performs a wide range of vision correction procedures, including PRK, LASEK and implantable contacts, and is recognized as a gifted cataract surgery provider.
Ready to experience life free of glasses and contacts? Contact our Cary location at (919) 467-9955 or our Smithfield location at (919) 938-2010 today to schedule your blade-free LASIK consultation and learn more about the advanced iFS technology.
