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How to Find the Best Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction & Corrective Eye Surgeons Orange County, CA

The field of corrective laser eye surgery has made great strides of late. Ophthalmologists performing refractive eye surgery, including LASEK, LASIK and PRK can restore nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism to 20/20 vision. The following research by The Prime Buyer's Report identifies the best laser vision centers in Orange County and issues related to LASIK surgery and other vision correction techniques.

How to Find the Best Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction & Corrective Eye Surgeons Orange County, CA 

Refractive eye surgery using lasers (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) to correct vision problems began in the 1980s, although not in the United States. It wasn't until 1995 that the FDA approved of the technique for doctors in this country. The original procedure, which is still offered today, was known as PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy. PRK uses an excimer laser (a type of laser that can remove extremely fine layers of biological material on a cornea without heat or damaging the tissue left behind) to gently and quickly reshape the cornea, improving the eye's ability to focus.

Another early technique to treat myopia (nearsightedness) was radial keratotomy, or RK, in which the surgeon made small incisions, like pie slices, in the cornea to allow it to spread and flatten, improving vision. Later, more advanced techniques of refractive eye surgery were developed including LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, which involve slicing a small flap in the cornea to fold it back and reshape (with a laser) the underlying tissue, then carefully replacing the flap for typically quick healing), and LASEK (laser assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy, in which the corneal surface is loosened and treated with a laser to reshape the cornea, somewhat like PRK).

People that are nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have astigmatisms (an irregularly shaped cornea) are often good candidates for LASIK surgery or LASEK surgery, although that can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. For most, returning the eyesight to perfect 20/20 vision is quite possible and often done successfully. Others may still require corrective lenses but with a much lighter prescription.

Typically, laser eye surgery takes place while the patient is awake, using a local anesthetic to numb the eye. The patient can leave the office shortly after the procedure, usually with immediate improvement in eyesight. While these laser eye surgery procedures are simple, painless and quick, there are some risks, including dry eyes, halos when looking at lights, double vision, difficulty seeing in low light situations and actual vision loss. However, the more severe of these possible laser eye surgery side effects are rare. Be sure to ask your laser eye surgeon about these side effects and what you can do to lessen the chances of them occurring.

Some people are not good candidates for laser eye surgery. For example, some occupations prohibit their employees undergoing the procedure. It can be expensive and is considered by many insurance companies to be elective surgery and therefore not covered. If you have an autoimmune disease or other major illness, that may preclude you from being a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery or other types of laser vision correction.

Other types of eye problems can also be a consideration. Steroids or other drugs that inhibit healing can disqualify you from laser eye surgery. Those with unusually strong glasses prescriptions and those whose prescriptions have changed recently may not be the best candidates for the surgery, along with those with extra-large pupils or thin corneas and dry-eye conditions. Your laser eye surgeon or Orange County eye care center can tell you more about these considerations.

There Are Differences in Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County
Doctors of ophthalmology are experts in the field of diseases and conditions of the eye. But not all Orange County ophthalmologists are trained in latest techniques in laser eye surgery and among those who are, not all have the same levels of experience.

Finding the best corrective eye surgeon for your procedure requires a careful vetting process on your part. There are several corrective laser eye surgery industry organizations which certify those doctors who remain up to date with current science and procedure. Seek out eye care centers and eye surgery hospitals that are affiliated with respected industry organizations and eye surgeons that have good records in organizations like the Better Business Bureau or Diamond Certified.

The Prime Buyer's Report has compiled a list of reputable publications, associations, and internet resources to help you find the best eye care facilities for your corrective eye surgery. To view these links, see the article, "Key Consumer Resources for Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County."

Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County
There are many different laser vision centers and corrective eye surgeons in the Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove area, so it can be difficult to choose. Once you are sure you want to have your eyes evaluated for laser vision correction, you'll want to speak to several eye doctors to find the right one for you. We've begun the process for you, listing ten of the top corrective eye surgeons in the Orange County area.

The Prime Buyer's Report lists these Orange County LASIK vision centers: NVISION Laser Eye Center, Harvard Eye Associates, Anaheim Eye Medical Group Inc, Beckman Laser Institute, Fullerton Eye Center Medical Group, South Coast Eye Care Center. Other vision correction eye surgeons that might still serve the greater Orange County area include: .

 

 

Choosing the Best Laser Vision Center and Corrective Eye Surgeon For You in Orange County 

Know What You're Looking For in a LASIK Surgery Center
Before you decide if a particular laser vision center or corrective eye surgeon is right for you, it's best to have some idea of what you're asking for, and why. Obviously, if you are seeking laser eye surgery, you have a vision problem and improving your vision is your goal. But, beyond that, there are other considerations such as health risks, eye surgery cost, laser eye surgeon experience and the possibility that another corrective eye solution would better serve you. Despite its miraculous results, laser eye surgery isn't always the best solution for all vision problems.

When you begin calling Orange County laser vision centers, use the following list of questions as a guideline:

• How long have the eye doctors been performing laser eye surgery in Orange County?

• How many LASIK eye surgeries have the laser vision correction doctors performed?

• Have the laser vision correction clinics had patients with your exact eye situation before?

• Does the laser vision center offer LASIK eye surgery, LASEC eye correction or PRK eye surgery?

• How will the laser eye surgeon decide which vision correction surgery is right for you?

• What is your success rate for laser vision correction?

• How long before the initial consultation or LASIK eye surgery should you remove your contact lenses?

• What is the cost of the LASIK vision surgery?

• Will the laser vision correction consultation fee be applied to the eye surgery cost?

• Does the eye surgery cost include follow-up enhancements down the road to further improve your vision?

• If so, what is the time limit for the follow up eye surgery?

• Where will the laser vision correction surgery be performed?

• Will you need reading glasses after your LASIK eye surgery?

• Is the laser equipment the laser eye surgery centers use FDA approved?

• Do the laser vision correction specialists perform regular maintenance on the laser equipment?

• Is there anything that makes you a less than an ideal candidate for laser eye surgery?

Often, before the laser eye surgery, patients are required to sign a disclaimer of sorts which lists the risks of the laser eye surgery. This document is not tailored to your particular situation or designed to give you advice; it is intended to protect the doctor by providing informed consent with a generic list of possible risks. It's not a bad idea to ask questions of your own and write down those questions, along with the answers, on the consent form. This may offer you a modicum of protection if you are given wrong or bad information before your laser eye surgery.

It's very important that you work with a vision center and corrective eye surgeon with whom you are comfortable and that you trust. From the first phone call, to the initial consultation with the laser eye surgery doctor, be aware of how you are treated. Did the staff and doctor of the vision correction center seem interested, open and patient? Were they forthcoming with answers to your questions, or did they adopt a don't-ask-questions, trust-us-we-know-what-we're-doing attitude. After calling several laser vision centers, you will get a feel for which one is probably right for you.

First Impression of Orange County Laser Eye Surgery Centers
Good laser vision professionals will listen carefully to what you're saying and asking and will ask great questions in return. That first impression may very well set the tone for your entire experience with the laser vision correction center or the eye doctor, so pay attention to the tone of the conversation. You are not obligated to hire a particular surgeon even after your initial consultation. If it doesn't feel right, for any reason, move on and find another eye surgeon to perform your LASIK eye surgery.

When you've selected what seems to be the best laser vision center and corrective eye surgeon for you, check for any consumer complaints from the Better Business Bureau, and check to see if there are legitimate complaints lodged with industry watchdog groups.

Finally, throughout your procedure, from the initial call to the operation itself, you will surely have questions.  Don't hesitate to ask your doctor or the vision center staff if you have any questions or concerns.

 

 

Tips About Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove 

Know What You Hope to Accomplish with Laser Eye Surgery.
Laser eye surgery can accomplish different things for different people. It helps if you know exactly what you're hoping to gain from the eye surgery. Do you want better long-range vision? Up-close vision? Is one eye more affected than the other? Are you hoping to end up with perfect vision in both eyes? Are you considering surgery in order to pursue some activity that your current vision won't allow?

Write Down Your Laser Eye Surgery Questions and Goals.
Think about the above questions regarding Lasik eye surgery and write down your thoughts. Write down your hopes, your concerns, your fears and questions. This way you can present each corrective eye surgeon with the same list of considerations, and judge each from their responses to the same things and get a sense of their listening skills, and their willingness to entertain your concerns.  This is a chance to get to know your prospective vision correction surgeon—seize the opportunity.

Get Several Separate Opinions From Several Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County.
Surgeons, like anyone, will approach problems in different ways and with different attitudes. Prices can vary and their opinions regarding your appropriateness as a laser vision correction surgical candidate may vary as well. Speaking to several eye surgeons will give you a better sense of your condition and whether or not you should proceed.

Choose Experienced Orange County Corrective Eye Surgeons.
Experience means a lot in the world of corrective eye surgery. You'll want to choose an eye surgeon who has done many laser eye surgery procedures similar to the one you are seeking. An eye doctor or laser surgeon with a wealth of experience will have a better idea of how to proceed with your case, and have better knowledge of what to do if something comes up during the surgery. The surgeon should be willing to give you a list of past clients on whom she or he performed similar LASIK or LASEK eye surgeries as referrals. 

Know Your Rights as an Eye Care Center Patient.
Even if your laser vision correction surgery doesn't go as planned and there's a problem, it can be difficult to know whether or not an eye surgeon has acted negligently or recklessly. There are resources available if you feel you need to lodge a complaint or report. Reference the California Department of Consumer Affairs. See our article, "Key Consumer Resources for Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County" to learn more.

 

 

Consumer Resources for Laser Vision Centers, Vision Correction and Corrective Eye Surgeons in Orange County 

Associations & Licensing for Laser Eye Surgery and Laser Vision Correction Centers
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
LASIK Eye Surgery FDA site (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/)
All About Vision LASEK site (http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/lasek.htm)
All About Vision PRK site: (http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/prk.htm)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (http://www.aao.org/)
American Board of Ophthalmology (http://www.abop.org/index1.asp)
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (http://www.ascrs.org/)
The American Medical Association (http://www.ama-assn.org/)
California State Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov/)
California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (http://www.californiaeyemds.org/)

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the best laser vision centers and corrective eye surgeons in Orange County within the following zip codes:

90620, 90621, 90622, 90623, 90624, 90630, 90631, 90632, 90633, 90680, 90720, 90721, 90740, 90742, 90743, 92602, 92603, 92604, 92605, 92606, 92607, 92609, 92610, 92612, 92614, 92615, 92616, 92617, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92624, 92625, 92626, 92627, 92628, 92629, 92630, 92637, 92646, 92647, 92648, 92649, 92650, 92651, 92652, 92653, 92654, 92655, 92656, 92657, 92658, 92659, 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663, 92672, 92673, 92674, 92675, 92676, 92677, 92678, 92679, 92683, 92684, 92685, 92688, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92693, 92694, 92697, 92698, 92701, 92702, 92703, 92704, 92705, 92706, 92707, 92708, 92709, 92710, 92711, 92712, 92725, 92728, 92735, 92780, 92781, 92782, 92799, 92801, 92802, 92803, 92804, 92805, 92806, 92807, 92808, 92809, 92811, 92812, 92814, 92815, 92816, 92817, 92821, 92822, 92823, 92825, 92831, 92832, 92833, 92834, 92835, 92836, 92837, 92838, 92840, 92841, 92842, 92843, 92844, 92845, 92846, 92850, 92856, 92857, 92859, 92861, 92862, 92863, 92864, 92865, 92866, 92867, 92868, 92869, 92870, 92871, 92885, 92886, 92887 and 92899

 

 

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Aliso Viejo CA

Bristol Park Medical Group Aliso Viejo CA 92656

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Anaheim CA

Advance Eye Center Anaheim CA 92802

Anaheim Eye Medical Group Inc Anaheim CA 92801

Arthur Charap Laser Vision Anaheim CA 92807

Atlantis Eyecare Anaheim CA 92805

Chest & Critical Care Anaheim CA 92805

Lingua Vision Surgical Group Anaheim CA 92808

Nelson N Noguchi MD Laser Eye Anaheim CA 92804

Robert Everakes Lasik Anaheim CA 92804

Taw & Chan Lasik Anaheim CA 92804

Theo Tran MD Lasik Surgery Anaheim CA 92801

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Brea CA

American Laser Center Brea CA 92821

Excel Laser Vision Institute Brea CA 92821

Jan S Lukac MD Laser Vision Brea CA 92821

Vision Care Network Brea CA 92821

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Buena Park CA

Buena Park Eye Surgery Medical Buena Park CA 90621

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Corona Del Mar CA

Excel Laser Vision Institute Corona Del Mar CA 92625

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Costa Mesa CA

I Q Laser Vision Costa Mesa CA 92626

South Coast Laser Center Costa Mesa CA 92626

Universal Vision Medical Center Costa Mesa CA 92626

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Fountain Valley CA

Advanced Eye Care Clinic Fountain Valley CA 92708

Insight Vision Care Fountain Valley CA 92708

Mark Alan Bronstein MD Laser Eye Surgery Fountain Valley CA 92708

Orange Coast Eye Center Fountain Valley CA 92708

Southland Eye Fountain Valley CA 92708

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Fullerton CA

Fullerton Eye Center Med Group Fullerton CA 92835

Fullerton Eye Institute Fullerton CA 92835

J N Berbos Laser Eye Fullerton CA 92835

John E Scheidt Laser Vision Fullerton CA 92835

Laser Eye Center Fullerton CA 92835

NVISION Laser Eye Center Fullerton CA 92831

Orange County Retina Medical Fullerton CA 92835

Retina Consultants-Orange County Fullerton CA 92835

Sam Goldberger MD Lasik Fullerton CA 92835

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Garden Grove CA

Finest Eye Care Garden Grove CA 92844

Orange County Ophthalmology Garden Grove CA 92843

Paul Lee Ophthalmology Garden Grove CA 92844

Stanley Kim MD Laser Vision Correction Garden Grove CA 92844

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Huntington Beach CA

Atlantis Eye Care Huntington Beach CA 92647

Atlantis Eyecare Huntington Beach CA 92647

Carson McBeth & Boswell Lasik Huntington Beach CA 92647

Clarity Eye Group Huntington Beach CA 92648

Kim T Doan MD Laser Vision Huntington Beach CA 92648

Mary Cote MD Lasik Huntington Beach CA 92647

Pacific Shores Medical Group Huntington Beach CA 92648

Pacifica Laser Eye Center Huntington Beach CA 92648

Robert G Starr Laser Vision Huntington Beach CA 92647

VMR Institute Lasik Huntington Beach CA 92647

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Irvine CA

Atlantis Eyecare Irvine CA 92604

Beckman Laser Institute Irvine CA 92617

Damien K Tavares MD Lasik Irvine CA 92697

Daniel C Kline Laser Vision Irvine CA 92606

Helen Tseng MD Laser Eye Irvine CA 92697

Howard Conn MD Lasik Eye Irvine CA 92618

Irvine Eye Phys & Surgeons Irvine CA 92618

Jayne Ge MD Laser Eye Surgery Irvine CA 92618

Lakeside Vision Center Irvine CA 92604

Lasik Center Irvine CA 92612

Marjorie A Mosier MD Lasik Irvine CA 92618

Orange Coast Laser Vision Center Irvine CA 92612

Orange County Lasik Institute Irvine CA 92618

Pacific Summit Eye Medical Center Irvine CA 92618

Shahla Abedi Laser Eye Surgery Irvine CA 92618

University of California Irvine CA 92697

William P Chen MD Lasik Irvine CA 92618

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik La Habra CA

Cataract & Cornea Surgical La Habra CA 90631

Shammas Eye Medical Center La Habra CA 90631

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik La Palma CA

Friendly Eye Medical Group La Palma CA 90623

Kaiser Permanente La Palma CA 90623

La Palma Eye Care Center La Palma CA 90623

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Ladera Ranch CA

Peter Joson MD Laser Eye Ladera Ranch CA 92694

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Laguna Beach CA

South Coast Eye Care Center Laguna Beach CA 92651

Shahla Abedi Laser Vision Correction Laguna Beach CA 92656

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Laguna Hills CA

Abington Eye Center Laguna Hills CA 92653

Eye Center-Orange County Tlc Laguna Hills CA 92653

Eye Institute of Orange County Laguna Hills CA 92653

Harvard Eye Associates Laguna Hills CA 92653

Henry Cheng Lasik Laguna Hills CA 92653

John W B Cheng MD Lasik Laguna Hills CA 92653

M Polly McKinstry MD Laser Eye Laguna Hills CA 92653

NVISION Laser Eye Center Laguna Hills CA 92653

Orange County Retina Med Group Laguna Hills CA 92653

Retina Associates-Orange Laguna Hills CA 92653

Saddleback Eye Center Laguna Hills CA 92653

William L McCarthy Jr Laser Vision Laguna Hills CA 92653

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Los Alamitos CA

Complete Eye Care Associates Los Alamitos CA 90720

Kaplan & Widelitz Pediatrics Los Alamitos CA 90720

Lakewood Los Alamitos Eye Physicians Los Alamitos CA 90720

Scott Grant MD Laser Eye Los Alamitos CA 90720

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Mission Viejo CA

Advanced Eye Medical Group Mission Viejo CA 92691

Eye Associates-Orange County Mission Viejo CA 92691

Eye Care First Mission Viejo CA 92691

Jan S Lukac MD Laser Eye Mission Viejo CA 92691

Keith J Pince MD Lasik Mission Viejo CA 92691

Saddleback Eye Medical Associates Mission Viejo CA 92691

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Newport Beach CA

Advanced Eye Care Center Kim Doan Newport Beach CA 92663

Aesthetic Eye Care Institute Newport Beach CA 92663

Astorinio & Associates Eye Center Newport Beach CA 92663

Atlantis Eyecare Newport Beach CA 92663

Brent C Norman Lasik Newport Beach CA 92663

California Eye Associates Newport Beach CA 92660

Coastal Vision Laser Eye Center Newport Beach CA 92660

Cory L Brame MD Lasik Newport Beach CA 92660

Eye Plastic Surgery Center Newport Beach CA 92660

Family Eye Care Newport Beach CA 92660

Feinerman Vision Center Newport Beach CA 92663

Newport Eye Center Newport Beach CA 92660

Newport Eye Physicians Newport Beach CA 92660

NVISION Laser Eye Center Newport Beach CA 92660

Orange County Retina Medical Newport Beach CA 92663

Sean S Bahri Inc Newport Beach CA 92660

Sheehy & Gwon Lasik Newport Beach CA 92660

Stephen Prepas MD Laser Vision Newport Beach CA 92660

W Andrew Cies MD Laser Eye Newport Beach CA 92660

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Orange CA

Aisha Simjee Laser Eye Orange CA 92868

Doctors Optical Orange CA 92866

Don De Feo MD Lasik Orange CA 92869

Herman L Rundle Lasik Eye Orange CA 92868

John I Kleinberg Laser Vision Surgery Orange CA 92868

Medical & Eye Clinic Orange CA 92867

Mercer L McClure MD Lasik Eye Surgery Orange CA 92869

Opthalmology Institute-Orange Orange CA 92868

Pediatric Ophthalmology Orange CA 92866

Retina Institute Orange CA 92866

Sheldon J Nankin Lasik Eye Surgery Orange CA 92868

South Coast Eye Care Center Orange CA 92868

Uci Medical Center Orange CA 92868

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Placentia CA

Milton Miller MD Laser Vision Surgery Placentia CA 92870

John Marshburn MD Laser Eye Placentia CA 92870

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik San Clemente CA

Harvard Eye Associates San Clemente CA 92673

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Santa Ana CA

David B Sacks Laser Eye Santa Ana CA 92705

De La Pena Eye Clinic Santa Ana CA 92701

Eye Associates of Orange County Santa Ana CA 92704

Karen H Tison MD Lasik Santa Ana CA 92705

Michael B Lappin MD Lasik Vision Santa Ana CA 92705

Orange County Glaucoma Inc Santa Ana CA 92705

Orange County Retina Medical Santa Ana CA 92705

Paul Brailsford MD Lasik Surgery Santa Ana CA 92705

Retina Associates-Orange County Santa Ana CA 92705

Sheila Bazzaz MD Laser Eye Santa Ana CA 92704

Sierra Eye & Laser Institute Santa Ana CA 92705

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Westminster CA

Bolsa Laser Eye Center Westminster CA 92683

Cuong-Dung Lasik Westminster CA 92683

Lan Thanh Quan MD Laser Vision Westminster CA 92683

Magnolia Medical Eye Care Center Westminster CA 92683

Nguyen & Phan Westminster CA 92683

Pathway Medical Group Westminster CA 92683

Triet M Nguyen Lasik Westminster CA 92683

Viet Dang MD Laser Vision Westminster CA 92683

 

 

Laser Vision - Lasik Yorba Linda CA

Southern California Permanente Yorba Linda CA 92887

Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Yorba Linda CA 92887