What is a WaveScan or visual fingerprint?

A WaveScan is a visual fingerprint of the eye. Quick and painless, a WaveScan maps out the terrain of your eye, and measures the imperfections on the cornea. A WaveScan is one of the first diagnostic tools doctors use to determine a patient's eligibility for LASIK surgery.

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Can I finance my surgery?

The Laser Center for Vision Care offers the Chase HealthAdvance Vision Care plan, which allows patients to apply for 0% interest for up to 24 months.

Is the cost of refractive surgery tax deductible?

It is possible that your surgical procedure can be claimed as a medical expense to be itemized on your federal income tax return.

Can I use funds from a Health Saving Account (HSA), or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for surgery?

Yes. You can also use Flex dollars from your employer-based Flexible Savings Account, or Health Savings Account. Some insurance plans and employers offer discounts for refractive surgery procedures; check your employee benefits and health insurance plan. Refractive surgery is an eligible medical expenditure for HSAs and FSAs.

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R. Wayne Bowman, MD

Professor

Undergraduate:

Medical school:

Residencies:

• University of Missouri Medical School, Columbia, Internal Medicine (1977-1979)
• University of Missouri Medical School, Columbia, Ophthalmology (1979-1982)

Fellowship:

• University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Cornea & External Disease (1982-1984) Board certified, American Board of Ophthalmology (1986)

Distinguished Academic Honors:

• Professor, Irene Wadel and Robert I. Atha Professorship in Ophthalmology in Honor of R. Wayne Bowman, M.D. (2000-present)
• Outstanding Achievement as a Resident: 1977-78; 1978-79
• Outstanding Achievement as an Intern: 1976-1977 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Medical School, Columbia, Missouri

Other Honors:

• Texas Monthly magazine "Super Doctors" (2004-present)
• Listed in "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine (2003-present)
• Qualified and listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, a LASIK and refractive surgeon directory service that screens surgeons based on experience, outstanding patient care, and research (2008-present)
• Listed in Who's Who in America
• Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare

Clinical and Research Interests:

• Corneal refractive surgery (PRK, LASIK, Intralase)
• VISX and Meditec laser clinical research with the FDA; certified trainer for VISX, WaveLight, and Intralase
• Extensive peer-reviewed publications on refractive surgical procedures and outcomes.