Although Commonwealth Eye Surgery does not perform routine eye exams or pediatric surgery, we commonly hear people asking/talking about eye exams for children. If you are a parent, this is also likely something that you have pondered. Our first recommendation would be to discuss this with your family eye doctor. Until then, CLICK the following link for some useful information.

http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/children.htm

Our 2011 “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotional winner, Sarah Gilbert, was shocked to hear the news. Check out this video as she discusses the emotion she experienced.

We’ve all heard at some point in our lives that standing too close to the television will “ruin” your eyes. Well, according to this link to the Mayo Clinic, that old tale might not be true. CLICK “like” if you have ever screamed this at your kids.

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/eye_care/hic_your_eyes_separating_fact_from_fiction.aspx

The doctors and staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery want to hear from you, our patients, which is why we always encourage you to post your comments on our Facebook page. In addition, a huge help is to CLICK the following link and go to Dr. Ferguson’s profile on Healthgrades.com. The survey will take you all of 2 minutes to complete. If he has performed surgery for you or a loved one, we sincerely appreciate the feedback. Thank you in advance.

http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-lance-ferguson-x85w2/patient-ratings

We’ve all seen the coupons, Groupons, “buy one get one free” and other advertising gimmicks to entice prospective buyers to “act now before it’s too late”. It’s a common sales tactic to elicit an emotional response and we’ve all fallen prey to the antics one time or another. But doctors warn prospective patients to do their research prior to making purchases pertaining to surgery.

Prospective LASIK patients should strongly consider a serious conversation with their local eye doctor prior to deciding if LASIK is right for them. Optometrists are a great resource for helping patients to make an informed decision, rather than an emotional one. Typically they work independently from the surgeons, have seen work from all surgeons in the area and are very knowledgeable in the risks, benefits and limitations of LASIK or other refractive surgeries. Dr. Ferguson commonly states that, “the informed patient is the best patient”. If considering LASIK or any other elective surgery, be sure and ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/coupon-surgery-outrage/story-e6freuy9-1226200108552