Local Ophthalmologist One of the Most Experienced in the Nation

Laser eye surgery has become so widely available throughout the Southeastern United States that hundreds of people each day walk into a laser vision correction center with glasses or contact lenses and leave an hour later knowing that they might be able to throw them away.

One of the most important steps for any patient considering laser eye surgery is to select a surgeon with skill and experience. “As an eye doctor myself, I know how important experience is when it comes to eye care…especially for this kind of specialized surgery,” said Dr. Ted McElroy, an optometrist from Tifton, Ga. “That’s why I chose Dr. Jonathan Woolfson to perform my surgery.”

In fact, McElroy was Dr. Woolfson’s 40,000th LASIK procedure using a state-of-the-art VISX laser. LASIK, technically known as laser in-situ keratomileusis, is the most common type of laser eye surgery for improving vision and eliminating or reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Dr. Woolfson, one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the country, is the “doctor’s doctor” when it comes to eye surgery. Hundreds of eye doctors have chosen Dr. Woolfson for their own laser vision correction. Moreover, patients from around the world come to him for LASIK. Dr. Woolfson customizes each patient's procedure, utilizing various lasers, instruments and techniques to maximize patient results.

“For the majority of patients, LASIK is a life-altering procedure that improves their vision and reduces the need for corrective eyewear,” said Dr. Woolfson. “In fact, 99% of my patients achieve 20/40 vision or better following LASIK, which is sufficient for driving without glasses or contact lenses. And the vast majority of patients can expect to achieve 20/20 vision or better.”

Most patients treated by Dr. Woolfson qualify for his Lifetime Assurance Program. “Patients really value this program,” he said, “because it assures them that we will be there in the future should they need follow-up treatment.”

As Medical Director and founder of Woolfson Eye Institute, Dr. Woolfson has dedicated his career to refractive surgery. As a result of his extensive experience, he regularly trains other refractive surgeons how to perform LASIK and has served as an FDA clinical investigator.

Dr. Woolfson received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his ophthalmology residency at Emory University . He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and has been honored for three consecutive years as recipient of the prestigious VISX Star Award, as one of the top 5% of laser vision correction surgeons in the country.

Woolfson Eye Institute has locations in Atlanta, Ga.; Lawrenceville, Ga.; Gainesville, Ga.; Stockbridge, Ga.; Covington, Ga.; Asheville, N.C.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Columbia, S.C.

Source: Woolfson Eye Institute