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FREE
VISION CORRECTION
CONSULTATION

Dr. Whitsett offers a complimentary consulation to those individuals interested in LASIK, ReSTOR and other laser vision correction procedures. In addition to limited diagnostic testing, each consultation includes one-on-one time with Dr. Whitsett, who will assess your candidacy and answer your specific questions.

To schedule, call 713-365-9799 or click here to submit your email request.

THE WHITSETT VISION GROUP: A FULL-SERVICE
OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE

Dr. Whitsett, a board-certified ophthalmologist, his associates -- Cybele Woon, M.D., and Steven Garza, O.D. – and staff have been providing comprehensive eye care to Houstonians for more than a decade. In addition to Dr. Whitsett’s surgical expertise in refractive surgery and cataracts, the Whitsett Vision Group performs eye exams; treats most all types of eye ailments and diseases, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, and dispenses contact lenses.

For hours of operation and map, click here
Dr. Woon’s bio, click here
Dr. Garza’s bio, click here
For a list of insurances the Whitsett Vision Group accepts, click here
For more information about cataract surgery, click here

During 2006, The Whitsett Vision Group opened its in-house, state-of-the-art
Surgery Center. The Surgery Center features the VISX Star 4 Excimer laser for traditional or custom wavefront surgery and the special Intralase laser which makes the LASIK flap. The Star 4 system also includes the latest iris registration capabilities. And, Dr. Whitsett can perform the WaveScan diagnostic test internally to determine if one is a candidate for
wavefront LASIK.

WHATEVER THE VISION CORRECTION,
DR. WHITSETT IS ONE OF HOUSTON 'S
MOST EXPERIENCED EYE SURGEONS

As one of Houston 's premier eye surgeons for more than a decade, Dr. Whitsett can perform most any procedure, including:
ReSTOR, ReZOOM, VISIAN ICL, CUSTOM VUE WAVEFRONT LASIK, INTRALASE, ADVANCED SURFACE ABLATION and CATARACT surgeries.

In fact, when the FDA hand-selected doctors nationwide to perform the patient trials for LASIK and ReSTOR, Dr. Whitsett was one of these special surgeons.

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SPECIAL SURGERY NOW AVAILABLE TO
END NEED FOR READING GLASSES

One of the challenges that LASIK surgeons have faced for more than a decade is eliminating the need for reading glasses in individuals 45 and older. In the past, LASIK surgeons could use monovision (correcting one eye for near vision, the other for distance), but not everyone could tolerate this. Now, the FDA has approved the ReSTOR lens by Alcon that addresses the real problem – the lens inside of the eye. The ReSTOR lens – which helps one see near, intermediate and far – is implanted in place of the existing lens. And, with ReSTOR surgery, one will not need cataract surgery later in life. A similar type lens, CRYSTALENS, is also FDA-approved, and Dr. Whitsett can perform this surgery, too, however, he favors the results of ReSTOR. For more information, click here.

VISIAN IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENSES (ICL)
CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH MYOPIA (NEARSIGHTEDNESS)

For those ages 21 to 50 with high myopia (nearsightedness up to -15 to -20 diopters) who may not have been able to have LASIK or PRK, Dr. Whitsett can now provide the Visian ICL (Implantable Contact Lens). For more information, click here.


CUSTOM VUE WAVEFRONT WITH INTRALASE USHERS IN ADVANCED STATE OF LASIK SURGERY

The most exciting news in laser vision correction in recent years has occurred with FDA approval of VISX's Custom Vue TM Wavefront treatment for patients with nearsightedness and/or astigmatism. With Wavefront-guided LASIK, patients who qualify can possibly see better than 20/20. Based on its sophisticated diagnostic testing, Custom Vue TM Wavefront-guided LASIK provides surgeons a new level of accuracy and precision. Wavefront testing identifies and measures imperfections in an individual's eye 25 times more precise than previous methods.

For more information about Wavefront, click here.


INTRALASE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES
LASIK SURGERY RESULTS

Before LASIK surgeons like Dr. Whitsett can utilize the Excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors, the upper layer of the cornea has to be opened. New IntraLase technology provides a less invasive, computer-controlled approach to the important first step in LASIK surgery - making the flap. IntraLase uses a unique laser - the FS femtosecond - to accomplish this without the cutting of a traditional blade.

Dr. Whitsett is one of a select group of surgeons in Houston experienced in this procedure.

To learn more about IntraLase works and its benefits,
click here.


CATARACT SURGERY PATIENTS
BENEFIT FROM NEW LENS

Thanks to the latest advances in technology and materials, many artificial lens - also called IOLS or intraocular lens - have significant clinical advantages for cataract surgery patients. Dr. Whitsett prefers the ACRYSOF Single-Piece IOL. To learn why, click here.

ABOUT DR. WHITSETT

When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of new procedures, Jeffrey C. Whitsett, M.D., is one of the special doctors it calls upon to help conduct patient trials. Most recently, Dr. Whitsett was the only surgeon in Texas the FDA selected to conduct its studies for the ReSTOR lens which was FDA approved in March, 2006. In 1995, the FDA requested Dr. Whitsett’s assistance in performing patient trials for LASIK.

Today, Dr. Whitsett has performed more ReSTOR surgeries than any other doctor in Houston – and more than 15,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Whitsett has twice been named one of the top 100 refractive surgeons by VISX, the leading manufacturers of Excimer lasers.

For more about Dr. Whitsett’s background and credentials, click here.

 

WHITSETT VISION GROUP
CONDUCTING SPECIAL STUDIES

Dr. Whitsett has been commissioned to conduct three special patient studies for a new multifocal lens, an implantable contact lens, and an accommodating lens. For more information, or to determine if you may be a candidate, please email: s.narrow@doctorwhitsett.com.



ATTENTION COMPANIES:
THE WHITSETT PRO PLAN
CAN BE AN ADDED BENEFIT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES

In recognition that employee health benefits continue to shrink, the Whitsett Vision Group has a program to make company benefit managers a hero. We will provide our most advanced LASIK surgery (including Intralase and Wavefront) for our lowest cost in exchange for your support.
For details, click here