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Millions of people have improved the quality of their lives with refractive vision correction!
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NEWS:
Since May of 2000, VISX has had approval from the FDA for VISX CustomVue laser vision correction. It employs the VISX WaveScan System, a diagnostic system that captures a “fingerprint” of the eye which is 25 times more precise than what was previously measurable by standard methods. WaveScan evaluates more than near-sightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism: it captures other, more specific imperfections in each individual's vision.
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Patient Quotes:
"I am thrilled with my Lasik surgery at the University of Minnesota. My eyes went from 20/300+ to 20/20 in one day. The treatement was professional and personal at every turn. I had visited a national chain for Lasik screening before coming to the University and thought their approach was too much like an assembly line for me. At the University, I felt like I could really trust the infomation from the doctors."
-Colleen had her surgery October, 2006
"I have been very impressed with the doctors and staff at the University of Minnesota's Lasik and Refractive Surgery Clinic. I had been considering laser vision correction for several years but with my history of Ocular Rosacea I was also concerned. The doctors worked with me to treat my Ocular Rosacea before determining that I was ready for correction. PRK was the best choice for my situation and they carefully explained the procedure, how it differed from LASIK and what I could expect following the surgery. The procedure itself was simple and my results have been even better than I'd hoped. I have had a wonderful experience with the U and feel completely confident in recommending that anyone considering laser vision correction, to visit the University of Minnesota."
-Kristen had her surgery March, 2007
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The University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology would like to assist you with any questions you may have about Refractive Vision Correction. Our mission is to provide you with information to help you decide if these procedures are right for you.
Why choose the University of Minnesota?
As the premier medical school in the Midwest, the U of M has a long tradition of developing and using new technology, methods and innovations.
The Corneal and External Disease department offers not only refractive vision correction, but also specializes in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery and ocular surface reconstruction. This level of expertise and experience of our surgeons allows them to evaluate your visual needs objectively and to help you decide if Refractive Vision Correction is right for you.
You will meet your surgeon on the day of your preoperative evaluation, not just on the day of your treatment. If you are a good candidate and ready for Refractive Vison Correction your surgeon will discuss a treatment plan with you and make sure all of your questions are answered. The procudure will be scheduled at a later date. All of your postoperative visits will take place with your surgeon, here at the University, to evaluate your proper visual recovery.
Email: lasik@umn.edu
516 Delaware St SE
9-240 Phillips Wangensteen Building
Mpls, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-1615
University of Minnesota
Department of Ophthalmology
