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At Some Point There Must Be
TRUTH IN ADVERTISING
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OTHER EYECARE
•Moved from state to state, city to city, practice to practice.
OTHER EYECARE
•Primarily performs Lasik. Research
shows,Lasik has a high complication
rate.* 72
•Claimed to be Santen’s “2002
Ophthalmologist of the year.” A
representative for Santen, a drug
company, states there is no sucn award.
•States that all his patients are happy. Unhappy
patients frequently seek out other
ophthalmologists when they are unhappy. We
have seen several of his unhappy post laser
patients.(So have other ophthalmologists)
•States that he uses state-of-the-art technology
-the VISX Star 3--when there is already a newer
model-- the VISX Star 4. LADARVision® has
more FDA approvals than VISX.
•Claims to use the “Waveprinf system for a
more personalized, vision correction plan when
the only system approved by the FDA for
personalized treatment is the Alcon
LADARVision® system.
•Used NASA (National Aeronautical & Space
Administration) in an ad to confuse the public.
NASA laser and radar technology is not used in
the VISX system. NASA’s technology is only
used in the Alcon LADARVision® system, which
Dr. Gayton uses.
•Claims that Lasik patients have few
comDlications. Gp online to any search
engine. Read the stories of unhappy Lasik
patients. Read about permanent dry eye
syndrome, flap complications, and a host
of other problems caused by Lasik. Read ,
the medical information In the news about
the dangers of Lasik.
BE INFORMED!
ACCOMPI IS HME NTS
Look for Dr. Gavton in January Housekeeping Magazine
OTHER EYECARE
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Member, International Society of Refractive Surgery
Eyesight
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STABILITY
HONESTY
DB. JOHHHY GftYTON
•Has spent over 20 years serving the Middle Georgia Community. Recognized
internationally by peers as an expert in cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgery.
DR. JfIHHHY GAYTON
•Has treated numerous Lasik patients from many practices
including “other evecare,” who were NOT happy. ' Permanent dry
eye syndrome and flap complications from Lasik are very real
problems,” says Dr. Gayton. “I see it every day. It breaks my
heart because it is so unnecessary. I have to get the message.,
out. I care deeply about safety. Patients have a right to know.”
•Warns the public when a procedure’s safety comes into
qdestion. Uses the safer, less invasive (LASEK) NO BLADE™
laser vision correction.
•Uses the only Laser Vision correction system (LADARVision®)
that uses NASA (National Aeronautical & Space Administration)
radar and tracking technology which tracks the eye at 4,000
times per second.
(SEE BELOW)
•WebMDHealth
had LASIK.
surgery to correct her nearsightedness...instead of the improved eyesight
she was expecting, the 43-year-old Tampa woman ended up with double
and triple vision, chronically dry eyes and a host of night vision problems
that include seeing halos and starbursts.”
•USA Today
n 2 advessement as a quick, virtually
risk-free procedure that can end patients’ need for glasses. But with more
than 1 million patients expected to undergo the procedure this year,
thousands are learning wnat the ads don't say: The surgery can cause
life-altering complications that sometimes can t be fixed.'
•Nearly 50% of all LASIK patients develop temporary or
permanent dry eye syndrome. 1 According to the Jan. 2002
“Ophthalmology” medical journal, 4% of LASIK patients have
flap problems/A large percentage of patients have higher order
optical aberrations 3 with decreased contrast sensitivity! 4
n»E TO COMPLICATIONS. ALCON AND
RAIISRH A IHMB HAVE RERUN MAJOR
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(1) - “Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists” January 2002
2 - “Ophthalmology” January 2002
3 - “Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists October 2001
(4) - “Ocular Surgery News" June 2002
DR.JOHNNY GAYTON
Only Ophthalmologist from GA. chosen to speak on the cataract expert section
Testified before the FDA about the harmful affects of the drug Diclofenac. The
FDA pulled the drug off the market
Improved or Developed Numerous Operations
Written 58 articles and 3 books/ Co-authored many other books
Given 200+ lectures J L . . ,
Performed over 25,000 cataract procedures and thousands of refractive
K lures
, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Member, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Member, International Society of Refractive Surgery
Member, Christian Ophthalmology Society
Member, American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology
Certified in Cataract Surgery by American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, Society for Excellence in Eyecare (One of the first 12 in tne world)
Member, International Refractive Surgery Club
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