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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2000
Page
19
Eye care guidance covers candidacy costs and risks. Experts warn about glare, infections, and rare retinal issues, emphasize surgeon skill, and note most insurance does not cover LASIK. Details include prices per eye, vendor options, and potential enhancements.
Deb and Ron Teeter describe paying about $5,000 for vision correction after two plane trips and post operative checks. Deb with 20/25 vision, Ron at 20/20, report a giddy feel and safety perks of not wearing eyewear. They recall prior poor sight and a memorable taxi ride after the Canadian clinic.
LASIK Vision Canada operates 15 clinics and advertises lower prices attracting U.S. patients. Spokesman James Watson cites direct public advertising, no referral fees, and manufacturer royalties as cost savers. Planned openings include Las Vegas Beverly Hills La Jolla Long Beach Sacramento and Anchorage with a $999 per eye price.
In a detailed account, surgeon Cokingtin conducts LASIK on Parsons with monitors showing the eye, while family views from an adjoining room. The procedure uses a flap, laser action, and brief pauses for movement, ending with Parsons reporting improved detail and vision.
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