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Our patients speak about their experiences after surgery performed at the Key-Whitman.

Jeffrey J. Battle
Past President - Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

I want you to know how delighted I am with the results of the LASIK you recently performed to correct my vision.
As you know, I was unable to see "the big E" on the eye chart without my glasses. Indeed, I was rejected from military service because of my unacceptable visual acuity. So, I am absolutely amazed that you were able to surgically correct my sight to 20/20 in both eyes. And, I'm even more amazed that the procedure was quick, simple, and not at all unpleasant.

I'll not dwell on all of the inconveniences of wearing glasses I no longer have to suffer. But among the most enjoyable are my ability to see the alarm clock, the absence of peripheral distortions, and being able to use a variety of sunglasses. Life is easier and cheaper since LASIK.

Your sensitive and nurturing attitude during and after the procedure made me feel special - as if I were your only patient. I sincerely appreciate your genuine concern about my health and comfort.

Thank you very, very much.

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Al Childs

I wanted to write to you and your staff to express my appreciation for your skill, professionalism, patience, and kindness during my treatment. The improvement in my eyesight is nothing short of a miracle.

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Carl W. Clark

You have finished my second eye for cataracts and I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your staff for providing excellent care and compassion during the surgery and post operative care. You obviously; not only have excellent skills as a surgeon, but you have excellent managerial skills in planning, organizing, and control of the company. You are a master of guiding human and physical resources into dynamic organizational groups.

At every level of operation; your people seem to have exceptional interpersonal skills to enable the patients to feel comfortable and relaxed in a medical environment. I was overwhelmed by the courtesy and timely process of the operation, post operative care and providing transportation to and from your facility.

Thank you for caring for your patients.

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Joseph A. Doughty

Six years ago you performed RK on me. My vision was 20/400. You fixed my vison to 20/20, 20/15. Six years later my vision is still 20/20, 20/15. I know now you use lasers. I just wanted to say thanks!! It still feels like a miracle. I remind myself every day of how lucky I am to live in a time when medical procedures like RK and now LASIK are possible. Thanks Again!

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Mark Frohman, Ph.D.

I had 6.5 diopters of myopia and now I have perfect 20/20 vision. The joy of waking up in the morning and being able to see the clock and the ability to swim with my children were the first two new found benefits of the LASIK surgery.

I have been following the advances in refractive surgery for 17 years and I am so happy I waited for LASIK. Several of my friends and family are going to have the surgery done because of my tremendous results.

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Stormy Gale Gardner

Thank you for my eyesight!! My LASIK surgery has totally changed my life and given me a freedom I haven't had since I started wearing glasses at ten years of age. I had no pain and I continue to be just as amazed now as I was the day after surgery. April 8, 1999 will be a day in my life I will never forget.

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Michael Goldsmith

Thanks to you and all your staff for making my dream come true! I have never been more pleased with the service and respect shown to me.

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Lisa Herrick
Real Estate Professional

Just wanted to drop you a note. The surgery went fantastic. 20/20 the very next day, no halos, no night glare, etc. And Valium is wonderful!!!! I have sent you two referrals already!

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Lois Hitt-Gilmer

I had to write you to thank you for giving me a new lease on life! I am 75 years old, a piano teacher, church pianist for over 60 years and organist for funerals, weddings, etc. Because of cataracts, I felt it was time to retire from all this because of poor vision which made it so difficult to practice, being able to read music so well.

You did my surgery on my right eye July 11. Crystalens seemed the right choice, so you implanted that eye. That was a Wednesday—I played for church worship the following Sunday—Seeing better than I had in a long time. The other eye was done this week on the 25th and I have practiced piano every day since. I will play for church again tomorrow, thanking God for a wonderful, dedicated doctor who along with our father has allowed my eyesight to be what it was many years ago.

I thank you with all my heart for the happiness I am experiencing being able to already see so much better! I feel the best is yet to come!

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Kathryn Hollon

When I was in 2nd grade, my bad vision became very apparent. My eyes changed DRASTICALLY every year. I was tested for diabetes multiple times, and had astigmatism as well. Most of my youth was spent either not seeing at water parks/swimming pools (glasses would get splashed, so I walked around blind) or adjusting my glasses on my face to see when my vision changed again before another year had passed. When 5th grade came around, I finally was able to get contacts, and have juggled contacts and glasses since then.

Around the time I was 18-20, and my growth had slowed, I was a patient at Key-Whitman, and LASIK was a dazzling procedure to see again. My dad, who also had poor vision his whole life, had LASIK done with Key-Whitman earlier and had much success. I was turned down for LASIK, I was not a possible candidate due to the correction needed, and the measurements of my eyes. It was heartbreaking, to be very honest. I had hoped while growing up, that medicine would take a turn and be available to me to one day have a normal life without glasses or contacts. Finding out the problem was me was devastating! I spent the next couple years silently sulking every time I had to order contacts, change my prescription, take out my contacts, etc. Finally, at one of my yearly exams, my doctor alerted me to the Visian ICL procedure. Talk about AMAZING news!! It was worth the 3 months of "trouble" to never have to worry about another contact. During the ICL procedure, Dr. Whitman also tended to my astigmatism to repair some of its effects on my vision.

Ever since my family started going to Key-Whitman, we have not had a bad day at the eye doctor. I have been to many eye doctors growing up, and Key-Whitman was our last stop - but not last choice here in Dallas. Both my father and I have been able to forget the constant troubles of glasses and contacts. In fact, my ICL procedure was a wedding gift from my parents! Talk about a weight being lifted off your shoulders.

I have always had full confidence in the staff, and always been greeted with smiling helpful faces. During my ICL, I had a phone number and person to talk to if I had ANY questions regarding any of the procedures - which was important being one of Dr.Whitman's earlier patients for it. I must also say, their optometry department has always been wonderful in helping to choose eye-wear for my age and face. My mother, father, and brother would also tell you that!

Vision is a very tricky thing, in my book, and has affected my human spirit at times when I did not have it. Having faith in someone who is looking out for something as important as my vision health, is very important.

I'm glad my family never settled until we found the best.

Betty Ivy

I don't know how to express my thanks to you and your staff except to say how happy I am to see without glasses or contact lenses! My vision was so poor, I couldn't see the big E on an eye test and was legally blind without correction, so again thanks to you and your wonderful staff. I has been 3 years since my eye surgery for nearsightedness and astigmatism. Since I am unfortunately or fortunate to be over 40, I sometimes need reading glasses and sometimes I don't! God bless you and your wonderful staff for you expertise in helping people see without glasses. It is truly miraculous and I didn't think it would ever happen to me!

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Abdul Jameel

Dear Dr. Whitman,

Sincere thanks to you and your fabulous team for the excellent and timely care provided! Thank you!

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Joan Johnson

I had the LASIK surgery. . .and it has completely changed my life. I don't have to wear contacts. I don't have to wear glasses, and it's the best thing I ever did for myself. My boss actually came into my office right after the surgery, and he looked at me and he said, 'You're not squinting any more!' And you know, I just look at him and smile real big and just say, you know, 'I know.' I can see. I don't have to squint.

I didn't experience any pain. It was amazing. I would absolutely do LASIK again. It's nothing short of a miracle.

For someone who had Coke-bottle thick glasses, like I did, it's a miracle.

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Jack A. Kern, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon "I wanted to send you a note on how much I appreciated your efforts in regard to my recent LASIK eye procedure. My surgery was performed in mid-February and as soon as I left the operating room and rested a bit before going home, I could tell that my vision was markedly improved. Since then, my correction is 20/15 in both eyes, as it really hasn't changed much for the past 2 months.

Please give my thanks and regards to your entire staff. Is must be a pleasure for them to work in the environment where their patients all seem to be happy. This is obviously the case with everyone I encountered in your office seeming to be having a very good day.

Thanks again for your courtesy, skill, and efforts. I appreciate them very much and my wife, Kathy, will be in to schedule with you sometime this fall.

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Scott L. Kocurek

…I am very pleased with the outcome of my LASIK surgery. I want to compliment you and your office. You were great dealing with my ever changing schedule. I very much appreciate your flexibility. The Key-Whitman office is probably the best run doctors office that I have experienced. It is truly a well run organization.

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Kim Mahaney

I wanted to take a few minutes to tell you how happy I am with my LASIK surgery. It has been 3 weeks since the surgery and I feel like a new person. I started wearing contacts when I was 18 (in the 60's). I was very active riding horses, and dirt bike motorcycles. I continued wearing them until 1997 when my eyes became so dry I could not tolerate them any longer. Even being very nearsighted, I then required help reading. They drove me crazy. I was constantly trying to find the correct focus, especially when working on my computer 8 hours a day.

I used to look out the window in the morning and wonder what it was like to see beyond the front porch. Finally, when I felt this procedure was perfected, I went for it. And sure enough, I know what it feels like to wake up in the morning and see the rabbits playing in the pasture. It is truly a miracle.

The mono vision has worked perfectly and allowed me to read without reading glasses. I feel like a teenager again, only better, because I couldn't see 2 feet in front of me when I was a teenager!

After researching and discussing with other friends and their experiences with another doctor, I chose Key-Whitman and am so glad I did. All of your associates are so very accommodating to the patient, and make them feel so "at home" that it makes the decision to have the surgery fear free.

And as for you, Dr. Whitman, you made me feel so comfortable by assuring me you would not hurt my eyes, that I felt totally comfortable during the entire procedure.

I tell everyone of my "no-fear, no-pain" experience. Again, thank you so very much for all you have done to make my life beautiful.

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Mike McComb

Dear Doctor Warren, and the entire Key Whitman staff,

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you so much for the wonderful, life- changing surgery. I had Intra-LASIK performed this past Friday, and it is by far the greatest thing I have ever experienced in all my 34 years!

I have been nearsighted (-7.00) in both eyes for almost 20 years. I had pretty much come to the conclusion that I was going to be stuck in contacts and glasses my entire life, until about 10 or 12 years ago when LASIK was first introduced.

Being the stubborn and very skeptical person that I am, I wanted to do my homework first before having the procedure performed. I actually had several friends that had the old, blade style LASIK procedure performed 10 years ago, and all are still seeing 20/20 or greater with little to no side effects. I then went to seminars for several different LASIK surgeons, to understand the complete process, cost, and possible side effects. After speaking with many people who had this remarkable surgery performed, I decided on Key Whitman.

I cannot speak more highly of the Key Whitman team. All the staff is friendly and courteous. The offices are clean and professional, and most importantly, you don’t feel like you are in a “cattle call” like some places, (in and out). The technology they use is absolutely amazing. I worked for a company about 8 years ago that used similar lasers to machine micro-electronic components, so it just thrills me to see this technology put to use in the medical field.

As far as my actual surgery, it was great. There is literally no pain or discomfort! They had removed my glasses so they could begin putting the numbing drops in my eyes, being -7.00 nearsighted, the nurse literally had to guide me into the operating room. 5 -10 minutes later, I walked out, able to see on my own!!! I went home, slept for 4 to 5 hours, and actually watched a little TV that evening. The next morning, I drove myself to my follow-up appointment. I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes!!! I also had a slight astigmatism in my left eye, which I wasn’t aware of until the pre-op exam. They corrected this as well! Simply amazing. This is now the fourth day following the procedure and my eyes are great. I have noticed an even further, slight sharpening of my vision. I went walking in the park by my home yesterday, I could not believe how vivid and clear all the trees and plants looked!

If anyone out there is thinking about having LASIK performed, I would highly recommend Key Whitman. I have traveled all over the world, and experienced many amazing things in my life, but this is by far the most extraordinary thing I have ever experienced. Being able to see clearly without contacts or glasses, after a 10 minute procedure! Thank you so much to everyone at Key Whitman.

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Michael W. McDonald

After over 30 years of needed glasses or contacts to see, I cannot express the enjoyment of being able to see unassisted. When I came to your center my 20/400 vision was a great burden, and now I am enjoying my new found vision.

Having an operation on one's eyes is an intimidating experience. After very careful research on my part, I chose your center for the surgery. The attention and care, along with the professional treatment, provided the comfort and sense of security that made the experience proceed smoothly.

You should be very proud of the people at your center. They did a great job and were great help to me. I am not one who is easily impressed, but the level of service and sense of true care provided was very impressive and deserving.

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I just wanted to thank everyone that was apart of my surgery and to say that I have never seen such a clear day thanks to you guys. The surgery was very professional and was a great experience. Words cannot express the gratitude I have and am so happy with my new vision. Thanks again for everything you all have done for me.

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Joe Morales

On March 29th, 2010 I had LASIK eye surgery, and it's true, Dr. Whitman changes lives, and with the help of his competent staff there at Key-Whitman Eye Center he changed my life too!

As a professional Air Traffic Controller with 28 years of experience working in the Marine Corps, and now as a civilian Air Traffic Control Specialist with the Department of Defense for the last 4 years after having retired from the military, having LASIK was not a decision I made lightly. Instead it was one that I researched and debated on since the mid 1990's when everyone in my family was having it done.

However, at the time, I was either out of the area, living and working overseas or deployed in support of combat ops abroad. Another factor was the fact, that as an Air Traffic Controller my vision was my job, and while it was corrected 20/20 it still allowed me to do my job, and I was very hesitant about risking further complications or loss of 20/20 vision.

After having the surgery last week, the only thing I keep going over in my mind is why I waited so long to have this wonderful procedure done. After 36 years of wearing glasses and/or contacts, I am now free of any and all corrective lenses.

If anyone reading this is wondering whether or not corrective eye surgery is for them, I strongly encourage you to contact the wonderful professionals at Key-Whitman and see what they can do for you.

Finally, with all the various doctors and eye centers out there doing corrective eye surgery, I strongly encourage everyone to do their research on not just the procedures, but on the doctors, staff, and eye center you are considering. I know I did! The biggest factor for me, was the fact that over the last 16 years 9 of my family members and in-laws have had eye surgery performed by the Key-Whitman Eye Center, and each one of them have referred at least 1 other to Key-Whitman for their life changing procedures, and it was assuring to know that every one of them have been happy with their procedures and had nothing but good things to say about everyone there at Key-Whitman. It only matched up to all the other testimonials I had been reading and hearing about from local celebrities there in the DFW area.

If you live in the DFW area there is no reason to go to anyone else, and in my case, I could have had corrective eye surgery anywhere, but instead I drove in from Melbourne, Florida just to have Key-Whitman Eye Center perform my procedure, and 4 days later I drove myself back amazed at all I was seeing as if for the first time!

Thanks again to everyone there at Key-Whitman, you are all amazing!

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Rose Marie Pytlewicz

Thank you for the excellent work you have done on my eyes. The clarity and vibrancy of colors are amazing. P.S. By the way, you have an excellent staff!

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Kellie Rasberry of the KISS FM Morning Show

I can't thank you enough for giving me back 20/20 vision! It's a miracle - truly. I still can't believe how wonderful it is to be free of glasses and contacts.

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Oleta Snowden

Let me add my voice to the chorus of "Thank You Key Whitman". My cataract surgery Wed. was a very comfortable, and the staff in the surgery center were very comforting. I am so proud to work for such an excellent practice. I remember Nikki's remarks after she was inpatient in another facility, and she will be happy to note our surgery center functioned so well while she was gone. It was also very comforting to me that during my surgery I could hear Dr. Whitman humming. Like what a piece of cake, even tho I knew of his expertise, I was still nervous. Dr Key told me many years ago that Dr. Whitman was a better surgeon than he was. Blasphemy, I thought, but our staff who worked with both of them concurred. THANK YOU ALL for the care and attention you gave me and all our patients.

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Jefferson Tucker

WOW! I cannot believe the gift that you have given me today. This morning, in what amounted to be about an hour long experience, you gave me something that I have been without since I was 10 years old... clear vision. I knew the moment you replaced my cornea that I had clear vision. You'll remember me as the guy who gave you a big hug and shouted hallelujah when leaving your office (sorry if I disturbed waiting patients.. I was just overwhelmed with joy!). Anyway, it truly is a miracle and you and this wonderful experience will go down in my life as one of the most single important things that have ever happend to me! I plan on encouraging friends and family members to take part in this incredible procedure. Thank you and God bless!

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Larry Tull

I wanted to thank Dr. Whitman and his staff for the thorough, informative and professional manner in which my LASIK experience was conducted. Formerly quite nearsighted, my vision is now 20/20 or better with no adverse effects on my reading vision to date. The instantaneous results were astounding and the discomfort minimal. I look forward to the medical care I will now expect from your facility in the future. Thanks again for my vision improvement.

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Carol Velarde

Thank you all very much for helping me to see as I have never seen before. This is truly a miracle in my life. . . Now I can see my children and grandchildren.

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John Volk
Emergency Room Physician

I would like to thank you for the best gift that I can imagine. No more eyeglasses or contact lenses. I actually drove myself, the morning after surgery, down Central Expressway to work.
Since my surgery, it has been a wonderful daily experience to wake-up and see clearly. As a fellow physician, I am continuously impressed with the state-of-the-art care we are able to give our patients.

It has been extremely nice to be on the receiving end as your patient.

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Amy White

I am thrilled with the results of my LASIK surgery. Before surgery, I could not function without my glasses or contacts.

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Kelly Wood

About a year ago, I visited a different doctor in the metroplex to inquire about having LASIK preformed. After paying their $150.00 consultation fee, I had opted not to have LASIK preformed. This was due mainly to the "hurried" approach and lack of personal attention that I received at the laser center's facility. The employees there did not seem to be relaxed did not have a sense of humor, and the atmosphere was "hurried". I imagined that all LASIK centers would be much the same.

A friend who recently had LASIK at your office suggested to me that I at least give you a shot, so I did. From the time that I walked into your office I realized that this staff was different. Mrs. Cooper gave me personal attention, and did everything that she could to ensure not only that LASIK was right for me, but that I was fully informed and comfortable with what would transpire...she even laughed at my dry jokes and threw some back at me. Everyone at your office was smiling, and the atmosphere was very warm. I have always been very nervous about seeing eye doctors, so the thought of someone performing LASIK on my eyes terrified me. Mrs. Cooper more than put my mind at ease, she made me comfortable. At the end of the consultation, I scheduled surgery for the following Thursday (yesterday). Mrs. Cooper told me that since I was so nervous, she would personally take time to see me while I was being prepped for the procedure just to make sure everything was "ok". I met with several others on your staff, and each one seemed to smile and welcome me... not at all the experience that I received at the previous doctors' office. I joked with each of them, and they laughed and joked right back (and believe me, it is unusual for someone to laugh at my jokes).

On the day of the procedure I found much of the same... relaxed, fun atmosphere. Just before I went into the surgery room, Mrs. Cooper stopped by and asked how I was feeling. Your staff not only does their job, but they REALLY care about the patients. I went into the surgery room, and seeing the smile on the faces of everyone present was relaxing; not at all like the previous surgeries that I have undergone. The procedure was REMARKABLY painless....I didn't feel a thing. Not only that, but the way that you explained everything step by step put my mind at ease. I was not surprised by anything that happened; it was exactly as you said. The only surprise that I had was that it was painless and easy. After the 10 minute procedure (of which, the "main" part was over in 3 or 4 minutes), I exited the room to find that Mrs. Cooper was there to make sure that I was still comfortable...she had watched the procedure with a friend that I brought to drive me home.

I was astounded to find that I could see better on the drive home than I could on the drive there! My vision was a bit "cloudy", just as you said it would be, but to my surprise, I had absolutely no discomfort, no itching, and no stinging. I napped for 4 hours after the surgery as instructed, and when I awoke the next morning, I found that I could see cleared than I ever have been able to (even with my contacts). I went to the follow-up appointment this morning to discover that I already had 20/20 vision in both eyes. I am able to notice details that I never had with my contacts.... I have discovered that trees even have leaves at the very tops, and am able to read road signs from distances that I previously could not even see the sign at all!

Thank you, and please thank your staff on my behalf; in-particular Mrs. Cooper. You have a top-notch crew and I am thankful!

If you ever have potential patients that would like patient referrals, please do not hesitate to have them contact me.

Thanks again and God Bless!

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