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La Jolla TLC Laser Eye Center First in San Diego to Offer the iFS(TM) Intralase LASIK Procedure
Provides Patients With Faster Recovery Times and a Lower Risk of Complications
| Source: TLC Laser Eye Centers
LA JOLLA, CA--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - TLC Laser Eye Center La Jolla is the first in
San Diego to offer iFS™ Intralase
(http://www.amo-ilasik.com/110-intralase-technology.aspx), the most
advanced, bladeless, flap technology in the world today.
What is iFS Intralase? iFS creates a precise, unique, reverse cut flap in
the eye with less energy, providing patients with quicker procedures,
faster recovery times and less risk of complications.
"Our clinical team at TLC La Jolla selected the iFS technology in order to
provide our patients a faster, stronger and safer LASIK experience," said
Dr. David J. Schanzlin, TLC La Jolla Medical Director and Professor of
Ophthalmology, Director, Keratorefractive Surgery at the UCSD Shiley Eye
Center. "Our initial 250 cases performed late last year confirm the
findings of a Navy study which shows improved vision as compared to
previous models of Intralase Technology. iFS is now the preferred treatment
of Naval aviators."
"My experience at TLC La Jolla was nothing short of amazing," says San
Diego resident Randi Stieglitz and one of the first 250 to receive the new
iFS treatment. "Dr. Schanzlin is truly a master at his craft. I have him,
my optometrist Dr. Goldsmid, and the rest of the TLC staff to thank for my
perfect vision."
"As a progressive and involved optometrist, I have worked closely with TLC,
the world's most advanced and largest laser vision group, in a highly
collaborative fashion for over a dozen years," says Michael Goldsmid, OD,
FAAO, from his San Diego-based Arena Eyeworks Optometry practice
(www.arenaeyeworks.com). "With their unique resources and talent, they have
a track record of often being the first to develop or introduce new and
innovative technologies, like iFS Intralase. Due to Randi's steeper than
average corneal curvatures, this new iFS technology was key in our ability
to recommend and safely perform her LASIK procedure."
To find out more about the new TLC La Jolla iFS™ Intralase Technology,
call 858-558-6000. TLC La Jolla eye surgeons include Dr. David J. Schanzlin
and Dr. David J. Tanzer.
With over 1,300 eye doctors who refer their patients, TLC Laser Eye Centers
is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice and serves the counties of San Diego, Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino. To find out more
about TLC Laser Eye Centers, call 1-888-CALL-TLC, or visit us online at
www.TLCVision.com.