Accuracy is everything when it comes to our patients’ eyes. That’s why we think the Catalys precision laser cataract surgery is pretty awesome. It allows us to be 10 times more accurate than with hand-held techniques. We were the first in the state to get the Catalys, the 7th in the country and 12th in [...]

Would you believe that PRK was once the most common eye surgery, before lasik came about?  PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) was the original eye laser surgery, now, PRK is the laser surgery performed on patients that are not ideal candidates for Lasik. Commonwealth Eye Surgery performs hundreds of PRK procedures for patients needing vision correcting surgery, [...]

Every surgery and recovery period is a different experience for each patient, although every patients needs are the same (better or close to 20/20 vision), the recovery process can be affected by many environmental and personal factors.  At Commonwealth Eye Surgery we aim to arm all of our patients with as much information and help [...]

Commonwealth Eye Surgery commonly performs many routine eye surgeries, the most popular of which is obviously LASIK, however, mostly older patients, come to us to restore vision and have us perform cataract surgery.  Dr. Lance Ferguson performs cataract surgery at Commonwealth Eye Surgery and below, demonstrates what cataracts are and how surgery from Commonwealth Eyes [...]

Patients are concerned with how long they will be “down for” or “out” of activities after LASIK or a similar eye surgery with Commonwealth Eye Surgery.  Our patient testimonials and track record proves that we strive to make everything as painless as possible (as Dr. Ferguson says, NO PAIN) and that INCLUDES your office visits.  [...]

Dr. Lance Ferguson has performed over 71,500 ophthalmic procedures, but hey, who’s counting?  We are.  Because that means, that Dr. Ferguson is continuing to meet and exceed our patient’s and Central Kentucky standards, and for that matter, global standards, when it comes to Lasik, PRK and other eye surgeries.  See our recent article on becoming [...]

Earth Day is this coming Sunday.  Is there anything that you pledge to do differently to live “more green”?  At Commonwealth Eye Surgery we are ALL about going green, we want to encourage you to throw away those contacts (which can contribute to waste in landfills) and look at ways to not only go green [...]

Recently, we told you about all the online resources at your fingertips when researching doctors and facilities that perform PRK, LASIK and other eye surgeries in Lexington and around Central Kentucky.  Of course we were proud to report stellar reviews on all these online sites of Dr. Ferguson and our facilities and staff, however, we [...]

We’re taking it up a notch.  We really like to have fun with our friends and stay in touch on our Facebook page with our previous patients, soon-to-be patients and everyone in between!  So we’ve created a monthly giveaway just for you, so we can show you how much we appreciate your support of Commonwealth [...]

What kind of pain should I expect?  How much “down time” will I have after my Lasik?  What kinds of activities should I avoid post-eye surgery?  These are some of the most common questions we get from our patients and potential patients as they prepare for LASIK, PRK or other eye surgery with Commonwealth Eye [...]

Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Arrives at Commonwealth Eye Surgery!  We are the first eye surgery center in the state of Kentucky and the second in the United States to possess this type of technology. For years, ophthalmologists have been disabusing patients of the popular notion that the cataract operation used a laser. Now, that fantasy [...]

Summer is around the corner and that means swimsuit season, but don’t worry about getting swim suit ready, get swimming ready by scheduling your Lasik with Commonwealth Eye Surgery today! Spring also means the onset of the annual outdoor allergies and irritants.  For people who are susceptible to allergies and also wear contacts, this time [...]

We’ve got TEN things about Commonwealth Eye Surgery and Dr. Lance Ferguson that we bet you might not know.  But these ten things are GREAT to know if you are looking for a center to perform your lasik surgery and ten great reasons for you to call Commonwealth Eye Surgery TODAY to schedule your lasik [...]

So you’re already a candidate for Lasik eye surgery and you’re ready to take the next step, getting Lasik. Here’s a quick list of things you can do in preparation for your eye surgery when coming to Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington. • Order your educational DVD today. • Coordinate with our billing department your [...]

February was Macular Degeneration Awareness Month.  So, that might leave you with two questions.  How is it already MARCH? (and therefore,  time for some MADNESS…) and what, exactly is macular degeneration?  Firstly, Spring is coming on March 20th and YES we are READY for some Madness, the Championship is ours to lose!  Secondly, age related [...]

Dear Dr. Ferguson and staff, I am now sitting here, able to type, thanks to your efforts. I have undergone 2 cataract surgeries at your facility and was almost completely sightless before I started coming to you. You have restored the vision in both of my eyes, one of which has been useless to me [...]

After 40 years as a practicing doctor of Optometry I was presented with cataract surgery for myself, only because I couldn’t see the golf ball!! I selected Commonwealth Eye Surgery because in my professional opinion they are the best. Drs. Ferguson and Findley provided me excellent results after cataract surgery. Now I can see the [...]