TESTIMONIALS - LASIK

LASIK

Unbelievable!

Michael Schlosser

Michael Schlosser had LASIK with Dr. Hoffman. Before LASIK, his uncorrected vision was 20/400 in both eyes. Now his uncorrected vision is 20/20 in his right eye and 20/15 in his left. Mr. Schlosser was delighted with the results: “My new vision is unbelievable! I wish I could have had LASIK years ago. The vision is better now than when I was wearing my contacts. Amazing!”

Having LASIK surgery on my eyes was something I had wanted to do, but I was extremely nervous about the prospect of using a laser to correct my vision. During the procedure my entire body was clenched! Dr. Fine's son, Edward, held my hand and was very comforting. Laurie spoke soothingly and described in detail what was happening. Dr. Fine's expert hands were steady. The entire surgery lasted only minutes, and then I was amazed that I was able to see immediately! Things were blurry, but it felt like I was wearing contacts and they were dry.

After the procedure, I experienced some burning, but that went away within a few hours. Less than six months later, I tend to forget that I have had anything done. My vision is incredible! My vision is comparable to wearing contacts; I am able to read very well, and my distance vision is also phenomenal. I am so happy that I decided to go through with the surgery, and I especially enjoy being able to see clearly first thing in the morning and to not have to deal with the hassle of wearing contacts any more.

I would recommend Dr. Fine and his staff to anyone who is considering having their vision corrected. You could not find a more caring staff or brilliant doctor!
Thank you! Margie Van Dorn

Now my vision is better than 20/20.

Electing to have LASIK surgery is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!  After having a consultation with Tony Reynolds and Dr. Richard Hoffman, I felt comfortable enough to go ahead with the surgery.  Dr. Hoffman completed the entire procedure in less than 15 minutes.  Amazing!

Now my vision is better than 20/20.  Not a day goes by that I’m not grateful for my new “bionic” eyes.  It's especially nice to go outside without getting raindrops on my glasses!  Dr. Hoffman and his staff gave me a wonderful experience and even better results.  I would recommend them to anyone!
Barbara Rice

Sharing New Vision

I had LASIK and could not be happier with the results. I went in seeing 20/400 and I am now 20/15! As I told Dr. Packer, the surgery was worth 5 times the cost! My eyes are no longer drained and tired after working at a computer all day. I don’t have to stress out about getting make-up in my contacts or losing them if I am skiing or scuba diving. It saves me lots of time getting ready in the morning. Inevitably, if I was ever late for an appointment, that would be the day that I would get a tear or dirt in my contacts!

I tell all my friends to have the surgery. It was so easy, your office was very professional yet friendly and it was quick! My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.
Kristie Sampson

Improves your quality of life

I started wearing glasses at age seven. After having the LASIK procedure, I wonder why I waited so long to have it done. I thought at first it was for vanity, but now I realize it also improves your quality of life. No more cleaning my glasses and no more pushing them up on my nose. I am able to wear good sunglasses. I can see my alarm clock. The list of improvements goes on and on. It has been a freeing experience for me.

Dr. Hoffman did an exemplary job explaining the procedure and with the follow up. The staff was very professional and made me feel quite comfortable with the process. I would recommend the procedure to anyone.
Shane Johnson

The surgery is painless, fast and life changing.

I am writing in praise of my recent LASIK eye surgery and Dr. Fine. Let me start by saying I am someone who doesn’t even like to have my blood drawn. Despite my nervousness, I went ahead with the LASIK procedure to correct my astigmatism and nearsightedness and I am so glad I did. The surgery is painless, fast and life changing. I found Dr. Fine and his entire staff to be professional, quick and helpful.

Just 8 hours after my surgery I was already seeing very clearly. The next day my vision was perfect and I even made the drive back to Klamath Falls. I would highly recommend Dr. Fine and LASIK.
Kelley “Minty” Morris
KOTI-TV News Anchor & Reporter, Klamath Falls, Oregon

My Life Has Been Changed Forever

Wow! It’s been just over a month since I underwent the LASIK procedure performed by Dr. Packer to correct my nearsightedness. I am not exaggerating when I say my life has been changed forever.

When I left the office immediately after the surgery and could read the stop sign across the street, I knew something incredible had happened to me. I could go on about the many areas of my daily life that have been impacted by this simple procedure and the joy I have felt this month.

I will never take for granted the miracle of being able to see clearly now. What Dr. Packer and your staff have done for me has been a blessing in ways too numerous to count. The only way I can thank you is to proudly share my story with others.
Kevin “KJ” Waltz, KDUK Air Personality

New Vision

I decided to wait nearly a month before I sat down to write to you about my new “eyes”. I have spent 43 years (since the 3rd grade) wearing corrective lenses, either in frames or contact lenses. I decided that for my birthday this year I would treat myself to a special present, that being new eyesight.

There is something remarkably special about being able to see intermediate and distances without wearing glasses, to be able to see images with such clarity. Tonight I walked my dog amongst the trees and grasses while watching the windswept clouds brushing the sky in pink and purple. I watched the leaves on the trees tremble as the wind moved between the branches giving the leaves the appearance of shivering. I was able to see the veins of the leaves, the texture of the bark on the trees; I was able to see the blades of grass for everything, now I know what I’ve been missing.

My sight has been restored so the only time glasses grace my face is when I wear sunglasses outside or reading glasses, which can be construed as a minor inconvenience if an inconvenience at all.

I don’t seem to be able to find any other way to say thank you. You are an instrument in Gods hands performing miracles for all that are looking for restored eyesight. Everyone I meet I tell them about the LASIK surgery you performed on my eyes and they see how ecstatic I am about my new sight.
Alana L. Tomkins-Rhodes

What a Wonderful Experience

Life was a blur without contacts before my LASIK surgery with Dr. Fine. I decided to have monovision LASIK surgery and now I couldn’t be happier. This past Saturday I not only saw the Ducks win but I could also see the lines on the field and read the program! It was also great to be able to read the players’ numbers as they contributed to a Duck victory. I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful experience.
Debra Ellingboe

What Can I Say?

Recently, while looking for a LASIK clinic, several people who have had the procedure recommended Dr. Fine and his staff. They raved about the staff’s courtesy and professionalism and the special calming effect upon their arrival on their big day. I am the skeptic and like to see for myself. I honestly thought there wasn’t any way that these people could meet my standards. I was very wrong.

From my first time in the office, I felt comfortable and pleased with Dr. Fine and his staff. They worked around my difficult schedule and were able to answer all my questions with a genuine smile. They love what they are doing.

Now to the surgery…What can I say? I’ve worn glasses for twenty years. Without them I couldn’t see more than five inches in front of me. Now, I amazingly see without glasses or contact lenses, there is no glare from lenses and colors seem brighter. Being an active swimmer, the biggest thing for me is to be able to open my eyes under water, free of goggles.

The surgery itself was a piece of cake, too. I literally walked in and in about ten minutes I went from being blind to seeing. How can anything like that be put into words?

I just wanted to write a letter to say thank you. It is the best choice I ever made and I wish the wonderful staff and Dr. Fine well. Thank you…even though I feel that is small in comparison to what you have given to me.
Garrison Courtney, Local TV Weather Anchor

My eyes started to get bad right out of High School. I noticed that I was squinting my eyes a lot to see far away objects. When I drove at night it was often difficult to see. I went to the eye doctor and was given contact lenses. But I only wore them for about 4 months. I simply could not stand putting things in my eyes. Then there was the cost of upkeep. Eyeglasses were never an option both because my jobs always tended to be manual labor and I am a klutz. I finally gave up and didn’t wear anything on my eyes. If I couldn’t see something I would just squint. As the years passed driving at night became increasingly difficult. Reading any street signs at night was an exercise in futility. Sometimes it was so bad I would get out of my car and walk up to the street sign just to read it.

When I heard about LASIK surgery I jumped at the chance to get it done. After weighing the pros and cons I decided to have both eyes done at once. The procedure itself was very quick and I can honestly say painless. I, however, was very tense when the surgery started. The staff was very friendly and attentive and helped to calm me down. Dr. Fine was very professional and kind as well. I was frequently asked how I was doing and told what was going to happen next in the surgery. That went a long way towards relaxing me. By the time the surgery was over I was completely at ease.

Waking up the following day I started to notice a difference in the way things looked. Objects took on sharpness and clarity I wasn’t able to see without contact lenses. All of the sudden I could read things far away without squinting. Another bonus was depth perception. No more close call parallel parking. The real exciting part for me was driving at night for the first time after the surgery. I could read street names and make out things very clearly. No more squinting. No more headaches.

I have recommended LASIK surgery to both my family and friends. There is just no way to describe how wonderful it is to be able to see clearly when you first open your eyes. LASIK surgery has literally changed my life. I would like to thank Dr. Fine for giving me the opportunity to see without corrective lenses. If you were like I was and hated spending money on supplies for contact lenses then LASIK surgery is a very sensible option.
Jack Phillips, Air-talent

Every once in a while I remember that I used to wear contacts and that for over half my life I needed glasses in order to find my glasses.

I don’t remember when I’m looking up at the stars in the middle of the night. I don’t remember when I’m swimming at the lake and I get into a water fight with my friends. I don’t remember on a cold winter morning as I glance at the clock and see that I still have two hours of sleep.

When I do remember, like on a January day and I see the foggy glasses of someone entering a warm house or when I watch my friends have a difficult and painful time putting their contacts in, I always think of the crew at Oregon Eye Associates. Dr. Fine and his assistants were professional, caring, and did a fabulous job with my eyes.

I take every opportunity to brag and encourage my friends to have the LASIK procedure soon. Never again will I be on vacation with only one pair of glasses and have them blow out the car window in the middle of the desert only to find them after an hour or so searching and all covered in scratches.
Thank you so much, Amelia Schaaf

I had the laser eye surgery performed on November 5, 1999. For approximately 16 years I had to wear glasses or contacts to drive at night, play golf, watch a movie, attend a sporting event….anything that occurred more than 10 feet away from me.

The people at Dr. Hoffman’s office were fantastic. Prior to the actual procedure they informed me exactly what would take place and never tried to “convince” me this was the right thing. They simply provided me with information and sincerely answered all my questions.

Once it was decided I was a legitimate candidate we scheduled the appointment and went ahead with the surgery. I can honestly say it exceeded my highest expectations. Within 24 hours I had a view of the world I had been denied since I was 23 years old.

As far as I am concerned those involved at Dr. Hoffman’s office are what those in the medical profession should aspire to. They had my best interest and the health of my vision first and foremost in the way they dealt with me. I felt comfortable and confident at all times. They genuinely car! You can not ask for more than that.
Best regards, Steve Tannen, Radio Personality

Let me just say that I can’t believe I’m seeing perfect again. Ever since I was in the forth grade I’ve had to wear glasses. Obviously over the years my vision has gotten worse. Getting astigmatism in both eyes just over the last four years was getting to be too much. Then I heard about the LASIK surgery.

I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard that my vision could return back to 20/20.

After having the surgery, I can only say great things. I see 20/20 again and I’m absolutely astonished at the fact I can see leaves on trees again. Everything is so defined, crisp, and clear. It’s so amazing!

I can only say that I’m so pleased with the surgery that I’ve convinced my boyfriend to get the surgery. Dr. Fine and his staff were absolutely wonderful.
Thanks again, Erin Tyler

First; let me say that it still feels like a fairy tale come true. To awaken in the morning and not have to put on glasses to see the clock is “wonderful”. My story is probably similar to your other patients. I often had to enlist help to find my glasses when misplaced; I would have dirty spots on my glasses and be completely unaware of them; my glasses would fog up when I became overheated or entered a cold building; they would slip down my nose when perspiring while working outside in warm weather; my nose and ears were perpetually sore from wearing glasses 15-16 hours a day every day of my life. In short, I desperately wanted to get rid of the glasses and I was delighted when a friend told me about Dr. Fine’s group and the benefits of LASIK surgery.

As you are probably aware, physicians and nurses make the worst patients, possibly because we are “too informed”. It was important for me to know that the physician performing the surgery is an expert in the field of Ophthalmology and has had extensive experience with the techniques involved. Dr. Fine has lectured and demonstrated his surgical techniques all over the world, so it was comforting to know that I was in good hands.

I was surprised at the ease with which I went through the procedure. The personnel assisting Dr. Fine were comforting during the operation, informing me what to expect every step of the way. The procedure was over in a few short minutes. I found it amazing that no sutures are necessary in this procedure and that my vision was improved instantaneously. This definitely falls into the category of a real medical miracle.

There was no pain at all, just a slight feeling of “scratchiness” in my eyes the first two day after surgery. This was easily alleviated with the lubricating drops. I am in my second week following surgery and am now requiring only occasional “artificial tears” for lubrication due to a dry California climate.

I have no hesitation at all in recommending LASIK surgery to anyone who is interested in getting rid of glasses or contact lenses. I just wish it had been available to be sooner!
D.K. Medlin, M.D.

A belated thank you for an experience that can’t be put into words (and for someone in radio, that’s not good!)

You not only restored clear vision to my life, but you’ve given me the chance to enjoy this challenging world we live in, without “squinting” – something I haven’t been able to do since the age of 14.

Also, thank you for talking me through the procedure. Knowing what sounds and smells to expect eased my earlier tensions. I’ve always appreciated someone with a good bed-side manner, and you’re good.

Golf, skiing and tennis are my outdoor loves, and now with clear vision, I’ll be able to enjoy all of them and more to the fullest, thanks to you, tony and Edward. (Thanks guys for seeing me through this fantastic voyage.
Sincerely, Dennis Nakata Morning Show Host/News Director

Like many, I had the normal trepidations, but the outcome was nothing short of a miracle. Prior to my surgery, I had struggled since I was a young boy being able to see. I have dealt with both eyeglasses and contact lenses. After the many years, I had developed a condition where my body was not creating enough fluids to continue wearing contacts. I ended up having to buy disposable contact lenses, wearing them just long enough to minister a few hours on television. By the end of the night, my eyes would be red and sore. I didn’t dare sleep in them or wear them two days in a row. Although they were meant to be worn for a week.

For a number of years I had heard about the different kinds of eye surgeries that were available. As I began to research and find out more, my interest began to swell. Finances were the only thing that seemed to hold me back. I wish now that years earlier I would have taken advantage of the financing options that were available through Dr. Fine’s office.

Earlier I called this a miracle and this surgery truly is a miracle of modern technology and a very skilled surgeon.

The day I went in for the surgery, I was imaging all of the worst things happening, all of which were so far from the truth. I wore glasses all of the way into the operating room and within a matter of minutes I was walking out with eyesight that had already improved significantly. I could immediately see things clearer than before. I went home and took the prescribed four hour nap and woke up a new man (at least a man with new eyes). Within 24 hours, I was seeing perfect. Now it has been a few months and there is no looking back, but if I did look back now I could see it perfectly.

To say that I would do it over is an understatement. If I could do it over, I would do it in a heartbeat without fear or trepidation.

After seeing the dramatic result, many of my friends and family have chosen to have the LASIK surgery for themselves to improve the quality of their lives, as it has mine.
Pastor Aaron L. Taylor Crossfire World Outreach Ministries

I just wanted to thank you for the amazing experience I had with LASIK surgery. As you know, I was initially somewhat apprehensive at the prospect of “eye surgery”. After several consultations with you and your staff, I felt I knew enough to make an informed choice. I must tell you, I couldn’t be happier.

As you know, I anchor the news for a living. For the first time in my career I can do shows where I read the teleprompter with ease and not worry about a contact becoming dry or irritated. I horseback ride and scuba dive for recreation and can hardly wait to try out my “new eyes” under those conditions.

You and your staff are the consummate professionals and your expertise really put me at ease through the whole process.

Thanks for my super-human vision and the ability to read an alarm clock when I wake up for the first time since the 4th grade!
Lisa M. Verch

Choosing Dr. Fine and LASIK surgery is one of the best decisions I ever made! I went from very nearsighted (with astigmatism) to 20/20 in both eyes in a matter of minutes! It’s a modern day miracle.

Like most people, my enjoyment of the world depends largely on vision. I had been near-sighted since age 10 and progressively worsened through the years. I couldn’t recognize friends across the street much less drive, watch a movie or safely walk by dogs in the park without corrective lenses. To make matters worse, my eyes are very sensitive and never adjusted well to contacts even though I struggled for years to wear them. Glasses were always uncomfortable on my nose and a source of aggravation.

Having my natural vision permanently corrected sounded like a dream come true but I was very nervous. I did some research and LASIK and deluged Dr. Fine and his staff with questions and concerns. They were wonderfully patient in answering my questions and concerns. They were wonderfully patient in answering my questions and offering support.

I decided that LASIK surgery was for me. The procedure itself is quick and painless and the recovery just a matter of days. And, I can honestly say that my quality of vision in terms of clarity, dimension and color surpasses anything achieved with corrective lenses.

My life has been greatly simplified and improved. I wake in the morning, get ready for work and leave without a thought about glasses or contacts. I feel safer at night knowing that should an emergency arise I can see without first having to scramble for misplaced glasses.

I encourage anyone who is dependent on corrective lenses to contact Dr. Fine and his wonderful staff for a free evaluation. I am very happy I did and look forward to years of trouble-free vision!
Sincerely, Natalie Miller

My sister, who is older by 17 months, was running into walls before our parents, both blessed with 20/20 vision, began to realize something was wrong. Upon further eye examinations, it was discovered that both of us had imperfect vision. We were most likely born that way. So, at the “ripe old age” of 3 ½ years old I began my life long relationship with glasses, and later contact lenses.

I got to experience all the annoyances of wearing glasses: broken frames (often taped), dirty lenses, wet lenses in the rain, the “sliding down the nose” in the summer, soreness behind the ears and on the nose. When I finally went to contact lenses (hard contact lenses at first) it introduced me to another set of nuisances: putting them in, taking them out, cleaning, soaking, rinsing, and getting irritating foreign objects under them, irritating my eyes when I had a cold, and on and on. Of course we must not forget all the expenses that incurred over the years.

When corrective eye surgery first came out it was only for nearsighted people. So more years passed, then finally a surgery became available that could help me. Hyperopic LASIK for farsightedness.

My less-than-perfect vision was very precious to me, although I often wondered what it would be like to see 20/20 without glasses. So having LASIK surgery was a decision I did not take lightly.

Professional and Personal: these two words bet describe my feelings of Dr. Fine and Hoffman’s medical facility. From my first visit to my latest, every person there was friendly and also made me feel very comfortable. Each staff member is very competent and knowledgeable of his or her tasks.

Dr. Hoffman was very straightforward and honest in answering my questions. He also found the time to see me anytime I needed, and even when I didn’t have an appointment. Tony and all the rest of the staff made me feel like a worthwhile person, not just a patient’s name on some paperwork. I repeat professional and personal.

I would recommend Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Fine to anyone. If someone gave me a million dollars I would use it to pay for others to have surgery with Dr. Hoffman and his caring staff. They are the best. To me this experience was nothing short of a miracle. I will always be grateful.
Lorraine D. Nielsen

When I first heard about laser surgery on eyes, it was on TV. They said it would be another two years before it would be performed on farsightedness, which I had.

By the end of the two years I was so frustrated with glasses that I knew I was ready for the Hyperopic LASIK.

Without glasses I could not read up close or watch TV from across the room. Finding my glasses was a chore. I have always found glasses to be uncomfortable and never clean.

When I went in for the eye examination, I was shown a video of the procedure, which is when I decided to have my right eye corrected for distance and my left eye corrected for reading up close.

The Hyperopic LASIK procedure was so short and easy. The nervousness I felt before surgery was hardly worth it. The surgery lasted about 7 minutes from the point of lying down in the chair to getting up.

The best part was to rise up out of the chair and SEE! It has now been several months and I still feel excited about being able to see.

Just the other day I gathered all of my glasses over the years and took them to the Salvation Army. What a feeling.

Since one eye seems to take over where the other leaves off, I haven’t noticed any balance or driving problems.
Schell Rentz

Thank you for changing my life in such a large and wonderful way! I am now able to see life without contacts or glasses for the first time since I was in grade school. It is hard to put into words how much that means to me, but I will do my best.

Because of your having performed LASIK eye surgery on both my eyes, my entire daily schedule has completely changed. I can now run in the rain (yes, it does rein in Eugene) without having to worry about wearing a baseball hat to cover my contacts or glasses. I can swim and actually see the bottom of the pool and even the wall as I approach it on each lap. I can let my eyes shut for a quick nap without having to worry about my contacts and eye getting dry. I can kayak and canoe without worrying about getting water on my contacts and having them get washed out… and even get spontaneous and dive in if it gets too hot. I can read in bed before turning out the light without having to think about my eyes. I can even see the clock by my bed without pulling it right up to my eyes. Plus, I can see the moon directly through my bedroom skylights as it shines down on a clear night.

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t marvel at how your surgery has changed my life for the better. I think the biggest difference is that I can now do things in the moment, because I don’t have to worry about how my actions will affect my contacts or glasses. I am so positive about my experience that I am suggesting to my brother that he also go through with the surgery. And of course, my poor co-workers have to put up with my constant exclamations of joy as I discover yet another reason each day why life is so great without contacts or glasses.

I also want to thank you and your staff for making relatively easy what could, in theory be a scary time. I had read a lot about the procedure prior to the surgery, and of course, also talked with you and several of your assistants about what to expect. But there is still the human fear of what COULD happen. The procedure was much easier (and certainly quicker) than I expected, and everyone in the surgery room was very supportive and let me know what was about to happen before I actually went through it. You have a wonderful team working with you! Thank you again for giving me such a wonderful gift!
Nancy Steel, News and Sports Reporter/Anchor

Thank you for the care you gave me when I finally got around to having my myopia corrected. It has now been a month since my LASIK surgery and I am still amazed by my results. I had worn glasses or RGP contact lenses for nearly 20 years. It is wonderful being able to see immediately upon waking up in the morning until I go to sleep at night. Unfortunately I have poked myself in the eye a couple of times trying to remove glasses that are no longer there, but that is a small sacrifice to be sure!

Your staff was so wonderful in preparing me for the procedure and I wanted to specifically thank two individuals: Tony Reynolds was very informative in explaining the procedure and answering all of my questions. I was truly able to make an informed decision about the treatment and I appreciated that knowledge. Laurie Brown is the second individual I wanted to thank because she put my mind at ease during the procedure by preparing me for each step of the process and explaining what was to happen, so that I understood along the way. Even though, I was told this was a painless procedure, I was surprised when it proved to be the case. I do not doubt that this was due to your expertise in the field!

All three of you treated me with such care and kindness. Thank you again for giving me back the gift of eyesight without correction.
Natasha Allaire Lake Forest, California

After spending the last 20 years wearing prescription glasses, I was thrilled to hear about the LASIK procedure. I can’t imagine how much money I have spent over the years replacing lost glasses, not to mention my need for prescription sunglasses because contacts never worked for me.

The procedure itself was amazingly quick and completely painless! The staff made me feel comfortable about the procedure by providing me with detailed information. And I have never dealt with so many friendly people!

I really noticed the difference two days later, when I went hiking at Silver Creek Falls. I could see the details on the leaves at the very top of trees!!! The colors were brighter and it amazed me that I could finally see this well….even BETTER than I had in the past WITH my glasses!!!

A whole new world has opened up for me thanks to Dr. I. Howard Fine, and his terrific staff. I will always feel a debt of gratitude to everyone there for enabling me to see with perfect vision without glasses!

I hope anyone considering the LASIK procedure will do themselves a favor and treat themselves to this amazing new way of seeing life.
Kelly Clarke, On Air Personality

I am a 31 year old United States marshal who has worn glasses and contacts since age 10. In my line of work, glasses were very restrictive and contacts became dry and scratchy after long hours of surveillance. I decided to try the LASIK procedure because of the possible freedom it might bring to my life and career. I saw a huge difference in my vision just a few hours after the surgery and I’m currently seeing very well.

Dr. Hoffman and his staff were very detailed and informative. They made me feel really at ease, before and after the surgery.

Several other Marshals at my office are waiting to see the results of this procedure. I will let them all know that this is well worth the financial investment.
Timothy Hornung, Deputy United States Marshal

Before my LASIK procedure I read through some of the testimonials you and Dr. Fine have received. Although I was impressed, many of them sounded too good to be true. Well, now that I have had both eyes adjusted, I must say no words can describe the wonderful difference in my vision.

It truly is amazing! In less than one half hour I gained a whole new way of viewing my world. When I lay down for the operation, I saw a blurry scene before me and could not read the clock on the wall. Immediately after the procedure, images were very clear and I could easily see the time. The results are better than I expected. I can even read book text at a normal distance without reading glasses.

I credit the success of my results to the carful screening and thorough examination process prior to the actual surgery. You and your team (especially Tony) also took the time to explain what LASIK entails and what to expect at each phase of the operation. I commend all of you for your professionalism. Your caring manner made the procedure comfortable and much less fearful than I imagined before I visited your office. Thank you and your team for a job very well done!
David M. Low

I have been wearing glasses or contacts for almost thirty years. Throughout that entire time I have put up with what most other people do who wear and depend on their glasses to be able to see and function on a daily basis. LASIK surgery has freed me from those discomforts and having to pack around a heavy pair of glasses. After having LASIK surgery I no longer need to deal with putting in and taking out my contact lenses, not to mention the mess and expense of cleaning and maintaining them. I am looking forward to my next vacation when I don’t have to pack along all those cleaning supplies.

I must admit, the thought of having my eyes operated on was more than a little frightening. However, during my preliminary screening, the support staff at Dr. Fine’s office did an outstanding job of explaining what the procedure was all about and gladly answered all my questions.

I opted to have both eyes corrected at the same time. The operation itself went much easier, faster and far less painful than I had imagined. I owe that all to the expertise of Dr. Fine and his assisting staff. I must admit there was a little discomfort the first day. But not nearly what I had expected. The real exciting thing was that within a matter of hours my vision was beginning to clear up. After about nine hours I was able to see better than I had in years. That was the truly amazing part.

There is no doubt that LASIK surgery has done wonders to correct my eyesight. I can’t say enough good things about what it did for me. I would highly recommend having LASIK surgery to any of my friends or family. And I already have!
Dick Bennink, Account Executive, McKenzie River Broadcasting KMGE-FM, KKNU-FM, KKXO-AM

I was motivated to get rid of contacts and glasses because I lead an active lifestyle and was frustrated by not being able to swim or see clearly. When on camping trips or even jogging wearing contacts became such a hassle and an inconvenience.

Immediately after the LASIK procedure I could see as well as I had with glasses. The next day I walked to my follow-up visit and felt like a new person. I enjoyed looking at everything through my new eyes.

I was very comfortable during my surgery. My 10-year-old daughter was in the operating room with me and was able to watch the procedure.

I would highly recommend LASIK surgery by Dr. Hoffman to my friends and family. I see the LASIK procedure as a wonderful gift someone can give themselves.
Gayle Goldstein, Ph.D

I just wanted to thank you for the outstanding results of my refractive eye surgery. The LASIK surgery was so easy I can’t believe I had any anxiety about it at all. What really helped was you explaining everything that was going to happen…there were no surprises and it happened just the way you said it would. By the way I can see my golf ball on the greens.

Please feel free to use this letter if it can help alleviate someone else’s fears about the surgery. The only thing they have to lose is their contacts and glasses like I did. It’s been wonderful!! Thanks Again!!!!
Terry Jonz, Midday Personality

I can not thank you enough for fiving me the gift of profoundly improved eyesight. After more than three weeks since undergoing LASIK surgery in both eyes, I see better than I ever thought I could. Certainly better than I did when wearing corrective lenses.

Before LASIK, I was nearsighted with a small amount of astigmatism, over the last five years I’ve noticed having trouble focusing on signs, images, and people that were more than 20 feet away from me. I’ve worn glasses since I was 15 years old to help me read and while driving a car. I would have liked to wear contact lenses, but I have always had a difficult time putting them on or taking them off, and they were never comfortable to wear. Although I was a little nervous about undergoing laser surgery, I decided gaining 10 to 15 years of not wearing glasses anymore would be worth a shot.

The surgery experience was so simple, quick, and convenient. I noticed a difference in my vision immediately. I could read and see things in the distance that would have been out of focus before. As you and your staff explained, I would experience sensitivity to light and eye fatigue during the first 24 hours. My light sensitivity was gone by the next morning, and I really felt wonderful. I never experienced any pain during the surgery or in recovery. I had to remind myself that there was indeed a procedure. It’s like magic, really, I just see so well now. The world has a whole new look to me.

I use natural tear drops to lubricate and moisturize the eyes. But whereas my dependency on the drops was quite significant in the beginning, I only seem to need them once or twice a day now.

I will recommend LASIK surgery to anyone. I hated wearing glasses, but without them, I always felt like I was missing out on the details of images. As a television news reporter, having strong vision is very important. I’ve noticed that I can do my job better. I can read a studio teleprompter from a normal distance, instead of needing it to be so close to me. It’s so great to be able to find addresses and street signs when I am driving to a story. I like being able to see the television clearly from my kitchen. And I am a movie buff, so I love not having to sit in the front row anymore.

I have no doubt that the major reason why my surgery was a success is because I was in the best care possible. Your reputation for being an excellent doctor and certainly one of the best in the world is well deserved. Your kind and caring staff made me feel so comfortable and at ease during a potentially nervous situation. Laurie, Toney and everyone else has been so supportive and comforting. The demeanor of your office is professional and personable. I could not have asked for a greater experience or result.

I will be forever grateful to you. LASIK surgery has truly been one of the greatest things to ever happen to me. I owe it all to your kindness, generosity, and goodwill.
Heather M. Maahs, TV News Reporter

Are you considering LASIK surgery? I can’t tell you to go for it and I can’t tell you not to go for it. I can only tell you of my own experiences.

Life with glasses and contacts was a scary and insecure existence. Without lenses I could barely see five inches in front of my face. Legally blind. I felt like legitimate blindness was constantly looming. I felt very vulnerable. I would be seriously crippled without lenses.

LASIK has been an amazing experience!! I can see across the room, I can see across the street! I don’t have to put on glasses just to brush my teeth properly! I’ll be able to swim and water-ski this summer! I’m looking forward to doing all the things I was afraid to do because I might damage my contacts and glasses. I feel more confident and less vulnerable.

Dr. Hoffman, Tony, Edward, Scott, Connie and the ladies at the front desk made me feel so comfortable and safe during the procedure but everyone was so great about answering my questions and making me feel safe. It made all the difference in the world.

Whether you go through with LASIK or not, Dr. Hoffman and his staff are friendly, trustworthy professionals who care about their patients.
Cia, Music Director/Afternoons, KNRQ Radio

Having worn corrective lenses for 30 years, it is difficult to adequately describe the wondrous freedom after LASIK. I have better vision now than I ever had with correction. I am eagerly anticipating training in scuba and many other activities, which were at least inconvenient and sometimes impossible.

I will not soon forget the kindness and generosity of Dr. Fine and the staff. It is a rare pleasure to find such a thoroughly professional organization. I felt at ease throughout the entire experience.
William R. Hanratty South Carolina

How does it feel to be part of the miracle of giving a person new eyes and a whole new perspective of looking at things? To be able to see for the first time in over 40 years without corrective lenses is to me, a blessed miracle and experience. I could not see road signs, store signs, or even know my grandkids from across a store without corrective lenses, and now – not only can I see all these things, but I can see them all clearly, like a freshly painted picture.

I am ever so grateful for a time all of you spent in making my nervous experience an absolutely wonderful one. You were all nice from the receptionist on the phone and at the front desk, to Tony (with his various positions within the office) to the assistants, and to Dr. Fine. All of you worked as a fine oiled machine, never leaving me along, never leaving me in doubt, and whoever Wade was with his countdown during operation time, and the lady whose voice I heard constantly reassuring me that everything was ok, and I was doing fine, and oh yes – the stuffed animal, I heard you all, and I appreciated it all.

Thank you, thank you. You can be rest assured that we know many business people and friends, and they will definitely know that this is indeed the best thing that has ever happened to me and that your clinic is the very best place for the LASIK surgery to be done.

There are already definite changes in my life, old habits that I can now change new habits that can be formed – like moving away from my make-up mirror, and I can see to read the newspaper in the evening without my glasses and large magnifying glass. Why, I might even rearrange the furniture! This is something that a person who has problems seeing doesn’t do. I can ride my horses without my glasses getting steamed up and me running blind, or my contacts getting so smudged and dirty that I have to keep blinking in order to see.
The new Sherrie J. Hopper, Hopper Training Stable

I wanted to especially thank you for your support and encouragement in my recent LASIK eye surgery. The whole process was very positive and I appreciate your effort in coordinating the experience and care. I also appreciate the professionalism of the entire staff.

It is truly miraculous to see without glasses for the first time in approximately 40 years. Wow! Thanks again to you.
Janet T. London

It was a very incredible week for me. The week I spent in Eugene, Oregon was very pleasant and a life changing experience. I enjoy seeing stars and the moon with my own eyes. It’s such a great feeling that I don’t have to hide behind thick glasses. I think LASIK not just brightened my vision but affected my self-esteem. I really feel good about myself.

My eyes are doing very well. I can see very clearly. A small problem I have is dryness of my eyes because I watch the computer screen quite excessively. I often use lubricant eye drops at work, but the eye drops available in Japan are not as good as the ones in the United States. I could not find thicker drops. They are not in the market here in Japan which is disappointing, but other than that I am doing “fine”.

I have been very careful not to damage my eyes. I understand that my eyes are vulnerable to any external stimulant. Dr. Nishi also cautioned that I should be very careful not to scratch or rub my eyes.

I am so glad I had LASIK at Dr. Fine’s office. As you mentioned before there would be no substitute for Dr. Fine in terms of knowledge and skill. After the surgery, I was more convinced that your words were true. Thank you very much for helping me make up my mind and go through the procedure of LASIK I am so content with the results.
Asako Matsumoto