Dr. Daniel Ross speaks on Retinal Diagnosis & Care

 Dr. Dan Ross discusses advances in the diagnosis
and treatment of retinal diseases.

   OUR RETINAL EXPERT 

Over 60 Lehigh Valley Optometrists attended a lecture given by Dr. Daniel Ross of Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.  This lecture, "Advances in Retinal Diagnosis and Treatment," was part of a series of educational lectures provided by the doctors of LVC4S.  

Dr. Ross is a full-time eye physician, surgeon and vitreoretinal disease specialist.  He has preserved the sight of thousands of patients in over 25 years practicing in the Lehigh Valley. 

Lehigh Valley Center for Sight is committed to education.  Our doctors share their expertise with other area professionals in areas all areas of eye care including Cataracts, Glaucoma, LASIK, and of course, Retina. Educating our patients is also a priority at LVC4S, because we know that well informed patients make the best health care decisions.  

In attendance at the lecture were other LVC4S professionals.  Pictured L to R, Dr. Houman Ahdieh, Dr. Irena Cherfas, 

Chelsea Keehfuss, PA-C, and Dr. William Trachtenberg   

Answers to TOP 5 LASIK Questions

You have LASIK questions...
we have LASIK answers!



1.  How much time will I need to take off of work? 
   We do LASIK on Tuesday afternoons.  You can work the morning before your procedure, and come to the Laser Center in the afternoon.  Most patients take the next day off, however, some return to work on the very next day.

2.  What happens the day of my LASIK procedure? 
  You will be at the Laser Center for about 1 hour, and in the laser suite with the doctor for about 10 minutes. Your laser treatment is very quick - the average time is less than one minute!  When you go home, you will need to relax and keep your eyes closed for the rest of the day.  

3.  How soon can I drive?
   You can drive the next day.  In fact, you will be able to drive yourself to our office for your 1-day post operative appointment.  

4. What about payment?  Is there financing available? 
  Payment for LASIK is due the Friday before your surgery.  We offer financing that allows you to pay for LASIK over 12-18 months with no interest.

5. How do I start the process?
   Come in for a free LASIK Consultation with one of our three LASIK Surgeons:  Dr. Houman Ahdieh, Dr. Irena Cherfas or Dr. Mark Moran.  At your consultation, we will take some measurements and check your vision.  The doctor will evaluate your information and explain if LASIK vision correction is right for you.  

We have early morning and evening appointments available.  Call our office 610-437-4988 to schedule.  

Have more questions?  We have more answers...just call, or email LASIK@center4sight.com.

Quality Vision leads to Quality Workmanship

Mr. Richard Rogers holds the beautiful wooden
box that he made for his surgeon, Dr. Irena Cherfas.

Fine woodworking takes patience, a steady hand, great eyesight.  Thanks to Dr. Irena Cherfas and the staff of LVC4S, patient Richard Rogers has the eyesight that he needs to do the precise woodworking he enjoys.  When he came in for a recent appointment he brought a special gift that showed how well he can see...a handcrafted wooden candy box.   

"This is what I need my eyes for!"  he told his cataract surgeon   Dr. Irena Cherfas. He choose a unique way to show his appreciation, with a gift that shows the improved quality of his eyesight!

This beautifully crafted work of art took over 20 hours to create. Mr. Rogers started the process by affixing a pattern to the blank wood block.  He then began to cut the wood with a Dremmel tool, and finished the cutting with a fine scroll saw.   The sides of the box are expertly fitted together to form the candy dish.  He said that everyone needs a hobby, and that woodworking makes him happy. 

His very thoughtful gift is displayed at checkout station in our Allentown office, filled with candy.  Thank you to Mr. Rogers!  We appreciate your craftsmanship, and your very "sweet" gift.  

And now, a Word from our Patients

We are proud of the tradition of caring professionals at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.  So proud, in fact, that we wanted to share some of the comments that we received from patients through our recent Employee Excellence Program.   There are many more to come...to be continued!

LVC4S staff take a break to smile for the camera.
L-R Back Row  Dani Kernechel, Tara Krische, Susie Sabol
Front Row: Cyndi Kern, Valerie Hotmer, Mandy Bolton

"I was thrilled to be treated by this outstanding staff. They are kind and caring! Please know that this does not happen everywhere." 

"My first experience with your office and Fairmont Optical was such an immaculate pleasure. The kindness and proficiency was far beyond. This visit is my second visit and I feel the same!  Good job!"

"Susie is very kind and calming. She told me everything she was going to do. She was pleasant. I am a RN and always take note of medical professionals."

 

Clinical Staff members Lois Potenzi and Donna Stettler
have received exceptional patient care compliments.

"We liked Lois' articulate speech. My husband is hard of hearing, and with Lois, he understood and heard every word she spoke.  She is very pleasant and comfortable to be with.  Our visit today was very pleasant and fun."

"Having been in the medical profession, I believe the office is run very efficiently and professionally. The staff has always been helpful, and very accommodating and attentive."

Thanks to our staff for providing great patient care...and thanks to our patients who took the time to recognize our staff for their kindness, caring and professionalism.  If you would like to share your comments about your visit to LVC4S, please send us an email at eyedoc@center4sight.com.

Ophthalmology is so Cool...

The cover of the new Justin Timberlake release, "The 20/20 Experience", definitely caught our eye (pun intended)!   It features Justin Timberlake in a tuxedo looking through a phoropter. Although most of you have probably seen a phoropter you probably never knew it's name.

Picture yourself here - instead of JT

A phoropter contains many lenses which are changed as the patient looks through it at an eye chart.  We like to think of it as everyone's favorite game..."Which is better, one or two?"  The goal of the game is to get the patient to seeing their best, with the target of 20/20.

If you aren't seeing as well as you used to, make an appointment to come in for a complete exam.  We'll let you play the "Better one or two?" game, and give you a 20/20 experience (tuxedo is optional!)

LASIK gives a clear view from the Broadcast Booth

Lehigh Valley IronPigs radio announcer Jon Schaeffer's vision is sharper than ever after having LASIK surgery with Dr. Mark Moran of Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.  Jon, who celebrated his eleventh year in professional baseball in 2013, was back in the booth doing play-by-play just days after the surgery.

Dr. Moran visits Jon in the broadcast booth
at a recent IronPigs game to talk about the game
and Jon's LASIK procedure.  

Great vision (along with a great voice!) is key to Jon's profession, and now thanks to Dr. Moran, he has both!  Jon explains, "As a play-by-play broadcaster, being able to see the action clearly, day or night, is crucial.  Prior to my LASIK procedure, I often had difficulties seeing the names and numbers on the backs of jersey's.  Thanks to Dr. Moran and his friendly and knowledgeable staff, I can now see all the action on the field."

Glare and halos at night were also a major vision problem that was caused by Jon's astigmatism.  "I used to struggle with nighttime driving, but the LASIK procedure has rectified that issue as well.  If you want to improve your vision and see results in just one day, there is not a better option than Dr. Moran and his staff at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight."

Dr. Moran was the first surgeon to perform laser vision correction in the Lehigh Valley.  In the past decade, he has seen advances in the procedure which have allowed him to treat a wider range of patients.  Dr. Moran comments, " A few years ago, Jon would have not been a candidate for LASIK surgery due to the astigmatism in both of his eyes.  Now, with Custom Vue LASIK, we can treat astigmatism with great success." 

Call 610-437-4988 to schedule your FREE LASIK consultation. Early morning and evening appointments are available to see if LASIK can change the way you see the world.

Lehigh Valley Center for Sight is the Official Ophthalmologist of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.