Associates in Ophthalmology Leads The Way in Bladeless Lasik

ASSOCIATES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY  LEADS 
THE  WAY  IN  BLADELESS  LASIK
Eye surgery practice kicks off patient-friendly educational program
with seminar on innovative Bladeless All-Laser LASIK.
  

West Mifflin, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) —  Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO), a medical and surgical eye care practice serving Western Pennsylvania and Wheeling, WV, introduces bladeless LASIK with the recent acquisition of the Alcon® WaveLight® FS 200 Femtosecond Laser. The computer-controlled Femtosecond Laser lets the AIO surgeons achieve the highest degree of corneal flap precision in 6 seconds or less. This innovative method allows the patient faster visual recovery with superb outcomes. Due to the tailored performance of this technology, a patient that previously was not a good refractive candidate, may now be suitable for LASIK. According to AIO, this all-laser technology offers patients a new sense of assurance and peace of mind through added safety and increased precision in a less invasive procedure when compared to the traditional blade method.

 

To educate patients about LASIK and its other eye care services, the practice is introducing AIO University. The Bladeless LASIK seminar on August 23rd will be the first in a series of seminars presented by the AIO eye surgeons. Dr. Santora and Dr. Skeens will describe the new technology, discuss the procedure and answer the many questions that LASIK candidates always seem to have. “They want to know what kind of vision to expect, if they will still need contacts or glasses, how long it takes, if they are a good candidate and more,” explains Dr. Santora. “We want to make sure our patients are well informed and help them make the right decision about LASIK,” he concluded. Dr. Skeens added that the mission of AIO University is precisely that – to educate patients so they can make well informed decisions about their eye care whether it be LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or just simple check-ups.

 

The seminar will take place at AIO’s headquarters and surgical center at 9970 Mountain View Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122. The facility is located just off Rt.51 near Century III Mall. Light refreshments will be served. For complete details and to RSVP, go to www.aiouniversity.com or call 1-800-246-1000. Attendees are encouraged to register by August 19th.

Those that register and attend the Bladeless LASIK seminar will receive a $600 discount certificate for the Alcon® WaveLight® FS 200 Femtosecond Laser bilateral procedure. One certificate per attendee. Must book screening within 30 days and have Bladeless LASIK procedure within one year. Call 1-800-246-1000 for complete details.