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Spring Survey 2012 Results

Laser Surgery for Better Vision

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Vision problems can affect your life in a big way, not to mention the annoyance of keeping up with glasses and contacts.  In this program, Dr. Stephen McLeod discuss the benefits and risks of laser vision correction surgery and the latest technology for the surgery.  You’ll also hear from his patient, Vanessa who had the surgery just 3 weeks ago.

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Stephen McLeod, M.D. Stephen McLeod, M.D.
Chair of the Ophthalmology Department , UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Stephen D. McLeod is an eye surgeon and chair of the Ophthalmology department at UCSF specializing in refractive surgery and corneal disease. He earned a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He went on to complete an ophthalmology residency at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois, Chicago, followed by fellowship training... more >

Vanessa Chiu Vanessa Chiu,
Recipient of Laser Eye Surgery
After dealing with glasses and contacts since the age of 16, Vanessa Chiu has been waiting to qualify for LASIK eye surgery. This year was the first year that her vision had been stable enough to get the surgery.  Dr. Stephen McLeod performed the LASIK just three weeks ago.  The 20 minute procedure has given Vanessa 20/20 vision and a... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Vanessa's Story LISTEN
  3. The Procedure LISTEN
  4. What Laser Surgery Can Repair LISTEN
  5. Who is a Candidate? LISTEN
  6. Recovery LISTEN

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