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What is the Most Important Step during LASIK?

HeatherMyers — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:48:00 +0000

If you are considering LASIK, you may be wondering what the most important step is during LASIK. You think, “It must be when the doctor aims the laser”, “…must be how they move the laser” or “when they prep my eyes”….

Truth is – the most important step is actually before you have LASIK. It is determining if you are a candidate. Determining candidacy is the most important step, because if you are not a… Continue

Can I Use my FSA or HSA to Pay for LASIK Surgery?

HeatherMyers — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:36:09 +0000

Yes. With a tax-free Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you can pay for your laser vision correction with pre-tax dollars, which could mean a 20-30% discount for those who are eligible.

Employer flexible spending accounts are a popular way to reduce how much LASIK costs. Participating employees are able to set aside pre-tax dollars for LASIK surgery and other approved medical expenses. Depending on income level, you can save… Continue

Recycle and Donate Contact Lenses

HeatherMyers — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:53:57 +0000

Do you have a pair of old glasses or contact lenses that you no longer wear? Have you recently had a successful LASIK surgery or a change in your prescription? Recycle your unused, unexpired and unopened contact lenses through the MADRE Helping Hands program, which aids people all over the world who cannot afford or do not have access to glasses or contact lenses.

Help Providence Eye & Laser Specialists in our efforts… Continue

Now Hiring: Ophthalmic Technician

HeatherMyers — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:37:01 +0000

This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest in Providence Eye & Laser Specialists.

“The best not the busiest.” We say it and we mean it, every day. To continue to provide this excellent patient care, we are looking to add a member to add an Ophthalmic Technician to our team. Opportunity is knocking.

We are excited to welcome a new member of our team. If you… Continue

Diane Sees Clearly After Conquering LASIK Fear: The Scared Perspective

HeatherMyers — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:39:13 +0000

Well, I did it! I can’t believe it but I did! After it is all said and done, I don’t know why I was so nervous. The morning of the surgery I woke up and surprisingly enough, I was not nervous or apprehensive like at the beginning of my LASIK journey. I was scheduled for 1:30 pm so I had all morning to worry about but I didn’t.

When I arrived… Continue

Diane’s Decision on LASIK: The Scared Perspective

HeatherMyers — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:13:29 +0000

Today I went back to get my eyes dilated and to have a consultation about the surgery. Dr. Mozayeni and I spoke at length about my options and what I thought so far. I shared my thoughts on Monovision vs Traditional LASIK. I told him I didn’t care for Monovision after trying it out for a few days. I loved seeing up close but my distance was off. I told him I thought… Continue

Animated LASIK Video Demystifies the Myths of Laser Eye Surgery

HeatherMyers — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:14:58 +0000

Do you ever think about LASIK or wonder how it works?

Tune into this fun, informative video animation about laser eye surgery. In just over two minutes, you can get answers to many FAQs about LASIK. The educational video demystifies the process of undergoing laser vision correction.

Be sure to let us know if you like the video on the Providence Eye YouTube page.

The trouble-free truth about laser eye surgery

Did… Continue

How to Understand Doctor Reviews and Ratings

HeatherMyers — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:35:30 +0000

Learn How Doctor Reviews and Ratings Can Help you and your Family

There are several doctor review and ratings sites that patients can use to research and share their experiences. Finding reliable feedback from community members has helped many in the process of choosing doctors and other healthcare providers. Here are some popular review and ratings sites that you may be familiar with:

Social media profiles like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can… Continue

How to Write a Doctor Review

HeatherMyers — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:23:25 +0000

From our post on researching and utilizing doctor reviews, we talked about various places to find ratings and the types of information they provided. After finding and visiting your doctor’s office, you may want to post your own opinions. So, locate a review site that you found helpful from your own research and give your personal feedback!

The following steps will help you get started on writing the review:

5 Steps on Writing… Continue

A Smart Way to Spend Your Tax Refund

HeatherMyers — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:57:52 +0000

Share your Thoughts

What are some other smart ways to make the most of your tax return this year? Join our conversation about ‘Smart Ways to Use 2010 Tax Refunds’ on Facebook.

A Smart Way to Spend Your Tax Refund

During March and April, the majority of you will receive a refund check from Uncle Sam. If you are one of the lucky ones, be sure to make the most of your… Continue