Medically Reviewed by: Edward C. Wade, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Introduction to iLASIK
Did you know LASIK eye correction is the most common elective vision procedures in the world? In fact, approximately 19 million procedures have been performed. Combined, Dr. Mark Mayo and Dr. Edward Wade have performed over 60,000 LASIK procedures. Not only do they have an enormous amount of experience – but they only offer the latest in LASIK technology…iLASIK.
iLASIK is also known as IntraLase ‘blade free’ LASIK. IntraLase is the laser that makes the safest and most accurate flap possible…and combined with CustomVue wave print, our surgeons are able to give patients custom vision…which results in the best possible vision. There are 3 steps to the iLASIK procedure:
- The first step is to create a 3-D map of each eye. This map serves as the individual road map for your iLASIK procedure and is called WaveScan Map.
- Step #2 – the surgeon creates a thin corneal flap in a process called the IntraLase Method and this unique laser is an advantage of the iLASIK procedure. (Some vision centers use a blade to make the corneal flap).
- When the cornea flap is safely made, a second laser is used to make the correction to the cornea based on the exact specification/measurement of your eye(s). The entire procedure is typically completed in about 15- 20 minutes and is pain free!
If you check around, you will find that we are not the most expensive…but we are not the cheapest. We are right in line with the other reputable Houston LASIK surgeons…but in addition to having surgery by Dr. Mayo or Dr. Wade, you will receive a ‘limited lifetime warranty’. Very few LASIK surgeons offer this. And if you need a little help with payments, you may want to consider Care Credit Financing.
We love what we do at the Eye Center of Texas and we would love to help you achieve great vision! Call us at 713-395-1515 to schedule your free iLASIK evaluation or ask your optometrist (over 275 local optometrist refer their family, friends, and patients to ECT for their LASIK procedures).
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Our Locations
Houston/Bellaire
6565 W. Loop S., Suite 650Bellaire, TX 77401
Medical Office:
713-797-1010
Medical Fax:
713-357-7276
LASIK/Near Vision:
Office: 713-395-1515
Fax: 713-357-7278
Pasadena
4415 Crenshaw RoadPasadena, TX 77504
Medical Office:
281-977-8800
Medical Fax:
281-977-8877
Sugar Land
15200 S.W. Freeway, Suite 130Sugar Land, TX 77478
Medical Office:
281-277-1010
Medical Fax:
281-277-4504
Clear Lake
455 E. Medical Center Blvd., Suite 110Webster, TX 77598
Medical Office:
281-332-1397
Medical Fax:
281-282-9152
Katy
Greenhouse Medical Plaza2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77084
Medical Office:
346-547-7070
Medical Fax:
281-214-2971
The Woodlands/Conroe
100 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 118Conroe, TX 77304
Medical Office:
936-647-1610
Medical Fax:
936-647-1620