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Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat more than 40,000 victims of sports eye injuries. Athletes of all ages must wear sports eyeguards. Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and even safety glasses don’t provide adequate protection.

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TLC LASIK Patients Have High Satisfaction and Improved Quality of Life

The vast majority of the surveyed TLC Laser Eye Centers patients who had LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures are very satisfied with the results, and most said that the overall quality of their lives and daily routines have improved, according to the results of a recent TLC patient study. TLC's study mirrors the recent Harris Interactive Survey commissioned by the Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC). That survey was the first nationwide quality of life survey assessing life implications for laser vision correction patients. Both the TLC survey and the Harris survey clearly show that laser vision correction has a profound positive impact on overall quality of life, daily routine, and job performance. However, the TLC survey results outperformed those of Harris in almost all areas, indicating that TLC patients surveyed reported experiencing the highest quality of patient care and achieving excellent results.

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We use the state-of-the-art VISX Star S4™ Smoothscan laser approved by the FDA for Vision Correction and utilized by more ophthalmologist than any other excimer laser available. Our "personalized" vision correction procedure is a three-step approach that includes:

• Identifying the unique characteristics of your eye through extensive testing and developing a complete topographical map of your cornea.
• Tracking of the unique movements of your eye, with the laser's 3-D Active Trak system.
• Variable laser beam shaping, customizing the beam to match your specific visual problems.

The VISX laser is currently used by over 87% of ophthalmologists performing refractive surgery procedures. The laser is conveniently located in our office, therefore you do not need to travel to a surgery center or hospital.

The following St. Louis area companies have arranged for their employees to receive LASIK as a discounted benefit through TLC St. Louis. If your employer is not listed and would like to arrange a corporate discount, please contact 888.TLC.2020 for details.

• Anthony, Allan, & Quinn
• Bank of Edwardsville
• Boeing
• Scott Air Force Base
• Systems & Electronics, Inc.
• Thompson Coburn
• Washington University

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..

Call 888.TLC.2020 to schedule YOUR complimentary consultation TODAY!

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Study Reflects Results Shown by TLC Custom LASIK Patients

An independent study recently conducted by the U.S. Navy demonstrates that Custom LASIK produces better quality outcomes compared to conventional LASIK for vision correction. The study, the first of its kind, found that 97% of patients treated with Custom LASIK acquired 20/20 vision, versus 88% with conventional LASIK. Custom LASIK can help military personnel see better at night and also avoid the challenges of using glasses or contact lenses in the battlefield. Soldiers who wear eyeglasses must have gas masks with prescription eye inserts that can limit peripheral vision.

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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