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Sorry Bluedart but you are wrong.
Epi Lask uses a mechanical microkeratome to create a flap.Intralase createsa flap using a laser (nothing to do with Epi Lasik)
As the IntraLase FS laser (IntraLase Corp., Irvine, Calif.) and the microkeratomes continue to evolve, both still have many advantages and drawbacks that should be considered when choosing the best flap cutter for your practice.
Regarded by some as the emerging gold-standard of flap cutting, the femtosecond laser, approved as IntraLase in the United States, is heralded by proponents first and foremost for its safety profile, which should be the first consideration for any surgeon.
During the cutting procedure, IntraLase has the ability to avoid buttonholes and free flaps, which have been traditional concerns about microkeratomes. Some proponents also say that because flap cutting can be digitally programmed with IntraLase, it leads to better predictability, which is essential in borderline safe cases, such as when patients have thin corneas. The technology’s advocates also note that flaps with IntraLase also may lead to faster visual recovery and better contrast sensitivity.
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