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Here are testimonials from some of our patients
who had LASIK surgery
performed by Dr. Gary Kawesch:
Athletes
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Former Back - Oakland
"I
had eye surgery when I was four years old
and had bifocals when I was in kindergarten.
My eyes were really messed up. I never knew
what it was to see clearly. I was dependent
on contacts almost exclusively. I hated
wearing glasses because I'd done it since
I was four years old, big bulky brown-framed
bifocals. I would take my contacts out at
night and feel like an invalid. (Following
LASIK surgery), I wake up now and am able
to see the alarm clock. I'm now a fully
functional individual; my eyesight is incredible
and better than it was when I had my contacts
in. It's made life so much easier and I'm
so appreciative of what Dr. Kawesch has
done for me that I can't thank him enough.
The process was easy and simple."
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Former Offensive
Tackle - San Francisco
"I'm thrilled with
the results of my LASIK surgery with Dr.
Gary Kawesch. Having surgery was one of
the best things I've done for myself. Playing
ball without the hassle's and worries of
contact lenses will be great, not to mention
just having one less thing to worry about
everyday. I was so pleased with the results,
I had my wife go see Dr. Kawesch to get
her vision corrected."
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Former Pitcher
- San Francisco
By correcting my vision
with LASIK, Dr. Kawesch has made my life
much easier. Pitching in windy and dusty
stadiums should no longer be a problem.
Dr. Kaweschs skill and confidence
guided me through the procedure and made
it very simple. Im very glad I did
it!
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Guard - Seattle
"Before my surgery, I was skeptical
about how quick and easy the process was.
I've heard people tell me how simple a procedure
it was, but I couldn't believe that something
so life altering could be so relatively
simple. Now, after going through it, I would
recommend it to anybody. It really is as
simple as they say. In a few hours after
my surgery, I was seeing better than I was
while wearing my contact lenses. Both Dr.
Kawesch and his staff could not have been
more hospitable and comforting. The entire
process went smoothly, from my consultation
to the follow up exam. I would definitely
recommend Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley
to anyone needing their vision
corrected."
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Running Back -
Oakland
"Before the surgery,
I used to blink a lot and my contacts would
pop out when hit hard, which would cause
me to have to leave the game. The contacts
are never right. After having the surgery,
it's now like night and day. I now have
20/15 vision. It's like a blessing. I've
never seen this clear ever before."
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Former Offensive
Guard - Oakland
"I can't wait to play
ball with my new vision, I can't thank you
enough!"
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Retired Left Wing
- San Jose
"My Vision is now better
than 20/20 in both eyes and I see much better
now than I ever did with contact lenses
or glasses. The procedure was quick, easy,
relatively pain free, and I was back to
my full activity level the following day.
After wearing lenses and glasses, all the
hassles are now gone! Dr. Kawesch, thank
you!"
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Defensive End
- Oakland
"Following the surgery,
I can now see the hand-offs and anticipate
things before they happen because I have
better vision. I can see the center move
the ball ever so slightly, helping me get
off the ball quicker."
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Offensive Tackle
- San Francisco
"This was one of the
best decisions having LASIK with Dr. Gary
Kawesch. The procedure was quick and easy.
I'm very excited about this football season,
playing without contact lenses will give
me the same satisfaction as winning a game!!"
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Former Corner
Back - Oakland
"It's
been a wonderful experience to be able
to wake up in the morning without having
to worry about putting contacts in. Following
the surgery I'm seeing the ball a lot
better and my reaction time is a lot quicker.
It's (LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Kawesch)
been one of the best things I've done
as far as my career."
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Former Defensive
Tackle-Oakland
"The LASIK surgery
is unbelievable. I never have to wear
contacts again. My vision was very poor
and now I'm 20/15 in each eye. My contacts
don't pop out on the field anymore and
I don't get that irritating feeling in
my eyes. It's an amazing surgery and I
back it 100 percent."
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Former Center-San Jose Sharks
I was skating here
the last two weeks, and I could see the
puck a lot clearer. Before, there used
to be a black trail. It made the puck
look three to four times its actual size,
so I wasnt hitting it right, and
I wasnt able to focus on it.
Today, its perfect. We had our first
scrimmage yesterday, and everything went
fine. Im very pleased with the procedure.
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Professional
Wake Boarder
"I
had Lasik Surgery by Dr. Kawesch on January
24, 2002 and it was the best decision
of my life. If I had known the many effects
that it would have on my life, I would
have it done it years ago and spent as
much as I could afford.
I am a professional wake boarder in Northern
California. I have been around water my
entire life, but have had to deal with
contact lenses. With my contacts, I was
always fearful of losing them. It was
also difficult seeing clearly in bright
daylight or at dusk. Now I am able to
see much clearer at all times of the day.
Whether I am on the water,
playing volleyball or working, I can see
so much clearer. I have already sent half
a dozen of my close friends to Dr. Kawesch.
I highly recommend this procedure and
Dr. Kawesch. Thank you again Dr. K."
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Muscian
"Deepest gratitude
for the excellent work that you performed
on my eyes. Please be sure to give my best
and many thanks to your staff. Thank you
for everything. Love, oneness and gratitude"
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Actress
"There is no way to
describe laser vision correction as anything
short of a miracle. I have worn glasses
and contacts since I was 11 years old and
all of that changed in five painless minutes.
My vision is crystal clear and I love knowing
that I will never wander around the house
complaining that, 'I can't find my glasses
because I can't find my glasses.' Thank
you all from the bottom of my heart. You
have changed my life."
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The Bone 107.7
Morning Show - Bay Area, CA
"How
can I begin to say thanks? I
still cant believe that Im seeing
with my own two eyes. For the first time
in over 30 years I am not wearing glasses
or contacts. Amazing!!! I feel like I stepped
right out of a science fiction movie about
the 21st century.
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The Bone 107.7
Morning Show - Bay Area, CA
I
keep bragging about this guy, all the time.
Dr. Gary Kawesch, to me the messiah of eyeballs."
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KFOX Morning Show
Ex-Rock Star/Reformed Wild Man
If
Id have known how easy and painless
the LASIK eye procedure would be, Id
have done it years ago. Not only was it
quick (the whole thing took 90 seconds)
and easy (it was absolutely painless), but
the results were immediate. I could actually
read the road signs on the way home. Its
no wonder why Dr. Kawesch is the top man
in his field. The staff at the Laser Eye
Center made the whole experience pleasant.
I recommend Dr. Kawesch to anyone interested
in seeing things the way they are.
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Television
Personality & Court Room Judge
"Dr Kawesch, thanks
for giving me eyes that really work! Your
staff was wonderful! You guys are really
great!"
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Weather Anchor
KSDW-TV
I dont have
to worry about glasses or contacts anymore.
My vision has gone from bad (about 20/700)
to great (about 20/25) and I have had no
side effects. Dr. Kawesch and all the staff
are true professionals. Having this surgery
has been one of the best decisions of my
life. Surgery has given me a freedom that
I havent had since I was a kid."
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KSAN Radio - San
Jose, CA
Having the LASIK surgery
by Dr. Kawesch was the best thing Ive
ever done! Being a morning show host
I greatly appreciate one less hassle at
4am. I am thrilled to not have to deal with
contacts or look like a librarian with my
glasses anymore! I can see better now than
when I was a child. It makes me feel like
superwoman... I wholeheartedly suggest that
people get it done. Its the best thing
you can do for yourself!"
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Engineer
"I am an engineer with
a large multi-national technology company
and I spend many hours working on the computer
and visiting clients across the globe. I've
worn glasses since high school, but last
year, I decided to look into eye surgery.
I've always been afraid of tampering with
my eyes, so I looked around carefully, found
Dr. Kawesch and decided to come in for a
visit. What impressed me, besides just the
knowledgable and patient staff, is the breadth
of surgical techniques that Dr. Kawesch
has experience with and the newness of the
equipment. After my consultation, Dr. Kawesch
told me that in his opinion, because of
the shape of my cornea, he would prefer
to offer PRK sugery rather than LASIK. This
would be more involved, and has a longer
recovery time, he explained, but it would
be the safest choice for someone like me.
I appreciated the candor, and was very thankful
that I hadn't gone to a doctor who might
push me into LASIK, if he or she just didn't
have the experience to offer a better choice.
I opted for the PRK sugery with Wavefront,
and, as expected, it did take several months
for my eyes to adjust completely after the
sugery, but now, I see with 20/15 vision.
AMAZING! Besides seeing better than I ever
have before in my life, the convenience
of not wearing glasses is incredible. Before,
I always had to switch between my glasses
and Rx sunglasses when going in and out
of shops, there was constant cleaning during
inclement weather (which happens a lot in
New England, where I reside), and it was
never much fun dealing with glasses while
I went mountain biking or kayaking. Dr.
Kawesch and staff have set me free to enjoy
life without the hassle of glasses. Thanks!"
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Flight
Attendant & Actress
What I found
so different and special about Dr. Kawesch,
other than his extensive experience and
expertise, was his quality patient care.
It all started with my first phone call
to his office. His staff enthusiastically
answered all my many questions and concerns
with caring and patience. Every staff member
was informed and educated about the procedure.
The scheduling was flexible, which was great
since I live in Washington, D.C. and had
to fly in."
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Marketing Analyst
I got my first pair
of glasses when I was five years old. My
vision grew progressively worse and the
thickness of my lenses grew with it. I was
12 years old before they made a contact
lens for my prescription. Every time I tore
a lens, it took 4-6 weeks to get it replaced.
Nobody wanted to stock my prescription!
Then I developed astigmatism and had to
wear glasses over my contact lenses to correct
blurred images. I was overjoyed when Dr.
Kawesch said he could help correct my vision.
I would have been satisfied if I could recover
enough vision to wear thin glasses, but
he exceeded my expectations and gave me
perfection. I now see 20/20 in one eye,
20/30 in the other, without any corrective
lenses. To go from a -12 and -13 diopter
prescription to PERFECTION is nothing less
than a miracle to me and I cant give
any better recommendation than the one I
give to you now: GO FOR IT!!! Dr. Kawesch
is a genius in his field and you will be
happy with the results of your surgery.
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Global Technician
Services
I was nervous a few
days before the surgery but I knew I would
be a new person when it was
done. The surgery was simple, quick and
painless and I was able to see immediately!
It was easy surgery for such an incredible
result. My life has changed forever.
The surgery itself was painless, as was
the recovery. Now I can live my life as
I like, very active and care free. You can
too! I highly recommend Dr. Kawesch and
his outstanding staff for your LASIK surgery!"
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Logistics Manager
I did a lot of background
checking. I went to at least three different
doctors, including Dr. Kawesch. I felt most
comfortable with him, based on his experience.
Also, he came highly recommended by my optometrist,
so I felt really good about his expertise.
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Acct. Executive
I just wanted to thank
you from the bottom of my heart for changing
my life! I had LASIK eye surgery done on
both of my eyes just 2 weeks ago, and my
eyesight has drastically improved! I just
had my check-up this morning, and my doctor
said I was vastly improving from my quick
and painless surgery! He couldnt believe
it himself! Because it has only been 2 weeks,
I havent done too much sports activity
yet, but am waiting anxiously for ski season
to use my NEW EYES!!! No more dried out
contacts, no more losing my contacts, no
more glasses at night...oooh, I just cant
wait! Life is already easier. In the mornings
when I wake up, I can actually see the alarm
clock! I could go on and on, but it is close
to indescribable."
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Major Clothing
Retailer - Product Development
This was the best
decision of my life. I am now 20/20 in both
eyes and it has allowed me the freedom to
be without glasses or contacts.
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President, Entrees
Unlimited
I had to write this
to you, because, the feelings I am holding
inside are raw excitement and wondrous disbelief...
Your smooth and confident presence, gave
me comfort that you would accept nothing
short of perfection in my surgery... Minutes
after the surgery I was reading license
plates on cars! I had no glasses, and knew
that this was one of the most miraculous
things that has ever happened in my life!
Let me also say that your staff was real
down to earth, supportive, knowledgeable
and professional... I hope you will share
my success with any potential patients...
It gave me such confidence in myself that
I just started my own TV show on cable,
called Cooking of the 90s. God bless
you!
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Paralegal
The surgery was a
snap. My astigmatism was corrected, too.
Thirty years of wearing contact lenses or
glasses, gone. So many bad experiences,
gone no more ripped lenses, lost
lenses, irritation, walking into walls in
the early morning, not seeing the clock,
feeling like I was handicapped. All I want
to do is look at things now, like Im
seeing the world for the first time. Colors
and contrasts are wonderful and my night
vision is excellent."
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Telecommunications
Manager
I literally open my
eyes each morning and pause for just a few
seconds to celebrate the view.
It is wonderful! However, I started with
serious concerns about the LASIK procedure.
I called, visited several doctors, and researched
the procedure on the Internet through several
medical university Web pages. I wanted the
benefit of the surgery but certainly did
not want to lose what I already had! After
validating Dr. Kaweschs reputation
I decided to go for it. No pain, very quick,
professional and supportive pre-and post
care after the procedure. In fact, I drove
back to the office the following morning
without glasses or lenses! My advice: use
Dr. Kawesch and do it!
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Gallo & Gallo
Corp.
Being able to see
again without glasses is a miracle! Anyone
who has the opportunity to have the procedure
should do so without hesitation! I was so
happy with my results, I convinced my mother
to have it as well - she is just as thrilled
as I am!
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Project Specialist
WOW!! Is the only
way I can describe the LASIK eye surgery
procedure! I didnt know whether to
laugh or cry with the joy and happiness
this eye surgery gave me... Dr. Kawesch
and his staff were responsive and thorough
with the entire procedure. His staff comes
with a great deal of experience and knowledge,
and they were very supportive and sensitive
to my needs... I fear pain and I was scared...
I had the surgery done 3 weeks ago... I
had no pain, no swelling, no bruising and
I had no real discomfort. The surgery took
less than 5 minutes and the minute I stepped
out of the surgery room I was able to see,
and every day gets even better! I am extremely
happy with Dr. Kawesch and his staff and
would highly recommend this procedure. Dont
be afraid just get it done and you will
be as happy with the results as l am!"
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Dean Pasich Enterprise
I was hoping for the
20/20 miracle and I received even better
sight in both eyes. Keep in mind, I could
barely see across the room without thick
glasses on... Please thank your very professional
staff for making my eye surgery a very pleasant
experience. I paid very close attention
to their after surgery instructions and
from the very next day I felt perfect. I
know there are many other patients who have
had great success with their surgery. Words
alone will never be able to express the
joy and happiness I feel.
Thank you Dr. Kawesch!
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KNBR Radio
"Dr. Gary Kawesch and his staff
were tremendous."

KKIQ Radio
"The Laser Eye Center has given
me not just 20/20 vision, better than
20/20 vision."

KRTY Radio
"5 minutes after he began the
surgery, I sat up right then, looked
at the clock, and could tell him what
time it was. It's a miracle."

KSAN Radio
"This guy is the best, this is
the guy to go see to get this done."

Oakland Raiders
"I would recommend it to anyone,
I think it's a miracle. You can only
win by going to Dr. Kawesch."

KBLX Radio
"The support staff was wonderful,
they answered all of my questions,
addressed all of my concerns, made
me comfortable and more knowledgeable."

107.7 The
Bone
"It's pretty amazing to find
suddenly you can wake up one morning
with 20/20 vision, when your whole
life you've had to wear glasses."

Radio Producers
"I'm glad we went to a doctor
with so much experience... and the
Laser Eye Center has the most advanced
technology."

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