Same Technology Approved by NASA is Available at TLC Laser Eye Centers…

Same Technology Approved by NASA is Available at TLC Laser Eye Centers

The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has announced the approval of
Bladeless Custom LASIK vision correction for their astronauts ­ the same bladeless
custom technology that is also available nationwide at TLC Laser Eye Centers.

NASA's approval came following a review of extensive military clinical data using the
same two lasers employed in our Bladeless Custom LASIK. The research showed that
the use of the combination of technologies provided superior safety and vision ­ results
TLC Centers agree are unparalleled.

Some notable findings of the many military clinical trials of this procedure include:

   An evaluation of Custom LASIK in 100 military personnel showed that 95 percent
   achieved 20/20 uncorrected vision or better; these patients, on average, were
   previously only able to read the first line (the big "E") of the vision assessment chart.1
   In an evaluation of 785 aviators, 89% of Navy pilots rated their ability to land on an
   aircraft carrier as moderately to significantly better after laser vision correction.
   None said it was worse after surgery.2
   A separate study determined that over 90 percent of marksmen had improvement in
   marksmanship skills after laser vision correction; a significant result given the visual
   precision of marksmen.3

LASIK is a two-step procedure, involving the creation of a corneal flap, followed by
application of a laser to gently reshape the cornea, thereby correcting vision. This all-
laser LASIK technology utilizes femtosecond and wavefront guided lasers. With the TLC
Bladeless procedure, a femtosecond laser is used in the first step ­ creating the flap.
This creates the optimal surface for the second step of the procedure, which uses the
wavefront technology to create a "custom" mapping the irregularities of the eye resulting
in the individualized treatment for vision correction.

At TLC, we believe that by combining our experience and this advanced technology, we
can provide our patients with a high standard of care ­ and peace of mind. We strive
for precision by using the latest bladeless LASIK technology, customizing each
procedure to meet the patients' needs. The Bladeless Custom LASIK procedure
represents advances that meet our stringent standards of treatment.

Not all patients are candidates for the Bladeless Custom LASIK. To find out if it is the
best vision correction option for you, schedule your free personal consultation at your
nearby TLC Laser Eye Centers location.
1. Source: Captain (Retired) Steven C. Schallhorn, "US Navy study: Custom PRK versus custom
   LASIK". Presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons annual
   meeting; September 8, 2006; London, UK.
2. Source: Schallhorn SC, Tanzer DJ, 'Refractive Surgery in Naval Aviation', Presented at the
   Aerospace Medical Association annual meeting, May 15, 2006, Orlando, FL
3. Source: Captain (Retired) Steven C. Schallhorn, "Refractive Surgery in the Navy", Presented at
   the Aerospace Medical Association annual meeting; May 17, 1999; Detroit, Michigan.


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