Michelson Laser Vision, Inc. opened its doors in May 2000. Michelson's goal was to create a world class facility designed to provide the highest quality refractive surgical experience to his patients. In addition, he wanted to provide convenience and access to the latest "state-of-the-art" technology. He has succeeded.
Areas of Expertise
The practice's most popular procedures are in bold.
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Years Performed: 28 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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We offer comprehensive solutions for vision correction to patients with cataracts. Premium lens implants are available for total vision restoration to eliminate the need of glasses for both distance and near vision. Dr. Michelson will evaluate your eyes and recommend the best solution to achieve your vision needs. Ideal Candidate:
Severe vision changes due to cataract
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CK - Conductive Keratoplasty
Years Performed: 5 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Dr. Michelson utilizes Conductive Keratoplasty for special circumstances to correct both astigmatism and to enhance near vision to allow people to read without the aid of glasses. Ideal Candidate:
Dependant on reading glasses, but have no other vision problems
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Clear Lens Extraction
Years Performed: 15 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Clear lens extraction or refractive lensectomy is a surgical option for patients who may not be good candidates for laser vision correction. Refractive lensectomy also gives the patient the option to correct both distant and near vision simultaneously. This is an especially attractive solution for patients over the age of fifty. Ideal Candidate:
High degrees of near or far-sightedness
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Years Performed: 3 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Dr. Michelson utilizes the Visian ICL as a phakic lens implant for those patients who are not candidates for laser vision correction.
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Many patients have been referred to Dr. Michelson, or have sought Dr. Michelson's help after experiencing poor results following laser vision correction. Wavefront treatments can be designed to correct irregular astigmatism and restore vision that may have been damaged from a prior laser treatment. As a corneal specialist, Dr. Michelson is uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat patients who have had less than perfect results after laser vision correction.
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* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additonal fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.
Associated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Associated with the International Society of Refractive Surgery
Associated with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Board Certified by the American Medical Association
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If you’re looking for a Lasik center that redefines "state-of-the- art" then look no further than Michelson Laser Vision. Marc A. Michelson, M.D. has been the recipient of
“Best Doctors in America ®” for over ten consecutive years. This award honors physicians who have demonstrated excellence and also recognizes Dr. Michelson as a leader in
the field of refractive surgery. Dr. Michelson has been ranked in the top 1% of refractive surgeons in the United States.
Dr. Michelson is passionate about laser vision
correction, delivering powerful experiences to make a difference in peoples lives. “At Michelson Laser Vision, Inc.,our mission is to provide excellence in everything we do.”
To ensure success, we implement a unique process.
Utilizing our “10 Point Ocular Analysis Evaluation System,” we measure, understand, and successfully screen patients for the most appropriate procedure. At Michelson Laser
Vision, we offer comprehensive solutions for almost any refractive error including nearsightedness, astigmatism,farsightedness, and presbyopia by implementing a strategic plan for precise vision correction.
I know in today's world, the use of words and phrases like: miraculous, amazing, and life changing are overused, but even they seem inadequate to describe my experience with Dr. Marc Michelson and the LASIK procedure
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When visiting Marc A. Michelson, M.D. you will feel comfortable knowing he is the Birmingham ophthalmologist who pioneered laser vision correction and the popular LASIK eye surgery in theState of Alabama. Dr. Michelson was the fifth surgeon in the United States to receive an Excimer laser and was selected as one of the original investigators to test this cutting edge laser technology foreliminating dependence on glasses or contact lenses in nearsighted. individuals.
Some of our most asked about procedures:LASIK Eye Surgery, Epi-LASIK, ReSTOR® IOL, Presbyopia Surgery, Custom Wavefront LASIK.
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I know in today's world, the use of words and phrases like: miraculous, amazing, and life changing are overused, but even they seem inadequate to describe my experience with Dr. Marc Michelson and the LASIK procedure
