Important Patient Safety Information: Coronavirus (COVID-19) X COVID-19 Message to Our Patients (800) 8-CORNEA MENU BLADE-FREE INTRALASE LASIK SURGERY Although LASIK eye surgery is an extremely successful procedure and there are very few cases of complications, there are risks. In many cases, the microkeratome, the tool was originally used to create the corneal flap, was the source of the problem. The Intralase laser has replaced the mechanical microkeratome with the precision of a laser, making LASIK at Chicago Cornea Consultants™, Ltd. safer than ever before! During the Intralase LASIK procedure, the laser is used to precisely create a corneal flap. Once Intralase has created the flap, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, just like the traditional LASIK procedure. Some patients who were ineligible for traditional LASIK surgery because their corneas were too thin may be better candidates for Intralase LASIK. Intralase LASIK is also associated with fewer complications than traditional LASIK as a laser is used to create the corneal flap, rather than a blade. The outer layer of the cornea experiences no trauma, and the procedure is relatively painless. Recovery after Intralase LASIK is similar to that after traditional LASIK, with a few exceptions. Following Intralase LASIK, you may experience some eye irritation for up to two days, and it may take a little longer to recover good vision. However, there is a lower incidence of dry eyes, corneal complications, and re-operations with Intralase LASIK than with traditional LASIK. Intralase Facts If you want to find out if Intralase LASIK is right for you or are interested in Chicago Cornea Consultants™’ other laser vision correction procedures, contact us today! Font Re-Sizer LASIK WHAT IS LASIK? LASIK TECHNOLOGY CONTOURA® VISION ASSISTED LASIK BLADE-FREE INTRALASE LASIK SURGERY PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY (PRK) / ADVANCED SURFACE ABLATION (ASA) LASIK EYE SURGERY COST LASIK SELF-EVALUATION “SMILE” LASIK/ LASER EYE SURGERY ADVANCED CATARACT SURGERY REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE/PHAKIC IOL'S CORNEA/ KERATOCONUS GLAUCOMA BOTOX® COSMETIC DRY EYE CONTACT LENSES (800) 8-CORNEA ONLINE BILL PAY REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT CATARACT SELF-TEST LASIK SELF-TEST OUR LOCATIONS (800) 8-CORNEA Chicago Office 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 928, Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-5300 Highland Park Office 806 Central Ave, #300, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-6010 Hoffman Estates Office 1585 N. Barrington Rd, (Doctors Building 2) Ste 502 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (On the campus of St. Alexius Med. Center) (847) 882-5900 Crystal Lake Office 280 Memorial Court Ste A Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (847) 432-6010 SERVICES LASIK / LASER EYE SURGERY CATARACTS & INTRAOCULAR LENSES CORNEA / KERATOCONUS GLAUCOMA BOTOX® COSMETIC READING VISION CORRECTION CONTACT US All Rights Reserved.© Medical website design by Glacial Multimedia, Inc.© *This site does not provide medical advice. While the information found on this website is generally true, specific conditions as they may relate to you may be different including the diagnosis and potential treatments. The information on this website should not be considered a substitute for a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified eye care professional. Always seek the advice of your qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical concern or condition. Unsolicited emails and messages may not be answered. Interested in working at Chicago Cornea Consultants™? Check out our careers page for all current openings.