Friday, January 20, 2012

Technology at Premiumeye Centers

Here in our clinics our surgeon utilizes only the most sophisticated, proven diagnostic tools to analyze his patients vision errors and the most precise lasers to correct refractive errors and treat eye diseases and disorders such as cataracts and glaucoma.


Visx WaveScan WaveFront System – The Visx WaveScan WaveFront System, manufactured by Abbott Medical Optics (AMO), is a digital diagnostic tool used in the CustomVue procedure, in which laser vision correction is individually tailored for each eye's distinct irregularities. The WaveScan WaveFront System provides a detailed map of the unique imperfections of each eye. This diagnosis, which is essentially a blueprint of the eye, is then used for a highly personalized LASIK surgery treatment, allowing Dr. Preschel to provide the most accurate possible vision correction procedure.


IntraLase FS Laser System – During the LASIK procedure, it is necessary to create a corneal flap, a thin, hinged layer of the outermost part of the eye, which is then lifted to allow the surgeon to operate on the exposed cornea. The IntraLase FS Laser, a femtosecond laser manufactured by AMO, is a highly precise tool used to create the corneal flap. By using the IntraLase laser rather than a microkeratome, a mechanical blade used in traditional LASIK, Dr. Preschel is able to minimize the risk of complications during the LASIK procedure and produce more exact vision correction outcomes.

Visx STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser – The Visx STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser, manufactured by AMO, is designed for use in the Advanced CustomVue laser vision correction procedure. The STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser offers automated iris registration (IR), which allows for more precise ablation of the cornea. It also features proprietary technology known as Variable Spot Scanning (VSS) and Variable Repetition Rate (VRR) pulsing, which permit a quicker, safer LASIK procedure.


Lumenis Selecta II Glaucoma Laser System – The Selecta II, manufactured by Lumenis, is a laser that is used to perform SLT (selective laser trabeculoplasty), a glaucoma treatment in which small holes are created in the eye's drainage angle in order to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). Studies have shown that the Selecta II laser effectively reduces IOP without the heat damage associated with previous laser treatments, allowing the procedure to be repeated if necessary.


Stellaris Vision Enhancement System – The Stellaris Vision Enhancement System, manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, is a surgical instrument used during cataract surgery, when the patient's cataract-damaged natural lens is removed from the eye with a process known as phacoemulsification. The Stellaris system allows for maximum safety and precision by combining a highly advanced cutting device with precise fluid and vacuum control. 


INFINITI Vision System – The INFINITI Vision System, manufactured by Alcon, is a surgical tool used in the phacoemulsification of lenses in cataract surgery. The INFINITI includes several ergonomic features that permit ease of accessibility and use, including a small, lightweight hand piece that allows surgeons the choice of ultrasonic oscillations, traditional ultrasound, or a combination of both. The INFINITI also utilizes superior energy and fluidics systems for optimum safety and effectiveness.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Insurances accepted

When you want to go see a doctor for a diagnostic or for a procedure, you first think if it's covered by the Medical Insurance you have. And because this is a very important part, I thought of sharing with you the list of the insurances that are covered at Premiumeyecenters.

All the insurances accepted are the following :
  • AARP
    • AARP Medicare Advantage POS
    • AARP Medicare Advantage PPO
    • AARP Personal Health Insurance Plan
  • Aetna
    • Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Choice® POS
    • Aetna Choice® POS II
    • Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Health Network Only℠
    • Aetna Health Network Option℠
    • Aetna HealthFund® Aetna Choice® POS
    • Aetna HealthFund® Aetna Health Network Only℠
    • Aetna HealthFund® Aetna Health Network Option℠
    • Aetna HealthFund® HMO
    • Aetna HealthFund® Open Access Aetna Select℠
    • Aetna HealthFund® Open Access Elect Choice® EPO
    • Aetna HealthFund® Open Access Managed Choice® POS
    • Aetna HealthFund® Open Access POS II
    • Aetna HealthFund® Open Choice® PPO
    • Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)
    • Aetna Medicare Special Needs
    • Aetna Open Access® Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna Open Access® HMO
    • Aetna Open Access® Managed Choice® (POS)
    • Aetna Select℠
    • Aetna Value Network℠ HMO
    • Aetna Workers' Comp Access
    • Aexcel Aetna Select
    • Aexcel Aetna Select (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Choice POS II
    • Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Elect Choice EPO
    • Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Managed Choice POS
    • Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Aetna Select
    • Aexcel Plus Aetna Select (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Choice POS II
    • Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO
    • Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS
    • Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus PPO
    • Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel PPO
    • Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Affordable Health Choices
    • Behavioral Healthcare Program
    • Better Health
    • Better Health Kids Pennsylvania
    • Elect Choice® (EPO)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • HCA Smart Care Base (PPO)
    • HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO)
    • HCA Smart Care Select
    • HCA Smart Care Value (PPO)
    • HCA Well Care (Level 3)
    • HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2)
    • Healthy New York HMO
    • HMO
    • HMO (Open Access)
    • HMO Deductible Plan
    • HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only)
    • Illinois Community Network
    • Illinois Managed Choice Network
    • LM Healthworks
    • Managed Choice® (POS)
    • Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)
    • Medicare Plan (PPO)
    • National Advantage Program
    • New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp)
    • New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp)
    • NYC Community Plan℠
    • Open Access Aetna Select℠
    • Open Choice® (PPO)
    • PCP Referral Plan (TX only)
    • Quality Point-of-Service® (QPOS®)
    • Signature Administrators
    • Student Health Plans
    • Texas CHIP
    • Texas STAR (Medicaid)
    • Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp)
    • Traditional Choice® Indemnity
    • USAccess®
    • Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna
    • Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna
    • Volunteer Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Card PPO
    • Traditional Indemnity
  • AvMed
    • AvMed Choice
    • AvMed Easy
    • AvMed Elite
    • AvMed HSA-Qualified
    • AvMed Medicare HMO
    • AvMed Open Access
    • AvMed Open Access POS
    • AvMed Plus
    • AvMed Value
    • Classic
    • Classic POS
    • Federal Employee
    • Individual Health Network
    • Miami-Dade County/Jackson Health System
    • National Network Partners/PHCS Network
    • Open Access CareSelect
    • State of Florida
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
    • BlueChoice
    • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Federal Employee Program - Basic Option
    • Federal Employee Program - Standard Option
    • POS
    • PPO/EPO
    • Traditional
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus
    • BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO
    • BlueMedicare Regional PPO
    • BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health
    • GoBlue
    • MyBasic NetworkBlue
    • Traditional
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
    • BluePrecision
    • PPO
  • Cigna
    • Choice Fund Open Access Plus
    • Choice Fund Open Access Plus with CareLink
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • EPO
    • HMO
    • HMO - Northern California
    • HMO - Northern California Open Access
    • HMO - Southern California
    • HMO - Southern California Open Access
    • HMO Open Access
    • Indemnity
    • Medicare Access
    • Network
    • Network - Northern California
    • Network - Northern California Open Access
    • Network - Southern California
    • Network - Southern California Open Access
    • Network Open Access
    • Network POS
    • Open Access Plan
    • Open Access Plus ONLY
    • Open Access Plus/CareLink
    • POS
    • POS - Northern California
    • POS - Northern California Open Access
    • POS - Southern California
    • POS - Southern California Open Access
    • POS Open Access
    • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
  • Empire Plan
    • The Empire Plan (UHC)
  • GHI
    • Federal Employees FEDVIP
    • Federal Employees High Option POS
    • Federal Employees Standard Option POS
    • GHI PPO/EPO
  • HighMark Blue Shield
    • EPO
    • FreedomBlue PPO
    • PPO
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid
  • Medicare
    • Medicare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
    • Basic
    • Common Health
    • Essential
    • Family Assistance
    • GIC HMO Plan
    • MassHealth Plan-Standard
    • NHP Care and BusinessChoice Plans
    • NHP Commonwealth Care Plans
    • NHP Commonwealth Choice Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
    • Definity Choice Plus
    • Definity PPO
    • Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
    • Harvard Pilgrim Options
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice HMO/Choice Plus HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
    • UnitedHealthcare iPlan Choice Plus
    • UnitedHealthcare iPlan PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select EPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus POS 

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