North Shore Contact Lens & Vision Consultants

For most patients LASIK surgery is nothing short of miraculous.  For an unfortunate few, LASIK surgery has served as a one way portal into a nightmare; one that they can't escape.  For some patients every day joys like watching a child blow out birthday candles can be a painful reminder of their loss.

Estimates for complications range 1% to 5% of all patients but careful patient screening and surgeon selection can reduce risk.  While we focus on preventing refractive surgery complications among our own patients, the fastest growing part of our practice is aiding patients who have been damaged.  With access to new technologies for dry eye management and the newest and most advanced contact lens designs we are dedicated to your recovery and rehabilitation.

We have extensive training and experience. Dr. Epstein served as Center Director for TLC, Garden City, NY and also as the Medical Director of Surgical Eyes Foundation, a patient driven organization for individuals who have suffered poor outcomes. He has also authored two chapters in the text, LASIK - Clinical Comanagement. Dr. Freedman has extensive experience in managing both pre and post-op laser patients. Both doctors care for damaged patients with unparalleled sensitivity. 
 

Keys to Prevention

• Careful patient selection after comprehensive workup
• Unbiased presentation of risks and benefits for each patient
• Proper preparation and patient management
• Appropriate selection of surgeon and choice of laser
   

Complications of Refractive Surgery

• Loss of best corrected vision (cannot be improved with conventional spectacles or contact lenses)
• Scarring and inflammation
• Night vision disturbance
• Glare and light sensitivity
• Binocular vision disturbance
• Focusing and reading problems
• Severe and disabling dry eye
• Persistent pain
   

Management of Refractive Surgery Problems

• Punctal occlusion and other strategies for dry eye management
• Specially designed soft and rigid contact lenses for visual rehabilitation
• Access to state of the art surgical repair procedures.
• Expert witness services
   

Links for Patients Who Have Refractive Surgery Problems

• Surgical Eyes Foundation - best site for patient information and support
• LASIK Institute - information from the laser vision correction industry
• Refractive Source - informative site for risk and surgical information
• Keith, Shapiro & Ford - leading law firm specializing in refractive surgery legal issues and malpractice

Among America's Leading Contact Lens & Keratoconus Specialty Practices™.
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