Stephen Curry won the skills challenge with a time of 28.2 seconds.  Stephen beat out a field of the NBA’s best point guards including Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, John Wall, and Russell Westbrook.  Former winners of this competition include Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Derrick Rose, Deron Williams, and Baron Davis.  We are proud of Stephen and his success in representing the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland.  Turner Eye Institute is proud to be the official LASIK and refractive surgery provider for the Golden State Warriors.

We are all proud of the San Francisco Giants winning the championship this year.  A great year for a great organization.  Turner Eye Institute is proud to celebrate with the San Francisco Giants in their first championship in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We look forward to another great year next year.  Thank you San Francisco Giants

With a close 132-128 win over the Houston Rockets, our Golden State Warriors won their first game of the season and are now tied with the world championship Lakers.  Ellis scored 46 for the 3rd highest scoring opening game in Warrior history to help give Coach Smart his 1st victory.  Only Wilt Chamberlain has scored more.  We’ll keep our fingers crossed and cheer for our team no matter what but are expecting an improved season from our young team.  Turner Eye Institute is the official LASIK surgeon of our Golden State Warriors here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Another great game last night by the San Francisco Giants brings them closer to their first world championship in San Francisco.  Loyal San Francisco Giants fans are showing their support by wearing Orange.  We look forward to another great game tonight here in San Francisco.  Go Giants!!

Another great victory last night for the San Francisco Giants.  They pulled out a high scoring victory over Texas in the game here in San Francisco, California.  We encourage all of the San Francisco Giants fans to show their spirit by wearing the team colors.

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants on their first win in the National League Championship.  We are looking forward to a good series and wish the San Francisco Giants a strong performance and hope for their victory.

Baseball is a sport that requires precise vision and accurate reaction times.  LASIK vision corrective surgery has been used by many professional athletes to improve their vision and allow a higher degree of performance.  Advances in LASIK surgery provide a safer and more accurate procedure.  Turner Eye Institute provides the most advanced equipment in the hands of an experienced surgeon to provide the best possible results.  San Francisco Bay Area residents have trusted Dr. Stephen Turner for LASIK refractive surgery for over a decade.  Dr. Turner was one of the first surgeons to introduce LASIK to the San Francisco Bay Area,

Tax returns can bring extra spending money in some cases.  This money can be invested in self-improvements for great results.  It is important to look your best for job presentations or job interviews. Ideas to think about:

Botox - Hide the wrinkles and look more young and vibrant.

Latisse - Longer Eyelashes can highlight and draw attention to your eyes.

LASIK, Intralase, or Wavefront LASIK - get rid of the glasses allow people a clear look at your face.

If you are looking for a new job or looking for advancement in your current job, self-improvements are vital to presenting yourself in the best possible light.  These improvements can often be financed over a year or longer.  Call for more information.

LASIK is most often considered an elective procedure so it is rarely covered by insurance plans. HMOs often offer LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures but it has to be purchased separate from the monthly costs of the insurance plan and their prices are usually the same (or higher) than outside providers. In many cases, HMO LASIK surgeons are less experienced than private LASIK providers since the most experienced surgeons generally own their own clinics and set their own prices.  HMO surgeon are often beginning LASIK surgeons who want a guaranteed patient base.

LASIK and other vision corrective procedures (including contact lenses) are often tax deductible. According to the IRS web site, the cost of items such as prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery are deductible medical expenses. Additionally, you may deduct transportation costs primarily for and essential to medical care that qualify as medical expenses. The actual fare for a taxi, bus, train, or ambulance can be deducted. If you use your car for medical transportation, you can deduct actual out–of–pocket expenses such as gas and oil, or you can deduct the standard mileage rate for medical expenses. With either method you may include tolls and parking fees. You may also deduct the cost of prescription medication that you purchase.

Turner Eye Institute offers a variety of payment plans with 0% interest that can be paid over a period of 12 months, 18 months, or 24 months. The length of the payment plan can depend upon your credit score.  Longer plans often have interest associated with them.

In the long run, LASIK pays for itself with the reduction in spending required for glasses and contact lenses. It generally cost $2000 per eye though so it can be a large investment. The sooner a person has it though, the more he or she will save over time.  If you are interested in LASIK surgery or other vision correction procedure, contact are office now and we can set up a customized procedure to fit your needs.

Silicon Valley is a major center for technology and is well-regarded across the globe.  In addition to software and other computer technologies, the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley are major hubs for medical care and medical technologies.  It is not surprising that San Jose, the East Bay, and San Francisco would provide advanced laser vision and refractive surgery technologies.

Dr. Stephen Turner is recognized by his peers as one of the top Laser Vsion Correction Providers in California.  He has been performing the safe and effective procedure since it was FDA approved and has performed more than 30,000 vision correction procedures during his more than 30 years in practice.  Patients who choose Dr. Turner recognize that experience is an important aspect of choosing a skilled surgeon and many are referred by other eye doctors and optometrists throughout the bay area.

Dr. Turner has pioneered many of the most advanced procedures in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose and was the first surgeon in Northern California to perform a significant number of advanced vision procedures.  In addition to LASIK, Dr. Turner offers a variety of other options that can be customized to fit the needs of each patient.  While LASIK has proven to be safe and effective, many times a patient can receive more satisfactory vision with other advanced procedures that are now available. 

Laser Vision Correction providers in San Francisco and San Jose have been particularly affected by the downturn in the economy.  Laser Vision Correction Procedures, such as LASIK, have decreased dramatically across the country and internationally as interested customers choose to delay the satisfaction of vision without glasses or contact lenses in order to purchase basic necessities.  When money is tight, people tend to avoid cosmetic and elective surgeries.  While LASIK can provide immediate satisfaction, it can also be delayed in order to respond to more pressing needs, such as housing and food.  Additionally, during the housing boom, many people found that they could obtain the needed funds for LASIK by borrowing against the value of their home.

With the decrease in LASIK procedures being performed, there have been significant down-sizing and even closures in major chain providers of laser vision correction   24 LASIK Vision centers in the United States and Canada have closed.  One location in San Francisco was unable to notify patients before closure and arriving patients were greeted with a sign informing them of the closure and referring them to a nearby clinic.

Other chain vision correction stores have had to close some offices and consolidate in order to remain operational.  Some have decreased staff hours or reduced staff in order to decrease operating costs.

Despite the increased time availability of LASIK surgeons, there has not been a significant decrease in the price of LASIK surgery.  With high operational costs and overhead, such as the expensive laser equipment and trained staff, it has been difficult to reduce the price without incurring a further loss.  There are numerous specials advertised and low-cost providers still advertise low rates, although usually these result in extensive upselling to customers.  Some studies have shown that despite the low advertised costs at some bargain LASIK providers, the end costs are usually very similar to the more reputable LASIK providers.

It is recommended that patients should select a LASIK surgeon and laser vision correction clinic based on experience, skill, and knowledge of the doctor and staff.  Often optometrists and medical providers can recommend a good surgeon.  It is also a good idea to meet with more than one surgeon and educate yourself on the available techniques and excimer laser systems in your area.