Why are more people undergoing laser vision correction at The Shealy Eye Laser Center?
• Answer: The reason why more patients are undergoing laser vision correction at our center, is the following: 1. Our staff and our technology make us more comfortable in performing the procedures safely. 2. A larger percentage of patients are achieving vision at levels greater than with eyeglasses or contact lenses. 3. Laser vision correction is much more cost effective when considering the ongoing cost of eye glasses, contact lenses, and solutions. 4. Many patients can have their dependence on bifocals reduced to only 5 to 10% of the time. 5. Dr. Shealy and staff have worked hard to improve the affordability of laser vision correction, decrease the risk of complications largely due to flap making, and they have noted the increased frequency of more skilled professionals like military personnel, police, and firefighters, having these procedures done. 6. Quality of vision with the elimination of nighttime glare and haloes in most patients and improvement in pharmaceutical agents have d