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There is no better time to
begin living your life
free of glasses
and contact lenses
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B
ack in 1985, London Place Eye
Centre (as we were then known)
became the first clinic in Canada
dedicated to corrective eye surgery.
We continued to pioneer the science
of vision correction, and were the first
in British Columbia to use a laser to
correct nearsightedness, farsighted-
ness and astigmatism.
Later, we introduced the ‘No
Touch’ PRK procedure, a non-
invasive bladeless surgery that uses
a cool beam of laser light to reshape
the surface of the cornea. Unlike tra-
ditional LASIK, there is no cutting of
the eye needed to create a flap. ‘NoTouch’ also preserves more corneal
tissue. ‘No Touch’ is now practiced at
leading clinics around the world.
For 30 years, we have advanced
the science of laser vision correc-
tion. The centre has performed over100,000 procedures on patients from
over 30 countries. We can correct
most vision conditions, even strong
prescriptions, simply, safely, with
precision and excellent long-term re-
sults. Our surgical team is among the
most experienced in the world. Oph-
thalmologists from near and far come
to us for training and, in many cases,
have had their own vision corrected
at our clinic. London Eye Centre con-
tinues to be recognized internation-
ally as a research centre for new de-
velopments in laser vision correction.
London Eye Centre offers online
video seminars where all the op-
tions, benefits and risks of laser vi-
sion correction are openly discussed.
Once you’ve talked to London Eye
Centre, you’ll see there is no better
time to begin a new life free of glass-es and contact lenses.
A centre of innovation
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M
ost vision problems involve refrac-
tion issues — the way light is fo-
cused by your eye. It depends on three
elements: the curvature of the cornea,
the power of the lens, and the length of
the eye. If these elements are structured
correctly, then light will focus on the
retina properly. However, it is common
for one or more of these to be structured
imperfectly. This irregularity results in arefractive problem.
Myopia (nearsightedness)
When an eye is myopic, it has too much fo-
cusing power. This extra focusing ability
is the result of any eyeball that is too long
or a cornea that has excessive curvature,
creating a steep surface. Those with my-
opia see distance objects blurred. Near
objects, however, can be focused clearly
since they usually require additional fo-
cusing power to produce a clear image.
London Eye Centre has corrected up to
-14 diopters of myopia.
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
A hyperopic eye does not have enough fo-cusing power. The lack of focusing ability
is the result of an eyeball that is too short
or a cornea that does not have enough
curve. This creates a flat surface. Those
with hyperopia initially have blurry vision
up close, but with aging, it can progress
to intermediate and distance vision prob-
lems. London Eye Centre has corrected
up to +6 diopters of hyperopia.
Astigmatism
When an eye is astigmatic, it lacks a uni-
form surface which results in the inability
to have one focal point. This asymmetry
is due to the cornea being curved on one
place more so than on the other. It is eas-ier to understand this concept if you con-
sider a normal eye to be the shape of a
tennis ball (spherical) and an astigmatic
eye the shape of a football (toric). Usually
astigmatism is the combination of both
myopia and hyperopia and, therefore,
both distance and near objects are blurry.
Presbyopia (monovision)
Presbyopia is an aging condition that
contributes to the need for reading
glasses. Not to be confused with hypero-
pia (farsightedness), presbyopia occurs
because the lens inside the eye has be-
come rigid with age (usually around 45
years old). A common solution for those
with distance problems and presbyopia
is either bifocal or progressive glasses.
With contact lenses, one lens can be ad-
justed to intentionally leave you slightly
nearsighted. The difference is enough
to aid your vision and brain to “accom-
modate” and lessens the need for read-ing glasses. This is known as monovi-
sion. This concept is also popular with
laser vision correction patients over 40,
particularly those who work with com-
puters.
Who qualifies
Length of
Normal Eye
Length of
Normal Eye
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‘No Touch’ PRK procedure
It is essential for anyone interested
in laser vision correction to have
an in-depth consultation to determine
if they are a suitable candidate.
A t present, patients with virtually
any degree of myopia (near-
sightedness), hyperopia (farsighted-
ness, up to +6), or astigmatism can
be treated. Modifying the curvature or
shape of the cornea is accomplished
by vapourizing a small amount oftissue using the Excimer laser. The
laser allows molecular quantities of
corneal tissue to be removed with ex-
treme precision; the amount removed
is less than half the thickness of a hu-
man hair.
The ‘No Touch’ procedure,
which we developed, is a
very advanced version of the PRK
surface procedure. No cutting is
required; in fact, no mechanical
instruments touch the eye. This is
in contrast to conventional LASIK
(Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileu-
sis), a multi-stage procedure that
consists of cutting a flap using a
motorized blade, then using a laser
under the flap for vision correction.
On the day of your procedure,
you will be at the clinic forabout 90 minutes. After a second
thorough measuring of your eyes
and consultation with your surgeon,
your eyes will be numbed using only
drops, and every step of the proce-
dure will be explained in detail, so
you’ll know exactly what to expect.Once you’re in the treatment room,
you’re fitted with a small device to
keep you from blinking. No other
instruments are needed. Surface
skin cells on the cornea, called epi-
thelium, are removed and the laser
reshapes the underlying corneal tis-sue, creating a new curvature. Pro-
cedure time is usually less than two
minutes per eye.
The epithelium usually takes
three to five days to heal. Al-
though blurriness is expected dur-
ing initial healing, you’ll notice
some improvements in focusing al-
most immediately.
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Intralase SBK procedure
L
ondon Eye Centre offers patients
two vision correction options.
IntraLase SBK is an all-laser proce-
dure eliminating the blade and cut-
ting from the LASIK process. It offers
comparable safety to the ‘No Touch’
PRK procedure as well as the shorter
recovery associated with LASIK. Clin-
ical studies involving one million cas-
es have proven IntraLase SBK to besafer and more effective compared to
the conventional LASIK process.
Combining the advantagesof PRK and LASIK
LASIK
In the past, many people chose the
LASIK method because of relatively
shorter recovery and sometimes low-
er costs. Despite its popularity, there
are potential concerns associated
with conventional LASIK. Most of theLASIK safety issues are related to the
cutting of the flap with the microkera-
tome blade.
PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy is a
surface procedure which removes
the epithelium skin cells rather thancutting a flap. The ‘No Touch’ PRK
method is considered to be the
most advanced version of surface
treatment. Although recovery time
is relatively longer than LASIK, ‘No
Touch’ PRK is popular with patients
who take a conservative, safety-
first approach. The ‘No Touch’ PRK
procedure can also treat many
patients with high corrections and
thin corneas who are not eligible for
LASIK.
IntraLase SBK
IntraLase SBK (Sub-Bowman’s Ker-atomileusis) is a hybrid procedure
which combines the safety of PRK
and the quicker recovery of LASIK.
The IntraLase SBK employs an infra-
red beam to make an ultra-thin, tai-
lor-made flap superior in structure to
a conventional LASIK flap. The com-
puter-controlled laser creates andreplaces the thinner flap with greater
accuracy and precision. The Intra-
Lase method gives your surgeon the
ability to tailor the dimensions of the
individualized corneal flap based on
what is best for your eye.STEP 2
STEP 1
The IntraLase femtosecond laser
uses an infrared beam of light
to precisely separate tissue using
focused laser pulses which divide
material at the molecular level. This
process allows the surgeon to pro-
duce an ultra-thin flap of corneal tis-
sue without the use of a blade (as
in conventional LASIK). This flap is
gently lifted to expose the underly-
ing tissue and the surgeon reshapes
the cornea with a second laser. It is
a painless procedure that normallytakes less than five minutes per eye.
Patients who undergo the IntraLase
procedure experience little to no dis-
comfort following their surgery and
are normally seeing very well within
24-48 hours.
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Risks and rewards
L
aser vision correction is one of
the most commonly performed
elective procedures in North Amer-
ica. As with any surgery, a careful
review of the risks and the rewards
should be made. ‘No Touch’ PRK and
IntraLase SBK are exceptionally safe
and effective procedures. Due to the
precision of the laser and the fact that
no blades touch the eye, we feel they
are the safest procedures available.
Some side effects can occur during
healing, including infection, under
or over correction, corneal haze and
dry eyes. Incidence of complications
is low. While the laser is precise, hu-
man tissue can vary in healing capa-
bilities. All risks will be discussed in
a private consultation.
Light Sensitivity
Most eyes are sensitive to light post
operatively. This is usually short last-
ing — less than one to two weeks.Sunglasses should be worn in bright
sunlight for a few months following
surgery to avoid excessive UV radia-
tion.
Corneal Haze
The term “haze” is used when the
healing response results in new tissue
growth on the treated surface suffi-
cient enough for a loss of transparency
visible with the examination micro-
scope. Haze is treatable and generally
dissipates over time.
Overcorrection
Initial overcorrection is usually
planned as the cornea heals. The eye
generally stabilizes to near-predicted
results within one to three months;
however, in rare cases, it may remain
overcorrected. An overcorrection is
more noticeable to older patients and
is treatable with both the Holmium or
Excimer laser.
Undercorrection
Undercorrection is more common
than overcorrection. Small amounts
of undercorrection do not seriously
affect the resulting vision. Large
amounts, however, may need a re-
treatment (or corrective lenses full or
part time) for clear vision.
Benefits
There are numerous life benefits laser
vision correction can provide, includ-
ing freedom from lenses for sports,recreation, driving, or work. There
are a number of occupations, such as
pilots, firefighters, and police officers,
that require a high standard of visual
acuity without visual aids.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it matter which clinic
does my procedure?
E xperience is always crucial when
selecting a clinic or doctor for
any surgery. Equipment, technique,
and dedication to patient safety are
also important factors to consider. At
London Eye Centre, our surgeons
have extensive experience and use
the same equipment, technique
and highly trained support staff to
ensure our high standards are met.
You should select a facility that has
the track record and reputation you
require. It is your vision and it is an
optional procedure.
Why do prices vary?
In addition to experience, technol-
ogy and reputation, price is a fac-
tor. Most clinics that have attempted
discount prices for vision correction
have not remained in business. Be
careful to ensure there are no hidden
or additional charges and that you
are confident the clinic you choose
will be in business long term.
Can you guarantee the result?
A lthough the predictability of re-
sults is very high and incidence
of complications is low, the answer
is no. Different eyes heal at different
rates and in different ways. If you end
up with less correction than you hope
for, chances are that your eye can be
retreated simply and effectively to
take it the rest of the way.
What about long-term results?
Laser vision correction has a track
record of nearly 30 years of ex-
cellent results and safety. Conserva-
tive patients who have been waiting
for the procedure to be proven long
term can now proceed with confi-
dence.
What if I need a re-treatment?
W hile the likelihood is low, all pa-tients undergoing laser vision
correction must accept that a re-treat-
ment may be required in the future.
At London Eye Centre, re-treatments
are included in your surgical fee. Pa-
tients choosing London Eye Centre
value our track record as B.C.’s lon-gest serving vision correction provid-
er. Over the years, many different la-
ser vision correction companies have
come and gone. Be sure to choose a
facility that you are confident will be
around to take care of you in the fu-
ture if needed.
For a more comprehensive list of
FAQs, go to www.lasereye.com.
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Testimonials
S
ince 1985, tens of thousands of
patients have told us, “this is
the best gift I’ve ever given myself.”
Here’s more feedback:
Before my surgery, the staff at
London Eye Centre answered
all my questions. My eyes were re-
measured and a final consultation
was completed with the surgeon.
We then moved onto the surgery, the
whole procedure took only minutes.
The staff was fabulous, the after care
is excellent, they go to great lengths
to make their patients comfortable.
Thank you, London Eye Centre.
I have perfect vision without glassesand contacts. Why did I wait so long?
Zack Spencer – Vancouver, B.C.
Abunch of people have asked in
my blog why I chose No Touch
PRK rather than LASIK. I think the
first and most important reason that
I did so was that I had this crazy idea
of fighting competitively, and PRK is
much better for contact sports. With
No Touch PRK from London Eye Cen-
tre, I will be able to take punches in
the face again in sparring without
worry that my eye could be seriously
injured. Even pro-LASIK websites
state that people participating in box-
ing, kickboxing or MMA should not
get regular LASIK.
Terrence Chan – Vancouver, B.C.
I’m 100% satisfied. No more con-
tacts... don’t need to put on my
“reading” glasses for every little
thing ...
Hilton P. – Coquitlam, B.C.
Fabulous! No longer have to wear
glasses for driving, TV or dis-
tance. Love the results! Recommendthe procedure to anyone and every-
one who has to rely on glasses.
Gail W. – Langley, B.C.
Isimply cannot think of enough ad-
jectives to describe my new vision:
clear, perfect, wonderful, unbeliev-able.
Rick T. – Orange County, CA
I can play again like a child; my vi-
sion allows me to do skiing, snow-
boarding, roller-blading, water sports
and lead an active life without glass-
es. Thanks!
David T. – Abbotsford, B.C.
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You have no reason to wait
“I can’t afford it right now.”
London Eye Centre offers a no inter-
est payment plan. Ask us about it.
Call London Eye Centre now and
book your initial consultation.
You’ve waited long enough – begin
living your life free of glasses and
contact lenses.
“I’m waiting for the technology to
get better.”
Laser vision correction is proven sci-
ence. The centre has performed over
100,000 successful procedures and
our all-laser procedure can correct
most vision conditions with excep-
tional accuracy. The latest generation
of lasers provides better results than
ever.
W
ho trusts their eyes to London
Eye Centre? People applying
for jobs that require excellent vision
without glasses or contacts: police
officers, pilots, the armed forces and
firefighters. If many of these profes-
sionals have had their vision correct-
ed by us. Why haven’t you?
“I’m waiting for proof that the pro-
cedure is effective in the long term.”
In the early years, many patients had
taken a wait-and-see approach. Lon-
don Eye Centre has been performing
vision correction for 30 years and is,
without a doubt, B.C.’s most experi-
enced laser eye centre. Patients can
expect excellent long-term results.
“I’m concerned about the safety of
laser vision correction.”
London Eye Centre only performs
all-laser vision correction. Our proce-
dure is precise, safe and no surgical
blade ever touches your eye, unlike
LASIK.
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How to find us
918 - 12th Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 6B1
604.526.2020
#306 - 126 15th Street East
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P9
604.985.2011
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Find out if laser vision correction with London Eye Centre
is right for you.
Call us to book an initial consultation.
604.526.2020
918 - 12th StreetNew Westminster, BC, Canada V3M 6B1
604.985.2011
#306 - 126 15th Street East
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7L 2P9
Toll free: 1.800.395.7483
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In 1985, London Place Eye Centre (as we were thenknown) opened its doors for the first time. As one of
the first private medical clinics in British Columbia,
London Eye Centre originally offered cataract, refrac-
tive and cosmetic surgery to its patients. We were the
first eye clinic in BC to be accredited by the College of
Physicians and Surgeons: this is no small recognition;
it means we have been consistently found, through
regular audits, to be adhering to a strict set of stan-
dards designed to ensure that patients are receiving
the best medical care. These rigorous standards havebeen maintained for 30 years.
A lot has changed since 1985. The clinic has ex-
panded three times, increased the complement of
staff and technicians, introduced many new surgi-
cal procedures to British Columbia and aided tens of
thousands of people with their vision. Today, London
Eye Centre focuses solely on laser vision correction.
The team of surgeons and technicians are dedicat-
ed to helping patients who seek the best care and
technology to correct their vision problems, such asnearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
London Eye Centre now has clinics in New Westmin-
ster and North Vancouver. We have treated patients
from all around the world, including all Canadian
provinces and territories, 47 different US states and
more than 30 countries overseas.
London Eye Centre’s renowned surgical team, in con-
junction with our Research Department, has been
dedicated to improving and perfecting the tech-niques of laser vision correction. The predictability,
safety and computer control of the Excimer laser has
already proven its reliability. Worldwide, well over
10 million procedures have been performed, and
this number is compounding exponentially by thou-
sands each day..
While advancing the science of laser vision correc-
tion, London Eye Centre has been able to speed up
healing and visual recovery, minimize discomfort
and improve predictability for patients with more
challenging corrections. Our all-laser procedures
have improved vision correction surgery to a level
of safety and appeal that is highly attractive to the
more cautious patient.
London Eye Centre is B.C.’s original and longest serv-
ing vision correction provider. As a locally based
company, we are dedicated to providing the best
care and technology possible for our patients.
Canadians are renowned for
medical innovations such as the
invention of insulin, the electronmicroscope and the pacemaker.
Many scientific advances using
lasers to correct vision were
pioneered here, in British Columbia.
London Eye Centre Medical Team
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London Eye Centre has a distinguished
history of advancing the science of
laser vision correction.
Dr. Donald Johnson, London Eye Centre’s
founder, dedicated his professional life toadvances in ophthalmic surgery, particularly the
development of laser vision correction.
Dr. Johnson is considered to be the first surgeon
in North America to dedicate his entire practice
solely to refractive surgery. Dr. Johnson is
recognized as a pioneer and one of the true
grandfathers of laser vision correction.
1985• First clinic in British Columbia to correct
nearsightedness using Radial Keratotomy (RK);over 6,500 RK procedures performed from 1985to 1992
1990• First clinic in British Columbia to use a surgical
laser to correct nearsightedness and astigmatismwith a procedure called Photorefractive
Keratectomy (PRK)• Dr. Johnson becomes the rst Canadianinvestigator for the VISX® Excimer laser
1991• First centre in Canada to correct astigmatism
using Excimer laser
1993 • First clinic in British Columbia to develop regional
system of patient care over 1,600 eyecareprofessionals provide quality pre and post-
operative care for the Centre’s patients; patientscan have treatment at London Eye Centre, returnhome and have their follow-up care with theirdoctor knowing the progress will be closelymonitored by the clinic’s highly trained staff
• First clinic in Canada to correct farsightednesswith the Holmium laser
1994• First clinic in Canada to correct farsightedness
with the Excimer laser
1995• London Eye Centre plays host to hundreds in
the refractive surgery industry from around theworld at the first in a series of annual conferencesheld each year at Whistler, BC; the Pacific CoastRefractive Symposium featured the pre-eminentnames in refractive surgery
1996• The Centre now has dedicated Education and
Research personnel providing comprehensivepatient and professional education to patients
and doctors worldwide
1997• Dr. Johnson receives a US patent and trademark
for his invention and use of the ‘No Touch’surgical technique
1998• Over 60 eye physicians have chosen London Eye
Centre for their own treatments
2001• The Centre enters new era in Excimer laser
technology by acquiring first laser in WesternCanada featuring 3D eye tracking
2002
• Clinic launches Wavescan Technology (ngerprint-like scans able to analyze total optical system)• First facility in Canada to perform investigative
laser procedure for reversal of presbyopia (agingcondition causing the need for reading glasses)
2003• Centre opens satellite facility in Kamloops, BC,
for easier access to top technology for all BCresidents
2005
• Successfully performed clinical trial of multi-focal treatment for far-sighted patients withpresbyopia
2006• London Eye Centre wins Consumer Choice Gold
Award as top laser eye correction centre inVancouver for the 7th consecutive year
2008• London Eye Centre offers the revolutionary
Intralase SBK. With Intralase, patients enjoy the
safety and results of ‘No Touch’ PRK, along withrapid vision recovery and less discomfort allwithout the cutting/blades associated with LASIK
2011• London Eye Centre opens a new facility in North
Vancouver
2012• London Eye Centre approaches 100,000
procedures completed in B.C.
2015• London Eye Centre, BC’s longest-serving
vision correction provider, celebrates their30th anniversary
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Procedure Fees
Procedure FeePrescription
Ranges
Custom
Wavefront
(if needed)
Post-ops
at LEC
Post-ops for
Out-of-Town
Post-op Kit
(supplies)
Re-treatment
(if needed)
‘No Touch’
PRK
$1,500
per eye
All
prescriptions √ √ √ √ √
Intralase
SBK
$1,900
per eye
All
prescriptions √ √ √ √ √
All Inclusive Fees
Laser Vision Correction pricing can be confusing for the patient.
Many facilities create this confusion: tiered fees based on
prescription strength, add-ons and extras for custom software,
follow-up care, and re-treatments (if needed). London Eye Centrefees are simple to understand with no surprises, add-ons or hidden
charges.
Taxes
The fee is exempt from all taxes. The procedure fee is eligible as a
medical expense income tax credit.
Financing
London Eye Centre has convenient, low-interest and no-interest
financing available. Call our education department for more
information.
An Investment
The decision to proceed with laser vision correction with London
Eye Centre should be looked upon as an investment. The cost ofglasses, contact lenses and solutions adds up quickly. Simple
math shows that the fee for laser vision correction is recovered in
a few short years for most patients. You don’t need a calculator to
appreciate that laser vision correction with London Eye Centre pays
for itself in no time.
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Our Surgeons
Dr. Perry H. Maerov, FRCS (C)
Dr. Maerov serves as the Medical Director and Chief Surgeon
at both of our New Westminster and North Vancouver clinics.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Alberta
and completed his post-graduate training in Ophthalmology at
Queens University in 1974. He has been a cataract and refrac-tive surgeon for over 30 years. Dr. Maerov is also on the teach-
ing staff in the Department of Ophthalmology at UBC.
Dr. Suren Sanmugasunderam, FRCS (C)Dr. Sanmugasunderam (also referred to as Dr. Shan) obtained
his medical degree from the University of Ottawa and com-
pleted his post-graduate studies in ophthalmology at UBC. Dr.
Shan has been a cataract and refractive surgeon since 1995.He is on the teaching faculty at UBC, is a former president of
the BC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and is a sec-
tion editor for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Jesse Chew, FRCS (C)Dr. Chew obtained his medical degree and Royal College of
Canada Certification in Ophthalmology from UBC. Dr. Chew
gained expertise in ocular biodevices and therapeutics duringhis fellowship at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah. He
is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC and the Uni-
versity of Utah. Dr. Chew has performed thousands of ocular
surgeries with a focus on cataract and refractive laser surgery.
Dr. Naveen Mysore, FRCS (C)Dr. Mysore obtained his medical degree from McGill Univer-
sity, where he went on to complete his residency and obtain theRoyal College Certification in ophthalmology. He completed
a cornea, external disease and refractive surgery fellowship at
the internationally recognized Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland,
Ohio. He is currently working as a Cornea and External Eye
Disease specialist at the Surrey Eye Care Centre and Surrey
Memorial Hospital.