PHONE
(915) 533-3461
(915) 533-3461
LOCATION
Sierra Tower Bldg.
1700 Curie,
Suite 2400
El Paso, TX 79902
Sierra Tower Bldg.
1700 Curie,
Suite 2400
El Paso, TX 79902
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Schuster Eye Center is always at the cutting edge of the technology that can improve your vision, and we adhere to the valuable axxiom: Do unto others, as you would have others do to you. "I wouldn't use a technique or a device on a patient-regardless of cost- that I wouldn't recommend for a member of my family. If the most expensive product on the market is the one that will ensure the best outcome with the least risk of complications, how could we afford not to use it?" - Stephen A.D. Schuster, M.D. We are committed to staying on top of the new developments in the industry so you will receive the best treatment possible.. |
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"Ever since I was a little boy I wanted to be a bull rider. When I was 10 years old I was too clumsy. I wore thick bottle-cap glasses, I was blind as a bat! I was told to take them off. I was dependent on my contact lenses all the time -- until i heard about Lasik Laser Vision Correction." Tuff Hedeman, Worlds Champion Bull Rider - underwent Lasik in 2002. |
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"I have worked in the ophthalmology field for ten years. I am very fortunate to have seen technology advance in refractive surgery to what it is today. My decision to undergo Lasik was long overdue. I was dependent on glasses for day and nighttime driving, movies, concerts, and I was unsuccessful wearing contacts. Contacts were a struggle to put on and take off. They became more of a chore than freedom! Lasik is true freedom!" |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you briefly explain what a patient will experience during the course of this procedure?
The individual will initially meet with the physician for an evaluation to determine if he or she is a good candidate for the CustomVue procedure. A WaveScan measurement will be taken to map the unique characteristics of his or her vision. The physician will assess several criteria including level of correction, and overall eye health and discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with the patient. Once it is confirmed that the individual is a good candidate, he or she can be scheduled for CustomVue. The physician will provide details for the individual on how to prepare for the day of the procedure. If the physician feels it is beneficial, he may choose to provide the patient with a PreVue® Lens during the consultation. The PreVue Lens allows an individual to "preview" their potential vision before the CustomVue procedure. The physician will place a plastic lens under the laser. Using the information from the WaveScan, the individual's unique correction will be placed on the lens. The lens is then fitted in a trial frame for viewing. If a PreVue Lens is used in this evaluation, your vision through the PreVue lens is not meant to be predictive of the end result that you might achieve. On procedure day, the individual will be seated in a reclined position. Anesthetic drops will be placed in the eyes and a flap will be created in the cornea. The individual's treatment information is transferred from the WaveScan to the VISX® laser in order to drive the CustomVue procedure. The actual laser procedure typically takes several seconds. The majority of individuals feel no pain during the procedure. After CustomVue, individuals will notice results immediately, and vision will continue to improve over the next few days. The individual will be scheduled for a follow-up visit the next day, and again several weeks after the initial procedure.
Who is a candidate for VISX CustomVue procedure?
If you are 21 years of age or older and wear glasses or contacts to correct nearsightedness and/or astigmatism you may benefit from CustomVue™. If you meet the criteria, you should see your eye doctor for more information.
Will I need glasses or contacts after the CustomVue™ procedure?
Probably not. Six months after the clinical study, all participants saw well enough to drive a car without glasses or contacts. Ninety-four percent had 20/20 vision. However, individual results may vary.
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