LASER EYE SURGERY
Because we get a lot of questions regarding the correction of vision problems with the excimer laser, we thought it might be helpful to share with you, our views on what is happening with laser eye surgery and tell you about a special offer. Three years ago when LASIK surgery was not commonly performed in the state, and most people had not heard of the procedure, Dr. Treft and Dr. Ericson were already making headlines by performing the procedure on each other. After studying and understanding the procedure since 1987, we wanted the benefits of this great procedure for our own eyesight. Because of our study, we felt very confident in proceeding with having the procedure performed on our own eyes ... We still feel that way.

During the last five to ten years, the refractive surgery market has undergone incredible advances from procedures such as RK to PRK and the current standard of LASIK. There has been a lot of commercialized hype accompanying this transformation that has created a lot of confusion. We believe that there are important principles that you should consider in your own decision about corrective eye surgery:

• Laser surgery is "surgery".
• Studies have indicated that LASIK surgery outcome, is highly surgeon dependant. We believe that surgeons who do their own pre-operative and post-operative management know their patients better, and have fewer operative and post operative errors.
• Discount laser centers cut too much quality along with their price. We believe that a compromise is not acceptable where the health of your eyes is concerned.

The Mountain View Eye Center has been in existence for over a decade and a half. We continue to care for and follow our patients one at a time, with attention to detail, as we would for our own eyes. We believe in the Hippocratic oath and "practice medicine with conscience and dignity," so that "the health and life of my patient will be my first consideration." If you or someone you know is contemplating corrective eye surgery please call to schedule a free screening to investigate all of your surgical options.

Our Surgeons use ClearVision Laser Centers to ensure the best possible results. ClearVision uses the VISX Star II laser, which is FDA approved for myopia and astigmatism, and has treated over 1 million eyes in the U.S. alone.

Call (801) 773-2233 for all of the details.

Robert L. Treft M.D., Lamont Ericson M.D.