Lasik Eye Surgery In Westmoreland, Somerset, & Cambria Counties

At Vittone Eye Surgical Associates PC, we are committed to helping you decide whether LASIK eye surgery is right for you. Our network of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and technicians is available and anxious to answer your questions as you consider this vision correction procedure. Contact our Lasik coordinator at 1-877-739-3763 for more information.

What is LASIK?

The name "LASIK" is short for Laser In-situ Keratomileusis. Like Photorefractive Keratectomy, which utilizes the Excimer Laser™, LASIK reshapes the cornea with laser technology. The shape of the cornea determines whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism, or have normal vision.

The Excimer Laser emits a "cool" laser light that removes microscopic amounts of tissue with extreme precision. Physicians program the laser to sculpt your corneas.

Experience with LASIK

A pioneer in the field of refractive surgery, Dr. Daniel C. Vittone performed the first Radial Keratotomy (RK) procedure in Westmoreland County in 1992. As technology advanced, Dr. Vittone's refractive skills evolved. He introduced laser refractive surgery to Westmoreland, Cambria, and Somerset Counties in 1995, after the FDA approved the VISX™ Excimer Laser.

Since that time, Dr. Vittone has performed over 40,000 refractive procedures utilizing the Excimer laser, making him one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in United States. He is now proud to offer the recently approved CustomVue™, providing personalized treatments to qualifying patients.