LIFE CHANGING

“My experience with Alliance Vision Institute has been a life changer. Prior to coming in, my vision was blurred and I found myself having difficulties reading. Upon arrival at the clinic, I was greeted with kindness and courtesy from checking in to completing my initial examination. Dr. Strange was awesome as he took the time to evaluate and explain what I could expect after surgery. I’ve been wearing glasses since 5th grade. Today I have 20/20 vision in both eyes and am seeing things I have not been able to see or read in a long time with clarity and a brighter contrast due to the removal of the cataracts in both of my eyes. If you are looking for a solution to your vision issues, I would highly recommend Dr. Strange and his staff at Alliance Vision Institute.”

The Dry Eye Center At Alliance Vision Institute

Dry eye develops with age and is a common problem for women during pregnancy and menopause. These hormonal changes cause changes in the eye’s tear production. Certain medications can also cause dry eye. If you have dry eye, you may also be prone to an eyelid irritation called blepharitis, a common cause of irritation or swelling of the eyelids.

Symptoms of dry eye include:

• Unstable or blurry vision

• Burning or stinging of the eyes

• Tired or fatigued eyes

• A gritty sensation

• Irritation or pain

• Redness

• Contact lens intolerance or reduced wearing time

• Reduced reading and distance vision

The Dry Eye Center at Alliance Vision Institute is led by Dr. Kenneth King. Dr. King is a therapeutic Optometrist and he’s leading the way at the Dry Eye Center at Alliance Vision Institute for patients suffering from dry eye disease with his knowledge of therapeutic treatments and dry eye procedures, such as BlePhex and LipiFlow.

He is a member of the national and state optometric associates and has volunteered on vision mission trips, with Vision USA and the Infant See Program. Dr. King believes it is important to treat his patients as people not just a set of eyes.

The Dry Eye Center at Alliance Vision Institute is devoted to the advanced diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and ocular surface disease.

Alliance Vision Institute utilizes the latest state- of-the-art technology, including the OCULUS Keratograph® 5M. The Keratograph® 5M has a highresolution color camera that is also equipped with intelligent software to analyze the collected data and document the findings. It compares the results and shows the success of the dry eye treatment.

ADVANCED LASER CATARACT SURGERY With advanced laser cataract surgery, a femtosecond laser is used to soften the cataract for a gentler, easier procedure on the eye. With this advanced technology, Dr. Strange can offer you a better, more precise cataract removal procedure that is customized to your eye’s own unique size and shape. If you have astigmatism, the LENSAR® Laser will guide Dr. Strange to correct it for you. Alliance Vision Institute has always believed in personalizing their treatments to fit every patient’s needs. One way they can do that is with specialized vision packages using artificial intraocular lenses, or IOLs. During cataract surgery, the patient’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial one. AVI offers a range of artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs) to bring you the best possible vision for your prescription and lifestyle. Advanced cataract surgery in combination with advanced Intraocular Lens (IOL) technology will result in less, or in many cases no, dependency on glasses after the procedure, even if glasses have been needed all your life up until that point. Alliance Vision Institute is one of the few eye centers that offer a full range of Intraocular lens options. Dr. Strange and his team of experts will recommend whether it is advisable to focus primarily on treating distance vision, near vision, or both, depending on your eye health, work, hobbies and preferences.

SMILE LASIK At Alliance Vision Institute, they get it. You’re tired of the hassle and inconvenience of depending on glasses and contacts to see the world clearly. You wish you could see the clock first thing in the morning or fall asleep watching TV in bed. You wish you didn’t have to constantly keep up with eye exams, new prescriptions, and always refreshing your supply of contact lenses. You wish you could enjoy your favorite activities without worrying about your glasses slipping or your contacts drying out. “We understand why so many people come to us seeking to improve their vision, because many of us used to deal with the same frustrations. We also realize that LASIK has been the go-to procedure our patients associate with vision correction for a long time. But what you might not realize is that there may be an even better way to go: SMILE LASIK.” SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a revolutionary, minimally invasive refractive surgery procedure that can help you achieve excellent visual outcomes—while leaving the front of the eye almost completely untouched. The unique SMILE LASIK operation uses an ultraprecise femtosecond laser, one of the trusted lasers used in LASIK, to create a small disc of tissue just under the surface layer of your cornea. When this disc or “lenticule” is removed via a minuscule opening in the eye, the curvature of the cornea is precisely changed: this helps your eye focus and can dramatically improve vision affected by nearsightedness or astigmatism. SMILE only takes a few minutes to perform, and with more than six million procedures performed across the world, this form of laser vision correction is proven to be effective for refractive errors such as nearsightedness and astigmatism. Patients enjoy a faster, more comfortable recovery after SMILE. Many of AVI patients get back to work and other normal activities (including exercise and wearing makeup) the very next day!