When LASIK was first approved by the FDA in 1995, surgeons used a handheld blade called a microkeratome to perform the first step of the laser eye surgery: creating the corneal flap. After manually making the flap with the microkeratome device, the surgeon then used an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. Although the second part of the surgery has remained the same, the first part of the procedure has evolved considerably over the past 18 years. In 2001, the FDA approved the use of a femtosecond laser for the creation of the corneal flap. More surgeons started offering “All-Laser ” or “bladeless” LASIK, in which both steps of the…

At Laser Eye Center™, our team shares a steadfast commitment to offering our patients best-in-class treatment for the correction of refractive errors. We thoroughly vet all of the available technology and only invest in systems that have been shown to deliver exceptional outcomes, while minimizing the risk of side effects. Our laser eye surgeons have seen incredible results with Contoura™, a custom laser vision correction procedure that we believe redefines quality of vision. Read on to learn what sets Contoura apart from other laser vision correction procedures.