WHAT IS LASIK?

LASIK stands for LASER IN-SITU KERATOMILEUSIS. It is a form of laser surgery that is capable of correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure uses a computer controlled excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct your vision. The laser reshaping is done under a protective flap of tissue to promote a very rapid recovery of vision and minimize discomfort. There are currently 2 methods of doing LASIK : The Traditional LASIK using a Microkeratome with blade and the All Laser- LASIK ( No blade LASIK). LARRAZABAL EYE GROUP is the FIRST and ONLY eye facility in Cebu and the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao to offer No Blade All Laser LASIK. Scroll below for more details.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF LASIK?

There are currently 2 types of LASIK. The Traditional LASIK involves creating a Corneal Flap by use of a Microkeratome with Blade. The All-Laser LASIK uses a Femtosecond Laser to create a Corneal Flap. The same Excimer Laser machine is then used for treatment.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM A CANDIDATE?


The treatment is for patients 18 years or older who have myopia (nearsightedness) with or without astigmatism, or hyperopia and meet certain visual and medical criteria. In addition to the visual and medical requirements, the best candidates tend to be people who are dissatisfied with their contact lenses or glasses and are motivated to make a change, whether it's due to occupational or lifestyle reasons.
A thorough eye examination is performed to assess the health of the eye. The corneal contour and thickness are precisely measured in order to rule out any unseen abnormalities. Centre for Sight LASIK Surgeon Dr. Yong Larrazabal personally answers all of your questions and reviews all of your options. The results of this evaluation will help Dr. Larrazabal customize the treatment for your specific procedure.

Welcome to Larrazabal Eye Group.

 The first Larrazabal Eye was established in December of 1996. Over the years, three more Larrazabal Eye Clinics were established: L.E. - Cebu Doctors' University Hospital , L.E. - Mactan Doctors Hospital , L.E. - North General Hospital and L.E. - South General Hospital. From one Ophthalmologist and a secretary, the staff is now composed of three Ophthalmologists, one office manager, one clinic coordinator, one patient couselor, five optometrists, two physician's assistants, one technician and four medical secretaries.

The purpose in establishing several centers is to better serve and reach patients not only in Cebu but also in the neighboring islands of Visayas and Mindanao. Our clinics boast of a fully computerized system and utilizes only the latest software available.

Larrazabal Eye has done more than 50,000 major and minor surgical cases over the years. One of the very few eye centers in the Philippines and the region that can boast of that feat.

Larrazabal Eye provides services using the latest technology available such as the No Blade LASIK via the Alcon(®) Wavelight Refractive Station and the No Blade Laser assisted Cataract Surgery via the Alcon(®) LenSx. We are the first and only eye facility not only in Cebu but the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao as well.

Founder and Medical Director, Dr Potenciano "Yong" Larrazabal III is also the Secretary of the Board of CebuDocGroup of Hospitals and University, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology. Together wtih his father, Dr. Potenciano "Jun" Larrazabal Jr. , President and Chairman of the Board, they both are commited to improving and advancing the quality of health care and education in Cebu and the rest of the country as well.