Yes, the monovision procedure where one eye is corrected for distance and the other eye for reading. The brain accommodates for this in most cases. You can be tested for your adaptability to monovision by having Dr. Ellis fit a comfortable soft contact lens on one eye to try it out. If you like the vision with contacts then the procedure can be done with the laser. Dr. Ellis graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a BS degree in electrical engineering.
Lasers are the product of research and development in electrical engineering.
The quality of the beam can be affected by heat, humidity, dust on the lens coatings, and numerous other factors. Laser manufacturers provide limited service under the maintenance contract with the commercial service provided by the laser manufacturer. On average, an ophthalmologist's laser is serviced only four times a year by commercial laser companies. Dr. Ellis has his own engineering staff to oversee the quality of lasers he uses and they are checked daily. Therefore, knowledge of the engineering of the lasers is critical to providing quality patient care.