Did you know that two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment occurs in women? And that three quarters of visual impairment is estimated to be preventable or correctable and that one third of age-related macular disease and cataract may be due to smoking*? Dry eyes can also be a side effect of menopause. That’s why it’s [...]

We’ve been blessed at Commonwealth Eye Surgery to be able to improve vision for thousands of patients so that they can enjoy a higher quality of life.  But not everyone can afford eye surgery. As leaders in the community we feel it’s our responsibility to give back. In 2012 and in the first few months [...]

You may have seen misleading LASIK ads firsthand that left you wondering what to believe in regards to having laser eye surgery. The U.S. health regulators have warned five eye care providers to stop misleading advertisements and promotion of refractive lasers used in eye surgery procedures such as Lasik. The Food and Drug Administration found [...]

Have you been thinking about LASIK eye surgery? Because there’s no downtime, you can schedule your appointment and get back to enjoying all your favorite outdoor activities the next day. Commonwealth Eye Surgery has been the leader in Lexington eye surgery for 25 years and we’re still the doctor’s choice in the Commonwealth.  Dr. Ferguson [...]

With summer on the horizon, it’s almost time for those fun, outdoor activities like swimming. If you’re an avid swimmer, you probably already wear goggles but if you don’t or plan to spend a significant amount of time in the pool or any water, it’s a good idea to wear protective goggles, especially if you’ve [...]

Have you been told that you’re too nearsighted for LASIK?   Well if so, you potentially still have options. Commonwealth Eye Surgery is proud to offer the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (or ICL) that has been featured on NBC’s Today Show. It’s a prosthetic lens that is inserted inside the eye in front of the crystalline [...]

If you’re still unsure about whether or not to chuck the contacts and get LASIK, here are 5 top reasons to give up wearing contact lenses. 1. Wearing contact lenses can cause dry eyes and discomfort Eyes feeling dry? It could be a condition called Keratitis Sicca, more commonly known as dry-eye syndrome. If left [...]

Whether you’ve had LASIK or not, nutrition plays an important role in keeping your eyes healthy. Studies have revealed that getting foods rich in nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc and vitamins C and E may help prevent age-related vision problems like cataracts. What’s more, eating a nutritious diet helps maintain a healthy weight, [...]

Welcome to the club. Now that you have the vision you’ve always wanted (or are about to), what happens next? Here’s what to expect and how to care for your eyes immediately after LASIK: You might experience some burning, tearing, or irritation. This is normal and should resolve in 3-4 hours. Keeping your eyes closed [...]

We’ve all seen the ads for discount LASIK but what’s the catch? When it comes to medical procedures, you don’t want to gamble with your health—or your eyesight. But how do you know when a good deal is for real or if it’s misleading or worse, not safe? Laser eye surgery is a serious medical [...]

Bioptics may sound like a futuristic term you’d see in a Hollywood movie but for individuals with cataracts, it’s an exciting technology that can help correct their vision and return their lives to normal. Bioptics is a combination of procedures: RL/Cataract Surgery and LASIK/PRK (or photorefractive keratectomy). First, we perform the RL/Cataract procedure using our [...]

Air travel has become a necessary evil if you want to get anywhere fast. Unless you’re sitting in First Class, we all barter for extra legroom, edible food on board and a way around excess baggage fees. But no matter where you sit in a plane, there’s one thing you can’t get away from. Dry, [...]

You’ve heard that overexposure to the sun is bad for your skin but did you know it also could increase your risk of developing serious eye conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration? Spending time outdoors, even when it’s cloudy, exposes your eyes to radiation damage that builds up over time. You only have one set [...]

Have you always wondered what it really means to have 20/20 vision? Most of us associate it with perfect vision but in reality, it’s just a measurement of distance (and no one has absolutely perfect vision). When your vision is 20/20, it basically means that you can see what someone without any vision problems can [...]

LASIK has been available for many years, making now the safest time to undergo laser eye surgery. But does it still seem like a mystery to you? Do you wonder what it’s really like to have it done, what it feels like and how long it takes or what happens afterwards? The good news is [...]

Have you been told that your cornea is too thin? Or that your eyes are just “too bad” to qualify for LASIK? If you’ve been turned away or have been scared away by articles online, come see us at Commonwealth Eyes Surgery. Things have changed drastically in the last few years and patients who may [...]

LASIK technology has come a long way. Discover the little known facts about laser eye surgery you may not have known. Did you know that LASIK has been available since 1990? And that since then millions of people—mostly from the US—have undergone the procedure? Or did you know that before the invention of eyeglasses and [...]

Commonwealth Eyes reflects on advancements in laser technology. As we close out 2012, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all of the major changes to our LASIK program through the years and appreciate the people we have been able to help see the world through new eyes. One of the most exciting developments in [...]

Optometrists and ophthalmologists around the world, have discovered the standard by which every person should be judged, when diagnosing their vision status.  20/20 vision is referred to as the standard, or how a “normal” person sees.  This means, that when you stand 20 feet away from an eye chart, you see what the normal person [...]

Recently, we posted on our Facebook page, (click here to check it out) and asked how you conduct personal research, when looking for reviews on healthcare professionals and namely, Lasik and eye surgery procedures.  There are a lot of great sites out there that offer independent and consumer tested reviews and Commonwealth Eye Surgery is [...]

Although Commonwealth Eye Surgery does not perform routine eye exams or pediatric surgery, we commonly hear people asking/talking about eye exams for children. If you are a parent, this is also likely something that you have pondered. Our first recommendation would be to discuss this with your family eye doctor. Until then, CLICK the following [...]

You have to see these stunts to believe them. There’s no doubt that some of the videos are “doctored”, but CLICK “like” if you think the ones that aren’t are unbelievable. People are awesome! Happy Friday everyone!!!

Our 2011 “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotional winner, Sarah Gilbert, was shocked to hear the news. Check out this video as she discusses the emotion she experienced.

We’ve all heard at some point in our lives that standing too close to the television will “ruin” your eyes. Well, according to this link to the Mayo Clinic, that old tale might not be true. CLICK “like” if you have ever screamed this at your kids. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/eye_care/hic_your_eyes_separating_fact_from_fiction.aspx

Simple harmonic (and non harmonic) motion…absolutely nothing to do with eye balls, but pretty darn cool! Please CLICK “like” if you think it’s cool, too. Happy Friday Everyone!!!

The doctors and staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery want to hear from you, our patients, which is why we always encourage you to post your comments on our Facebook page. In addition, a huge help is to CLICK the following link and go to Dr. Ferguson’s profile on Healthgrades.com. The survey will take you all [...]

We’ve all seen the coupons, Groupons, “buy one get one free” and other advertising gimmicks to entice prospective buyers to “act now before it’s too late”. It’s a common sales tactic to elicit an emotional response and we’ve all fallen prey to the antics one time or another. But doctors warn prospective patients to do [...]

The Doctors and staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery would like to thank each and every patient who entrusted their eyes to our care in 2011. We certainly look forward to exceeding the surgical eye care needs of many of your friends and family members in 2012. Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2012!!!

Here is a little something to get you in the spirit of football this New Year’s weekend.  Whether you are a football fan or not, this is a pretty amazing play.  TELL us what you think… http://www.dump.com/2011/02/22/end-zone-angle-of-the-final-football-play-of-trinity-vs-millsaps-video/

As technology changes, so does your chances of being qualified as a potential candidate for LASIK eye surgery.  This article just might give you hope. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/American-Refractive-Surgery-Council-Discusses-How-Advances-LASIK-Open-Door-Those-1578991.htm  

The Doctors and staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  We hope that you are able to take a little time and relax and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas with your friends and family.  To help set the Christmas mood today, here’s our happy little friend, Buddy [...]

This is our 3rd and final interview segment with Jennifer Sharp, our 2010 “All I Want for Christmas is Free Lasik” promotional winner.  Over the past couple of weeks, Jenn has shared with us her emotion when she got “the call” from our office and how lasik has changed her life this past year.  Today, [...]

“Having recently had cataract surgery at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, I would like to express my appreciation to a wonderful and caring group of doctors and nurses.  I do like to be treated with respect, dignity and good manners, and being from the ‘Old school’, I received all of these more than at any other medical [...]

CLICK “like” if you cannot believe that Christmas is in just 6 days!!!        

Congratulations again to Sarah Gilbert, our 2011 “All I Want for Christmas is FREE Lasik” promotional winner.  Sarah has completed her evaluation at Commonwealth Eye Surgery and is a great candidate for the lasik procedure.  Tune into LEX 18 today at noon for “Let’s Do Lunch”, where Sarah and Dr. Lance S. Ferguson will discuss [...]

We are continuing our interview segment with Jennifer Sharp, who still can NOT believe that she was last year’s “All I Want for Christmas is Free Lasik” promotional winner.  Today, Jenn tells us how lasik has changed her life this past year.

Congratulations to Sarah Gilbert of Lexington, our preliminary 2nd annual “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotional winner.  Sarah must now complete an evaluation here at Commonwealth in order to determine if she is a qualified candidate for surgery.  We will keep you updated regarding her candidacy.  Thanks to everyone who participated and [...]

Time flies when we are having fun, but today is the final day to register to enter our random drawing for FREE LASIK from Commonwealth Eye Surgery.  To register, simply CLICK HERE and complete the brief registration form.  Someone’s life will change next week…might as well be YOU!    

We recently had a chance to sit down with Jennifer Sharp, last year’s “All I Want for Christmas is Free Lasik” contest winner and ask her a few questions.  Today, Jennifer talks about the emotion of getting “the call” from our office.

Congratulations to Dr. Ferguson who was recently featured in Premier Surgeon in an article entitled, “Which IOL Would You Use in a Patient with Keratoconus?” Contributing to such articles is part of Dr. Ferguson’s responsibilities in being included in the Premier Surgeon Top 250 list.  The PS250 is a list of 250 surgeons the publisher [...]

No one can attest to how exciting it is to find out that you are the winner of FREE LASIK surgery from Commonwealth Eye Surgery better than 2010’s winner, Jennifer Sharp.   We will have more videos of Jenn in the upcoming weeks talking about how LASIK has changed her life, but take a look at [...]

You have seen this before, but back in September we asked you, our fans, to give us your top reasons for having lasik surgery.  Thank you so much for that valuable feedback, as these are the things that prospective patients love to hear.  We compiled the list and here are YOUR “Top 10+ Reasons to [...]

If you think your friends and/or family should skip the hustle and bustle of black Friday and just get you LASIK surgery at Commonwealth Eye this Christmas, then CLICK “Like”.  Oh…..and be safe out there!!!    

There is certainly a lot to be thankful for again this year and we hope that you get to enjoy a little time this Thanksgiving with friends and family. From our house to yours, you “can’t stuff this”! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlitbJKaYy0      

In case you missed our big announcement on “Live with Lee” earlier this morning, Dr. Ferguson announced that we are once again offering our “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotion.  Unlike last year’s promotion, this year we will RANDOMLY draw out 1 lucky winner.  For more details, please CLICK here…

Don’t forget to tune into Channel 18 in about 15 minutes in order to catch Dr. Ferguson “Live with Lee”!!!

WLEX 18’s own Lee Cruse will be live at Commonwealth Eye Surgery bright and early Monday morning.  Lee will be talking with Dr. Lance Ferguson regarding a special announcement that fans won’t want to miss.  So, tune into Channel 18 at 5am…or stop back here Monday morning to catch up on the “latest news”.   [...]

If you have ever researched LASIK eye surgery, you know there are many options like standard lasik, custom lasik, all laser lasik, etc.  Without a proper explanation, this can all be very confusing.  During your evaluation, our doctors will perform tests to determine which technology is best suited for you.  So, don’t fret…leave the worry [...]

A common question that our doctors and staff field from patients following LASIK surgery is how do I get the restrictions lifted from my driver’s license now that I can see without glasses or contacts?  Well, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Division, “In order to have the vision restriction removed from a [...]

Commonwealth Eye Surgery is proud to announce that our Director of Billing, Susan, received her professional coding certification from the American Association of Professional Coders this fall after passing the exam and completing the necessary continuing education credits. She intends on using her skills to assist with the upcoming changes with ICD-10 and chart-auditing. In [...]

If so, please share this informative on your personal page.  This picture slideshow shows what a cataract is, what the causes are, the associated symptoms and discusses the various surgical options.  Whether you are young or old, now is the time to educate yourselves regarding cataracts.  We hope this helps! http://www.emedicinehealth.com/slideshow_pictures_cataracts/article_em.htm

Today’s patient spotlight is certainly a blast from the past. It’s been a while since we have received an update from our friend, Mr. Lee Cruse, so let’s check in with him. Lee how is your vision doing after all of this time?      

When Sandy Highland isn’t working at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, she and her husband, Russ, are looking for ways to give back to society via their local business, The Drum Center of Lexington.  This year is no different as the couple is gearing up for “The Big Beat 2011” benefitting local music programs through Mr. Holland’s [...]

Happy Halloween Facebook friends!!! CLICK on the link below to see a bit of Halloween trivia that you might find interesting. Things like…did you know that Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States??? http://www.halloween-website.com/trivia.htm

Comprehensive Review Confirms High LASIK Patient Satisfaction This peer-reviewed report provides a systematic worldwide overview of LASIK patient satisfaction as of 2008. Report findings were first released last year by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). LASIK has been assessed and improved by more than a decade of clinical studies and technological [...]

The doctors and staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery would once again like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our inaugural “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotion. We appreciate your patience while each of our finalists had the opportunity to go through our extensive evaluation process. Our staff had a very [...]

This month’s patient spotlight is Dick Gabriel, TV and Radio Sports Personality. In his own words… “My experience with LASIK surgery at Commonwealth Eye Surgery was nothing but positive. The pre-surgery info was extensive but not overwhelming, the follow-up care was outstanding and the results were amazing.” To watch or read more testimonials like this [...]

The “Eyecare Tip of the Month” is an ongoing series designed to draw upon the experiences and expertise of the local Doctors of Optometry who practice throughout Kentucky. This month’s tip is brought to you by Dr. Karoline Munson of Frankfort Vision Center in Frankfort, KY. “Having LASIK is a life changing event! It can [...]

I just wanted to say thanks for the newsletter and for the great success that has come with my eye surgery. LASIK is a terrific way to get back the vision needed to see the world of beauty around us. I have improved my archery skills greatly, my golf game has improved too because now [...]

Commonwealth Eye Surgery is pleased to introduce Advanced Control Eyetracking (ACE) for all of our LASIK patients. The new eye tracker presents many benefits to our patients and makes LASIK safer than ever before. Eyetracking allows lasers used during LASIK surgery to compensate for eye movements during the procedure, thus adding an important level of [...]