iLASIK is the latest in Lasik Technology from the United States for correcting vision problems using an all–laser technology throughout the treatment from creating the flap to using the Advanced Custom Vue laser in gently reshaping the cornea according to the unique vision profile created. iLASIK according to the study of the treatment results is found to have a higher chance of achieving vision that is equivalent or even better to that of a normal eye.

• First treatment with eye surgery took place in 1963.
• Excimer Laser was first introduced in 1989 by reshaping the cornea using a laser beam .This procedure is called Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK).
• Later in 1991, utilizing the Excimer Laser for PRK in reshaping the cornea resulted in a more detailed and better treatment which was called LASIK. It was in 1997, that Lasik was first introduced in Thailand.
• Since 2001, Intralase is being used as an alternative to using the microkeratome and up to date, there were already about more 4 million eyes in which Intralase was used to create the corneal flap.

LASIK is a painless procedure due to the anesthetic drops but there would be a feeling of slight amount of pressure around the eyes.

SUPREME iLASIK vision correction for visual problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism has these three components: 1) WaveScan WaveFront System which creates a detailed map of the corneal surface.

1. Analysis of 240 points on a diameter of 7 mm which covers the corneal surface.
2. Utilizes iris registration technology which maps 24 points on the iris to precisely center the treatment correctly. This also contains an eye tracking system which will help compensate for the patient’s eye movements during treatment.

2) iFS Femtosecond Laser Technology

1. Can create corneal flaps that are 2-3 times stronger
2. Can create corneal flap in less than or maximum of 10 seconds which can help eliminate problems caused be the delay of opening the corneal surface.
3. Creates a more even and smoother corneal surface
4. Can create elliptical-shaped flaps to be able to expose full area of the cornea to be treated
5. Can promote faster healing of the cornea and fewer problems such as having dry eyes

3) Laser Vision Correction using Star S4 IR Excimer Laser System

1. Utilizes a multi 7 laser (7 Beam Scanning) and Variable Spot Scanning technology producing variable beam sizes from 0.65 to 6.50 mm diameter to allow personalized refractive treatment.
2. Uses the digital information of the corneal surface as well as the 24 points of the iris obtained from the WaveScan
3. Contains an Active Ee Tracker System which automatically compensates for the eye’s movements during the treatment

As with any form of surgery, there are risks involved, however there is a low percentage of complications in LASIK procedures. The most common is having an infection after the surgery that will not create a significant effect on the actual eyesight. From a LASIK clinical research by studying 60,000 patients, only two cases were reported to have infectious condition which both can be treated by antibiotics with good results. The best way to prevent eye infection is to avoid eye contact with water for about two weeks after having lasik surgery. Some side effects such as haziness of vision (with borders, shadows, glare, light scattering and diplopia) is lower than 0.5 % of the reported problems.

Vision correction with iLASIK will not take long to succeed in changing a deformed corneal curvature causing nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by following these steps:

• Eye examination of the patient if he is suitable to have iLASIK treatment by an Ophthalmologist through a 3D mapping of the corneal surface.

• The Ophthalmologist will set an appointment for the surgery day.  The patient will receive antibiotics and anesthetic eye drops to eliminate pain during the procedure.

• The Ophthalmologist will then perform the procedure in reshaping the corneal curvature according to the treatment plan as analyzed by the computer system. The Ophthalmologist is in control of the whole process.

• At the end of the vision correction procedure, the patient will be given instructions by the staff and will be advised to wear an eye shield or sunglasses.

• The Ophthalmologist will ask the patient to return for a follow up treatment after 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. In case of unusual symptoms, you can make an appointment to consult the Ophthalmologist at once.

There are two levels of recovery:

• The first level is to discern if the patient can see immediately after treatment in the scale of 80-90 percent.
• The second level is healing of the cornea. Normally, less than 5 diopters will recover in 3-4 days and more than 5 diopters will recover in three weeks. By then, a brand new sight is obtained after treatment.

Instructions after iLASIK in 1 week – 1 month.

• Avoid swimming for at least two weeks.
• No diving for at least one month.
• Should be examined by the doctor in the appointed time
• If you have any other unusual symptoms, you should return to SUPREME iLASIK immediately.

Instruction after iLASIK in 1 month.

• Avoid swimming for at least two weeks.
• No diving for at least one month.
• Should be examined by the doctor in the appointed time.
• If you have any other unusual symptoms, you should return to SUPREME iLASIK immediately.