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Complaint Review: Joseph Kiernan Premier Eye Care And Surgery - Bufallo Grove Illinois
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1120 West Lasik Cook Rd. Bufallo Grove, 60089 Illinois, U.S.A.
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Joseph Kiernan, Premier Eye Care And Surgery Joseph kiernan, LASIK, premier eye care and surgery, "The Butcher of Buffalo Grove" Bufallo Grove Illinois
Unfortunately at this time I do not have any pertinent information about lasik to share; I simply have a story to tell; One of lies, theft and medical neglegence. A bit about myself. Throughout my youth I felt that performing surgery had been my calling. Do to the fact that I fear for my license, I will not divulge my particular area in medicine, yet I can assure you that I am not involved with ophthalmology. Even at a young age I felt that there were so many doctors, in my given area of medicine, that are not qualified to clip toenails for a living, let alone, perform surgery. This belief forced me to never accept my work as good enough; always to push for unobtainable perfection. This mentality has partially lead to my current handicap.
In my pursuit for self perfection, I chose to obtain some information regarding Lasik from Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery. I simply wished to lessen the prescription in my surgical loupes. I was completely unprepared for what was to come. I knew, from my personal experience, that you do not toy with a person's health. That idea, coupled with the belief that if a physician, one that came from a reputable school, taught students at that school, had children, one of with is going to become an ophthalmologist, would touch an individuals eyes, then they would be d**n sure to do no harm. Although the fact that doctors usually do not lie, steal, and hurt other doctors, should not be another of my reasons,it is. I clearly stated to Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery that I need precision vision for my area of work. I also mentioned, quite clearly, that I wished to not have issues with my vision, in order to practice for life. Apparently he chose to turn a deaf ear.
My lasik travesty then began in mid-2003, where, after a lengthy sales pitch and many lies, I was butchered. I was relatively calm the first year. The double vision, I was assured, would go away, due to the fact that the cornea heals slowly. I was also told to not worry, because the dryness in my eyes would subside after about six to ten months. Hold on everyone, it's at this point where Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery really gets rolling, and the story gets good.
After collecting my records, I noted a number of oddities. Both pupils at 7.5mm, absolutely no dry eye test, stable vision for THREE months, family history of dry eye not noted (which probably explains why prior to surgery my contact lenses would always pop out), and failure to note occurrences in my record honestly, or at all. At this point I still remained calm, because I was foolishly convinced that when Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery operates on a fellow physician, he doesn't mess around (I wasn't yet accustomed to that level of professional savagery.)
So everyone is aware, at this point I have quite a bit of irregular astigmatism and unaddressed microstriae in my left eye and relatively mild irregular astigmatism in my right, resulting in a post-lasik 20/40 and 20/20, respectively. Basically out of my right eye I saw two moons in the sky, and four out of my left. Keep in mind, my field is detail oriented and even microns matter.
I began to lose my patience when Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery began giving me comments like I don't understand, I have had other doctors happy with a vision quality like yours and lets see if we could get you into some work glasses, because you basically need to see just well enough to work, right? I was especially annoyed when I confronted him about various aspects of lasik surgery. I had to actually put a research article in his face to shut him up. I am now left with the few options that we are all left with after lasik.
I was always such a happy person, at least prior to lasik, and the help of Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery. I cannot begin to explain how much I hate Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery with every bone in my body. I can only deeply hope that he receives the same level of care, honestly and consideration, that he has offered me, from every physician he is to see.
So, as I am sure you may be able to gather, the extent to which I have been ripped off, extends much farther than that of a few dollars. I live everyday in pain, from migraines, dry eyes, swollen eye lids. I cannot clearly see anything, which includes, but is not limited to, snow hitting the ground on peaceful winter day, the smiles of my children at a slight distance when they are playing sports, fishing with my friends, road trips with my family, etc... You see, he didnt just rip me off of a few dollars, he stole my life from me! After following the research, I have to look forward to increased ectasia, increased dry eye, more migraines, possible dislodged flaps, late onset keratitis, possible fluid in the flap/stromal bed interface, possible late onset epithelial ingrowth.... In other words, my pains will grow worse. Oh, by the way, I cant try antidepresant meds, because they dilate my puypils and increase dry eye, thus making depression worse. I can't cry because my already swollen, and irritated, eye lids hurt from the tears. Also the following day I don't have a sufficient tear reserve to avoid pain. So I am stuck in my own body; A type of hell that I never imagined could exist.
I also feel its my duty to add that "Dr." Joseph Patrick Kiernan, I feel, from my experience with him, fits the profile of a sociopath. Look below.
Profile of the Sociopath
* Glibness and Superficial Charm
* Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
* Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
* Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
* Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
* Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
* Incapacity for Love
* Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
* Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
* Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
* Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
* Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
* Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
* Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
* Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
Other Related Qualities:
1. Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
2. Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
3. Authoritarian
4. Secretive
5. Paranoid
6. Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired. Hmmmm.......
7. Conventional appearance
8. Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
9. Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
10. Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
11. Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
12. Incapable of real human attachment to another
13. Unable to feel remorse or guilt
14. Extreme narcissism and grandiose
15. May state readily that their goal is to rule the world
If you have also been as unfortunate as I have, to come into contact with this "doctor", do yourself a favor and demand your medical records (quick tip, given THAT I AM ALSO A DOCTOR, your original medical records are the doctors to keep, yet HE IS LEGALLY REQUIRED TO GIVE YOU COMPLETE COPIES, DEMAND THEM! He may try to not given a conplete set, take it from personal experience, so YOU go through the records and demand copies then and there.), report him to the IDFPR (Illinois department of financial and professional regulation). Also get an attornery (one is Todd Krouner, he won a nearly 7 million dollar case a little while back), and get the word out. Also, don't think for a minute, that he is the only LASIK surgeon that does this.... Most do, Look it up!!!!
I leave you all with this bit of knowledge, while Hippocrates was responsible for the Hippocratic oath, he was also responsible for the following quote: If a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm.
Do the right thing, you know what it is...
I thank you all in advance for reading.
Dr. "you know who"
libertyville, Illinois
U.S.A.
In my pursuit for self perfection, I chose to obtain some information regarding Lasik from Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery. I simply wished to lessen the prescription in my surgical loupes. I was completely unprepared for what was to come. I knew, from my personal experience, that you do not toy with a person's health. That idea, coupled with the belief that if a physician, one that came from a reputable school, taught students at that school, had children, one of with is going to become an ophthalmologist, would touch an individuals eyes, then they would be d**n sure to do no harm. Although the fact that doctors usually do not lie, steal, and hurt other doctors, should not be another of my reasons,it is. I clearly stated to Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery that I need precision vision for my area of work. I also mentioned, quite clearly, that I wished to not have issues with my vision, in order to practice for life. Apparently he chose to turn a deaf ear.
My lasik travesty then began in mid-2003, where, after a lengthy sales pitch and many lies, I was butchered. I was relatively calm the first year. The double vision, I was assured, would go away, due to the fact that the cornea heals slowly. I was also told to not worry, because the dryness in my eyes would subside after about six to ten months. Hold on everyone, it's at this point where Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery really gets rolling, and the story gets good.
After collecting my records, I noted a number of oddities. Both pupils at 7.5mm, absolutely no dry eye test, stable vision for THREE months, family history of dry eye not noted (which probably explains why prior to surgery my contact lenses would always pop out), and failure to note occurrences in my record honestly, or at all. At this point I still remained calm, because I was foolishly convinced that when Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery operates on a fellow physician, he doesn't mess around (I wasn't yet accustomed to that level of professional savagery.)
So everyone is aware, at this point I have quite a bit of irregular astigmatism and unaddressed microstriae in my left eye and relatively mild irregular astigmatism in my right, resulting in a post-lasik 20/40 and 20/20, respectively. Basically out of my right eye I saw two moons in the sky, and four out of my left. Keep in mind, my field is detail oriented and even microns matter.
I began to lose my patience when Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery began giving me comments like I don't understand, I have had other doctors happy with a vision quality like yours and lets see if we could get you into some work glasses, because you basically need to see just well enough to work, right? I was especially annoyed when I confronted him about various aspects of lasik surgery. I had to actually put a research article in his face to shut him up. I am now left with the few options that we are all left with after lasik.
I was always such a happy person, at least prior to lasik, and the help of Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery. I cannot begin to explain how much I hate Dr. Joseph P. Kiernan of Premier Eye Care and Surgery with every bone in my body. I can only deeply hope that he receives the same level of care, honestly and consideration, that he has offered me, from every physician he is to see.
So, as I am sure you may be able to gather, the extent to which I have been ripped off, extends much farther than that of a few dollars. I live everyday in pain, from migraines, dry eyes, swollen eye lids. I cannot clearly see anything, which includes, but is not limited to, snow hitting the ground on peaceful winter day, the smiles of my children at a slight distance when they are playing sports, fishing with my friends, road trips with my family, etc... You see, he didnt just rip me off of a few dollars, he stole my life from me! After following the research, I have to look forward to increased ectasia, increased dry eye, more migraines, possible dislodged flaps, late onset keratitis, possible fluid in the flap/stromal bed interface, possible late onset epithelial ingrowth.... In other words, my pains will grow worse. Oh, by the way, I cant try antidepresant meds, because they dilate my puypils and increase dry eye, thus making depression worse. I can't cry because my already swollen, and irritated, eye lids hurt from the tears. Also the following day I don't have a sufficient tear reserve to avoid pain. So I am stuck in my own body; A type of hell that I never imagined could exist.
I also feel its my duty to add that "Dr." Joseph Patrick Kiernan, I feel, from my experience with him, fits the profile of a sociopath. Look below.
Profile of the Sociopath
* Glibness and Superficial Charm
* Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
* Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
* Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
* Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
* Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
* Incapacity for Love
* Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
* Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
* Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
* Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
* Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
* Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
* Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
* Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
Other Related Qualities:
1. Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
2. Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
3. Authoritarian
4. Secretive
5. Paranoid
6. Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired. Hmmmm.......
7. Conventional appearance
8. Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
9. Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
10. Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
11. Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
12. Incapable of real human attachment to another
13. Unable to feel remorse or guilt
14. Extreme narcissism and grandiose
15. May state readily that their goal is to rule the world
If you have also been as unfortunate as I have, to come into contact with this "doctor", do yourself a favor and demand your medical records (quick tip, given THAT I AM ALSO A DOCTOR, your original medical records are the doctors to keep, yet HE IS LEGALLY REQUIRED TO GIVE YOU COMPLETE COPIES, DEMAND THEM! He may try to not given a conplete set, take it from personal experience, so YOU go through the records and demand copies then and there.), report him to the IDFPR (Illinois department of financial and professional regulation). Also get an attornery (one is Todd Krouner, he won a nearly 7 million dollar case a little while back), and get the word out. Also, don't think for a minute, that he is the only LASIK surgeon that does this.... Most do, Look it up!!!!
I leave you all with this bit of knowledge, while Hippocrates was responsible for the Hippocratic oath, he was also responsible for the following quote: If a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm.
Do the right thing, you know what it is...
I thank you all in advance for reading.
Dr. "you know who"
libertyville, Illinois
U.S.A.
1 Updates & Rebuttals
Josh
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Sorry to hear about your experience
#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, May 11, 2009
I am sorry to hear about your experience after you had LASIK surgery...I do have some tips for everyone else to help minimize the chance of you having a bad experience similar to this individual. Ask about LASIK procedures from your usual eye doctor beforehand. Any optometrist should be able to go over the different types of LASIK procedures out there and help determine what type of LASIK is best for you. The doctor then should tell you who they feel would be the best to perform the LASIK surgery on you based on what you are looking for and how your eyes are now. Also do some research beforehand on the LASIK office that may do the surgery. Find out any info, good or bad, on the office to see what everyone else thinks. Taking the time out to make sure you get all the info you need and making the best possible choice for you should make any patient's LASIK procedure and results much more positive. However, it isnt a fool proof procedure. There have been cases where patients have not been satisfied with their surgery, either because they should not have the procedure done in the first place, or because the doctor botched it up.
