New Doctor and Name Change for San Diego LASIK and Cataract Surgery Practice

San Diego, CA — The Gordon & Weiss Vision Institute has announced it will be welcoming Dr. David Schanzlin to form the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute and continue providing procedures in vision correction in San Diego ranging from LASIK and cataract surgery to refractive lens exchange. Drs. Michael Gordon, Jack Weiss, and David Schanzlin say they are excited about the partnership and are confident the new name will continue to stand for the highest quality results and patient care for LASIK and cataract surgery in San Diego.

Formerly the Director of Keratorefractive Surgery at the University of California, San Diego Shiley Eye Center, Dr. Schanzlin has performed over 20,000 refractive procedures in over 26 years as a refractive surgeon and has developed a number of new technologies including Intacs, the excimer laser used in LASIK, and the Femtosecond technology used for bladeless LASIK flap creation. Drs. Gordon and Weiss say Dr. Schanzlin’s experience helps round out their team of LASIK surgeons in San Diego to offer patients a wide variety of vision procedures backed by extensive credentials. They say the new transformations taking place at the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute are a welcome change that should help complement the strengths of their existing organization. “Being a part of Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision institute provides access to some of the world’s best technology and the opportunity to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients,” says Dr. Schanzlin.

The Gordon Weiss Vision Institute, founded in 1993, was the first practice to perform LASIK surgery in San Diego. In the past 30 years, its surgeons have completed over 45,000 refractive procedures. Doctors with the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute have all been trained as Corneal Specialists and Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin say they look forward to the opportunity to expand their efforts in vision correction and refractive surgery.

Throughout the transition of changing names and adding personnel, Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin say they hope to continue providing the utmost patient care and satisfaction. With a diverse array of advanced medical devices and eye surgery technology, the doctors say they are grateful to have the tools and talents to pursue the best results for their patients. According to Dr. Gordon, he believes the addition of Dr. Schanzlin will improve the practice as a whole. “Dr. Schanzlin’s extensive research and clinical background complements the expertise and commitment to excellent surgical outcomes we have always strived for in our practice.”

About the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute

With over 70 years of collective service to the San Diego community, the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute (GWSVI) offers a range of laser eye surgery procedures, pursuing the latest advancements in technology, research, and implementation of refractive surgical procedures. The GWSVI was the first practice in the world to have performed the Blade Free All Laser Custom Wavefront CustomCornea® procedure in 2003 and the first to bring laser assisted cataract surgery to San Diego.

With two locations at 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 800, UTC in La Jolla, San Diego, CA and 4910 Directors Place Suite 150 in San Diego, CA, the GWSVI can be reached at (858) 455-6800. It can also be reached online via the website gwsvision.com or facebook.com/lasiksandiego.

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Cataract Surgeons in San Diego Discuss New Laser Refractive Procedure on PBS SoCal

Drs. Michael Gordon, Jack Weiss, and David Schanzlin of the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute for LASIK and cataract surgery in San Diego have announced they will be appearing on PBS SoCal’s award-winning television program American Health Journal to discuss the latest developments in advanced laser refractive cataract surgery. The episode will air on Thursday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. PST and will feature Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin demonstrating the new LenSx® Femtosecond Laser from ALCON Labs as well as providing a question and answer session with patients who have had the cataract surgery procedure.

The PBS SoCal network television show American Health Journal will be featuring LASIK and cataract surgeons from the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute to discuss the latest LenSx® Femtosecond Laser for laser assisted cataract surgery. As the first practice to bring the innovative procedure to San Diego, Drs. Michael Gordon, Jack Weiss, and David Schanzlin focus on a wide range of vision correction procedures and were the first in the world to perform the all-laser custom LASIK surgery. Dr. Gordon says he is excited about the opportunity to share the groundbreaking benefits available with the LenSx® laser and hopes patients take the opportunity to educate themselves about the newest technology in laser refractive cataract surgery.

Airing on Thursday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. PST on PBS SoCal, Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin will be appearing on the show to demonstrate how the LenSx® laser is performed and to discuss with several patients their experience with the procedure. Developed by ALCON Labs, the LenSx® laser allows surgeons to plan and perform cataract and lens exchange surgeries with exact, individualized specifications. Dr. Weiss says the new technology provides patients with a number of benefits, including reducing the risks associated with cataract surgery, one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA). He says the LenSx® laser also improves accuracy, precision, and efficiency of the procedure. “Refractive Cataract surgery has progressed from a procedure that removes the cloudy lens to a procedure that makes vision more functional by decreasing dependency on spectacles or contact lenses. This drastic improvement in the outcome of the procedure is due to the new laser technique and better lens implants,” says Dr. Weiss.

Drs. Gordon, Weiss, and Schanzlin say they are grateful for the opportunity to share their experience with the LenSx® laser and hope it will encourage more patients to take advantage of the treatment to improve their vision and overall quality of life. Dr. Gordon adds that he is excited to increase patient awareness about the new procedure and to further enhance patient education about the most up-to-date developments in vision correction technology. “The American Health Journal program is helping to get the word out about the choices patients now have, when it comes to cataract and lens replacement surgery. We’re pleased to bring this new procedure to Southern California,” says Dr. Gordon.

About the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute

The Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute (GWVI) has been serving the San Diego community for a collective 70 years in vision correction and laser eye surgery procedures. Offering services in LASIK, cataract, PRK, refractive lens exchange, and other treatments, the GWVI surgeons are all trained as Corneal Specialists, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and have treated a combined total of over 75,000 refractive patients.

Located at 8910 University Center Lane Ste. 800 in San Diego, CA, the GWVI can be reached at (858) 455-6800. It can also be contacted online via the website gordonweissvision.com, facebook.com/lasiksandiego and the program will be available to view a few days following the air date on http://www.youtube.com/user/GBWVisionInstitute.

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Dr. David Schanzlin Joins San Diego LASIK Surgery Practice Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute

Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute (GWVI) is pleased to announce David J. Schanzlin, MD has joined Michael Gordon, MD and Jack L. Weiss, MD in practice. Dr. Schanzlin brings with him over 26 years of expertise and leadership in the field of refractive surgery, complementing the strengths of the existing organization. Dr. Schanzlin was most recently Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at UCSD, and past Director of Keratorefractive Surgery at Shiley Eye Center.

Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss of the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute have recently announced David Schanzlin, MD will be joining them in practice to provide LASIK and cataract surgery in San Diego. He is internationally known as both an educator and an innovator in his field. Dr. Schanzlin says he is excited to partner with the experienced team of surgeons at the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute, soon to be the Gordon, Weiss, & Schanzlin Vision Institute, and he hopes to continue to extend high quality results and effective treatment to his current and new patients for a variety of procedures including LASIK in San Diego.

Dr. Schanzlin served as the world-wide lead investigator during the 13 years of development and clinical studies on Intacs®, and is considered the world authority on this procedure. He is the co-inventor on the patent for use of ultrashort pulse laser cataract surgery, providing greater accuracy with advanced lens implant procedures. He was elected by his peers as President of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (1998-2000) because of his distinguished reputation as a refractive surgeon. In 2003, Dr. Schanzlin received the Jose I. Barraquer Award for significant contributions in the field of refractive surgery and exemplifying scientific dedication. Dr. Gordon says, “I am pleased to have Dr. Schanzlin join our practice as he complements the longstanding strengths of the San Diego vision correction center and its commitment to patient care. Dr. Schanzlin’s experience in research and teaching has helped advance the field of refractive surgery and we are looking forward to his contributions at GWVI.”

As he makes the transition into practice with Drs. Gordon and Weiss, Dr. Schanzlin says he remains consistent in his pursuit of the utmost patient satisfaction and comfort. He also adds that he is excited about the chance to expand his efforts in vision correction and refractive surgery through the innovative technology and caring staff at the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute. “They provide the highest standard of patient care and are focused on customized treatments for the best possible outcomes. For this reason, I am proud to partner with Drs. Michael Gordon, Jack Weiss, Alison Gordon, and David Geffen.”

About David Schanzlin, MD

Considered a world-authority on the Intacs® procedure and a renowned educator and innovator, Dr. David Schanzlin received his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed two fellowships in Cornea and External Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California at San Francisco. He most recently served as a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego and past Director of Keratorefractive Surgery at Shiley Eye Center. Dr. Schanzlin has been elected by his peers as the President of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (1998-2000) in recognition for his reputation and dedication as a refractive surgeon. He is also the recipient of the Jose I. Barraquer Award for his contributions in the field of refractive surgery.

About the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute

With collectively over 70 years of service in vision correction to the San Diego Community, the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Institute (GWVI) provides a range of laser eye surgery procedures and has continued to pursue the latest advancements in technology, research, and implementation of refractive surgical procedures. Surgeons at the GWVI were recently the first to bring laser assisted cataract surgery to San Diego, in addition to being the first in the world to perform the all-laser custom LASIK procedure. The GWVI surgeons are all trained as Corneal Specialists, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and have treated a combined total of over 75,000 refractive patients.

Located at 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 800 in San Diego, CA, the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute can be reached at (858) 455-6800, or online via the website gordonweissvision.com or facebook.com/lasiksandiego.

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Vision Correction Surgeons in San Diego Offering First Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery in City

Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States with over 1.5 million procedures done each year. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye, causing hazy vision, unusual glare, poor night vision or a reduction in color perception. The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser is a new way of performing cataract surgery without a surgical blade. This custom, blade-free, laser assisted cataract removal option allows the surgeons at Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute to plan and perform cataract and lens exchange surgeries to exacting, individualized specifications unattainable with standard cataract surgery. The laser technology utilizes the same technology used in the LASIK procedure, and has been shown to not only reduce risks associated with traditional cataract surgery, but also to improve accuracy and efficiency of the procedure. In fact, recent studies show that some steps of the treatment were several times more accurate than standard techniques.

LenSx® Femtosecond Laser is the world’s first cataract surgery to utilize the same technology used in LASIK during some of the most important steps of lens exchange surgery. Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute is the first to offer laser refractive cataract surgery in San Diego. They are calling this new bladeless approach LRx or Laser Assisted Refractive Lens Exchange. Drs. Michael Gordon and Jack Weiss are pioneering the next phase of cataract and lens exchange surgical treatment. Once the clouded natural lens of the eye is removed, it is replaced with a clear, plastic intraocular lens (IOL). The procedures are performed in the comfort of their office based surgical suite.

Dr. Gordon says the practice’s long-standing commitment to innovation and experience with laser vision correction will prove to be a valuable asset to their San Diego patients. “We were one of the first practices in the US to believe laser-created LASIK flaps were best for the patient, which proved to be true. We now believe Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery will be better for patients and will become the way most cataract surgeries are performed. We feel our expertise in laser technology, makes us the perfect practice to bring this to San Diego.”

Drs. Gordon and Weiss have been involved in many new technology introductions and say they are excited to provide patients with a new standard in lens procedures. “It is the cataract surgery I would want for my friends, my family and myself,” says Dr. Weiss. “Having performed well over 10,000 successful cataract procedures, it is exciting to be able to introduce bladeless, laser-assisted cataract surgery. It should improve accuracy and allow patients who choose refractive cataract surgery to see even better without glasses after surgery.”

The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser uses light energy to perform corneal incisions and anterior capsulotomies (incision that allows access to the cataract-clouded lens). Everyone has a unique structure to the eye, and the laser is custom-guided to perform these steps with the most accurate and precise results possible for each individual. Using a state-of-the-art computer guidance system, our cataract surgeons can combine their experience and skills performing traditional cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange with the advanced LenSx® Femtosecond Laser technology to give exceptional results. The new blade-free laser refractive cataract surgery can also better manage astigmatism than traditional cataract surgery. The advent of newer and better IOLs has allowed cataract surgery to develop into laser refractive cataract surgery.

LRx Refractive Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has progressed from a procedure that removes the cloudy lens to a procedure that makes vision more functional by decreasing dependency on spectacles or contact lenses. This drastic improvement in the outcome of the procedure is due to the Blade-Free laser technique we call LRx and better lens implants. There are now many new lens options.

Toric (astigmatism correcting) Lens: The toric lens corrects for astigmatism and allows for improved vision for any patient with significant astigmatism.

Accommodative Lens: The Crystalens is an accommodative lens and is designed to help solve the problems of presbyopia. The lens is placed in the eye to give the best distance vision possible. When the patient looks at a near object the lens moves forward in the eye to focus on that object. When the patient looks off in the distance again the lens moves back to focus at the distance. This is a wonderful lens for distance and intermediate vision, such as computer. It also works fairly well at near for reading.

Multifocal Lenses: There are two great multifocal lenses, the ReStor and the Tecnis Multifocal. Both of these lenses have concentric rings on them that take the incoming light and split it between distance and near as a means of helping to correct presbyopia. This gives very good distance and reading vision. The best reading is with good lighting. The intermediate vision is good but not quite as sharp as the near and distance.

Blended Vision: This is another means of addressing presbyopia. It can be done with the toric lenses for patients with significant astigmatism. For those patients without significant astigmatism it is performed utilizing a very thin lens, allowing for some movement within the eye. The lens is put in the dominant eye for very sharp distance vision. The nondominant eye has the lens placed for intermediate distance. Due to the flexibility of this lens it allows for a blend of vision at all distances.

Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss, recommend the optimal choice for each patient. It is important to understand that the lenses are designed to give the best functionality with the least dependency on spectacles.

About Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss

Dr. Michael Gordon and Dr. Jack Weiss are corneal specialists who perform refractive, corneal and cataract surgery at the Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute. They are among the most experienced and well-trained surgeons in the world and together they have performed thousands of successful surgical and laser vision correction procedures.

Gordon Weiss Schanzlin Vision Institute is located at 8910 University Center Lane Ste. 800, UTC La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92122. The practice can be reached at (858) 455-6800, or found online at www.gordonweissvision.com or www.facebook.com/lasiksandiego?ref=ts

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