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Tyrie Jenkins, M.D., accomplished Hawaii ophthalmologist and eye surgeon,has worked in laser refractive surgery since its infancy, performing Hawaii'sfirst LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure in 1997.
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She participated in the national study that led to Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) approval and has remained in the forefront of refractivetechnologies, performing thousands of procedures. Not only is Dr. Jenkins oneof the nation's top refractive surgeons, she has experienced first-hand whatit is like to be a LASIK patient. Watch Dr. Jenkins' LASIK procedure by herpartner Dr. Carlos Omphroy, M.D. athttp://www.pathwaytovision.com/lasik_&_prk/lasik_&_prk_procedures
"The key to safe, successful surgery in any field of medicine is aninformed patient with realistic expectations and a skilled, experiencedsurgeon," says Dr. Jenkins. "Take the time to research not only the procedure,but also the surgeon and the laser center you are considering for correctingyour vision."
Dr. Jenkins performed LASIK on her daughter, Annie Hiller, this month. Theexperience has prompted the surgeon to remind people looking into LASIK toconsider carefully the process for finding a good physician.
Dr. Jenkins recommends that refractive surgery candidates do theirhomework -- ask family and friends, talk to an optometrist or ophthalmologistthey trust, and look online.
"Many surgeons and laser centers advertise," says Dr. Jenkins. "Beware ofthe hard sell and discounters who lack the credentials."
Studies show surgeons experience a learning curve with the LASIK procedureand the more experienced a surgeon is, the fewer complications. Other elementsto look for when choosing a refractive surgeon include benchmarking, successand complication rates, certifications and awards, equipment, and personalcompatibility.
"Personal chemistry can make a difference in your experience with any typeof surgery. You should choose a surgeon with whom you feel comfortable. Yoursurgeon should listen closely to what you want and be willing to take the timenecessary for you to understand the procedure," says Dr. Jenkins.
To read the complete article, visithttp://www.pathwaytovision.com/lasik_&_prk/refractive_surgery_articles/choose_surgeon
To read more of Dr. Jenkins' advice and recommendations, visithttp://www.pathwaytovision.com or join her blog athttp://pathwaytovision.wordpress.com/
Tyrie Jenkins, M.D.: Eye Care provides experienced, compassionate care fora range of laser surgeries including the latest in refractive lens exchange.In addition to refractive surgery, the practice specializes in the treatmentof cataract and glaucoma and general eye care for all ages.Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), clickappropriate link.Tyrie Lee Jenkins, MDhttp://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=42906
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