Refractive Surgery/LASIK

Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is the general term referring to many different procedures to correct visual perception or focus, with the objective of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contact lenses. This includes such procedures as LASIK, PRK, lens replacement surgery and corneal implants.

The refractive ophthalmologists at the Moran Eye Center have some of the highest successful vision correction outcomes in the Western United States. Drs. Moshirfar, Mifflin and Tabin are specialists in corneal disease and refractive surgery and perform LASIK as well as other vision correction procedures including: PRK, Epi-Lasik, Clear Lens Extraction, CK and implantable contact lenses. The Moran Eye Center is a regional referral center for complications after LASIK, and for complex procedures where the patient has special needs. We are renowned for our caring approach and long-term follow up.

Our ophthalmologists train surgeons in the field of cornea and refractive surgery and are involved in the research and development of laser and non-laser technologies and treatments. For example, our cornea specialists have a long history of research involving the development of PHAKIC intra-ocular lenses (Implantable Contact Lens) technology. These same doctors often lead FDA investigations for vision correction. Director of Refractive Services, Dr. Majid Moshirfar, has been a pioneer in this field. He was the first surgeon to perform Visian ICL and Verisyse Phakic IOL surgery in the state of Utah. Visian ICL and Verisyse Phakic IOL are for highly myopic patients who cannot have LASIK surgery.

We hold educational forums in the evenings several times each month. This helps the patients understand their options and helps us to determine if a patient is a candidate for LASIK surgery. Our forums last approximately one hour and are presented by one of our surgeons. At the conclusion of the forum, the patient has an opportunity to schedule a free consultation.