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THE VISIONARY BEHIND THE VISION How Dr. Mark Lobanoff and OVO LASIK + LENS are redefining eye care
PUSHING LASIK INTO THE FUTURE Dr. Lobanoff ’s most notable contribution to the field is the development of Phorcides, a groundbreaking software platform he designed to help LASIK surgeons deliver better, more personalized results. “I wanted to eliminate the guesswork and give patients the best possible vision based on precise data and measurements,” he says. Today, Phorcides is used by refractive surgeons across the U.S. and around the world, and Dr. Lobanoff continues to mentor colleagues internationally on how to use the technology to elevate their outcomes. His expertise in LASIK earned him a coveted opportunity: When Alcon, the global leader in laser technology, needed a partner to launch their next-generation WaveLight® Plus system in the United States, they chose OVO. “They could have chosen any surgeon or clinic in the country,” says Dr. Lobanoff. “They came to us because we’ve built a reputation for innovation, precision, and uncompromising patient care.” WaveLight® Plus represents the first major leap forward in LASIK technology in over 15 years. With ray-tracing physics and unmatched precision, the system enhances outcomes and patient satisfaction. OVO remains the only clinic in Minnesota offering this
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revolutionary procedure—and one of the few in the world entrusted with teaching it to others. INNOVATING ON EVERY FRONT While LASIK may be what brings many patients through the doors of OVO, the innovation doesn’t stop there. Dr. Lobanoff and his team have also been first in Minnesota to offer Alcon’s PanOptix® Pro trifocal lens, designed
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rom the moment you meet Dr. Mark Lobanoff, you’ll understand why patients from across the country—and around the world—seek him out for life-changing vision correction. Known for his meticulous care, industry-defining innovations, and tireless dedication to advancing the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Lobanoff is more than a refractive surgeon. He’s a visionary in every sense of the word. At OVO LASIK + LENS in Minneapolis, Dr. Lobanoff leads a clinic that has reimagined what it means to deliver exceptional eye care. With over 100,000 procedures performed and a career devoted entirely to the science and art of vision correction, he has become a global authority in LASIK, cataract surgery, restorative lens exchange (RLE), implantable contact lenses, and more.
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