Dr. Boothe Dallas
Don’t just take our word for it. The US military has studied LASIK technology for years because, when you are flying a state-of-the-art military jet at supersonic speeds in combat, perfect vision is not a luxury. Although standard microkeratome based LASIK has been around for many years, concerns about the harsh aviation environment had previously prevented its use in U.S. Navy aviators. Navy surgeons have been understandably cautious of employing standard microkeratome LASIK on aviators who frequently encounter environmental extremes such as high altitude, dry air, windblast and 'G' forces.
Now that has all changed thanks to Intralase technology. According to Capt. Steve Schallhorn, Navy Program Manager for Refractive Surgery, "While LASIK has been around for many years and is a common elective procedure, this is a significant first in the aeromedical field. Wavefront guided LASIK using the IntraLase Method represents the best-of-the-best and is a truly exciting advancement for critical Navy personnel whose sight is of utmost importance in their military duties."
