John Foley, MD
Joffe MediCenter
2311 Wayzata Boulevard South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(866) 685-6993
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Custom Wavefront LASIK in Minneapolis and the surrounding area
Dr. John Foley
John Foley, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in LASIK eye surgery. For more than a decade, Dr. Foley has been helping patients improve their eyesight and reduce their need for corrective lenses through refractive eye surgery. His training, experience and dedication have allowed Dr. Foley to become certified as a LASIK specialist by the American Board of Eye Surgery. Dr. Foley shares his LASIK expertise with future eye surgeons by serving as an Adjunct Instructor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota and a Surgical Consultant and Instructor at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Dr. Foley believes that the cornerstone of a successful LASIK treatment is a thorough patient evaluation. He employs a combination of the latest diagnostic technologies and personal interviews to learn about his patients' vision correction needs, goals and preferences. Dr. Foley uses this information to create and implement personalized LASIK treatment plans. As a result, his patients typically achieve outstanding surgical results and enjoy vision of 20/20 or better.
Dr. Foley and his vision correction team are dedicated to providing sophisticated, life-enhancing eye care. To achieve this goal, they use leading-edge LASIK technologies in conjunction with attentive patient care. Dedicated to providing the best possible LASIK care, Joffe MediCenter surgeons and team members regularly attend continuing education classes to further their technical and interpersonal skills. As a result, Joffe MediCenter patients receive highly effective LASIK treatments in a supportive, healing-oriented environment.
If you would like to explore your LASIK vision correction options, schedule a personal consultation with Dr. John Foley by contacting Joffe MediCenter at (866) 685-6993. All consultations are free.
Laser Eye Surgery at Joffe MediCenter
Joffe MediCenter's mission is to provide excellent patient care and the highest quality LASIK treatments — a commitment that has remained unchanged since the center was founded. To realize its mission, the center is equipped with some of the newest diagnostic and surgical instruments.
Dr. Foley and his team begin each vision correction treatment by using the Orbscan and custom wavefront analyzers to create a detailed 3-D map of the cornea. This map is unique to each individual, and it shows even the minutest flaws in the cornea's shape. Dr. Foley uses this map to determine whether the patient is a LASIK candidate. If so, Dr. Foley further relies on the wavefront map to program the excimer laser so that it delivers an exact treatment customized for each individual cornea.
When performing LASIK surgery, Dr. Foley first creates a small flap in the cornea. He uses one of two instruments to accomplish this task — the Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix XP microkeratome (a mechanical blade) or the IntraLase laser. The purpose of the flap is to gain access to the stroma — the underlying corneal tissues. In addition, the corneal flap serves as a natural bandage after the LASIK surgery is completed.
Dr. Foley performs the most important step of LASIK — the reshaping of the cornea — by using the Alcon Allegretto Wave excimer laser or the Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217z Zyoptix system. Both of these laser platforms use a cool laser beam to adjust the corneal shape, and they both deliver excellent vision correction outcomes. When combined with the detailed corneal maps developed by the wavefront analyzers, the excimer lasers are able to correct a variety of refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
At Joffe, it is our commitment to make LASIK affordable and accessible. With multiple financing plans to fit any budget, your per eye payments can be as low as approximately $1 per day!
What Do Patients Say About Dr. Foley and Joffe MediCenter?
"The no pressure sales approach and the flat rate pricing was what attracted me. I was offended by the "bait and switch" at another provider. The entire process was professional and pleasing. The staff was very good about letting me know what was about to occur and did a good job of explaining the after surgery care."
—Kirk T.
Dr. John Foley is associated with many professional associations.
"All the staff is as good as you get, all very nice and professional. I felt very relaxed and comfortable from the moment I walked in to the time I left after my LASIK procedure was done. My follow up visits were just as great. I wore contacts for many years and don't miss them one bit. Joffe is the best in the business, so if you're considering the LASIK eye procedure, Joffe's the one to see and the cost is the best part. I saved almost half of what my wife paid a year ago at another LASIK place. Thanks!"
—Dan B.
"I am extremely happy with the results of my LASIK treatment from Joffe. The staff is very friendly and available to answer any questions and address any concerns. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you." —Jenn H.
"I was very happy with my LASIK procedure and the results. Also, the Joffe staff made the entire experience, from my initial exam through my follow ups, very pleasant. I'd recommend (and have recommended) Joffe to others anytime." —Pat P.
Dr. John Foley's Surgical Background
Dr. John Foley earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating with honors. He further advanced his knowledge of medicine by studying at Northwestern University in Chicago. Upon completion of his academic studies, Dr. Foley served several internships and residencies at the Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center. As a highly respected member of the medical community, Dr. Foley enjoys surgical privileges at several Minneapolis area hospitals. He is also an active member of leading ophthalmology organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.