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Vision correction surgery is not right for everyone. So, a thorough
evaluation is necessary to determine your eligibility. At Bennett
& Bloom Eye Centers, we will never recommend a procedure if
we are not absolutely certain it is right for your eyes. We are
lucky to live in a time in which technology is improving on a daily
basis, and many procedures are being developed or enhanced to correct
most common vision problems.
In order to be considered for any of our vision correction surgery
alternatives, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a stable
glasses or contact lens prescription for at least one year.
When ready for an evaluation, please contact any member of our Vision
Correction Team to schedule your free consultation. As a part of
our commitment to you, we will take the time to provide you with
a thorough evaluation using the top technological diagnostic tools,
like the Zyoptix™ Diagnostic Workstation. Bennett & Bloom
Eye Centers was the first ophthalmic practice in the area to begin
using this innovative tool. The Workstation combines two of the
top diagnostic tools into one work area; thus, allowing our doctors
to more accurately diagnose your eyes than ever before.
The complete evaluation involves a comprehensive examination with
specialized testing to determine which procedure will be right for
you. This extensive evaluation takes approximately 3 hours to complete
and includes a detailed medical history, evaluation of the overall
health of your eyes, precise topographical measurements of the corneal
surface and accurate determination of the surgical correction needed.
During the evaluation, we will discuss the benefits, alternatives
and possible complications with you. At any time if you may have
additional questions, our highly trained staff will be available
to help provide answers.
If you are a contact lens wearer, we have special requests to ensure
the accuracy of your evaluation. Soft daily wear lenses must be
left out for at least one week, depending on the type of lens and
fit; soft toric or extended wear lenses must be left out for two
weeks and rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses must be left out for
at least three weeks prior to the evaluation.
In addition, we use dilating drops in order to view your eye under
the best possible conditions. Some patients report blurred vision
following the use of these drops. For this reason, we suggest that
you ask a friend or relative to drive you home from your evaluation.
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