Hoopes Vision: Eye surgery center a leader in service and technology

Posted by Editor on October 29, 2009 under Health, Lifestyles

It won’t cost you a dime to visit Hoopes Vision and get an exam and detailed professional consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. You will walk away from this visit knowing how LASIK works and what the advantages and risks are for you — all for free.

Patient education is just one example of the service offered at Hoopes Vision, a family owned and operated practice that specializes in LASIK surgery, cataracts and lens implants.

“The big thing we focus on is patient education,” says Phillip Hoopes Sr., M.D., the founder of Hoopes Vision and the author of books about LASIK, cataracts and lens implants, which are free to anyone who visits his office. “Patient education is key.”

Hoopes Vision opened its doors in 2000, when Hoopes Sr. returned to Utah after helping grow a successful practice in Kansas City. Hoopes Vision has been at One Sandy Center (10011 S. Centennial Parkway, Suite 400) since day one, and it has grown steadily since. In 2008, it provided 7,000 LASIK surgeries and was named one of “The Ten Most Dependable LASER Eye Surgeons of the United States” by Forbes magazine.

The practice was designed from the start to specialize in LASIK surgery, and it has continued to be a leader in this increasingly popular procedure. From the time it opened its doors, Hoopes Vision has tried to lead competitors in technology.

“We have been on the cutting edge of technology,” Hoopes Sr. says. “That has differentiated us from other practices.”

Hoopes Vision has also tried to lead competitors in experience. Hoopes Sr. has been at the forefront of LASIK since it was a new treatment, he explains. He was part of the original safety tests in the United States. The result is a team that has the experience and expertise to match its state-of-art equipment.

Two of the most important milestones in the history of Hoopes Vision are the purchase of an InterLase machine in 2004 and the purchase of the Allegretto Wave laser in 2005. These two machines — and the skill to operate them — help make Hoopes Vision a leader in LASIK surgery.

The InterLase machine allows surgeons to prepare the eye for reshaping with the use of lasers instead of blades. While the Allegretto Wave is possibly the most reliable laser used for LASIK surgery. Hoopes Sr. prefers this machine to any other and notes that other surgeons in the area are just recently purchasing this laser.

“We got a four to five year head start on our competitors,” Hoopes Sr. says.

But, he adds, no matter what machine you use, LASIK is not 100 percent safe. That’s why it is crucial to choose a practice with the experience to use the machines and the patience to outline the benefits and risks. Hoopes Sr. makes these very clear to every patient who comes in his doors.

“Our complication rate is not zero, but it is very, very low, and we want to make it lower,” says Hoopes Sr., noting that the national rate of complications is about 1 in 3,000.

In addition to the latest LASIK technology, Hoopes Vision offers the newest techniques and products for patients that want cataracts and lens implants. These offerings include cutting-edge lens implants that correct vision for seeing near and far.

On top of the technology, knowledge and care for patients, Hoopes Vision goes another step further by offering its “See Clearly Guarantee.” They guarantee that your vision will be at least 20/25, or they will they will refund your money. And if your vision ever falls below 20/40, they will provide enhancements or touch-ups for free.

To learn more, go to www.hoopesvision.com, or visit Hoopes Vision for a detailed consultation. It’s free.

Details

Address: 10011 S. Centennial Parkway, Suite 400

Phone: 877-30-LASIK

Web: www.hoopesvision.com