Category: New Technology

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Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Performs San Diego’s First Epioxa Procedure

September 15, 2026 | New Technology

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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Cataract Surgery Just Got an Upgrade—Here’s What That Means for You

June 23, 2025 | New Technology

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:...

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How Alcon Sightmap™ Is Revolutionizing LASIK at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute

June 04, 2025 | New Technology

When 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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Presbyopia Treatment – What the Future May Hold

December 10, 2015 | Latest News

In the first and second part of our series on presbyopia, we talked about causes of the condition and available treatment options. Today, our own Michael Gordon, MD and Dr. David Schanzlin discuss clinical trials they are currently working on...

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What is Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction?

October 21, 2015 | Latest News

Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction is a state-of-the-art new technology designed to optimize the surface of the eye’s cornea so that the quality of vision after LASIK laser eye surgery is the best it can possibly be. Gordon Schanzlin New Vision...

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Dry Eye Treatment with the LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System

July 14, 2015 | Dry Eye

What is LipiFlow? It is estimated that 5 million Americans suffer from Dry Eye; a number that is likely to increase due to prolonged computer use and reliance on digital technologies such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops, which have...

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Patient Prefers Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery

November 07, 2014 | Cataract Surgery

Norma is a Senior Citizen who was experiencing dim vision and was having trouble driving at night and seeing road signs. She says the change was so gradual, she didn’t even realize how bad her vision had become. After 55...

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Dr. Schanzlin and Colleagues Introduce New Corneal Transplant Device

January 10, 2014 | Latest News

For individuals diagnosed with endothelial disease, such as Fuchs’ dystrophy, corneal transplants can be necessary to prevent the eyes’ progressive degeneration and the gradual loss of vision. In the last decade, endothelial keratoplasty (EK) surgery was introduced as a technique...

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You’re Invited to a Lunch N Learn

May 09, 2013 | Cataract Surgery

You’re invited to attend a Free Lunch N Learn on Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery, called LRx. This custom, blade-free laser assisted cataract removal option, allows the surgeons at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute to plan and perform cataract and...

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Have You Heard About Our Electronic Medical Records?

February 15, 2013 | New Technology

Have you noticed your doctor carrying an iPad into your exam recently? Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute (GWSVI) has recently launched Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in the practice. This major project included acquiring the technology and equipment, training staff...

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