Ambulatory surgery centers, also known as outpatient surgery centers or same-day surgery centers, are health care facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed. Avoiding hospitalization can result in cost savings to the party responsible for paying for the patient's health care.
Lehmann Eye Center's Ambulatory Surgery Center is certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). AAAHC accreditation means Lehmann Eye Center's Ambulatory Surgery Center participates in on-going self evaluation, peer review and education to continuously improve its care and services. Lehmann Eye Center's Ambulatory Surgery Center also commits to a thorough, on-site survey by AAAHC surveyors, who are themselves health care professionals, at least every three years.
Services provided through Lehmann Eye Center's Ambulatory Surgery Center utilize the latest technology.