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"The most common surgery I do is putting tubes in children's ears which is done via a microscope. Actually most of the ear work is microscopic so eyesight is pretty important. I wasn't tolerating my contacts and laser eye surgery has allowed me to get rid of them. Now the only glasses I wear are sunglasses! The freedom is Great!"

  • Peter S., M.D., Saskatoon
    Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon

"We had a motor-home several years back, but we sold it when Alan wasn't able to drive anymore. I had been doing a lot of the driving but our lifestyle changed. We weren't driving or traveling or holidaying as much as we used to. My glasses were getting thicker and heavier every year. Finally we decided to do something about it. I've been very, very pleased with the results of the laser eye surgery. It's been wonderful. It's given us the freedom to travel again."

  • Yvonne and Alan A., Watrous
    Happy Travelers

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Dr. Tom Blackwell

portrait of Dr. Tom BlackwellDr. Tom Blackwell graduated from medical school in Saskatoon in 1971. He performed a rotating internship in Flint, Michigan, in 1972 and finished his specialty ophthalmology training in Saskatoon in 1976. He has been in practice in Saskatoon since 1976. He has a particular interest in cataract and refractive surgery and has been performing refractive surgery since 1995. Dr. Blackwell is currently a member of the Canadian Ophthalmology Society, the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

When he is not working, Dr. Blackwell is an avid golfer and curler.


Dr. M. Ronan Conlon

portrait of Dr. M. Ronan ConlonDr. M. Ronan Conlon has been practicing ophthalmology in Saskatoon since 1994. His special interests in ophthalmology include cataract surgery, refractive and oculoplastic surgery. He completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Western Ontario in 1991. Dr. Conlon has completed 3 years of fellowship training in ophthalmology; one year at Harvard University (1991-1992) and two years at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic (1992-1994). Dr. Conlon first began performing PRK and LASIK surgery in 1995, and has been affiliated with HLVC since that time.

Dr. Conlon currently holds an academic position with the University of Saskatchewan as an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He has written numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and given numerous scientific lectures. Dr. Conlon is currently the Medical Director of Midwest Eye Care Institute, and is a member of the Canadian Ophthalmology Society, the Canadian and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Conlon and his wife Susan have six children, Michael, Ronan, Nicholas, Fiona, Luke, and Julia. Dr. Conlon enjoys golf, tennis and running and most of all, time with his growing family.

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