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Health15:10 · Jul 28

Assuta Optic Expands Doctor Availability Offering Immediate Laser Eye Surgery Appointments for Yeshiva Students During Bein Hazmanim

By ליפא גינסברגר
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

As the Bein Hazmanim period begins, Assuta Optic medical centers across Israel are significantly increasing their medical staff and appointment availability to accommodate the high demand for laser eye surgeries among yeshiva students, Torah scholars, and educators. This time frame is ideal for such procedures because the typical recovery period of about three days coincides with the academic break, allowing patients to heal without missing study or teaching days.

Assuta Optic has added extra shifts and specialists in all branches nationwide to enable patients to receive a consultation and undergo surgery within 2 to 3 days. The entire process is tailored to the specific needs and sensitivities of the Haredi community while maintaining Israel's highest medical standards.

Shmuel Vax, CEO of Assuta Optic, emphasized the network's commitment to providing immediate responses to all inquiries, highlighting the importance of preserving precious study time during the academic year. Professor Eitan Livni, senior physician at Assuta Optic, noted that advanced technologies ensure precise clinical outcomes, minimal pain, and rapid recovery, allowing patients to return to their routines swiftly and safely.

Appointments for consultations and surgeries are already open, with a recommendation to book early to secure preferred times during the Bein Hazmanim break. The consultation stage is critical and requires careful planning, but thanks to the expanded schedule, patients can now complete the entire process quickly and confidently, ensuring clear vision without glasses for the upcoming academic period.

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