Sharing Success

Patients travel from all across America for the unmatched experience they know they'll find at Whitten Laser Eye Associates. In fact, many people at the peak of careers which depend entirely on excellent eyesight, picked us as the only doctors they would trust.

Tiger had a very high prescription prior to his LASIK surgery, which placed him in the worst one percent of those with nearsightedness. Tiger was considered to be legally blind without his glasses or contacts. Prior to LASIK surgery, without his glasses or contacts, he would not have even been able to see the ball on the tee.

Hundreds of professionals have selected TLC Laser Eye Centers when they wanted to have their vision corrected. They chose TLC Laser Eye Centers because of our highly experienced, extensively trained doctors – and because of our commitment to achieving the best possible results for our patients.

Tiger Woods on His LASIK Experience
For years I dealt with the hassles and frustrations of glasses and contacts. Then, I made the decision that changed my life. I had LASIK with a TLC Laser Eye Centers surgeon and the results were fantastic. As a professional golfer my eye sight was just too important to risk. Some of my main competitors had LASIK and loved the results. So I went where they went, to TLC. They provided me with the information that I needed and wanted to know. TLC answered all of my questions and helped me to be excited, not afraid of LASIK.
If you're considering LASIK, do your homework. Look for a surgeon with proven experience and a laser center that answers all of your questions and stands behind their results. I know what it's like to have poor vision. I also know what it's like to see 20/20. And trust me, life is much better when you see it clearly.

Tiger Woods
TLC Laser Eye Centers Patient

Tiger Has 56 Wins Since LASIK Surgery in 1999

(St. Louis), September 5, 2006 , Tiger won his fifth consecutive PGA Tour event, the second time he has done so since undergoing LASIK at TLC Laser Eye Centers in 1999. He did so by beating Vijay Singh at the Deutsche Bank Championship, moving him past Byron Nelson for third on the PGA's all-time consecutive win list with five. Safe to say, Tiger is on a roll.

"It's nice when you get on a roll like this where things are just happening," a confident Tiger said.

It was Tiger's 56th worldwide win since undergoing LASIK surgery at TLC Laser Eye Centers. Like many others seeking help with their vision, Tiger did not make his decision lightly.

"As a professional golfer my eye sight was just too important to risk," says Woods. "My vision is fantastic. After six years I'm still seeing 20/20 and I haven't needed any enhancement or retreatment procedures."

Tiger Woods has had an unprecedented career, winning some of golf's most prized majors. He has won 71 tournaments, 53 of those on the PGA TOUR, including four Masters Tournaments, three PGA Championships, two U.S. Open Championships, and three British Open Championships. He is the career victories leader among active players on the PGA TOUR and is the career money list leader.

If improving your vision seems like something you may be interested in, consider this from Tiger Woods, "If you're thinking about LASIK, do your homework. Look for a surgeon with proven experience and a laser center that answers all of your questions and stands behind their results. When I decided to have LASIK, I looked to the doctors at TLC Laser Eye Centers."

	Derrick Adkins, Olympic Hurdles Champion Tired of the distractions of contact lenses, Derrick Adkins turned to Whitten Laser Eye Associates. Today he's running with a 20/20 view of every finish line.
	Suzette Fitzgerald, Program Administrator "I knew I wanted surgery, but I didn't know where to go. I relied on the recommendation of my doctor, and chose a surgeon who had done thousands of cases." Whether she is trying to keep the attention of her Cub Scout Den or working at her desk, Suzette is enjoying her new vision without hesitation.
	Fred Funk, PGA Tour Golfer Four days after his LASIK procedure with us, Fred Funk used his new 20/20 vision to set a 36-hole tournament record at the Kemper Open.
	Brad Johnson, NFL Quarterback After his last season with the Redskins, Brad decided to improve his game by improving his blurry vision. He considered his many options and chose to have LASIK with Whitten Laser Eye Associates. His new "clear" vision should serve him well as he continues in the NFL.
	Hyon Ju, 1st Grade Teacher As a teacher in the county school system, Hyon knows all about research, and her research told her that LASIK was a good option for her. She was still a little anxious, though. When a few of her friends and family members had surgery she decided she was ready. Now, when she tells a student to write on the chalkboard she can make out every letter, not just the big "E".
	Dottie Pepper, LPGA Tour Pro After hearing the success stories of many her playing partners on tour, Dottie decided to take the plunge and have LASIK. Although her new 20/20 vision won't help her golf swing, she hopes it will give her the edge she needs to win another major tournament.
	Eliseo Pilco, Police Officer Clear vision is critical to police officers, as it is to many others. "When a situation arises, I just don't have time to think about losing a contact or cleaning my glasses." Although cost was a factor, Eliseo took advantage of a great finance plan and had LASIK with the *Number One Surgeon in the country.
	Gloria Spriggs, Business Process Analyst Gloria thought about LASIK for years before deciding to have it. She could think of all the advantages: clear vision while instructing water aerobics, no worrying about contacts during sports, and the big one; waking up and being able to see the alarm clock. Now that she has 20/20 vision after LASIK, she wonders why she waited so long.