W. Andrew Maxwell, M.D., Ph.D. is widely regarded as a LASIK surgeon and innovator in Laser Eye Surgery for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Dr. Maxwell provides LASIK, Custom LASIK and other types of specialized LASIK Eye Surgery to patients throughout the Fresno, California area. Dr. Maxwell received his Medical Degree at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of California-Los Angeles Jules Stein Eye Institute. In addition to his internationally recognized expertise in LASIK and Refractive Surgery, Dr. Maxwell participates in numerous FDA Clinical Trials to obtain clinical data for the approval of advanced cataract surgery techniques and Intraocular Lens Implants for Lens Replacement Surgery. Dr. Maxwell is an experienced LASIK surgeon and has been providing Laser Eye Surgery with the Excimer Laser since its FDA Approval and has personaly performed over 8,000 LASIK surgeries.
Dr. Maxwell was one of the first surgeons in the world to implant the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens to eliminate bifocals and is one of only a few cataract surgeons in the world qualified to train a other eye surgeons in the proper procedures for implanting the ReSTOR® Lens.
Dr. Maxwell is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. His committment to furthering the field of Ophthalmology has resulted in over 50 scientific publications, Editorships of two Ophthalmology textbooks as well as presentations around the globe on LASIK, Laser Eye Surgery techniques and advances in Cataract Surgery and Lens Implantation Surgery. He has been providing medical eye care, surgical eye care and laser eye surgery in Fresno California for over 20 years.
Dr. Maxwell is dedicated to bringing Fresno patients leading edge eye care technology with the most advanced and comprehensive eye care services whether in the area of LASIK or Cataract and Lens Replacement Surgery.
Learning More About LASIK: The reality of LASIK is that it is the most popular Laser Eye Surgeryperformed today. However, LASIK Eye Surgery is one of a number of eye surgery procedures for the correction of nearsightedness-or myopia, farsightedness-or hyperopia, and astigmatism, that your LASIK surgeon may suggest as a way to correct your vision if you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. LASIK Surgeons such as Dr. Maxwell, and the practice staff will evaluate you thoroughly to help you make the best decision for your individual needs. Although LASIK Surgery is the Laser Eye Surgery procedure of choice for most patients, Dr. Maxwell, and the practice staff may also suggest Custom Wavefront Lasik or other types of laser eye surgery including PRK, Epi-LASIK, LASEK or monvision LASIK for presbyopia to help those who might need help with close vision and reading.
Successful LASIK Surgery requires an experienced LASIK surgeon who demonstrates consistent TLC for LASIK patients in order to provide a thorough Consultation for LASIK plusLaser Vision Correction expectations that are realistic- Dr. Maxwell, and the practice staff offer expertise and experience in LASIK plus Fresnoconvenience to help you achieve your vision correction goals. Choosing trusted LASIK Surgeons who are LASIK doctors as well as LASIK specialists is key to getting the best LASIK Surgeon.
In the event that you are not a candidate for LASIK or any type of laser eye surgery as a result of being extremely nearsighted, your surgeon may suggest the Visian ICL Implantable Contact Lens to correct your vision.
Taking the next step to freedom from the hassle of eyeglasses & contact lenses with LASIK.... If you have been considering having LASIK in Fresno or having any type of Laser Vision Correction to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you should take the next step of scheduling a consultation with Dr. Maxwell, and the practice staff to fully explore your candidacy and options. Fresno patients will be pleased to find the cost of Fresno LASIK is affordable at the office of Dr. Maxwell, where they will be happy to offer you a number of easy payment plans that can fit into your budget. Phone us for a consultation at 1-559-449-5022.
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