REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE - [ top ]
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| Eleni Papaioannou, on the right, with her sister, Antigone Koukoumanos, who was with her during every step of the surgery. |
I heard about Dr. Fine from a local ophthalmologist in Italy, where I live. When I went in to find out if I was a candidate for the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), my ophthalmologist suggested that I see Dr. Fine in the United States. I had my family call a high-profile refractive surgery clinic in Canada to get more information about the ICL and they also referred me to Dr. Fine. That’s when I knew he was the doctor to see for my eye correction.
I was both nervous and excited at the same time before coming in, but after meeting Dr. Fine and staff, I felt comfortable and just really excited.
Everyone was so caring and thorough during the entire experience, from gathering information, meeting the staff and doctor, scheduling and having the surgery. The procedure was painless.
My vision today is much better than I ever anticipated. My quality of vision has improved more than just having the ability to go without contacts and glasses. Images are larger and contrast is clearer. My depth perception and my peripheral vision are so much better.
I would like to thank Dr. Fine and the entire staff with all of my heart. [ top ]
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| Boyd Steele, cataract patient who had ReZoom lenses implanted by Dr. Fine. |
My distance and near vision are very good. In some ways it's better than it ever has been. I can see up close when using the site on my rifle or gun and I see the target very clearly. I'm overwhelmed with the three dimensional effect. My depth perception is really good and colors are so much brighter. I had virtually no vision before surgery without glasses and now I can see everything.
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| Helen Emer, cataract patient who had ReStor lenses implanted by Dr. Packer. |
I could see immediately following surgery. My friends are so amazed that I no longer need to wear glasses for anything including reading. I love not having to wear glasses. I was treated very nicely. Everyone was so kind and caring from the front desk to the technicians.
I can see without glasses for the first time in my life.
 For the past several years I have been contemplating doing something to correct my vision. I conducted extensive research on the variety of treatment options available and opted for Refractive Lens Exchange, which would, in addition to correcting my vision, eliminate the need for cataract surgery in the future. I also learned that the newest type of lens (CrystaLens™) would correct my near vision so I would no longer need to use reading glasses. As to who should do the procedure, that was easy. Throughout my research the name Dr. I. Howard Fine kept appearing. He was one of the principal investigators in the FDA-monitored clinical trial of the lens, and he is one of a select few ophthalmologists in the US performing this procedure. Best of all, he was right here in Eugene.
Prior to surgery, I met with Dr. Fine and his staff who conducted the most thorough eye exams I have ever had. His staff was extremely courteous and professional, making the experience quite pleasant. The actual surgery was almost a let down; it was so easy and absolutely painless, taking only an hour. There was a tremendous improvement in the operated eye immediately. Two weeks later, the second eye was done. It has now been a month and I can see without glasses for the first time in my life. As the Chief Driving Instructor for the Oregon Region of the Sports Car Club of America, I have always had to put up with wearing glasses inside my helmet, and many times they fogged up, causing some anxious moments at very high speed. Now that has all changed due to the wonderful results from surgery.
I have absolutely no reservations in recommending this procedure. Dr . Fine and his staff provided thoroughly professional, gentle care. I have a feeling that I am going to be the first of many who opt for this procedure.
Gregory N. Lund
Life Changing
 I am writing to let you know how my life has changed since I received my multifocal lens implants. First, I can see! I can see to thread needles, read a paper, read small print on documents, or look out my window at the fir trees and even the cones on them. I can see what kinds of birds are at the feeder, and read a road map while traveling. Recently, while trying to find an address, I was the one who saw a street sign first. I was never able to do that before; street signs were nothing but a fuzzy blur. Now I can do it without squinting. I just wanted to say how grateful I am to everyone at Drs. Fine, Hoffman & Packer. You have truly changed my life, and now I will never have to worry about cataracts. Thank you.
Sharon Wagner
What a Difference!
 What
a difference in my life! I feel like I have a new lease on sight
after my refractive lens exchange. Dr. Fine and his staff were excellent! I knew that I was in the right place after one call to their office. They answered all of my questions readily. I was surprised at their breadth of knowledge about refractive surgery, and it certainly was a refreshing change from the other offices that I had called who had fumbled around with vague answers to my inquiries.
Bob Hauser
At near age 60 and with life long sever myopia, I have lived with the discomfort and hassle of contact lenses for 40 years. Then along comes age related presbyopia and, well---you get one truly annoyed fellow. Following my thorough investigation of options and my particular needs and limitations, the best choice for me was intraocular lens exchange/replacement. I liked this option in particular for the fact that any post surgical refractive problem was correctable via a lens exchange and that the procedure was simply that of cataract surgery...a well refined surgical solution. Following more research I selected Dr. Packer, as my ideal choice for a relatively young, yet highly experienced and well read and studied ophthalmologist to perform the procedure.
Following an initial evaluation I decided upon an approach to gain the best possible chance of complete glasses elimination. For me I felt that the way to go was with multi focal lens rather than the accommodating lens. I selected the Restor lens for my non dominant eye--best for reading distance near vision and the ReZoom lens for my dominant eye, best for 'computer distance' vision.
My post operative recovery was quick and uneventful. At three weeks post operation my tested distance vision is essentially 20/20 for both eyes. My non dominant eye 'reading' vision is at 20/15. My 'computer' vision is 20/70. Patience is the word in that there is a gradual improvement in sight as time progresses post surgery. I had near perfect distance vision in both eyes soon after surgery. The near vision kicked in later and has been progressively improving.
My optimal goal was to have the sight of a 'normal' twenty year old. Amazingly I'm ninety percent there already and am told that in general vision will continue to improve over about a year. I already have virtually no need for glasses of any kind other than low powered reading glasses when using the computer steadily for two or more hours. Would I do it again?----YES!! Would I do anything differently? The final word on the 'computer' vision focus is not in. For anyone contemplating this procedure, I suggest a thorough discussion with Dr. Packer regarding the current status of available lens options.
No regrets. Daryl
I would like to thank you and your staff for the excellent care that was provided. Dr. Fine you are a true miracle worker and extremely nice with a great sense of humor.
I first started wearing glasses at age 50. Reading had become too difficult to overcome without the need of eyeglasses. I had been use to going without glasses most of my life and to become dependent on reading glasses were frustrating.
I was made to feel very comfortable by your staff throughout my experience. The pain free procedure was done in minutes and I could immediately see a difference. I can now drive without glasses and read or even sew without glasses again. Colors are more vibrant and whites are whiter.
My close friends have recently given me a nickname; I am now sometimes referred to as “Hawk Eye”. Thank you for the wonderful vision.
Marcella Hawtrey |
