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We are located in the West Valley Medical Center at 5363 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316. All patients should check-in for their appointments at suite 540.
We kindly ask for one and a half to two hours for each appointment starting from time of check-in to allow our staff to complete all necessary screening and tests prior to seeing your doctor.
We dilate for all yearly exams, cataract and LASIK evaluations, and some problem checks. Reversal drops are available upon request.
For each visit one of our skilled technicians will gather information regarding the reason for your current visit, check your vision and eye pressure, as well as, any testing deemed medically necessary by one of our ophthalmologists.
Please bring contact lens boxes for all contact lens exams, cataract and LASIK evaluations.
Patients visiting for cataract and LASIK evaluations are advised to be out of soft contact lenses for at least 4 days and hard contact lenses for at least 7 days before their appointment.
There is parking lot available directly in the front of the building that charges $3 per hour and accepts cash only. Unfortunately, we do not validate.
Please bring any of the following:
Freedom Vision Surgery Center is located at the corner of Libbit and Ventura on the first floor of the Manufacturer’s Bank Building at 16255 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA. Freedom Vision does validate parking for only $10.00 (cash).
All arrival and surgery times will be provided by one of our experienced surgical coordinators.
We ask that you fast prior to your arrival with no food after midnight the day before.
Please take your heart and blood pressure medications with a small amount of water in the morning before surgery.
Upon your arrival to the surgery waiting room, you will be greeted and staff will begin to prepare you for your surgery. You will be given consent forms to review and sign then eye drops will be placed in the operative eye.
You will then proceed to the surgery room and will be asked to put on a gown open in the back. You will also place booties over your shoes and a cap to cover your hair.
You will then be asked to be seated in an easy chair. A nurse will ask you a few questions and check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature. An Anesthesiologist will discuss your medical information and will begin an intravenous line. He or she will then assist you into the operating room. After you’re comfortable, a blood pressure cuff will be placed on your arm, you will be given oxygen and you will be connected to an electrocardiogram monitor. A nurse will rinse around your eye with antiseptic solution and you will receive anesthetic eye drops. Sterile drapes will be placed over you, leaving only your eye exposed.
During your surgery, you will be awake enough to hear the Doctor, his assistants, and nurses talking to you but you will have no pain. You will be surprised to find that the actual surgery itself is a pleasant experience. After your Doctor has completed your procedure, a nurse will then assist you to the recovery area.
Yes, the anesthesiologist will discuss your medical information and begin an intravenous line. He or she will keep you comfortable for the duration of the procedure.
You must see your internist within 30 days prior to your date of surgery for medical clearance.
One day before surgery you are to start all three eye drops to the surgical eye only. 1 drop of each 2 times a day (morning and at bedtime). Then instill one more drop of each the morning of surgery. When instilling the drops, wait 3-5 minutes between each drop.
Some patients may also be a candidate for our new dropless technique to reduce the amount of drops needed after surgery.
Freedom Vision Surgery Center is located at the corner of Libbit and Ventura on the first floor of the Manufacturer’s Bank Building at 16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 780, Encino, CA, 91436 Freedom Vision does validate parking for only $10.00 (cash).
All arrival and surgery times will be provided by one of our experienced surgical coordinators.
For laser vision corrective procedures, we do not require patients to fast. It is okay to have a light breakfast the morning of your procedure.
Prior to your procedure, we will send several medications to your pharmacy. You must begin to use all eye drops one day prior to your procedure, as well as, an oral antibiotic and Vitamin C beginning one week prior. You may take all other medications as directed by your primary care physician.
Following laser vision correction, you may experience symptoms such as dryness, fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, glare and halos. As your eyes heal, vision can vary day to day and typically stabilizes two to three weeks following surgery. We encourage all patients to use artificial tears frequently to relieve symptoms of dry eye. Sunglasses will be required during outdoor activities for a short period.
Patients are advised to refrain from swimming, jacuzzi, gardening, or any other strenuous physical activity for one week. Application of make-up is prohibited for one week and patients are advised to apply cosmetics with caution afterwards. Protective or safety wear is recommended indefinitely for all high risk contact sports.
Colvard-Kandavel Eye Center offers personalized eye care services for patients with routine and complex eye conditions.
Our team is here to help you make an appointment with the specialists that you need.
Clinic
5363 Balboa Blvd., STE 545
Encino, CA 91316
Freedom Vision Surgery Center
16255 Ventura Blvd., STE 100
Encino, CA 91436
LASIK Vision Institute of the Valley
16311 Ventura Blvd., STE 780
Encino, CA 91436
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