LASIK laser vision correction is changing the way we see the world. With LASIK, your dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses can be dramatically reduced or even eliminated, giving you unprecedented freedom and a whole new outlook on life. Over three million people have experienced the amazing results of the LASIK procedure.

Did you know that your vision is as unique as your fingerprint or your DNA?  It’s true.  Each eye has its own particular nuances that make it as singular as the person looking through it.  This means, when it comes to achieving the most precise LASIK vision correction results, each patient requires a specialized treatment plan tailored just for them.  Until now, eye doctors were forced to practice “one size fits all” vision correction.  This technology improves your vision fairly well, but it does not address individual differences with precise results.  That’s where CustomVue technology comes in.

CustomVue technology reveals tiny imperfections in the eye never before detectable using standard methods for glasses and contact lenses.  Originally developed for use in high powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space, this ground breaking digital technology identifies and measures visual errors 25 times more precisely than standard methods.  The CustomVue digital information is then transferred to the laser, driving a new level of precision and accuracy.  With CustomVue technology Dr. Desmond can tailor your vision correction according to the unique characteristics of your eyes. This CustomVue cool-beam laser gently reshapes the cornea to a more natural curvature, resulting in better vision. The reshaping is performed under a protective flap of corneal tissue to promote rapid recovery and minimize discomfort. It's easy, fast, virtually painless, and most people return to work and their normal activities the very next day.

Dr. Desmond performs LASIK surgery locally at Bend Memorial Clinic, and is committed to giving you the absolute best LASIK results possible. This trusted, local experience, combined with the latest advances in LASIK technology, is just another reason why our Laser Eye Center is the area's first choice for LASIK laser vision correction.

Please call 541-318-3143 for more information.

What is LASIK?

Laser vision correction reduces or eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses by reshaping the eye’s cornea.  LASIK is an acronym for laser in situ keratomileusis.

For over 25 years, the surgical correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism was achieved with incisions into the cornea.  In the early 1980s, it was discovered that using lasers vastly improved the precision and healing time of surgical vision correction.

LASIK reshapes the cornea, the clear dome of tissue covering the iris of the eye.  Abnormalities in the shape of the cornea cause focusing problems that require glasses or contacts to correct.  Laser vision correction gently reshapes the cornea to correct these abnormalities, enabling light to focus correctly on the retina, as in a normal eye.  The procedure eliminates or reduces the need for artificial correction.