Laser Eye Surgery

... First Breakthrough Vision Procedure Performed in Michigan First Breakthrough Vision Procedure Performed in Michigan Dr.

William Goldstein Brings the 'Implantable Contact Lens' to Metro Detroit CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ - Dr.

William Goldstein has surgically implanted the first VISIAN ICL(TM) (Implantable Collamer Lens) in Michigan.

This recent FDA approved lens implant is the only foldable, minimally invasive lens approved for the correction of myopia, or nearsightedness, in adults.

According to the National Eye Institute, more than 25 percent of Americans suffer from nearsightedness or have trouble seeing distant objects.

The lens implant provides an alternative to glasses, contacts or LASIK laser surgery.

Dr.

Goldstein, a Detroit area ophthalmic surgeon, performed the procedure on Monday, March 6th at the Henry Ford Surgery Center in Clinton Township.

Six patients underwent the less than 20-minute, painless operation and have recovered with outstanding results.

"I am extremely pleased and impressed with the results of the procedure," said Dr.

Goldstein.

"It was thrilling to have patients experience such dramatic changes so soon.

All six patients have excellent vision.

Five of the six are now better than 20/20!

" The VISIAN ICL, manufactured by California based STAAR Surgical Company, is an exciting technological advancement.

The ICL has been shown to be a safe, minimally invasive procedure that has pro...

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