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 [...]

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/

Ever been told by your parents to eat all the carrots on our plate because they are good for your eyes?  Well, studies do show that Vitamin A does play an important role in vision.  CLICK to learn more about this age old declaration. http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/vitamin_a.htm      

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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.

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”.   [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I have been a practicing Doctor of Optometry in the Lexington, Kentucky, area for over fifty years and have seen most of the ocular abnormalities and pathological conditions that occur in this area. Over the years, I have referred thousands of patients to various ophthalmologists in Lexington and have had the opportunity to evaluate the [...]

Co-Management Co-management means “teamwork”. Your local Optometrist delivers primary eye care – annual examinations, prescription of glasses and contact lenses, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Serving as the gatekeeper for most patients, local Optometrist detect eye disease prior to symptoms being displayed and then determine the correct method of care. Early detection [...]

Co-Management Co-management means “teamwork”. Your local Optometrist delivers primary eye care – annual examinations, prescription of glasses and contact lenses, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Serving as the gatekeeper for most patients, local Optometrist detect eye disease prior to symptoms being displayed and then determine the correct method of care. Early detection [...]

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 [...]

Dear Dr. Ferguson & Staff: Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!!! This is the first day after LASIK for me and I am ecstatic!!! Dr. Smith told me this was the best decision he’d ever made (having LASIK done for himself). Well, you’ve probably already heard that this is my second best decision (marriage to my husband being [...]

I was near sighted most of my life. I started wearing glasses when I was 8 years old. I started wearing contact lenses when I was 16 years old. I’m 32 years old now and so had been going between glasses and contacts to see anything for half my life. My near sightedness stabilized at [...]

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. Scott Smith of Family Eye Care Center in Lawrenceburg, KY. “Most adults over 40 are familiar with the [...]

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. Scott Smith of Family Eye Care Center in Lawrenceburg, KY. “Most adults over 40 are familiar with the [...]