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1.     Wang Vision is one of the leading centers in this part of the country for laser floater removal (LFR) with the state-of-the-art Ellex laser.

2.     We have performed nearly 100 procedures, and majority of our patients do have moderate to significant amount of reduction in floaters with minimal issues.

3.     However, we do tell all of our patients that LRS does not actually remove the floaters. The laser mainly just blast the floaters apart, so they are no longer in the visual axis. So, the end result is that though some patients do still see some floaters, the floaters are often no longer in the visual axis, so they are not as bothersome.

4.     In a minority of patients, LFR does not work (i.e., does not reduce the floaters).

Q: I have heard about SMILE, what is that? Why is it better?

A: SMILE is not a dental procedure, it is an eye procedures. It stands for small-incision LASIK.


Q: Why is it better?

A:

-          A trend of medicine today is that medical procedures are moving towards smaller and smaller incision. Small incision is safer, more precise, faster healing, less discomfort and dry eyes, and less postop complications.


-          Wang Vision is currently the ONLY center in the state that offers SMILE, the state-of-the-art small-incision LASIK.

Q: I heard about laser cataract surgery. Why is it better than blade?

A: Laser cataract surgery improves the safety and accuracy of the procedure, compared with blade.


Q: Why should I come to Wang Vision?

A: Wang Vision is the #1 in the country in the amount of laser application for cataract surgery. The average percentage of laser use for cataract surgery in the U.S. today is about 5%, we at Wang Vision has been using nearly 100% for nearly 10 years, leading the country.

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-          Since not everyone is a candidate for LFR, and the success and risk of LFR actually very greatly, between individuals, based on each person's actual eye measurement.


-          So, first and foremost, we need you to come in, for a full eval and we then go from there.


Q: Is it covered by insurance?


-          Eval, for floaters (medical diagnosis: posterior vitreous detachment): submitted to insurance;



-          LFR procedure itself at Wang Vision: out-of-pocket pay, $3,000/eye, but we have a 50%-off promotion, so right now it is $1,500/eye!