Can Produce Better Vision than is Possible
with Glasses and Contacts

N. Dartmouth, MA, November 7, 2005 – Stephen F. Sullivan, MD and Kenneth R. Kenyon, MD of Eye Health Vision Centers in Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Taunton, MA and Middletown, RI announced today that they are offering the FDA approved CustomVue individualized laser vision correction procedure, a major breakthrough for the correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism. The treatment signals a new era in laser vision correction, and establishes a new standard for the measurement and correction of the unique imperfections in each individual’s vision. This precise level of measurement and correction enables individuals to potentially achieve better vision than with glasses and contacts.

CustomVue™ can help individuals to achieve their best possible vision, typically 20/20 or better. The procedure is driven by WaveScan® technology, originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. VISX has adapted this technology for use in individualized laser vision correction to treat the estimated 72 million nearsighted and astigmatic individuals in the United States.

“Glasses and contacts are limited in their ability to correct unique imperfections in each individual’s vision,” said Dr. Ken Kenyon. “In fact thousands of individuals have the same prescription. With WaveScan-driven technology, we are able to carefully measure the unique imperfections of each individual’s vision and develop a treatment plan tailored just for that person’s eyes.”

A clinical study showed that 100 percent of participants could pass a driving test without glasses or contacts one year after the procedure. Seventy percent of these patients had vision better than 20/20, without glasses or contacts. Anyone over the age of 21 who wears glasses or contacts for the correction of nearsightedness and/or astigmatism may be a candidate for the procedure.

CustomVue™ sets a new standard in the laser vision correction industry. “I am delighted that CustomVue is now available for our patients,” noted Dr. Stephen Sullivan. “We were so pleased with the outstanding results of the clinical study and are delighted that we now have the ability to treat nearsighted and astigmatic individuals using the most advanced technology available from VISX, Incorporated,” Dr. Kenyon added.

Kenneth R. Kenyon, M.D. is one of the world’s most experienced surgeons in the areas of refractive, cornea, cataract and trauma surgery. He practices, teaches and conducts research in Boston, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. He has trained more than 150 clinical and research fellows from all over the world and has been named among the “Best Ophthalmologists in America”, “Best Doctors in America” and “Best Doctors of Boston”.

A graduate of Harvard College and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Kenyon also completed residency and chief residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins and a Cornea Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then assumed a faculty position at Johns Hopkins, and subsequently directed the Cornea Service at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary for twelve years. Dr. Kenyon has performed refractive surgery since 1984 and has been an investigator in several clinical trials for refractive surgery. He appreciates the benefits of laser vision correction, having undergone LASIK himself in 1999.

Dr. Kenyon is a founder of Cornea Consultants of Boston, Laser Eye Consultants of Boston and the Boston Eye Surgery and Laser Center. He is also Medical Director for Laser Vision of Puerto Rico and is a visiting professor at the University of Munich. He is Associate Clinical Professor at the Harvard Medical School, Senior Surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Senior Clinical Scientist at the Schepens Eye Research Institute. Dr. Kenyon has written more than 300 publications, including a definitive text on ocular trauma. He resides in Marion, MA and Munich, Germany.

Dr. Kenyon will be presenting FREE Patient Seminars on CustomVue LASIK at Eye Health Vision Center's 51 State Road, Dartmouth office on January 26 and March 9 at 6:00 PM, including a demonstration of a LIVE LASIK procedure. Call 508-994-1400 for a reservation to attend, or to obtain further information.