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WHAT ARE MULTIFOCAL LENSES?

Multifocal lenses allow the eye to focus at different distances. This makes it possible to see things far away, as well as close and intermediate ranges. Multifocal lenses can eliminate the need for reading glasses or bifocals (although glasses may be needed occasionally, depending on the individual).

Have you thought about LASIK but didn't think you could afford it? TLC Laser Eye Centers® has great news! By utilizing your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through your employer, you can set aside tax-free dollars now... to pay for LASIK later. FSA enrollment periods are brief and yours may open soon. Before you set aside funds for your FSA, find out if you're a candidate for LASIK. Then see your Employee Benefits Advisor for details..

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September is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month. Your family eye doctor and TLC Laser Eye Centers are focusing our Eye Safety Campaign this fall on some of the ways you can protect your child’s sight. Ninety percent of all eye injuries can be prevented.

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Verisyse™ is proven to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness. The procedure involves placing the Verisyse™ IOL inside your eye to provide high-quality, high-definition vision without the need for glasses or contacts in most situations. Although Verisyse™ is intended to be permanent, the micro lens can be removed if desired.

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Conductive Keratoplasty^SM (CK) uses the controlled release of radiofrequency (RF) energy, instead of a laser, to reshape the cornea.

CK is performed using a small probe, thinner than a strand of human hair, that releases radiofrequency (RF) energy.

The probe is applied in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of corneal tissue. This circular shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band (like the tightening of a belt), increasing the overall curvature of the cornea.

The procedure, which takes less than three minutes, is done in-office with only topical anesthesia (eye drops). CK is the first alternative to laser for hyperopia.

There are 60 million Americans with farsightedness. Farsightedness is most predominant among Baby Boomers, many of whom view reading glasses as a sign of aging. Symptoms of farsightedness include:

• the early need for reading glasses after age 40 and current bifocal use
• difficulty reading menus, computer screens, the alarm clock, or driving at night
• eye fatigue when reading in poor lighting or at the end of the day
• trouble changing focus from distance to near
• constantly repositioning reading material in an attempt to find the right focus

Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is the first non-laser procedure for farsightedness. CK uses the controlled release of radiofrequency (RF) energy, instead of a laser or scalpel to reshape the cornea.

Because CK is performed without the cutting or removal of tissue, it meets the needs of the risk-adverse patient who's been waiting for an alternative to Lasik for farsightedness.

For years, the farsighted patient has been left behind as vision correction procedures progressed: RK, PRK, and even LASIK initially were all treatments solely for the nearsighted. CK is one of the first procedures designed specifically for farsightedness.

Call to schedule your complimentary consultation to see if CK is right for you.

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.

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