Intralase is the safest method for creating the corneal flap. Using the IntraLase FS laser to create the corneal flap with a safe laser beam instead of a blade.
Oregon Doctors
Dean Conger, MD
Luna, Bellevue
Luna, Spokane
Luna, Beaverton
Education and Training
M.D. degree - George Washington University
Internship - University of Washington
Residency - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Glaucoma Research - Oregon Health Sciences University
Ophthalmology - University of Medicine/Dentistry of New Jersey
Board Certification
M.D. degree - George Washington University
Internship - University of Washington
Residency - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Glaucoma Research - Oregon Health Sciences University
Ophthalmology - University of Medicine/Dentistry of New Jersey
Board Certification
Dr. Conger is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Associations
Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
Associate Fellow American College of Surgeons
Member Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Active Staff
Highline Community Hospital
Valley Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center
Practice Philosophy
Dr. Conger keeps the needs of the patient foremost in his mind as he evaluates and prescribes treatment. He makes a particular point to take the time to explain the nature of eye disease to his patients and the available treatment regimes. Dr. Conger takes an aggressive approach to treatment of glaucoma. "Often I see patients several times within the first few months after they have been diagnosed with glaucoma to make sure their treatment regimen is adequate to control the disease," explains Dr. Conger.
On the other hand, Dr. Conger takes a conservative approach to surgery on the eye. Cataract surgery is usually an elective procedure designed to restore vision. He notes, "Many patients ask me when should their cataracts come out and seem somewhat surprised when I tell them the final decision rests with them. I can make predictions and recommendations, but it is up to the patient to decide when they are ready for cataract surgery, not the doctor." LASIK is much the same though he argues, "We can so clearly and dramatically improve the patient's quality of life, I sometimes feel it's my responsibility to help them get over their fear and go for it."
Personal
Dr. Conger has always lived over a decade in the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife of 18 years have three beautiful girls that keep them busy with homeschool, sailing, and family outings.
Dr. Michael B. Brush, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Brush is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Washington and, after earning board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he has gone on to accumulate 7 years professional experience and has been able to perform more than 1000 surgeries.
His training includes expertise in cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and Lasik. In addition to surgery, the doctor also routinely sees patient for complete eye exams, to assess such problems as glaucoma, diabetes and/or macular degeneration, among other things.
Dr. Brush's Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Washington Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Jessica Connolly, OD
Dr. Jessica Connolly was raised in Washington before she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene, in which she graduated with academic honors. During this time Dr. Connolly realized that she had a passion for the healthcare field, and decided to pursue eye care at the New England College of Optometry in Boston. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry was awarded the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society for her outstanding academic achievement.
Clinical externship training included the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, MA; Lahey Medical Center Hospital in Peabody, MA; the North End Community Health Center in Boston, MA; and Dimock Community Health Center in Boston, MA. She also received specialty training from contact lens fittings, management of ocular disease and co-management of surgical patients to pediatrics and binocular vision. She was awarded clinical honors during her rotations for excellence in patient care.
Dr.Connolly is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society, American Optometric Association and the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association. Dr. Connolly joined Luna Eye Center in 2006 and resides with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.
