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Sitting Down with Dr. Rautio

We’ve added a new member to the Laser Eye Institute team recently, Dr. Jeffrey Rautio, OD. To celebrate, I sat down with Dr. Rautio over a cup of coffee, and asked him a few questions about his unique perspective on …

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LASIK FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Part Three

Are there Age Limits for Lasik? The FDA has currently approved Lasik and PRK for patients aged 18-59 and ReLex SMILE for patients 21-59. Dr. Haddad sticks to these guidelines, but we do have vision correction options for patients ages …

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Laser Eyes Are For Athletes

What do Shaun Rogers, Cory Schlesinger, and Kalimba Edwards from the Detroit Lions; Grayson Greiner from the Detroit Tigers; Tiger Woods; Lindsay Vonn; and Laser Eye Institute’s own Jack Roush, Jr. have in common? They’ve all had laser vision correction …

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A Million Smiles

ZEISS Celebrates 1 Million SMILE Laser Vision Correction Procedures We’re happy to announce that more than 1 Million ReLex SMILE procedures have now been performed worldwide! SMILE uses the world’s fastest laser for vision correction using the state-of-the-art Visumax laser. …

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Frequently Asked Questions: Part Two

I’m in my 50’s and currently wear reading glasses, am I a candidate for LASIK? If you have great distance vision and need readers for close work, yes, you could be a candidate for LASIK.  We offer free LASIK consultations …

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Frequently Asked Questions: Part One

In part one of our LASIK FAQ, we break down some of the most common LASIK related questions. How Do I Know If I’m a Good Candidate for Lasik? The best way to determine this is by coming in for …

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How Long Does a Consultation Take?

When you call or email to schedule a complimentary Lasik consultation, one of the first things the scheduler will let you know is how long the appointment will last. I’ll tell you that it takes about two hours from the time …

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4 Common LASIK Scams — Learn How to Avoid Them!

Some LASIK centers pride themselves on quality, others on the bargain you can get with discounted rates on surgery. Here’s why cheap LASIK is too good to be true. Is $220 Per Eye Too Good To Be True? One way …

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Dr. Haddad Recognized as Pioneer in Healthcare by Crain’s Detroit

Crain’s Healthcare Heroes recognizes Dr. Haddad for his contributions to laser vision correction in their Crain’s 2017 Health Care Heroes list. The 16th annual list honors professionals in eight categories and Dr. Haddad was chosen as a finalist for contributions …

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