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Braverman Eye Center Patient Tsion ‘CeCe’ Etsubneh Can See Perfectly
At the Braverman Eye Center in Hollywood, Dr. Stanley Braverman and his amazing staff have been able to help so many patients over the years - like Tsion ‘CeCe’ Etsubneh who is thrilled with her new vision.
“I cannot tell you how amazing the entire experience was. Everything about Dr. Braverman and his staff was first class and truly something that changed my life.”
Tsion ‘CeCe’ Etsubneh Patient
Hollywood - She may be just 26 years old, but Tsion ‘CeCe’ Etsubneh cannot express how happy she is with her vision. With a recent Lasik Surgery done at the state-of-the-art Braverman Eye Center in Hollywood, “CeCe” wanted to brag a little bit about her life changes. For the past 23 years, she has suffered with poor vision, having to wear glasses and contacts along the way. Because youngsters are subjected to being made fun of by other students, school was never much fun. “When you are a kid, all you know is that a majority of the other children are not wearing glasses and not being made fun of all the time,” she explained. “When you are that young, there is no understanding or compassion. Your first instinct is to make fun of something that is not familiar to you.” Children all over the world, who suffer with vision problems endure a lot of tough times while growing up, and CeCe, who wore contacts for years, was no different. It was always a battle of emotions - and often fighting something she had little control of at the time. From trips to Hawaii to scuba diving - to other things that wearing corrective lenses would hold her back from, CeCe was tired of the restrictions - and decided to do something about it. Years ago, her stepfather had the pleasure of crossing paths with Dr. Stanley Braverman, who recommended him for surgery. The experience was such a positive one, that when CeCe’s high myopia (nearsightedness) got worse, there was no other choice, but to turn to Dr. Braverman for help. No matter what age, when it has to do with our eyesight, it is always that fear of the unknown. It’s only natural to feel apprehensive when it comes to our eyes. “I cannot tell you how amazing the entire experience was,” CeCe explained. “Everything about Dr. Braverman and his staff was first class and truly something that changed my life. Many my age do not have this done. Not so early in their life.” From the initial meeting with Dr. Braverman - to a sit-down with Rosemary Hartford (Refractive Surgery Coordinator) going over the entire procedure CeCe became a different person. After watching her stepfather have Lasik done, she was sold. “The procedure was quick and I never felt anything,” she recalled. “The best part of it was a few days later, I was ready to do everything that I had done before - and much more.” Having the surgery done - especially at such a young age - you tend to notice how things change around you. Something so common as getting out of the house in the morning, reading signs and billboards and just objects around you. “Anyone who is ever faced with this decision - like I was - do your research and see what is best for you,” she pointed out. “I fully recommend Dr. Braverman and his staff. They are professional all the way. For CeCe Etsubneh, a lifetime of rollercoaster emotions have been put to rest with a visit to Hollywood and the Braverman Eye Center.
Z-LASIK SURGERY What To Expect With Z-lasik Surgery All Laser Z-Lasik surgery is performed on a patient’s cornea, which provides most of the focusing power when light enters the eye. Topical anesthetic drops are applied to the eye. The surgeon first uses a special Ziemer LDV femtosecond laser to create a thin layer of corneal tissue that can be folded back (a corneal flap). Then, another type of laser (an Allegretto EyeQ excimer laser) is used to reshape the underlying cornea, painlessly. After the excimer laser treatment, the corneal flap is repositioned and bonds back into place naturally. The corneal reshaping improves the focusing power of the cornea. Although no one can promise patients “perfect” vision, most Laser Vision Correction patients with mild to moderate prescriptions with or without astigmatism, do achieve 20/20 or better vision.
About Dr. Stanley Braverman Dr. Stanley Braverman is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine’s Anne Bates Leach Eye
Tsion ‘CeCe’ Etsubneh cannot express how happy she is with her vision. Because of Dr. Stanley Braverman and the staff at Braverman Eye Center, the 26-year-old is seeing better than ever.
“Anyone who is ever faced with this decision - like I was - do your research and see what is best for you,” she pointed out. “I fully recommend Dr. Braverman and his staff. They are professional all the way.
Hospital/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is also an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the Nova Southeastern School of Optometry and the official LASIK and Cataract Surgeon for the Florida Panthers. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Braverman, a board certified ophthalmologist, has been a medical researcher, and is the inventor of several eye surgical instruments, and author of many articles for medical journals. Dr. Braverman's newly trademarked LACE™ procedure (Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction) provides the best possible cataract surgical results. He has lectured at professional meetings about upgraded lens implants, advanced cataract surgery and LASIK, both nationally and internationally. He has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Fifteen Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery in 2011, and recently co-authored a book on Z-Lasik that is being distributed internationally. You can find it on Amazon.com. An initial cataract or LASIK consultation can be scheduled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 458-2112 or (305) 374-8694. For additional information please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgery Coordinator for cataract surgery, or Rosemary Hartford, LASIK Coordinator for LASIK surgery, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.bravermaneyecenter.com - where you can watch a video of cataract or LASIK surgery and learn more about all of the latest advances in cataract surgery and upgraded lens implants, as well as LASIK Surgery, including Near-Far Multifocal PresbyLASIK, for patients over 40 years old who require glasses for both distance and near vision. In addition to Dr. Stanley Braverman, a Refractive Cataract and LASIK Laser Vision Correction surgeon, your other subspecialty eye care needs can also be evaluated and treated. On staff at the Braverman Eye Center are Rashid Taher MD FACS and Tirso Lara MD FACS, Vitreo-Retinal surgeons; Andre Sarraga MD FACS, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon; Aarup Kubal MD FACS, Complex Glaucoma Specialist; Jesse Pelletier MD, FACS, Corneal Surgeon; Eric Ciliberti MD, Neuro-Ophthalmologist; and Ryan Y. Hargreaves OD, Shalonda McCallum OD and Ashley Noble OD. All sub-specialist surgeons at the Braverman Eye Center are Board Certified.