ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 2 /CNW/ - New IntraLase Method(TM) now available at Bense Vision Laser Eye Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland. The IntraLase laser eliminates the surgical blade, or microkeratome, typically used for creating a corneal flap prior to the LASIK procedure.

LASIK procedures traditionally start with the creation of a corneal flap, using a hand-held device with an oscillating metal blade (or microkeratome). With the new computer-guided IntraLase laser - used in place of the microkeratome blade - surgeons can now create a more precise flap with micron-level accuracy and unparalleled safety.

Dr. Michael Bense, a retinal specialist who pioneered laser surgery in Atlantic Canada in 1994, is quoted as saying:

"I have performed thousands of bladed LASIK procedures over the years, but now, I am truly amazed by the safety and astounding results that the IntraLase affords my laser patients. I know that the IntraLase Method of doing LASIK will likely soon replace all LASIK procedures done by blade."

Evidence from multiple peer-reviewed papers and over 1,000,000 procedures proves that the silent, computer-guided IntraLase laser can create a much more precise flap, with greater safety and more patients achieving better than 20/20 vision.

For further information: Renee Mullins, Assistant Director, Bense Vision
Laser Centre, (709) 722-2020, renee@bense.ca, www.bense.ca