Refractive Surgery Updates
Life Changing Surgery Described in Celebration of Light
Restored sight is a miracle for energetic Pastor Clarence Moore
Pastor Clarence Moore of the Northside New Era Baptist Church regards his inner city ministry as his life’s calling. He’s grateful for the life-changing surgery he had with Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr. which has enabled him to carry out his life purpose.
Pastor Moore’s vision challenges began in his early twenties. One day a co-worker came to his cubicle and said, "Clarence, do you realize how close you are holding that paper to your face?" It dawned on him then that he had gradually adjusted to a significant loss of sight and it shocked him to learn how much accommodation he had made just to carry out his work. By the time he graduated seminary and became a minister, he could not see his Bible or sermon notes. As a result, he felt these limitations were not what God wanted. There had to be a better way and he decided that it was time to do something about his sight.
His optometrist treated him for keratoconus and astigmatism and referred him to an ophthalmologist in Kokomo, Indiana. After the exam, Pastor Moore told him he wanted a second opinion and asked him to recommend someone. It was Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr. in Indianapolis.
Pastor Moore describes his first meeting with Dr. Price, “Although Dr. Price was a young man, he seemed very knowledgeable and he had experience with all kinds of things that impacted the cornea.” It was the year 2000 and he had his left cornea, the “worst” eye, replaced with a transplant. During surgery, he was put to sleep and when he woke up, he had no pain in his eye at all. Twenty-four hours later, Dr. Price took the bandages off. Pastor Moore looked at him with awe and said, "Wow, I can see you really well. I know that God has used you to work a miracle.”
In 2004, he had a corneal transplant in his right eye. Dr. Price predicted that it would do better than the first transplant because, in the interim, he had gained even more experience and the technology had gotten better. Pastor Moore’s left eye had become dominant and the right eye had become dependent. With correction in both eyes his overall vision was much better. Dr. Price did two relaxing incisions after the transplant to improve his vision as much as possible and he has had LASIK twice. His restored vision became 20/30 – another of God’s miracles from his perspective.
Pastor Moore summarizes the experience this way, “The miracle of sight allows this preacher to “…rightly divide the word of Truth…” as I preach the Gospel. The sight that has come through the hands of Dr. Price allows me to not just function as an average pastor, but my sightedness has allowed me to use all of my gifts with greater confidence. I owe my ministerial work to him and his staff. God uses each of them to bring miracles into our lives.”
Cornea Research Foundation of America is Conducting a Study to Compare Different Flap Creations.
The Cornea Research Foundation of America is currently conducting a study to
compare visual outcomes with two different LASIK flap creation methods,
either the traditional mechanical microkeratome or the newer blade-free
femtosecond laser.
The Foundation has a long history of collaboration with the Price Vision
Group. In 1991, the Foundation began participating in FDA Investigational
Studies* involving the use of the excimer. While previous studies sponsored
by excimer manufacturers focused on gaining marketing approval for lasers,
Price Vision Group was granted approval for three of its own Investigational
Device Exemption (IDE) studies to evaluate the LASIK (laser-assisted in situ
keratomileuisis) procedure using the excimer laser. These studies centered
on improved patient safety, various therapeutic means to improve visual
results, and the effect of age, gender and smoking on visual results, areas
that laser manufacturers would not have pursued or funded.
As a result of this highly productive collaborative partnership with the
Foundation, Price Vision Group remains at the forefront of refractive
treatments and surgeries.
Click here for an update on the latest refractive treatments available
through Price Vision Group.
* FDA Investigational Studies are carried out on either drugs or devices
prior to their approval for sale.
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