Dr. Levinson's Lasik Blog

When researching Laser Vision Correction we think it is important and useful to visit several area LASIK surgeons before making your final decision. Many times opinions vary from doctor to doctor. These varying opinions inevitably can lead to confusion and hesitation. There is no reason for these conflicting reports considering the outstanding outcomes and many quality LASIK surgeons in the Denver area. A good LASIK surgeon should not only be able to perform your surgery with outstanding results he should also be able to explain your options in a clear, easy to understand format, with your best interest in mind - not a "cutting edge" procedure with little proof of long-term stability.



Joey Swanson
Refractive Surgery Consultant
303.393.0347

Pre-taxed dollars are a great way to pay for Laser Vision Correction. And now is the time of year when most employers require their employees to declare pre-tax dollar amounts for the upcoming year. Here, at our office, we are already starting to see the beginning of flex account patients coming in for initial consultations to confirm that they are indeed good LASIK candidates and to get an exact dollar amount to set aside. We recommend finding out if you are a LASIK candidate before declaring an exact dollar amount so there is no chance of losing your flex money. Remember, if you set aside the money and you’re not a candidate, you may lose your hard earned money.


Joey Swanson
Refractive Surgery Consultant
303.393.0347

Thursday, Sept. 14th Dr. Levinson performed successful PRK surgery on a patient who has glaucoma. The patient is a 36 year-old male. He is actually a LASIK candidate, but Dr. Levinson decided on PRK to reduce the amount of pressure placed on the eyes during surgery. Because of the eye drops needed for glaucoma the patient has experienced some dryness in the eyes post surgery. To alleviate the dryness, Dr. Levinson has altered the usage of some of his glaucoma drops for a short period of time. In addition, the patient has had the tear ducts in both eyes plugged while the PRK heals. Overall, the patient has had more follow-up exams than a non-glaucoma, PRK patient would have, but only as precaution and to monitor eye dryness. To anyone with glaucoma thinking about having refractive surgery done, it can be performed successfully, but it is important to find a well experienced surgeon. Also, when looking for a LASIK/PRK surgeon it makes sense to find a place that includes all follow-up exams for the simple reason you may need additional care that could become expensive, if paying for each visit.


Joey Swanson
Refractive Surgery Consultant
303.393.0347