#1 Lasik Surgeon in Ventura County
LASIK eye surgery is a laser vision correction procedure of the eye that can correct nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia), as well as cure astigmatism.
Dr. Michel, voted the #1 LASIK surgeon in Ventura County, uses a technique known as LASEK, or epi-LASEK. LASEK combines the best of both PRK LASIK and regular LASIK. However, unlike PRK LASIK, the epithelial layer is retained and not discarded meaning, with LASEK, there are no sharp blades involved. It’s a no-cut, no-blade laser vision correction procedure.
If you’re tired of the inconvenience of constant spectacle or contact lens wear, LASIK eye surgery (LASEK) may be the solution for you.
#1 Referral Choice for
Pterygium Removal Surgery
Dr. Michel, trained cornea specialist and Lasik surgeon, is referred to as the “King of Pterygium” by other cornea specialists and is one of the more renowned Pterygium surgeons in the world.
He is the Eye Doctor’s #1 Referral Choice for Pterygium Removal Surgery. He specializes in Pterygium removal surgery, also referred to as carnosidad and surfer’s eye because it’s caused by ultraviolet-light exposure (sunlight), low humidity, and dust and while other cornea specialists have recurrence rates of 10-50%, Dr. Michel’s Pterygium recurrence rates are LESS THAN ONE PERCENT.
No Sutures. No Stitches. Very Low Recurrence Rates.
Why Choose Dr. Michel
Voted Best LASIK & Pterygium Surgeon
Dr. Franz Michel, a UCLA-trained cornea specialist, specializes in Pterygium surgery and bladeless, no-cut LASIK laser eye surgery which offers better comfort and faster visual recovery.
With offices in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard, California, Dr. Michel is referred to by other cornea specialists as the “King of Pterygium” and has the largest Pterygium referral practice in the US.
In addition, 100% of Dr. Michel’s LASIK surgery patients have been able to pass the DMV vision test without glasses and 94% have enjoyed 20/20 vision.
Now with 20/25 Vision
Dr. Michel’s Pterygium Removal Surgery on a Patient with a Legally Blind Eye
The eye was legally blind and could not see the big E on the chart before surgery (could only see a hand waving in front of the eye).
Two year post operative image is the after, uncorrected vision improved to 20/30 and 20/25 with a slight prescription.
View more before & after photos of Dr. Michel’s pterygium removal surgery.
First-Class Service
From the initial consultation to LASIK surgery to the post-operative meeting, Dr. Michel manages every aspect of your care himself. Should you have questions or concerns before or afterward, you can easily reach Dr. Michel because he will give you his personal cell phone number.
Safety & Ethics
Dr. Michel evaluates your eyes with safety and precision as he tailors treatment to your individual needs. Dr. Michel is known for his politeness and honesty in consultations. If LASIK or Pterygium surgeries are not for you, he will suggest alternatives.
Impeccable Attention to Detail
We use wavefront laser technology which offers superb laser vision correction results while maintaining the natural shape of the eye. Dr. Michel thoroughly reviews your eye tests at least three times before LASIK surgery.
Affordability
Dr. Michel offers very reasonable rates because he doesn’t want cost to prevent you from seeing clearly and well again. He also offers 0% down CareCredit financing for LASIK. Currently offering $1,750 per eye.
Patient Stories: Dr. Harlan Mittag, Pterygium Removal Surgery
Many people with a Pterygium wait a while to have it removed. Their concerns are manifold: fear of surgery, concerns about recurrence, downtime, etc. If you have any concerns at all about Pterygium removal surgery, listen to Dr. Harlan Mittag of Minnesota describe his experience with Dr. Michel. The Pterygium had grown over the course of years to the extent that it caused blindness to his left eye. Not only was the surgery “easy” but now, post-procedure, his left eye is 20/60 with no correction and correctible to 20/30. – Thank you, Dr. Mittag!
Research & Publications
Can Pterygium Cause Blindness?
Receiving a pterygium diagnosis from your eye doctor can be alarming, particularly if you weren’t aware of the presence of any such thing before you walked into the clinic. A pterygium is a triangular growth from the white sclera of the eye over the transparent cornea, driven by exposure to
National Dry Eye Awareness Month: Is Your Dry Eye Actually Caused By a Pterygium?
Around 15 million Americans have a pterygium. Around 16 million are living with dry eye disease. Is it possible – or even probable – that there is some degree of overlap between the two conditions? July is National Dry Eye Awareness month, making now the perfect time to become aware
What Is a Conjunctival Autograft? The Gold Standard in Pterygium Surgery
Pterygium surgery has come a long way since it was first described by a physician named Sushruta from India way back in 1000 BC. Now we know a little bit more about this fibrovascular, wing-shaped growth crossing from the white sclera to the transparent cornea of the eye, including how