BRANDED CONTENT Surgical vision correction is nothing new. In fact, as far back as ancient Egypt, health care providers were “fixing” patients’ cataracts by pushing the clouded lens out of the way, Drew Dickson, MD, surgeon at West Des Moines’ Modern Vision Centers (MVC) says. Dickson and t he care team at MVC are at the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to vision correction. They never rely on outdated methods like mechanical blades; instead, they use advanced, bladeless laser technology to ensure a smooth procedure, fast recovery, and high patient satisfaction. Most of today’s laser procedures originated in the 1990s and in the decades since have been refined and improved. “The overarching trend across all vision-correction procedures is toward greater precision, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and more personalized outcomes—all driven by advances in laser technology, intraocular lens design, and preoperative diagnostics,” Dickson explains. “By utilizing the most modern and cutting-edge technology, we are able to improve the accuracy of the outcomes for our patients using sophisticated algorithms and formulas that are well-tested and proven With those, with the knowledge and expertise to confidently meet patient expectations, we believe our results are second to none.” Those outstanding results come from providers who are committed to staying on the cutting edge. “Our surgeons stay up to date with the latest lens options for Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or cataract surgery, including the Light Adjustable Lens, trifocal lenses, and extended-depth-of-focus lenses to provide our patients the ability to see well without glasses,” Dickson explains. “We also routinely perform cataract surgery on both eyes on the same day, which is a more recent development that is becoming more popular worldwide.” The equipment employed at MVC is also the most recent and advanced available. “From our diagnostics to the surgical suite, each piece of equipment was selected carefully to help ensure the best outcomes possible for our patients,” Dickson says. One example is iTrace, a device that performs multiple functions from analyzing the shape of the eye surface and measuring how light moves throughout the eye to determining whether blurry vision is coming from the surface of the eye, inside the eye, or both. “It’s an incredibly useful device that gives our team extra information about our patients’ eyes to make the best decisions for them.” He also describes another technology: Optical Coherence Tomography. “It gives us the ability to look in detail at each of the 10 layers of the retina. We can identify microscopic abnormalities and pickup on pathologies that could be missed if using older technology.” In the operating room, alongside three different lasers, the newest phacoemulsification device helps to improve safety, patient experience, and post-op recovery times. All with the end goal of providing patients the best outcomes possible. While pioneering innovation is a pillar of MVC’s practice, “all of the surgeries and technologies used at MVC are FDA-approved and have passed rigorous safety testing,” Dickson assures. “While the technology continues to evolve and improve, giving us better and better outcomes, we still believe that the discussion with each patient is the ‘gold standard’ to giving the best care,” Dickson says. “And in today’s world of quick, impersonal, corporate medicine, slowing down and putting patients first feels a little old-school—in the best way.” > CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MODERN VISION CENTERS 6880 EP True Pkwy Suite 110 | West Des Moines, IA | www.mvcvision.com ...read more read less