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    Stuart R Winthrop, MD

    4.5 (125 reviews)
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    If you're debating whether or not you should move forward here with LASIK, my short answer is yes. I wanted to wait a few months after recovery before I review, so here it goes! I had been wearing contacts for 13 years. My eye sight was stable for about two years. However, I developed an intolerance to my contacts. I tried switching brands, but, still, the irritation continued and worsened. So I looked into LASIK since I do not enjoy wearing classes. I have an active life (exercise, military, security). Glasses just were a bother most of the time. I had two of my friends in the military recommend Dr. Winthrop, saying it was a really simple procedure and they were right! The office does an excellent job providing you with all the information you would need to understand the procedure itself and the recovery process. There are no surprises. After I got the surgery, I woke up four hours later and saw just perfectly... like I was wearing my contacts. For the surgery, it was overwhelming discussing the steps beforehand. Hearing about the process really made me nervous, but the medication they offer eased all of that. I hardly remember what happened. The laser is only on the eye for a few seconds. So don't be nervous! For the recovery, you will endure very dry eye irritations most likely. I did for sure. I purchased two bottles of the Theratears Eye drops (see picture). I recommend you purchase this beforehand, so you can have it ready! Dr. Winthrop will give you some of these drops after the surgery too, but they will only last a few days. Throughout recovery, I experienced some "ups and downs" with sight. It's not a worry; only part of the recovery. Sometimes it will be blurry, but I continuously used the eye drops and it helped almost immediately. I see perfectly now. Dr. Winthrop is very knowledgeable so you have every reason to trust this! Make sure you read through the information packets so you know what to expect. My life has improved a lot in every aspect. From working long hours, traveling easier, hiking with family and friends, and military trainings. I don't have to worry about the eyeglasses/contacts like I used to. I am very happy with these results.

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    Still the best ophthalmologist in town. Competent, caring staff, state-of-the-art, equipment, knowledgeable, first rate in every way.

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    Dr. Winthrop performed my Lasik eye surgery and I am so happy with the results! My only regret is not getting it done sooner!

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    Well, went in for a much needed eye exam. I was able to book probably the last available slot in…read morethe day. As soon as I got there the girl had the questionnaire ready to be filled up. Which I did. And right away I was walked into exam room. The optometrist started the exam and asked some questions, since I hadn't had an exam since I had my lasik surgery years ago, he suggested to get the extra check ups, eye pressure... but he didn't push he just suggested and I did decide to do it. Great customer service, knowledgeable. We tried different contact lenses until the third pair was tried, and that was the best one. Very patient and not rushing the exam, answered questions I had. And he gave me prescriptions for both eyeglasses and contacts, without me having to ask or him pushing me to buy glasses there. Will definitely use this as my future exam place!!

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