Links & Resources
American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.aao.org Excellent site for general and specific information on ALL aspects of eye care, eye diseases and surgery.
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery http://www.ascrs.org/eye/eye.html Extensive information on cataract and refractive eye surgery.
Eye Surgery Education Council http://www.eyesurgeryeducation.com The Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC), which is committed to helping patients make informed decisions about undergoing laser eye surgery, has two missions -- to provide patients with accurate, accessible information, and to promote active physician/patient discussion about the benefits and risks of the procedure.
International Society of Refractive Surgery http://www.isrs.org Get answers to all your basic refractive surgery related questions. What Is Refractive Surgery? How Does Refractive Surgery Work? What Refractive Surgical Techniques Are Currently Available? FAQ\'s available in Spanish.
National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov/index.htm Information for the public and patients on common eye diseases and current research efforts.
Phakic IOL Beyond the Reach of LASIK http://www.ophtec.com/ http://www.visioninfocus.com/424.asp If you have ever been declined for LASIK surgery, know that there are options to other refractive procedures.
Read Clearly Again Education Center http://www.readclearlyagain.com Know your options about correcting presbyopia. Description, options, and treatments that are available.
Reality LASIK Information Provided by Kristin Cavallari http://www.realitylasik.com RealityLASIK, featuring reality TV star Kristin Cavallari's and her experience with LASIK. Crews followed from her first doctor’s visit to her post-op visits.
The LASIK Institute http://www.lasikinstitute.org The LASIK Institute has done exhaustive research and has created extensive content, resources and information. We can give you the background you need to make your decision an informed one.
TLC Laser Eye Center http://www.tlcvision.com Schuster Eye Center is one of the top 50 practices nationawide in this network of laser eye surgery professionals.
We firmly believe in the importance of patient education. The staff is trained to answer your questions regarding medication instructions and eye diseases. We have literature available for you on many eye conditions. Our comfortable, private videotape center allows patients to learn more about common eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, eyelid disorders, glass or contact lens problems and back of the eye problems. In addition, we have tapes explaining common surgical procedures that you might be contemplating. We welcome family members to view the tapes with you so that all might understand the condition and its treatment. |