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Segars said the surgery has given him newfound professional freedom. "I've always felt my safety as a sheriff's deputy was at risk because of my dependence on glasses. If they were ever knocked off of my face during an altercation, I'd be in trouble. Now I feel more relaxed and confident about my eyes than I ever have," he said.

This enthusiasm is typical of the reaction of patients who have undergone excimer laser surgery, said Dr. H. Dwight Cavanagh, vice chairman of ophthalmology at UT Southwestern. "We've seen tremendous results in patients who have been treated with the laser for both farsightedness and nearsightedness, so we're very excited to be a part of this latest study. It's always wonderful when we can employ such incredible technology to give someone a new way of looking at the world," he said.

To qualify for the study, which is sponsored by the VISX Excimer Laser System, patients must have +.50 to +6 diopters of hyperopia with +.50 to +4 diopters of astigmatism. Patients must be healthy with no eye diseases. Contact lens wearers will need to remove their contacts four weeks prior to evaluation for treatment.

Individuals who would like to participate or want more information on the study should call (214) 590-3535 or toll free at 1-888-663-2020. A fee of $1,600 (reduced from a nonstudy price of $2,100) will be assessed to cover the laser correction.

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Contact: Rachel Donihoo
rachel.donihoo@email.swmed.edu
(214) 648-3404
UT Southwestern Medical Center
28-Sep-1998