LASIK EYE SURGEON
When you are considering an important life transition such as LASIK eye surgery, it is very important to carefully evaluate your choice of a LASIK eye surgeon. Although LASIK surgery and cataract surgery are among the most common and safest surgical procedures performed in the US each year, there are still risks involved. When considering LASIK eye surgery or cataract surgery, you should have confidence in the track record of your eye surgeon.
Let’s look at some of the questions and answers about your LASIK eye surgeon that might be going through your mind.
How many procedures has your LASIK surgeon performed?
Dr. Edward Wade has performed more than 40,000 LASIK eye surgery procedures.
Is your LASIK eye surgeon certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology?
Yes. We have two Board Certified LASIK eye surgeons on staff at the Eye Center of Texas. Click here to read bios of our LASIK surgeons.
To whom do other eye doctors in the area refer their patients and family?
For LASIK eye surgery, many Houston-area eye doctor refer their patients to Dr. Wade. He is one of the top LASIK eye surgeons in the country. He has been named by VISX one of the 'Top LASIK Eye Surgeons in the U.S.
For cataract surgery, Dr. Wade and Dr. Mayo are both popularly referred surgeons. Dr. Wade is one of the top 10 ReSTOR surgeons in the country. He has more experience with the ReSTOR Intraocular lenses (IOLs) than any eye surgeon in Houston.
Dr. Mayo has been on Houston’s TOP DOCTORS list and has performed several thousand eye surgeries.
How long have you been in business?
Dr. Wade became a LASIK eye surgeon in 1999, performing the LASIK procedure shortly after it was approved by the FDA. The Eye Center of Texas opened its doors in 2001.
What percentage of people that come to you are considered candidates for LASIK?
After being evaluated by the LASIK eye surgeon and his staff, 94% percent of the people are candidates for the procedure.
How long is your pre-op evaluation?
Your pre-op evaluation will last between 2 and 2.5 hours. It is very comprehensive. We will review all of your options for you, determined by your age, vision problems, general and eye health, lifestyle and overall goals. At the end of your evaluation, if there is any question about your candidacy for a given procedure, your results will be reviewed by a LASIK eye surgeon.
There is no charge for this evaluation.
What are your success rates vs. your rates for enhancements (follow-up corrective surgery)?
Our LASIK eye surgeons have an exceptional success rate. Our enhancement rate is around 3% while the national average is somewhere between 9 and 12%.
What kind of equipment should I expect my LASIK eye surgeon to use and do you move it around? (Sometimes the mobile LASIK equipment is less reliable than the larger, stationary equipment)
Your LASIK eye surgeon will use the VISX CustomVue Star 4 laser for the actual reshaping of the cornea. This is the latest in LASIK technology, and we do not move it. While your evaluation exam might take place in one of our neighborhood locations, the LASIK surgery itself will take place at our Bellaire office.
What is included in the cost of Lasik surgery at your practice?
The initial LASIK evaluation is free (some other LASIK centers charge for this). Even if you don't have surgery with us, we don't charge the patient for this exam. You also receive a 'limited lifetime warranty' which is explained at the time of surgery, and if you have surgery, you will have follow-up exams at no additional charge. These follow-ups are one day, one week, 6 weeks, and 3-4 months after surgery. If you need to be seen by your LASIK eye surgeon or his staff any time within your first year after surgery, there is no charge.
In addition to the LASIK eye surgeon that performs your surgery, we have a team of well-trained staff including optometrists, techs, counselors, and administrators to support you throughout your entire experience with The Eye Center of Texas.
Click here to learn more about the cost of LASIK surgery.
Click here to learn more about finance options to help make your procedure more affordable.
Featured Article:
Eye Center of Texas Offers Extremely Qualified LASIK Eye Surgeons
[Posted on December 21]
When it comes to LASIK at the Eye Center of Texas…our LASIK eye surgeon's number one concern is: making sure you are a good candidate for the LASIK procedure.
At the Eye Center of Texas, LASIK eye surgeon, Dr. Edward Wade wants to make sure all his patients are good candidates for the LASIK (bladeless) procedure – that’s why we offer a FREE 2 hour evaluation to all our patients that are considering the LASIK procedure. First, we examine your eyes to find out what your prescription is…next…we get do a corneal topography (this is very cool, it’s a detailed map of your cornea). We also measure the corneal thickness to determine the amount of cornea that would be left behind untouched following the LASIK procedure.
Once the LASIK eye surgeon determines you are a good LASIK candidate you will meet with our LASIK counselor to answer any questions or concerns your may have… discuss the finances and…book your LASIK surgery date. We understand how important your times is, that’s why after your initial visit you will leave our office completely informed.
94% of people who are over the age of 21, in good general health, with no existing eye disease and are either near sighted, far sighted or have astigmatism with a stable prescription for 1 year or great are good candidates for the LASIK procedure.
Dr. Wade has performed over 40,000 LASIK procedures and has been named one of the Top LASIK eye surgeons in the U.S.
Find out for yourself with a FREE LASIK evaluation. Call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515.
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