Lasik Surgery Blog

Lasik Surgery Popular With Emergency Workers

Concerned about being able to see, has had an increase in emergency personnel having the lasik surgery procedure done. Usually they will choose the Lasik with IntraLase Method as discussed in this article.

According to Dr. Stephen Updegraff, "While LASIK has always been a safe and effective procedure, the IntraLase Method offers patients the benefits of LASIK without the blade. With its enhanced safety profile and superior visual outcomes, the IntraLase Method is the procedure of choice for patients considering LASIK."

This was apparently the reason why Ron Reyna, a police officer chose to have the procedure done:

"Being able to properly see is perhaps one of a police officer's strongest weapons. Having to wear glasses was not just a hassle, but a real detriment to my safety on the job. I chose LASIK with the IntraLase Method after getting recommendations from my doctor and from others who had had the procedure. Now, whether I'm chasing a suspect or protecting my family, I can concentrate on what I'm doing and not worry about losing my glasses,” he stated.

An Increase In Procedures Predicted For 2006

According to Adelia Cellini Linecker, a reporter for the Investor’s Business Daily, more consumers are considering corrective eye surgery.

This information comes as a result of a survey completed by the Vision Council of America. The survey revealed that more than 33% of the people interviewed where considering throwing away their glasses and opting for corrective eye surgery.

This news is particularly hopeful to LCA-Vision, who has opened corrective eye surgery centers in numerous states. The company’s profits showed a decline between the years 2000-2002, but increased during the next two years. If the survey by the Vision Council of America is on target, analysts predict an increase in the number of corrective eyesight procedures leading to greater revenue.