iLASIK specifically refers to using the IntraLase laser to create the corneal flap combined with the Advanced CustomVue
Wavefront-Guided VISX excimer laser technology to reshape the underlying cornea. This combination of two advanced
technologies in iLASIK has produced some of the best results we've ever seen in laser vision correction.
For more
information on Intralase Blade-Free Lasik click here: www.intralasefacts.com. For information on ViSX CustomView Lasik click here: ilasik.com.
In certain patients, the Intralase may provide an even more precise result with better vision and an increased margin of
safety. Dry eye symptoms after surgery may be less significant with the Intralase as well. In a research study of patients
treated with one eye using Traditional LASIK, and the other eye using Intralase LASIK (iLasik), patients stating a preference
preferred the vision in their Intralase eye 3 to 1 over the Traditional LASIK eye.
Technological advances used in the iLASIK procedure convinced NASA that iLASIK was good enough for our astronauts. The visual demands placed upon
astronauts are intense, and the stakes are high.
The US military now runs several facilities utilizing iLASIK to meet the intense visual demands of its mission critical
pilots and aviators flying multi-million dollar fighter jets.
At the Eye Center of Texas we believe it is critical for us to have this same advanced iLASIK
technology for our patients. Even your most extreme lifestyle is nothing compared to being ejected from an F-22 Raptor or landing on a aircraft carrier at
night, but you deserve the same level of quality vision.
It is the most commonly performed operation in medicine, and the safest. No operation is 100% safe but LASIK comes close. For example, a soft contact lens wearer is far more likely to get an eye infection than a patient having LASIK surgery. LASIK takes only 15 minutes. Patients rarely even need pain medication afterwards and most go about their normal routine the next day.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently one of the most frequently performed elective procedures in North America. It is a highly effective outpatient procedure that is suitable for most low, moderate and higher prescriptions. LASIK uses a cool beam of light from the excimer laser to gently reshape the front surface (cornea) of your eye.
Watch Dr. Wade's Lasik Procedure Here [Mouse-Over Video To Show Playback Controls]
The Procedure:
Anesthetic drops are applied to the eye.
A protective flap is created with the Intralase laser and gently lifted by the surgeon, revealing the inner corneal tissue.
Computer-controlled pulses of cool laser light are applied to the inner layers of your cornea. As the laser pulses, it makes a ticking sound. The inner
corneal layer is reshaped with the laser to mimic your contact lens or glasses prescription.
The surgeon gently replaces the flap and aligns it to its original position. It heals naturally and securely.
Some patients may feel slight irritation for a few hours, but most are quite comfortable after a nap and rest.
Watch These Lasik Animations From 3D Eyemagination [Mouse-Over Video To Show Playback Controls]
Lasik Surgery
At the Eye Center of Texas Dr. Wade and Mayo offer State of the Art Technology utilizing the latest iLasik technique that employs the Intralase in a bladeless, all laser procedure and customizes the correction using the the Advanced VISX CustomVue laser that allows superior vision correction with measurement precision 25 times greater than conventional Lasik surgery. Come see why this is the procedure approved for use in our Armed Forces aviators and NASA astronauts. Most patients can see better than 20/20 following the iLasik procedure. Read more about Lasik surgery »
Lasik Surgeon
It is very important to choose the best Lasik surgeon possible. Dr. Wade has done more Lasik eye surgery on Houston Eye Doctors and their families and patients than any other surgeon. Over 200 Houston area eye doctors trust their patients to the care of Dr. Wade and Mayo. We have performed over 40,000 Lasik procedures and are committed to offering the latest technology to achieve the best visual results in the safest manner. Read more about Lasik Surgeon »
Lasik Houston
Houston is the mecca of medical care in the U.S. The lasik surgery performed at The Eye Center of Texas is the most advanced surgery offered worldwide. Dr. Wade and Mayo graduated at the tops of their class and continue to excel at offering the latest and safest technology available. Dr. Wade was named one of the leading lasik surgeons in the U.S. Read more about Lasik Houston »
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. But Dr. Wade and Mayo use the latest technology at the Eye Center of Texas that allows a safe, painless, and effective procedure in restoring vision. Our eye doctors were two of the first in Houston to correct for astigmatism with the Toric lens implant and reduce dependency on readers and bifocals with the Restor lens implant. Read more about Cataract Surgery »
Weekly Article
Cataract Surgery Offered at the Eye Center of Texas
[Posted on July 2]
It's been 40 years since NASA's first Apollo Moon Landing...do you remember where you were when this exciting news broke? I do...and I bet most people over the age of 50 remember where they were too. NASA has made huge advances since its first mission, and like NASA, eye care has made big technological advances as well…especially in LASIK and cataract surgery.
Technological advances used in the iLASIK procedure convinced NASA that iLASIK was good enough for our astronauts. The visual demands placed upon
astronauts are intense, and the stakes are high. 
The US military now runs several facilities utilizing iLASIK to meet the intense visual demands of its mission critical
pilots and aviators flying multi-million dollar fighter jets.