The Laser Eye Center of Hawaii (LEC) is Hawaii's first laser vision surgery center specializing in laser refractive procedures for more than a decade since February 1996.
Experience and Reputation
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Dr. Omphroy performing LASIK surgery.
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Board certified laser refractive surgeons, Dr. Tyrie Lee Jenkins and Dr. Carlos Omphroy have been affiliated with LEC since day one and have pioneered the state's first LASIK and PRK procedures at the Center. Dr. Jenkins performed Hawaii's first LASIK procedure in 1997 and
Dr. Omphroy was the first in the state to perform PRK in 1996. Dr. Omphroy is a noted refractive surgeon's surgeon, a distinction earned when Dr. Jenkins became his LASIK patient. Nationally, Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Omphroy have been recognized as two of the top 100 refractive surgeons in the country.
The Center utilizes the most advanced, FDA-approved iLASIK™ technologies to deliver all-custom, all-laser vision correction. iLASIK includes the IntraLase® femtosecond laser and complete suite of VISX-made technologies including the STAR S4™ excimer laser, Iris Registration™ and CustomVue™ technologies.
The combination of technology on-premise at LEC allows fully customized diagnoses and treatment for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism with the broadest range of FDA-approvals to-date.
Trusted by More Eye Doctors
More eye doctors choose to send their patients to LEC for laser vision correction procedures than any other center in Hawaii. Collectively, these eye doctors comprise a network that is the largest of its kind in the state. More than 120 independently practicing eye doctors on every major island and in Tokyo, Japan have chosen to be a part of the network. Every doctor has an eye care practice and, as part of their association with LEC, is credentialed and specially trained to provide pre- and post-operative care for laser vision correction patients.
Team Approach to Care - A Visible Difference
Doctors in the network drive a model of patient care built on teamwork. When you become a patient at LEC, you have a team of eye doctors working for you. Doctors of optometry and ophthalmology collaborate across disciplines, to deliver unparalleled expertise and exceptional patient care.
If you are considering LASIK, it's ideal to have an eye doctor with whom you have an established rapport. Like all eye surgeries, laser vision correction requires a comprehensive understanding of your eye history-history your doctor knows best. Participating doctors work collaboratively with Dr. Jacqueline Ueda, LEC's Director of Laser Vision Services and affiliated surgeons to design a custom treatment plan tailored to the way you see life. Click here to find out if your eye doctor is a part of the LEC network.
Advanced FDA-Approved Technology & Commitment to Safety
The Laser Eye Center of Hawaii is the first in the State to offer iLASIK, a new standard in all-laser LASIK. iLASIK is a combination of the most advanced FDA-approved technologies. It's a combination of technologies so clinically beneficial, that it's LEC's standard of care for every LASIK patient. Now, with an advanced suite of fully integrated, iLASIK technologies, your LASIK experience can be customized from start to finish. The complete package of iLASIK technologies includes:
- IntraLase™ Femtosecond Laser
- VISX Star S4 IR™ Excimer Laser
- VISX Wavescan WaveFront™ Diagnostics
- VISX Advanced CustomVue™ Treatment
- VISX Iris Registration™ Technology
Intralase is the first and only technology to provide an all-laser method of creating a safer and fully customized corneal flap. The creation of the corneal flap is the first step in every LASIK procedure. In clinical studies, more patients achieved vision 20/20 or better with procedures incorporating the IntraLase technique.
In the second step of the LASIK procedure, LEC utilizes the VISX STAR S4 excimer laser to perform the actual laser treatment that corrects the patient's prescription. The integration of VISX CustomVue diagnostic eye-mapping and Iris Registration technologies offer unprecedented customization and accuracy. Ultimately, this makes it possible for the actual laser treatment to be fully customized to the unique characteristics of each eye.
CustomVue's revolutionary Wavescan diagnostics measure imperfections in an individual's eye 25 times more precisely than standard methods for contacts or glasses. Iris Registration is the first fully automated method of aligning and registering one-of-a-kind wavefront correction, helping to ensure the precision and accuracy of every laser vision treatment. This precise level of measurement and treatment can enable individuals to achieve the full potential of their personal best vision.
More Peace of Mind
In essence, the iLASIK technology found at the Laser Eye Center of Hawaii offers a fully-custom LASIK experience that is:
- 100% Blade Free
- Safer & More Predictable
- Clinically Proven to Yield Better Vision
- Possible for More People
To schedule a free consultation, contact the Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. Call (800) 776-3403, toll free or visit www.lasereyehawaii.com. Financing is available.
More about the Laser Eye Center of Hawaii
The Center is the only authorized Vision Service Plan (VSP) laser center in Hawaii. In 2008, the readers of the Honolulu Star Bulletin & Midweek voted LEC “Hawaii’s Best” LASIK Center. In 2007, LEC was recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Hawaii as a Torch Award finalist. Each year, the Torch Awards honor companies demonstrating high ethical standards and excellence in business practice. LEC was also named a top small business success story in 2007 by the Hawaii Business magazine in the inaugural year for these awards.
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Dr. Tyrie Lee Jenkins
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Tyrie Lee Jenkins, M.D. acts as the Medical Director for LEC and is an accomplished ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon. A Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Dr. Jenkins studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College before completing her ophthalmology training at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Jenkins is a distinguished member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Hawaii Medical Association, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She also is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Carlos Omphroy
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Carlos Omphroy, M.D. is the Assistant Medical Director for LEC and is a renowned, internationally recognized ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive surgery. Dr. Omphroy completed medical training at the University of California in Los Angeles. He went on to complete ophthalmology training at the University of Iowa. A former Chief of Staff at Wahiawa General Hospital, Dr. Omphroy serves on the clinical staff of the University of Hawaii School Medicine in Family Practice.
Internationally, Dr. Omphroy has taught physicians in Burma, China, and Cuba through ORBIS, an international, privately funded teaching program. ORBIS physicians perform medical and surgical procedures in a mobile eye hospital aboard a DC-10 aircraft. Surgery is performed while the craft is stationed on the tarmac in airports of developing countries for three-week sessions. The front portion of the aircraft is configured as an auditorium where local physicians can observe, through closed-circuit television, the eye surgery procedures being performed in the operating room in the main aircraft cabin. Dr. Omphroy has also taught LASIK in Guam, in addition to conducting seminars for Guam residents.
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Dr. Jacqueline Ueda
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Jacqueline Ueda, O.D. is the Director of Laser Vision Services at LEC where she oversees the clinical area and technicians. Dr. Ueda also sees patients referred to the Center for pre-operative and post-operative care. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern College of Optometry in Fullerton. She has practiced in numerous top-tier ophthalmology practices specializing in glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery and gained experience in refractive surgery working at one of UCLA's first refractive surgery centers.
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