Is EVO ICL Surgery Safe?

EVO ICL, close up of a brown eye with a desert sunset reflected in it, showing a mesa

More than 1 million eyes in 63 countries have received an ICL implant since 1993[1], and the success rate is extremely high. This speaks loudly to the how safe and effective EVO ICL surgery is in providing patients with vastly improved vision. Although EVO ICL is extremely safe and complications are rare, surgeries always come …

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What is TransPRK?

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TransPRK/LASIK St. Louis Transepithelial PRK eye surgery We are seeing research and technology advances in the field of refractive surgery at a nearly exponential rate. New and improved procedures, including LASIK and LASIK alternatives, are bringing the gift of clear, natural vision to more people every day—including those who have been told they were not …

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When contact lenses are the problem

Contact lenses can cause problems with infections

In my line of work as a LASIK surgeon in St. Louis, I am fortunate to be part of hundreds of success stories. I get to help people see things they never knew they were missing with their glasses or contact lenses. How great is that?! Nothing makes me happier than the smiles on patients’ …

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When to get LASIK: Five milestones that mark the perfect time

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Think it’s Time to Get LASIK in St. Louis? Milestones in life are all about recognizing personal growth. For many people in St. Louis, whether we are celebrating a birth or recognizing a lifetime achievement, these moments make us evaluate our goals and ask ourselves if we are really living the life we want to …

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