Find a Top Birmingham LASIK Surgeon

“Making the effort to find a top LASIK surgeon is well worth the time”, commented Birmingham LASIK Surgeon Marc Michelson, M.D. of Michelson Laser Vision. But what makes a top LASIK surgeon? For sure, top LASIK surgeons have the skill, expertise and experience to perform LASIK surgery in a safe, effective and predictable manner. But they also have some other characteristics that set them apart from the rest. 

Top LASIK Surgeons are easy to trust because they are empathic-they hear and appreciate what you say and they connect with you and your personal goals. 

Top LASIK Surgeons take care and time to consider every aspect of your eye health and vision during your evaluation and consultation. 

Top LASIK Surgeons say NO! if you are not a good candidate. 

Top LASIK Surgeons insist that you return for proper follow-up care even if YOU think you are doing just fine. 

Top LASIK Surgeons want to hear your questions-and are happy to answer them in simple understandable language. 

Top LASIK Surgeons fully discuss the risks, benefits, possible complications and side effects in a balanced manner. 

Top LASIK Surgeons can be counted on to effectively manage your eye surgery when things are going perfectly as well and when things a bit off track. 

Choosing a LASIK surgeon is the single most important decision you will make. Do the research. Meet the surgeon. If it works move ahead. If not, schedule another consultation. At Michelson Laser Vision, our patients regularly tell us that Corneal Specialist Marc Michelson M.D. is a “Top LASIK Surgeon”. You can find out for yourself by calling 877-871-3937 and scheduling a Free LASIK Evaluation, or visiting Michelson Laser Vision or facebook.com/michelsonlaservision. 

Michelson Laser Vision is a leading eye care center in Birmingham staffed by a team of specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser eye surgery such as LASIK for laser vision correction, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

Birmingham Corneal Specialist on Shingles Eye Infections

Birmingham Corneal Specialist Marc Michelson, M.D. explained about shingles eye infections. “Herpes Zoster or shingles eye infection or what we call a keratitis is actually caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, called the Varicella-Zoster virus,” said Dr. Michelson. Sometimes after having chicken pox as a child, the Varicella-Zoster virus can remain in the nerve cells of your body in an inactive state and then reactivate later in life and travel through the nerves in your body causing a painful blistering rash. If the Varicella-Zoster virus travels to your head or neck it can affect the eye and cause a corneal infection or keratitis.”

Dr. Michelson emphasized that it is critical to have Herpes Zoster or shingles eye infections diagnosed quickly as the infection can penetrate deeply into the cornea and it can cause scarring and vision loss. “The shingles eye infection can also result in a loss of corneal sensation, which can be permanent and very undesirable. It may be necessary to prescribe both oral medications and eye drops to try and resolve the infection and prevent serious damage from occurring,” he said. 

While it is possible for anyone who has been exposed to the chicken pox Varicella-Zoster virus to get shingles, it seems to mostly affect those of advanced age and those with weakened or suppressed immune systems. Corneal problems from shingles may occur many months after the facial shingles appear to have resolved so it is important to schedule regular follow up appointments for eye examinations as instructed by your doctor. 

If you or someone you know has had Shingles or Chicken Pox and is experiencing any type of eye problem please call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham at 205-930-0930 and request an immediate appointment with Corneal Specialists Marc Michelson, M.D. or Tyler Hall, M.D. You may also visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or facebook.com/michelsonlaservision so that we can help identify the possible causes and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. 

Alabama Eye & Cataract Center is a leading eye care center in Birmingham staffed by a team of specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser eye surgery such as LASIK for laser vision correction, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

Monovision Cataract Surgery & Near Vision

Birmingham Cataract Surgeon & Cornea Specialist Marc Michelson, M.D of Alabama Eye & Cataract Center commented on monovision cataract surgery, lens implants and near vision correction. “Monovision Cataract Surgery is a technique that is used to help patients improve their near vision and increase their range of clear vision after a cataract operation. The technique of monovision has been used for many years by contact lens wearers as well as patients with presbyopia having Laser Eye Surgery for the Laser Vision Correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism,” said Dr. Michelson. 

The monovision technique is simply adjusting the optical correction in each eye so that the dominant eye is corrected for clear distance vision and the non-dominant eye is corrected for improving near or intermediate range vision. For patients who have been wearing monovision contact lenses successfully or who have had monovision LASIK and are pleased with the vision, taking the step into monovision Cataract Surgery is a natural progression. For others, they must consider the possible benefits as compared to those provided by near vision presbyopia correcting multifocal lens implants as some 30% of monovision patients fail to adapt adequately to the “blended” vision. Researchers reporting in the May 2011 Journal of Refractive Surgery studied the optimal monovision prescription that should be used in order to get the highest levels of patient acceptance and overall visual acuity and depth perception. They concluded that the prescription range of 1.00 D-2.00 D of monovision correction was the maximum range and that the optimal prescription for monovision Cataract Surgery was 1.5 D. While this is useful information, patients should understand that a 1.5 D near correction may very well be insufficient for them to perform their daily tasks comfortably without needing readers or bifocals.

The best way for you or someone you know with a cataract to find out if you are candidates for monovision cataract surgery or near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants after cataract surgery is to schedule a cataract and lens Implant evaluation at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham by calling 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.

Michelson Laser Vision and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center are leading eye care centers in Birmingham staffed by a team of specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser eye surgery such as LASIK for laser vision correction, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

Birmingham Alabama Cataract Awareness

Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham wants to make patients aware of the symptoms of a cataract, how common cataracts are today and how effective modern cataract surgery and lens implants can be in restoring vision. “Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide. In the United States alone, more than about 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans will actually develop cataracts by age 80,” commented Birmingham Cataract Surgeon & Corneal Specialist Marc Michelson, M.D.

Many patients do not actually know that a cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye preventing light rays from passing through it easily. This results in a clouding and blurring of vision. Patients should understand that cataracts are not a growth or a film over the eye. For many patients cataracts start out slowly and have little effect on vision at first. But, as the cataract becomes denser, so does the impact on vision. The most common symptoms that bother patients with cataracts can include blurring of vision, sensitivity to light and glare, double vision in one eye, poor night vision, fading or yellowing of colors and frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescriptions.

“When cataracts do begin to interfere with daily activities or with patient comfort and safety, they can be treated surgically. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most frequently performed surgeries in the United States. Today, we have a full range of Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL) available that allow us to correct near vision as well as distance vision without requiring bifocals or reading glasses for the vast majority of patients”, said Dr. Michelson. 

If you or someone you know is bothered by the symptoms of cataracts or has questions or concerns about having a cataract, cataract surgery or lens implants please call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or facebook.com/michelsonlaservision to schedule an appointment. 

Michelson Laser Vision and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center are leading eye care centers in Birmingham staffed by a team of specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser eye surgery such as LASIK for laser vision correction, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.