Herzig Eye Institute

It's All About YOUR Vision - Your Unique Eyes!

It's a fact...laser vision correction is one of the most exciting technological advances in the history of eye care. In fact, the word "LASIK" has come to almost represent a generic term for vision correction. The problem is, not everyone is a good LASIK candidate because no two eyes are exactly alike. LASIK may not be the ideal corrective approach for you. This doesn't necessarily mean that we can't help. We have several options to choose from. Finding the right solution for your eyes is just a thorough, complimentary consultation away.

Our trademarked High Definition Vision^® system means that you will always get the best available technology operated by world class surgeons at the Herzig Eye Institute. Unlike other companies, we won't "bait and switch" you, attempting to luring you in with low-priced and out-dated procedures, only to up-sell you to a more advanced option. We only offer the most advanced proven options. Our fees are all inclusive and simple to understand and always include the Herzig Life Time Commitment.

Laser Vision Correction

See it for yourself! Our interactive simulator will give you an idea of the type of before and after vision experienced by our laser correction patients.

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Surgeons at the Herzig Eye Institute have performed laser vision corrections since 1991. All of our laser procedures are performed with an excimer laser, which combines argon and fluoride gases to produce a "cool", ultra-violet light. Your surgeon uses the computer-guided excimer laser to gently alter the shape of your cornea through a series of ultra precise pulses. It does not cut or burn. Each pulse removes a remarkable 39 millionths of an inch in 12 billionths of a second! This technology is so exacting, it is approved by NASA and the U.S. Air Force for astronauts, pilots and field personnel.

There are two ways of utilizing this extraordinary technology, PRK and LASIK. Both procedures are performed by an ophthalmologist specializing in laser vision correction.

Other Vision Correction Options

Laser vision correction may not be the appropriate approach for people who have refractive errors that are too large or those with certain eye conditions. Following a thorough and comprehensive consultation, the Herzig Eye Institute may suggest two other types of corrective treatment: Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and Intraocular Collamer Lens (ICL) Insertion.

See it for yourself! Our interactive simulator will give you an idea of the type of before and after vision experienced by our RLE and Intraocular Collamer Lens (ICL) patients.

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Achieve Your Best Possible Vision

You want the best possible result from your treatment, so you need to be sure that you are being treated by the most experienced and skilled physicians using the most advanced technology available. With the Herzig Eye Institute, you have that assurance. We've treated tens of thousands of patients, including those in high performance occupations such as pilots, police officers, firefighters and even astronauts. Their own safety and that of those around them demands that these procedures be effective and safe.

The excimer laser that the Herzig Eye Institute uses to treat patients has been fully approved by both the Health Protection Branch in Canadaand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Herzig Eye Institute is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company. This means that we maintain the absolute highest quality control standards for every procedure, from the surgical suites to our record-keeping. Have a look at our facilities with our photo tour.

Herzig Eye Institute surgeons have performed over 150,000 treatments and collectively bring over four decades of microsurgical experience to custom vision correction. All our medical professionals are required to stay current with leading edge technologies and techniques in all our treatments. Our results are so exceptional that doctors around North America regularly refer their more difficult cases to us.

In addition to being confident in your surgeon, it is important that you be comfortable and relaxed during your procedure and throughout your recovery, so we bring a caring attitude to everything we do. Our satisfied patients have told us that it makes a difference!

We are committed to keeping you fully informed. No question is too simple, no concern is too trivial. It is only through complete knowledge that you can be sure you're making the right decision. At the Herzig Eye Institute, we provide more than a treatment—we provide peace of mind. It is important to you. It is important to us.

Compared to most medical procedures, vision correction is fast. You'll spend more time in the examination and consultation than you will in the surgery itself. In fact, in the time it takes the average person to read just this page, you could have your vision corrected. Freedom from glasses or contacts is now possible for more people than ever before.