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If you are seeking LASIK in Chicago you have found a great LASIK website. Although we have been recognized as a LASIK center of excellence we do not only perform LASIK. Some of our other procedures include, PRK, Zyoptix, Custom LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye treatment and advanced surface ablation. Foulkes Vision Center has state-of-the-art technology to perform LASIK in Chicago and to determine that your eyes fit a model with the highest probability of success. Take the time to read about these advanced technologies like Ziemer Bladeless LASIK, the Orbscan II and wavefront analysis, as well as our methods for pupil measurement and tear film analysis. Our techniques have many unique features that were developed here and derived from our continuous attempt to perfect these already excellent procedures.

Welcome to the Foulkes Vision Center Educational Videos section. Please use the video player interface below to access and view the videos.

LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) has become one of the most successful procedures to correct refractive errors, replacing glasses and contact lenses. There are no precedents for the number of procedures that are being performed Worldwide. Over one million eyes are being treated this year alone. The rapid return of functional vision, lack of discomfort, and the overall stability and accuracy of the treatment have led to this astounding success. The risk/benefit ratio for most patients exceeds that of contact lenses. Although the FDA has determined the excimer laser vision correction procedure as "safe and effective", there are still many critical factors that must be considered in order for each patient to achieve the best possible result.

To Dr. Foulkes from Robert F. Jasineick:
I am sure that you have had many letters written to you in grateful thanks in the fact that you have made many patients absolutely full of joy in the outcome of the surgery you have performed on them. It is absolutely very obvious that you are more than dedicated to your profession!!! I did not just pick up the paper or any other form of advertising and decide to have you perform my surgery. I did my homework and learned that you were the best! I must admit that I was hesitant to have anyone do laser surgery on my precious eyes, but I am now so glad that I had it done. Seeing is the self-satisfaction that I craved. You have a very professional and dedicated staff. Thanks for everything.

At Foulkes Vision Center, our passion takes LASIK and other refractive procedures to a higher level. We believe that providing our patients with the most extensive pre-operative evaluation is critical in determining the success of the procedure. The following is a description of the pre-operative evaluation you will have at Foulkes Vision Center.

As a service to our patients, Foulkes Vision Laser Center is pleased to offer Care Credit. Care Credit has a full range of payment plans to meet every financing need, including no interest and low interest options.

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Richard B. Foulkes, M.D.
Jennifer Brown

Richard B. Foulkes, M.D.

Dr. Richard Foulkes Born in Spokane, Washington, Dr. Foulkes grew up in eastern Washington state. Later, he served his country honorably, in the Navy and Marines during the Vietnam War.

Dr. Foulkes attended Tufts University graduating Cum Laude before attending Rush Medical College in Chicago. Graduating in the top 10% of his class, Dr.Foulkes chose to pursue Opthalmology with Dr. David Patton at the Catholic Medical Center in Queens, New York, and Cornell Medical College, where he distinguished himself becoming chief resident in his 3rd year. While in his training, Dr. Foulkes met the founder of the LASIK procedure, Dr. Lucio Burato. He became convinced that this procedure would change the world, allowing for nearly anyone to consider improving their vision, using the combination of the excimer laser and the"flap". He has devoted himself to this work since 1997. With his research, lectures, and writing, he has influenced doctors around the world. Dr. Foulkes has performed over 35,000 LASIK procedures and over 20,000 Cataract procedures.

American Academy of Opthalmology (AAO)
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery ( ASCRS)
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Jennifer Brown

Dr. Jennifer Brown Dr.Brown earned her B.S. in Biology from Loyola University Chicago in 2004 and graduated with magna cum laude and university honors. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Missouri Saint Louis College of Optometry in 2009. While at University of Missouri Saint Louis she was a member of Beta Sigma Optometric Honor Society and enhanced her education through a variety of internships.

Dr. Brown completed a one year residency in Chicago, IL at the Jesse Brown VAMC and Hines VAMC Blind Rehabilitation Center in 2010. During her residency she gained experience in and specialized in ocular disease management and low vision rehabilitation. Dr. Brown practices full-scope optometry and looks forward to providing her patients with thorough, quality eye care.

American Optometric Association (AOA)
Illinois Optometric Association (IOA)
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O)
Certification in optometry by the National Board of Examiners

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