Getting Lasik was the best decision I have ever made in my life, by miles. If I could give 50…read morestars, I could. Everything across the board at Ovo: consultation, surgery day and my one day post-op appointment that I have had so far has been nothing short of fantastic. Dr. Whiting did my operation (and also did my dad 20 years ago when he worked at LasikPlus!) and he and the rest of the Ovo team made sure I was comfortable, informed and safe. You are awake during the whole thing, which sounds scary, but I promise you it isn't. The actual procedure itself takes maybe 10 minutes tops. It's wicked fast. And ... I'm now seeing 20/15! And was even able to barely read the 20/10 line (!!!!!) at my one day post-op, which was this morning as of when I'm writing this. Holy cow, I cannot recommend this place enough. They are legit!!

Restored my faith that medical service could be done with such a professional manner…read more Hats off to entire office. Met several in my lasik surgery. All were friendly and kind.

I got Lasik Surgery this past weekend and would recommend LasikPlus to anyone interested in the…read moresurgery. They are very friendly and informative. The consultation was free and easy. They checked my eyes the same as my regular eye doctor and answered all questions. I suggest bringing sunglasses because they dilate your eyes and it's bright afterwards. The surgery was quick and painless. It's been 3+ days now and my eyes are irritated but I go back tomorrow for a post check up. I'm looking forward to speaking with the staff again and having them confirm my newly perfect eye sight.

I have worn glasses and contacts since I was 10 years old. Within the last few months, I decided…read morethat I wanted to get Lasik. I wish I would have done it sooner, especially after the amazing experience I had at LasikPlus! From start to finish, the staff were incredibly welcoming and very helpful. I asked the doctor, who initially checked my eyes, a lot of questions and concerns I had about getting the procedure done. She reassured me that what I was asking was a normal part of the process. As for the day of the procedure, I was really nervous but excited. The doctor who did the procedure and the rest of the staff were very nice. The surgery was quick and wasn't painful at all. Immediately after, it felt like I had opened my eyes under water and things were a little blurry. They gave me some sunglasses to wear after. When I got home, sleeping was the best recommendation because my eyes were burning, almost as if I had gotten shampoo or hot sauce in them. When I woke up, my vision was clear and I immediately started using the eye drops. Overall, I am so happy with my decision to get Lasik and I really appreciate how easy and simple the process was at LasikPlus.

Put me down as a referral for $50 off!! (Kyle Martens)…read more Got my eyes done at Joffe and it was awesome from beginning to end. Just got done with my follow up and I have 20/15 vision and it's going to keep getting better! Everyone was very nice, the procedure was fast (8 minutes in and out), and hugely affordable compared to other places (0% financing available). I am sending all of my friends here!

In 2015 I ha e done my eyes . Both. I have to say thank u last 10 years Feel good . I ha e to come…read morefor check up again and bring my husband. We'll I turn 50 . Need a check up . Yes I recommend.

Update: 5/16/2024 - Lasik was a success! For those…read moreconsidering it, here are a few things to know. Total time from entering to leaving the clinic is about a hour to an hour and a half. I was lucky only 5 people were ahead of me, but I was told that it can be as much as 20 (so could be longer) - The actual procedure is about 15 minutes. They use a little suction first on the eye. This for me was the most irritation and pain of the process. Due to machine being pressed against eye and has to be centered. Not comfortable. Not long though. - The actual laser you don't really feel anything, the doctor uses a little brush to wipe your eyes. If your eyes water a lot like mine. They do use a tiny little vacuum to get the excess liquid. (kinda like at the dentist but 10x smaller) - Eyes are a little red from the suction. But you notice a difference right away. Can be blurry at times on and off which is normal. Eyes need to heal, but use the drops regularly and recovery so far is great! Recommend! Love the staff there! First time here, was helped by Tamika who was excellent! Very friendly and informative. Came here for the free consultation for lasik. If you never done this before like me. Here is what to expect. (do the patient registration online, saves you time) Took about 1.5 hours from start to finish. They basically do a whole eye exam again and have you watch 8 minute video about the process. They go over pricing, side effects, recovery time and after care after the surgery. Lots of information but so far good experience.

Dr. Whiting doesn't even work here anymore. They're just falsely using his name and reputation to…read moreget business. Even in a google search it comes up as "the most experienced," which is a blatant lie and dishonest, frankly illegal method of attracting customers. On top of this, they won't honor the lifetime guarantee given to dr. Whiting's patients even though the language in the provided agreement clearly implies that they must. Anyone who is being denied an enhancement as a former patient of dr. whiting's, i urge you to contact the bbb and file a complaint. You paid for custom lifetime lasik, which includes free enhacements. Dr. Whiting and Ovo clinic will not honor it. Whiting clinic will not honor it (which is absolutely illegal). Amazing that there are no class action suits.

GREAT place two pare of glasses for600 bucks! Nice sun glasses! Two ladies where nice had glasses…read moreguick!

Uptown Vision is the best. Years ago, I was part owner of optical stores in South Florida. Thus,…read moreI know the good from the bad. Uptown Vision is honest, corrects any lab errors (which is unbelievably common and the bane of every optical business), and offers better prices than the chain stores. In fact, Uptown Vision's prices beat almost everyone in the Twin Cities. Becca, the manager, is a fashion maven who knows what's in style and what fits your face. I am too particular, especially about tints, and Uptown Vision carefully reviews my color choices and shading percentages. Their frame selection is au courant, and they offer Blackfin, Masunaga, Andy Wolf, Maui Jim, and Dita, amongst others. Their optometrist is empathetic, listens, and thorough, plus Uptown Vision accepts most insurance policies. Trust me, it's the way to go in the Twin Cities.

I started off first grade with a boom. Literally. On the concrete playground of Wilshire Park (Go…read morePandas! LOL!), a notorious bully appeared out of nowhere and punched me in the eye while I waited my turn to ascend the monkey bars. She hit me with such force that it caused schoolyard children, supervising teachers, and nearby murder of crows to make a cacophony of ugly shrieks. (http://bit.ly/1gj0KYN) Later that day, I told my mom about my bully's Balrog punch (http://bit.ly/1bQ3R9y) and she enrolled me in karate. #nationalkarateinroseville Several weeks later, the bruising on my face disappeared; however, the cost of her blow would still be felt decades later. In my early twenties, I developed a cataract. (A cataract is blurred vision that occurs from a damaged lens in the eye.) My ailment was an anomaly -since I wasn't old- that puzzled the head ophthalmologist at Park Nicollet (St. Louis Park)/ leading surgeon at Phillips. Eventually, she determined that my cataract occurred one of two ways: extreme drug use or trauma. I didn't use any drugs, so she deducted that it had to be trauma. (Hence, the realization that it was due to that vicious punch.) I needed surgery, ASAP! Coincidentally, my father, who is 32 years older than me, and within the age range for receiving a cataract, needed surgery as well. My father and I scheduled appointments to go "under the knife" by the same doctor on the same day and place. (First ever father-son duo at Phillips, I might add) Our appointment times were different, of course. My first -and hopefully, only visit- to the Phillips Eye Institute was nothing short of excellent. That's mainly due to the considerate and professional staff. Beginning with the receptionists, they kindly guided me on filling out all of the necessary paperwork and answered all of my questions without any sighs. The nurses? Super awesome, since they clearly articulated how they would help me prepare for the surgery. They also anesthetized me without any hiccups, and when I went under, I was so relaxed that I probably wouldn't have cared if someone slapped me in the face or hijacked and sold my organs on the black market. While drugged up, I recall the surgeon making a minuscule incision on the side of my eye, which immediately caused my vision to become blurry. Right afterwards, though, I saw an array of colors and felt as if I was flying through a rainbow or in warp-speed on the Star Trek Enterprise! (http://bit.ly/1aPrTDA) She then utilized a special operating vacuum to suck out my scarred lens and injected a folded and plastic one, perfectly. Afterwards, I passed out, woke up, and found myself rockin' a not-so-badass eye patch. (See photo.) Several days later, I returned to see my ophthalmologist and had my patch removed. My vision was better than ever! I could now drive at night, read without any problems, and discern between light yellow and white. (Yeah, that's how bad it was.) To this day, my vision rocks! If I ever have an epiphany as to who punched me, I would attempt to find her via Google and then send a message demanding her to pay for my past cataract surgery. However, this will probably never happen. If you or a loved one ever has a cataract, I highly recommend the Phillips Eye Institute! They changed my life!

Mn Low Vision Dr. Amanda Stoutman actually listened. She genuinely acted and treated me like she…read morecared. Thank you so much! The front office person even met me in the lobby so I wouldn't get lost. It is rare when the whole staff is so customer-centric and you leave feeling better just by how you are treated. Wow Mn Eye - Mtka I asked the doctor if a tint would help me see so I could keep my job. The response was well, it is subjective. I asked the doctor if a glare covering would help me see at work, again she said it was subjective. I had to ask point blank if I had the diagnosis of glaucoma after hints. Lastly preparing for another eye doctor visit, while reading her visit summary, the physician stated that she spent a long time talking to me. I couldn't see where, unless "subjective" constitutes having a meaningful conversation. When I asked for help, no options were suggested, no direction given, it was again subjective. It is a big deal when you are in a fight to keep a job so you can have healthcare. I had to problem solve and find that a low vision Physician existed through the internet. I came to you out of high recommendations and trusting that even if you couldn't help I'd at least get a referral or I don't know, but will find you, someone.

The Chu Vision team continues to impress me. Each experience I have here is better than the last…read more Dr Ralph Chu is extremely knowledgeable and spends extra time on patient education . His team of optometrists are responsive and intelligent. I feel safe in their care in addition to feeling like I am treated as an individual. If you want to have a team that cares for YOU and not just your condition. Go here!

Outstanding!!!! I have never experienced any organization with better customer service. Every…read moredetail of my experience was enhanced due to the detail of staff support and professionalism. I had my surgery and the difference in my vision is night & day. I had no idea how dull and blurry my world had become pre surgery. Now I feel like I'm seeing as I did when I was a teenager! Amazing place! I highly recommend it!

Mn Low Vision Dr. Amanda Stoutman actually listened. She genuinely acted and treated me like she…read morecared. Thank you so much! The front office person even met me in the lobby so I wouldn't get lost. It is rare when the whole staff is so customer-centric and you leave feeling better just by how you are treated. Wow Mn Eye - Mtka I asked the doctor if a tint would help me see so I could keep my job. The response was well, it is subjective. I asked the doctor if a glare covering would help me see at work, again she said it was subjective. I had to ask point blank if I had the diagnosis of glaucoma after hints. Lastly preparing for another eye doctor visit, while reading her visit summary, the physician stated that she spent a long time talking to me. I couldn't see where, unless "subjective" constitutes having a meaningful conversation. When I asked for help, no options were suggested, no direction given, it was again subjective. It is a big deal when you are in a fight to keep a job so you can have healthcare. I had to problem solve and find that a low vision Physician existed through the internet. I came to you out of high recommendations and trusting that even if you couldn't help I'd at least get a referral or I don't know, but will find you, someone.

I've seen multiple optometrists for dry eye and the last one finally referred me to MN Eye…read moreConsultants specifically for IPL therapy. When I first saw Dr. Hobbs, she spent about 10 minutes with me, told me to try yet another set of over the counter drops, and completely dismissed IPL therapy. I saw her for a follow up and before she even closed the door behind her, she said 'well, maybe you can't ever wear contact lenses'. She apparently didn't even review my chart because I had to remind her not only of the multiple drops I had tried in the past but that I was already not wearing contacts due to dry eye. She spent less than 5 minutes with me, tossed me yet another set of eye drops, and told me to make an appointment for 6-8 weeks out. Dry eye has negatively impacted my life for over 2 years. I'm an active person that relies on contacts to do everyday activities. Dr. Hobbs and the entire team at MN Eye Consultants are dismissive, rude, and have no consideration for their patients. I will need to seek treatment elsewhere.

I have been coming here for years, over 10 in fact. I have an eye condition I call R.F.E. , it…read morestands for Really Effed-up Eyes. Sure there's a more technical name for it, but I won't bore you with the details. So, R.F.E. means they have to contour map the surface of my eyes every few years and I have to see a doctor who looks at the picture and makes thoughtful noises. At one point they told me that it could be degenerative and I might have to have a corneal transplant. The corneas would come from either a pig or a dead person, both sounded AWESOME. So imagine my disappointment when they told me a few years ago that my eyes had stabilized. My hope of being featured on some sort of horror movie where I see dead people or start squealing like a pig were dashed (yes I know those stories have been done). Truth be told, I was leaning towards the pig eyes. I imagined how having an inhuman glare might work to my advantage! Anyways, I get to keep my messed up corneas and this place has been keeping me in glasses and seeing pretty well. This year they put me in some medical contacts that corrected my vision to almost 20/20. For me, this is like walking around seeing the world in HD after watching it on an old 1970s console TV like the one your Grandparents had. It's great! The staff and Doctors have been great to work with. Even though they use a bunch of fancy words, they are willing to dumb things down so this dim wit can understand! Quite nice of them! So, if you ever get R.F.E. or just need a great eye Doctor, check this place out.

I'd give a zero if I could. She was physically aggressive with my daughter and traumatized her. its…read moreinteresting to read that other children have had similar experiences with her aggressiveness. She was physically holding my daughter down for eye drops and I had to demand she andk her to stop. I accidentally saw her today for an eye emergency situation. I was in extreme pain. she didn't care & told me to "open my eye for insurance purposes." She is inappropriate, inadequate. and provides dangerous care. All while repeating that she's been a doctor for "35 years." I left with no instructions, she provided me nothing and my eye has gotten worse, I've been a nurse nearly 20 and have never encountered a physician that talks about herself more. She lioves to talk about her "accomplishments," l but treats patients, most importantly, children terribly. Bottom line is don't see her.

This has been a very frustrating experience. I was not treated well and I could not get information…read moreabout my treatment options without cross examination of the doctor. In the end, the doctor decided what to do as if I was not in the room.

Canceled an appointment I waited a MONTH for an HOUR before the appointment. Don't waste your time…read more Seriously, if you are that hard to get into, your providers shouldn't be canceling appointments at the last minute. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE customer service.