New Web Site from Michelson Laser Vision, Inc. & Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, P.C.

Michelson Laser Vision, Inc. and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, P.C. have released a new patient information and education web site to provide patients with information and facts about all aspects of eye diseases and surgery and in particular includes information about vision correction procedures such as bladeless LASIK eyesurgery, laser cataract surgery and advanced technology cataract lens implantsthat correct astigmatism and near vision focusing problems after cataractsurgery so that patients can avoid the hassle of eyeglasses.

 “We felt strongly that we needed to use our web site to share information with patients who are at risk of suffering vision loss from cataracts. By understanding more about cataract surgery and lens implants, we are hopeful that patients will not allow vision loss from a cataract to interfere with their daily activities, driving, mobility and overall quality of life,” commented Marc Michelson, M.D., aCorneal Specialist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon. “We also see a real need for patients with cataracts to have access to the latest information on lens implants we can use to correct both astigmatism and near vision focusing problems,” explained Corneal Specialist, Cataract & Refractive SurgeonTyler Hall, M.D.

“We know that patients like to use the web to learn about the different types of LASIK surgery such as bladeless LASIK,” commented Dr. Michelson. “We also know is that it is important for them have information about the corneal diseases, conditions and problems that might preclude them from being good LASIK candidates-so we provide this on our new web site,” explained Dr. Hall. “We encourage patients to read and learn as much as they can on the web by visiting our new site –but we also strongly encourage them to come in and have a free consultation so we can help determine whether they are good candidates and whether LASIK is indeed a good vision correction option for them,” further explained Dr. Hall.

Dr. Michelson of Michelson Laser Vision, Inc. has been a pioneer in laser eye surgery, and was the first surgeon in the state of Alabama to provide laser vision correction in Birmingham in 1991. Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, P.C. has been providing routine and complex cataract surgery and lens implants in Birmingham since 1999. They are now both located at UAB Hospital- Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue South, Suite #501, Birmingham, AL 35205.

To learn more about Michelson Laser Vision or Alabama Eye & Cataract Center visit www.michelsonlaservision.com.