FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAR. 9, 2009

MARK GRANTHAM SPEAKING AT LASIK SEMINAR

Mark Grantham, a 26-year-old quadriplegic who recently received LASIK surgery will be speaking at the St. John’s LASIK seminar on March 26.

After an accident at his church’s local day camp, Grantham relied on family members and home health aids to put his glasses on and put his contacts in. Unable to live independently, Grantham was granted LASIK surgery in May by St. John’s Foundation for Community Health and was able to see without the assistance of others.

Since the surgery Grantham now enjoys 20/15 vision and has a new outlook on life. He will be speaking at the informative LASIK seminar and would like to share his experiences and how his life has changed since having the surgery.  The seminar will allow you to express any questions or concerns you might have as well as talk with professionals, and watch a live LASIK procedure.

Dr. Shachar Tauber will also be at the seminar to talk further about the procedure and answer any questions. Dr. Tauber is a Trusted LASIK Surgeon, which means he is among the top 1% of all refractive surgeons in the United States based on professional credentials and accomplishments according to Trusted LASIK Eye Surgeons.

About LASIK

LASIK is the most common laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness and astigmatism. During this outpatient procedure a small flap is made in the cornea and some of the tissue exposed by the flap is removed. This process is done very carefully and accurately without damaging nearby tissues. Each eye takes between 10-15 minutes and the entire procedure takes up to 2 hours. After surgery you may experience irritation or scratchiness and your eyes may water a lot. Recovery is usually quick and you will be able to return to your normal activities within a few days after the surgery.

So far LASIK has been reported to be very effective in reducing mild to moderate nearsightedness. Almost everyone notices improvements in their vision, but not everyone will receive perfect 20/20 vision. Long term effects of LASIK are still being studied, and doctors are continuing to improve their techniques. If you are considering LASIK surgery discuss this with your doctor to see if it is the best solution for you.