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March 1997 --Dr. Gary Mackman and Dr. Sheldon Davidson have good news for nearsighted individuals: today's technology can correct even high degrees of nearsightedness. Mackman and Davidson are partners in the Lasereyes Vision Center, a division of Phoenix Ophthalmologists. Lasereyes Vision Center is a full-service ophthalmology practice which offers all the associated procedures, including surgery for cataracts, glaucoma treatment, corneal transplants and laser surgery for diabetes, secondary cataracts and nearsightedness. In the past year and a half, since the excimer laser has been available in the Valley, the pair has experienced tremendous results in its use. "Today, just about everybody who is nearsighted can benefit from corrective surgery with the excimer laser," says Mackman. Between surface photorefractive laser surgery (PRK) and newer investigational procedures such as laser in situ keratomielusis (LASIK), we can treat everyone from low levels of minus 1.5 units nearsighted correction to high levels of minus 14 nearsighted correction." Mackman explains that laser surgery is rapidly replacing radial keratotomy (RK). "The long-term stability results and the phenomenal success rate of 20/40 vision or better with a single excimer laser surgery in 95% of patients can't be matched by any other presently available procedure," according to Mackman. "That's legal driving in all 50 states," he adds. Mackman, whose personal motto in regard to eye surgery is "credentials, not commercials," stresses that those seeking eye surgery should carefully check the qualifications of the surgeon. He, in fact, was the first Valley ophthalmologist to be certified on the FDA approved laser and performed the first PRK in the Phoenix area on this laser. A fellowship-trained corneal surgeon practicing in the Valley since 1981, Mackman has an impressive academic background and has published papers in both national and international journals. He has also presented papers and talks, and has taught courses on corneal and refractive surgeries at major national conventions, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Initially, Mackman was trained on the excimer laser in London and Germany by two of the world's leading experts. Following his European training, he gained additional valuable experience at multiple US sites where FDA studies were occurring. Mackman now uses his extensive experience and background to train and supervise other doctors for this procedure. Davidson, who has used just about every ophthalmic laser ever invented, has performed, lectured and taught refractive and other surgical procedures for many years. He specializes in cataract and lens implant surgery, glaucoma, and refractive and pediatric surgery. Having been one of the first surgeons to be certified on the FDA approved laser, he too supervises and teaches the procedure. Davidson feels that "the accuracy and reproducibility of this procedure has been a great step forward in refractive surgery." He suggests that laser surgery is the best way to go with refractive surgery for anyone with nearsightedness and in the near future, farsightedness as well. The Lasereyes Vision Center has two locations, one at 1728 W. Glendale Ave.#408 and one at 777 E. Brill Street, both in Phoenix. Call (602) 258-7101 or (602) 995-1166 for an appointment or a complimentary refractive surgery screening. REPRINTED FROM ARIZONA WOMEN MAGAZINE
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