Boothe Eye Center
Fortunately, Intralase technology has truly revolutionized the manner that the eye responds to LASIK surgery. With the Intralase method, severe dry eye appears to be a thing of the past. In addition, very few patients experience any symptoms of dry eye at all after the first few weeks postop. Most importantly, with the Intralase method, very few patients require the insertion of plugs or the use of prescription eye drops and oral medications. The ultrathin Intralase flaps markedly reduce nerve injury and allow for rapid nerve regeneration compared to old microkeratome methodology.
So if you are seeking information about LASIK and you are informed by some centers that many of their patients require the insertion of plugs in the tear ducts, don’t be surprised. Those centers are still using outdated microkeratome technology. Out of date, out of step and a literal factory for dry eye. Not pretty.
