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Dr. Manger has assembled a team of best-in-class optometrists to assist him with his practice. You will also see one of these optometrists during your postoperative visit, along with Dr. Manger. While Dr. Manger personally performs the LASIK surgery, the preliminary portion of your comprehensive 14-test diagnostic exam will be expertly conducted by one of our seasoned doctors. All LASIK procedures are performed by Dr. Manger; there are no other surgeons at Saddleback Eye Center.
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Charles Manger III, M.D.
Dr. Manger was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland by Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in mathematics and nuclear science and graduated with honors. Dr. Manger then served in the Navy as an engineering officer on a nuclear missile submarine under Admiral Hyman Rickover for 5 years. Following his service with the Navy, he completed pre-medical studies at Harvard University and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He then completed an internship and 3-year ophthalmology residency at the renowned Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.
I decided a long time ago to limit my practice to LASIK only. I figured if LASIK was the only procedure I did, I’d probably do it better than anyone else.
Hiep Nguyen, O.D.
Dr. Hiep Nguyen graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. After working for 2 years as a radiation oncology research scientist at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, he completed his graduate studies at the Southern California College of Optometry, earning a Doctorate degree in optometry. Dr. Nguyen received the distinctive Dr. Irvin M. Borish Award and the Southwest Vision Services Scholarship. Dr. Nguyen joined Saddleback Eye Center in 1993. As the Director of Optometry, he works closely with Dr. Manger. He assists Dr. Manger with patient care for our refractive surgery patients and is an excellent resource for patients considering blended monovision LASIK. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.
Mary Sciarra, O.D.
Dr. Mary Sciarra received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in visual science from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1988 and her Doctorate degree in optometry in 1991.She has been working at Saddleback Eye Center as an optometrist since 1994, assisting Dr. Manger with patient care of his PRK and LASIK patients. Because she has had her vision corrected by Dr. Manger, she understands patient questions and concerns from a firsthand perspective.
*Offer limited to 10 free LASIK exams per day. Regular fee schedule available at time of consultation. $200 exam fee will apply to patients who have had any previous eye surgery. This fee will be applied towards surgical procedure.
On occasion, the Intralase procedure cannot be performed on a patient due to various eye conditions such as corneal scarring, small orbits or previous refractive surgeries. In these cases, PRK may be considered as an alternative to LASIK.
Cannot be combined with other offers or insurance. LASIK $2,150-$3,550 per eye. $800 discount when LASIK is performed on both eyes. Single-eye LASIK procedures receive a $400 discount.
Receive an additional $250 discount per eye when you have your LASIK exam and LASIK procedure done on the same day. Regular fee schedule available at time of examination. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Certificate has no cash value.
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce and potentially eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses. As with all surgical procedures, there are risks that will be discussed with you prior to having your procedure. These risks include, but are not limited to fluctuating vision, visual symptoms like glare or haloes around lights, dry eyes that require eye drops, and the occasional need for a retreatment.
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