Meet Our Optometrists

By Dan Zimmer

Shown above in order from left to right, are Dr. Anitia M. Cichon, Dr. Timothy C. McKernan, and Dr. Derek O'Donnell. Dr. Cichon attended optometry school at Nova Southeastern University. She is heavily involved in several community service organizations including: Special Olympics, the Salvation Army, and the East Liberty Family Health Care Center. She works at our Fox Chapel location and makes it possible for our Pittsburgh LASIK or PRK patients to do their pre and post op work ups at that location. Dr. McKernan has over 20 years of experience and is therapeutically certified to detect and treat diseases of the eye utilizing state-of-the-art technology. He graduated from Grove City College and went on to earn his Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. O'Donnell also graduated from Grove City College and continued his education at Nova Southeastern where he obtained his Doctorate in Optometry.  He has conducted researching involving the focussing of the eye, and has also been published in the Journal of Optometry. Dr. McKernan and Dr. O'Donnell work at our Cranberry Township location where they serve our patients in the North Hills.

Our optical shop Good Looks Eyewear has two locations, the Fox Chapel Office serves the O'Hara Shaler, Penn Hills and Fox Chapel area. The Cranberry location serves the Wexford, Butler, Mars, and Cranberry area. The Optometrists are responsible for seeing patients at both Good Looks Eyewear and the InSight LASIK & Refractive Group.

To learn more about LASIK, PRK, and other options for enhancing your vision, contact our Pittsburgh area laser vision correction center today. You can also find us on Facebook, and Twitter.

If YOU are interested in LASIK, schedule your complimentary consultation at  (724) 772-9600, or visit us online at www.InSightLASIKgroup.com

 

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LASIK Recovery Tips

By Dan Zimmer

LASIK surgery is a great way for people to enhance the quality of their vision without the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, LASIK may be just what you’ve always wanted. When you visit the Pittsburgh area LASIK center of InSight ^SM LASIK & Refractive Group, we will perform a full vision evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK or another refractive surgery option such as Pittsburgh PRK.

After you have undergone LASIK or PRK, it’s important that you follow our instructions for post-operative care. Following these instructions will reduce the chances of serious complications following surgery and will ensure that you heal and are fully recovered in as little time as possible. We’ll go over these issues in greater detail during the consultation process, but we’d like to briefly cover these issues  right now so you know what to expect.

The recovery period after LASIK is generally short compared to other surgeries. This is because the surgery is rather discreet in nature. In the first 24 hours after the surgery, avoid reading, watching television, using the computer, and any other activities that may put strain on your eyes. You will want to remain as relaxed as possible, and it’s important that you get a lot of rest in this initial period.

Be sure to wear sunglasses at all times for the first few days in order prevent irritation from the sun. Avoid rubbing your eyes during the first several days after LASIK surgery, and be sure to take baths rather than showers for the first day or two as you want to avoid water getting into your eyes during this period. Do not use eye make-up for the first week after LASIK surgery. Again, it’s important that you avoid potentially irritating your eyes.

In addition to the above, you will need to visit the Surgery Center in Cranberry Township which is just minutes from Butler, Wexford, and Mars. Or our Scott & Christie and Associates Fox Chapel location, for your follow-up appointments after your surgery. The purpose of these appointments will be to monitor your progress and ensure that you are healing properly. If you face any major pain or irritation during the recovery period, you are encouraged to call us and visit the office so we can see how you’re doing.

To learn more about LASIK, PRK, and other options for enhancing your vision, contact our Pittsburgh area laser vision correction center today. You can also find us on Facebook, and Twitter.

If YOU are interested in LASIK, schedule your complimentary consultation at  (724) 772-9600, or visit us online at www.InSightLASIKgroup.com

 

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