Harbor Lasik Center of Gig Harbor - Laser Eye Surgery - Vision Correction

<body> <h1>Harbor Lasik Center of Gig Harbor - Laser Eye Surgery</h1> <p align="justify"><font size="2"> <a target="_top" href="http://www.harborlasik.com/main.asp">Home</a>  <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/aboutus.asp?Category=About~Us">About Us</a>  <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/listpage.asp?Category=CK~Nearvision">CK Nearvision</a>   <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/listpage.asp?Category=Financing">Financing</a>   <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/listpage.asp?Category=Lasik~Technology">Lasik Eye Surgery Technology</a>   <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/listpage.asp?Category=Seminars">Lasik Eye Surgery Seminars</a>   <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/listpage.asp?Category=Vision~IQ">Vision IQ</a>   <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/location.asp?Category=Location">Our Gig Harbor Location</a>  <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/links.asp?Category=Links">Links</a>  <a href="http://www.harborlasik.com/contact-form.asp">Contact Us</a> </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><b>New Vision, New YOU!</b><br> <br> At Gig Harbor Lasik Center, we offer vision correction using laser eye surgery, performed by some of the most experienced eye surgeons in the Puget Sound area.  On Skansie Ave, near Rosedale St NW, we are conveniently located in Gig Harbor, Washington.<br> <br> With over 10,000 lasik vision correction procedures and nearly 35 years of combined laser vision correction surgery experience, our Lasik Eye Surgery staff brings the Experience, Technology, and Customer Service that you deserve, using the CustomVue laser vision correction method.  </p> <h3>Why Come to Harbor Lasik Eye Surgery in Gig Harbor?</h3> At one year after the VISX CustomVue procedure; <br> 100% of the clinical study participants could pass a driving test without glasses or contacts <br> 98% of the clinical study participants could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contacts <br> 70% of the clinical study participants could see 20/16 or better without glasses or contacts <br> Four times as many clinical study participants were very satisfied with their night vision after the VISX CustomVue procedure, compared to their night vision before with glasses or contacts. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><b>About Harbor Lasik</b></font> <font size="2"><br> At Harbor Lasik Center we are proud to be a team whose primary mission is to deliver the finest and most personal LASIK vision correction surgery available today. In addition, we are also dedicated to providing you with state-of-the-art care as cost effective as possible.</p> <h3>Why Choose Harbor Lasik Eye Surgery of Gig Harbor?</h3> Here at Harbor Lasik eye surgery center we are proud to provide you with the experience, latest laser eye surgery technology, and customer service that you deserve. We are committed to making your LASIK experience not only safe and successful but we also strive to make it a warm and personal one as well. Our emphasis on customer service will be evident from your initial phone call in to us through to follow up postoperative visits.<br> <br> <b>Laser Eye Surgery Experience</b> <br> Our surgeons have all excelled in the field of refractive surgery having preformed thousands of procedures. It is with vast expertise that gives them the ability to effectively treat all types of prescriptions, as well as very complicated cases. Not only are all of our doctors Board Certified Ophthalmologists but they have each been Fellowship Trained at some of the premier Eye Institutes in the world, specializing in laser vision correction . <br> <br> <b>Advanced LASIK Eye Surgery Technology</b> <br> At Harbor Lasik Center we provide our patients with only the best technology available, including state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.<br> <br> <b>Dedicated Laser Eye Surgery Center</b> <br> Our beautiful Gig Harbor center was specifically designed, from the ground up, to be a dedicated LASIK center. In order to control all variables, the suite is equipped with a separate air handling unit, which allows us to keep strict control of temperature and humidity. This contributes to the high reproducibility of our vision correction results. We have also have a dedicated viewing area that is designed to allow your family and friends to observe your procedure, if you so choose. <br> <br> <b>Our Mission</b><br> At Gig Harbor Lasik Center we are proud to deliver the finest and most personal LASIK care available today. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the life changing benefits that refractive surgery provides through Safety, Experience, Technology. In addition, we are also dedicated to providing this state-of-the-art care as cost effective as possible.<br> We are committed to providing this with warmth, integrity, and professionalism. Our goal is to let you know you are our first priority throughout every step of your care with us at Harbor Lasik.</font> <p><font size="4"><b>Frustrated with Reading Glasses? </b></font> <font size="2"><br> Do you own 8 pairs of reading glasses and still struggle to find one pair when you need them most? Would you like to:<br> * Read a Menu<br> * Read a Phonebook<br> * Read your Cell Phone <br> * Read the Morning Paper<br> <br> Then CK Nearvision may be for you. This exciting procedure can now provide you with the ability to now leave the house without the need for glasses! </font></p> <p><font size="4"><b>Why do I need reading glasses? </b></font> <font size="2"><br> People who need reading glasses struggle with a condition referred to as Presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition that affects the ability to focus on objects up close. People often confuse farsightedness with presbyopia, which occurs as a normal result of aging. Presbyopia affects most of those over the age of 40 and all over the age of 51, as the aging process affects the eyes' natural ability to bring near objects into focus.<br> <br> Presbyopia occurs when the lens inside the eye loses flexibility, preventing accurate focusing on objects that are up close. People with this condition may experience eye fatigue when reading in poor lighting or at the end of the day, trouble changing the focus from distance to near, or the need to constantly reposition reading material in an attempt to find the right focus.<br> <br> This condition affects people with good vision or myopia (nearsightedness), but is more problematic for those who are hyperopic (farsighted). Prior to becoming presbyopic, hyperopes were able to naturally accommodate to bring things into focus at any distance. Suddenly, after 40 years of living without needing vision correction, hyperopes often lose both distance and near vision at the same time because their eyes can't compensate any longer.<br> <br> </font><font size="4"><b>Am I a candidate for CK Nearvision? </b></font> <font size="2"><br> If you are:<br> * Frustrated with reading glasses.<br> * Over the age of 40.<br> * Have good distance vision.<br> <br> Then you may be an excellent candidate for CK Nearvision. As with any procedure patients considering having CK will need to come in for comprehensive eye exam to ensure that the procedure is right for them.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Does Insurance cover LASIK or CK? </b><br> Some insurance plans will cover some potion of laser eye surgery. We would be happy to check to see if your insurance provides any coverage for you. Please remember to bring your insurance card with you to your appointment. <br> <br> </font><font size="4"><b>CustomVue Advantage </b></font><font size="2"><br> Facts You Need to Know About CustomVue™ Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Laser Treatment<br> <br> Please read the patient information booklet completely. Discuss any questions with your doctor before you decide if CustomVue LASIK is right for you. Only an eye care professional trained in laser vision correction can determine whether you are a suitable candidate.<br> <br> <b>Why Should I Have CustomVue?</b><br> <br> VISX's FDA clinical study results were remarkable. Among other things:<br> <br> At one year after the VISX CustomVue procedure; <br> <b>100%</b> of the clinical study participants could pass a driving test without glasses or contacts <br> <b>98%</b> of the clinical study participants could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contacts <br> <b>70%</b> of the clinical study participants could see 20/16 or better without glasses or contacts <br> Four times as many clinical study participants were very satisfied with their night vision after the VISX CustomVue procedure, compared to their night vision before with glasses or contacts. </font></p> <p><font size="4"><b>Lasik Eye Surgery Seminars </b></font><font size="2"> <br> Even though Refractive Surgery has never been more popular than it is today, we understand that you may still be searching for answers to questions you may have regarding your personal vision. At Harbor Lasik Center we offer seminars that are casual yet informative to help you learn more about the life changing benifits that refractive surgey can provide. You are able to come meet with our staff and see how we can add a personal touch to your LASIK experience.<br> <br> Call today to reserve your spot at one of our upcoming seminars! </font></p> <p><font size="2">We are conveniently located near SR-16 on the SE corner of Rosedale and Skansie Ave.<br> <br> <b>253-857-4477</b> <br> 7901 Skansie Ave. <br> Suite #105<br> Gig Harbor, WA 98335<br> <br> <br> <b>DIRECTIONS</b> <br> <br> <b>From Tacoma:</b> <br> Head WEST on Highway 16 to Gig Harbor. Take the Wollochet Dr. NW / City Center exit. Proceed through the light on Stinson, go 1/2 mile to Rosedale. Turn LEFT on Rosedale, go 1/2 mile to Skansie. Turn LEFT on Skansie Ave., go one block to Neel Ct.. Turn LEFT into the Northwest Corporate Business Park.<br> <br> <b>From Bremerton / Port Orchard:</b> <br> Head EAST on Highway 16 to Gig Harbor. Take the Wollochet Dr. NW exit. Turn RIGHT, go 1/4 mile to Hunt ST. Turn RIGHT on Hunt, go 1/4 mile Skansie Ave. Turn RIGHT on Skansie, go 1 mile to Neel Ct. Turn RIGHT into the Northwest Corporate Business Park.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><b>Glossary of Laser Eye Surgery Technology Terms </b> </font><font size="2"><br> <b>LASIK</b> <br> Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Keratomeleusis, or LASIK, is the most advanced refractive surgical technique. During the LASIK procedure, an out layer of the cornea is lifted up to form a flap and the underlying corneal tissue is then reshaped by use of a laser. This flap is self-sealing and requires no stitches in order to heal. The entire procedure takes less than ten minutes and many people are able to see results instantly. Advancements LASIK technology now offers the ability to correct for multiple conditions such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.<br> <br> <b>Pentacam by Oculus</b><br> To insure safety Harbor Lasik Center is proud to be one of the first facilities on the west coast to utilize the Pentacam by Oculus. The Pentacam is a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging device that provides us with a 3-D representation of both the front and back surfaces of your cornea. We can now view these structures more accurately and in greater detail than any device has ever been able to in the past. This advanced technology provides us with important information about your vision to insure safety and accuracy in determining if you are a good candidate for refractive surgery.<br> <br> <b>VISX CustomVue Procedure </b><br> CustomVue technology enables the physician to measure and correct unique imperfections in each individual's vision. As shown in an FDA clinical study, the CustomVue procedure has the potential to produce better vision than is possible with glasses or contact lenses. <br> <br> <b>VISX STAR S4 Excimer Laser System </b><br> The most advanced laser technology platform available today. The VISX STAR S4 combines Variable Spot Scanning (VSS) and ActiveTrak 3-D Active Eye Tracking along with the WaveScan, providing physicians with the best possible treatment options for their patients. <br> <br> <b>WaveScan Technology</b> <br> Originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions in space, now adapted for eye care. A single beam of infrared laser light is passed into the eye and focused on the retina. The light is then reflected off the retina, passed back through the eye, through a lenslet array to a sensor, and then analyzed from 200 different aspects to create a map of the eye - or fingerprint of vision. This technology uncovers unique characteristics of the eye never measured before using standard methods for glasses and contact lenses.<br>  </font></p> <p><font size="4"><b>Glossary of Medical Terms </b></font><font size="2"> <br> <b>Astigmatism</b><br> Astigmatism is blurry vision produced by football-shaped corneas, which are too steep in one place and too flat in another. Astigmatic corneas focus light in two different places in the eye, making both near and distance vision a problem. <br> <br> <b>Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) </b><br> The best possible vision a person can achieve with corrective lenses measured in terms of Snellen lines on an eye chart. <br> <br> <b>Cornea </b><br> The transparent front segment of the eye that covers the iris, pupil and anterior chamber, providing most of the eye's optical power. This is the part of the eye reshaped by laser vision correction. <br> <br> <b>Diopter</b> <br> A measurement of the degree to which light converges or diverges; also a measurement of lens refractive power. <br> <br> <b>"The Fingerprint of Your Vision"</b> <br> Because no two eyes are alike, each eye has a unique map, or fingerprint. "The Fingerprint of Your Vision" defines unique characteristics in each individual's vision, which are measured by WaveScan technology. <br> <br> <b>Hyperopia (Farsightedness)</b> <br> Also known as farsightedness, is a refractive error in which you see better from a distance than close up. Hyperopia is caused by an eyeball that is too short to focus light on the retina. Light strikes the retina before it can come to a sharp focus. <br> <br> <b>Myopia (Nearsightedness</b>) <br> Also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error in which you see better close up than from a distance. Myopia is caused by an eyeball that is too long to focus light on the retina or a cornea, which is too steeply curved. In these cases light focuses in front of the retina rather than on it.<br> <br> <b>Refractive Surgery </b><br> The role of refractive surgery is to reshape the surface of the cornea, which is the clear dome over your iris. Your cornea provides a majority of the focusing power for the eye. It does this by way of directing light through your natural lens, located in the center of your pupil behind the iris. This lens is then able to fine-tune your focus of vision. The light then shines through onto the retina of the eye. The retina then transmits the image to the brain to produce vision.<br> <br> <br> <b>Retina </b><br> The thin lining at the back of the eye that converts images from the eye's optical system into electronic impulses sent along the optic nerve for transmission to the brain. <br> <br> <b>Snellen Chart</b> <br> The chart used to test visual acuity with black letters of various sizes against a white background. <br> <br> <b>Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) </b><br> The best possible vision a person can achieve without corrective lenses measured in terms of Snellen lines on an eye chart. </font></p> </body>