Who is InSight LASIK & Refractive Group

By Dan Zimmer

InSight LASIK & Refractive Group is located in Cranberry Township, near Pittsburgh, and is part of the ophthalmology network of Scott & Christie and Associates.

InSight℠ LASIK & Refractive Group is devoted to providing patients with the latest in modern refractive treatment, including Custom LASIK™, PRK, Intraocular Collamer Lens Implants, (ICL's) intraocular lens placement for cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE) and phakic IOLs for treatment of moderate to severe myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. InSight ℠ LASIK & Refractive Group is distinguished by the commitment to excellence of our doctors, technicians, and staff.

All procedures are performed at our fully-accredited, state-of-the-art facility, The Surgery Center at Cranberry, by Dr. Daniel V. Zimmer who is a cornea and refractive surgery subspecialist, specilizing in laser vision correction, cataracts and cornea surgery. 

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

Convenience & Comfort at The Surgery Center at Cranberry

By Dan Zimmer

There are many reasons why people have their surgery at an Ambulatory Surgery Center instead of a Hospital. Patients have told us that convenience and comfort was a real benefit for them. Our patients matter to us, so we are always looking to provide them with everything they need to make their visits and surgeries as pleasant as possible. 


Conveniently located in Cranberry Township, you won’t have to worry about fighting Pittsburgh city traffic on your way. Here at The Surgery Center at Cranberry we provide you with free, convenient parking. At most hospitals you have to deal with paying for parking, or finding a spot in a parking garage. All of the parking at our surgery center is on location and very close to the front door. For your added convenience, we have also provide a covered drop off zone at the front door. 

Here at SCAC we know that your time is valuable and that’s why we offer same-day outpatient services and also require less paperwork for admission and discharge. Comfort is important to our patients and their guests with our clean waiting room, and providing a wide range of complimentary refreshments; including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and soda. These are provided for both the patient, and their guest that accompanies them to the surgery center. 

The Patient Ambassador Program, is a program that is offered at the Surgery Center at Cranberry where a group  of dedicated volunteers ensure that patients are comfortable before and after their procedure. They do simple things for patient comfort including providing beverages, blankets or sharing their own personal experience from their procedure. If a patient requests prayer then they will also pray with any patients. Patients who request the services of an ambassador tend to be more relaxed and comfortable prior to going into surgery. 

 

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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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Pittsburgh Pirate wife, Niki Walker gets LASIK

By Dan Zimmer

I was very fortunate to have Pirates second baseman, Neil Walker and his wife Niki visit our Cranberry office. It turned out that Niki was a candidate for LASIK and was eager to schedule her surgery and get rid of her annoying glasses and contacts. Here is the testimonial she wrote in appreciation after her procedure. To see more pictures visit our Facebook page!

“From the moment I stepped into the InSight LASIK & Refractive office I knew I was in great hands. Their staff is so inviting and they truly made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Any questions I had were thoroughly answered and any hesitations quickly disappeared! The procedure took just 8 minutes and was virtually painless. The next morning I woke up seeing 20/20! I see better and clearer than ever before and I’m now stress free of the dependence on glasses and contacts. The entire experience was amazing and I wish I would have had it done years ago! Dr. Zimmer and his staff are the best in the business and I can’t thank them enough! They changed my life....THANK YOU!!”- Niki Walker

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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DJ Scottro's Personal Experience with LASIK

By Dan Zimmer

96.1 Kiss FM's late night DJ with Dr. Zimmer

DJ Scottro's Testimonial after his LASIK surgery at InSight LASIK Group in Cranberry Township

If you are interested in viewing his video of his experience please click here!

"For all of my adult life (and a lot of my adolescent years) I haven't been able to see without glasses or contacts. Poor vision hindered my athletic endeavors and social interactions for a long time… but not anymore.

When I found out I would be receiving the LASIK procedure from Dr. Dan Zimmer at InSight, I was pumped! And kind of nervous.  I NEED my eyes… you know, to see and stuff. But as soon as I walked through the door at InSight LASIK & Refractive Group, Lynn and the staff took me in like family and laid it all out for me. They walked me through the entire process step by step from top to bottom, answering all of my inquiries along the way.  

I've heard some horror stories about other patients that went to sub-standard facilities and had doctors that were just trying to make a buck.  Not at InSight. They actually care about helping people achieve better vision.

I was amazed that I didn't feel a thing. It was almost surreal. It took about 15 minutes total and as soon as I sat up, I could see the clock on the wall. Something I hadn't been able to do since I was a little kid. And off I went. After a nice long nap I woke up, and could see for miles. Literally perfect vision within hours of the procedure!

Bottom line, my experience at InSight LASIK Group has changed my life.  Truly great people who are amazing at what they do and also care about their profession. They left me smiling from ear to ear and able to see perfectly. Dr. Dan, Lynn, and the entire staff are truly the best at what they do, and anyone considering this procedure would be insane not to go to InSight!" 

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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