On Friday, September 11, the doctors at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute became the first surgeons in San Diego to perform Epioxa, the first and only FDA-approved, epithelium-on cross-linking treatment for keratoconus. Unlike traditional cross-linking, Epioxa treats the cornea without...
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If you’re comparing LASIK in San Diego, you’ve probably run into two names that sound alike but aren’t the same thing: WaveLight Plus and SMILE. WaveLight Plus is the ray-tracing technology we use to plan and guide LASIK, and it...
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Latent question: “Will LASIK really change my daily life or is it just another procedure?” Short answer: for most people who are candidates, life after LASIK is less about “medical details” and more about everyday freedom – waking up and...
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The Common Question: “I want freedom from glasses, but I don’t know which surgery is right for me.” Great news — LASIK isn’t the only route to 20/20 (or better)! At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute (GSNVI) in La Jolla, our surgeons...
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If you’ve been told it’s time for cataract surgery, you may be wondering what to expect—or how technology has changed over the years. At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, we’re proud to offer the newest and most advanced option available:...
Read MoreWhen it comes to vision correction, precision matters. That’s why Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute (GSNVI) is proud to introduce a powerful new diagnostic tool to its refractive surgery suite: the Alcon Sightmap™. This advanced technology represents a new frontier...
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When patients at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute are considering LASIK, often their first question is “How safe is it?” The second is, “How likely is it to improve my vision?” In other words, how successful is the procedure? We...
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We’re moving! But don’t worry, we’re still going to be conveniently located in La Jolla, just a ½ mile from our original office. Our office will be closed from February 23rd through March 3rd for the move and will reopen...
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What Is Presbyopia? At some point in our lives, we start holding newspapers, menus and cell phones at arm’s length in an effort to see small print more clearly. You may begin to notice changes in your early 40’s or...
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Although LASIK surgery is considered our primary procedure for laser vision correction at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute, there are some instances in which one of our experienced eye surgeons might recommend PRK: PRK is preferred over LASIK in...
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