July 28th, 2003
As discussed in our previous web site discussions, one local Santa Clara surgeon claimed that he was a specialist in wavefront LASIK, but at the time lacked the approved wavefront equipment needed, AND this surgeon had never performed the procedure. When this website reported on this issue, the doctor's attorney sent a threatening letter. That letter is referenced below (the names are withheld). Amazingly, the letter admits that the doctor in fact lacked the wavefront equipment and authorization to use it until that day of the letter. The letter also admits the doctor claims to "specialize" in a surgical procedure he never previously performed! According to the attorney, "specializing" could be based on radio/television interviews, publications, and research. Actually performing the procedure? Not required, according to the attorney for this doctor, to claim to be a "specialist." We strongly disagree. As a potential patient, you should challenge your eye surgeon to substantiate any claim of specialization, and inquire how many procedures the doctor has actually successfully performed. Sadly, you can't assume a doctor who claims to be a "specialist" in certain eye surgery procedures has in fact ever performed that procedure.

Click here to read why the doctor's attorney feels he is not misleading the public, and that a surgeon can still "specialize" in a surgical procedure they have never performed...

May 8th, 2003
Beware of exaggerated claims made by many doctors and centers... One local surgeon, claimed on his website as of May 7, 2003, that he is "Specializing in Wavefront LASIK." As of May 7, 2003, this doctor had not performed ANY Wavefront LASIK surgeries! You are encouraged to draw your own conclusions about the honesty and integrity of this particular doctor, who tries to position himself as an ethical leader throughout the rest of his website.

Please note that:

a) Our office bears no ill will to any professional, but we are concerned that the public receives accurate information regarding equipment, procedures, and experience.

b) The actual background and experience of an eye surgeon versus unsupported advertising claims present issues of public health concern.

c) Eye surgery poses risks to patients and we want prospective eye surgery patients conducting Internet investigation regarding their options to secure truthful and accurate information.

d) We are striving to make fair comment on issues we believe related to public health concerns, and we invite you to investigate the backgrounds and training of all area eye surgeons, and to come to your own informed conclusion as to the eye surgeon who could provide you the level of care you seek.

e) It is not important to us that we provide your eye surgical treatment, but rather we're concerned that your decision on the critical issue of your eye care is made based on truthful and accurate information.

f) We invite you to independently verify any claims by any eye surgeon regarding background, level of surgical experience, relevant training, experience with specific types of equipment, claims history, and the truth of any advertising claim you review from any eye surgeon you consider.

Gary M Kawesch, MD

 

Federal Trade Commission Stops Allegedly Misleading Representations for LASIK Eye Surgery.

"The Federal Trade Commission today announced two complaints and proposed consent orders with two of the largest purveyors of laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) refractive eye surgery services, settling charges that their advertisements were not substantiated by scientific evidence... Under the terms of the proposed orders with the Commission, both companies, The Laser Vision Institute, LLC and its principals, Marco Musa, Max Musa, and Marc'Andrea Musa (collectively, LVI) and LCA Vision, Inc., doing business as LasikPlus (LCA), will be barred from making such claims in the future unless the claims can be substantiated...

 


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