Eyecare Medical Group LASIK Surgery Center in Portland Maine provides LASIK Surgery using an advanced procedure called Bladeless or Blade Free All Laser Wavefront Optimized LASIK during which the LASIK "flap" is created using a femtosecond laser. LASIK is a type of eye surgery called “lamellar eye surgery” because it is performed between the layers of the cornea. LASIK is actually a three-step procedure:
During the first step, one of the EMG Maine LASIK Surgeons creates a “flap” under which the laser vision correction is to be applied. EMG LASIK Surgeons have safely and effectively created LASIK "flaps" using a mechanical instrument called a microkeratome for over 14 years for many thousands of patients. For some patients, in order to provide the utmost in safety and efficacy, the Maine LASIK Surgeons at EMG will create the LASIK "flap" with a femtosecond laser so that their LASIK Surgery will actually be done as a Bladeless All Laser LASIK procedure.
The second step is to carefully fold the “flap” over and allow the inner layer of the cornea to be visible so that the laser energy can be applied. The actual application of the Allegretto Wave® Excimer Laser can take from 4-30 seconds depending on the amount of correction that you require.
During the third or final step, the Maine eye surgeons at EMG LASIK Eye Surgery Center will replace the "flap" into its original position and allow it to adhere in position. The LASIK flap is remarkable in that it heals in position without requiring the use of sutures or stitches.
During your LASIK consultation at Eyecare Medical Group LASIK Eye Surgery Center and based on the type and amount of optical correction you require as well as the health and structure of your eyes and cornea, the EMG eye surgeon and the staff will make a recommendation regarding the type of LASIK procedure that will help you achieve the best possible results. For some patients Blade Free All Laser Wavefront Optimized LASIK is the procedure of choice, while for others Traditional Wavefront Optimized LASIK will provide equivalent safety and efficacy.
Eyecare Medical Group provides Bladeless or Blade Free All Laser LASIK Eye Surgery in Maine and is conveniently located for patients from Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Scarborough, Freeport, Lewiston, Augusta, Bangor, Waterville, Bath, Wiscasset, Bridgeton, Cumberland Center, Yarmouth, Topsham, Brunswick, Auburn, Gardiner, Winslow and Skowhegan Maine. Please call our Maine Eye LASIK Center at Eyecare Medical Group Toll Free at 888.374.2020 for a Free Bladeless or Blade Free All Laser LASIK Eye Surgery Consultation.
