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Laser Eye Surgery?? Info please?

We’ve all seen laser eye surgery adverts where (probably paid actors) are saying how well it works etc. I have to wear contacts/glasses all the time, and without them can barely see at all. I was considering getting laser eye surgery, but would like more information about it. What does that procedure involve, roughly how much will it cost, does it work?

I agree with the other poster that Dr. Robert Maloney has a strong reputation in the “westside” Los Angeles area. For someone on the “eastside” I would recommend Dr. Warren Stout in Pasadena.

In any case, I recommend that you avoid the “LASIK in a box” centers. As with most things in life you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK. These are your eyes, don’t cheap out on your vision. It’s one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad – you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you’re stuck with that for life.

Problasikthe most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:

http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon

The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.

Sincerely,

David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director

San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
LA and So Cal’s Trusted Source of Eyecare

207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856