Thought I would move my review from their previous campus over while I was updating it.
A fellow coworker asked me about Lasik and I sent him this response. Figured it'd be good for anyone looking into Lasik and especailly if you're looking into Insight here in the Denver Area.
Insight has 2 locations. I went to their northern location at SR 287 and 36 in Lafayette.
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I had mine done in January 2013 at Insight Lasik. Best experience ever.
They gave me a discount for our company ($400), being referred ($100) and for vsp ($400) - ended up being like 3700$ total with everything. Well worth it. Don't get "discount" or "free" lasik. And if they are giving you a television... well... let's just say you're not buying a used car - you're getting a laser shot into your eyes.
I've always worn glasses, never contacts. I'm pretty sure you have to quit contacts for a week before your procedure.
I had LASIK (as compared to PRK) on a Friday morning. They give you a little pill that makes you super sleepy afterwards as they want you to sleep all day and not use your eyes.
8:45am - check in to the office.
9:00am - pre-op (hair net, shoes net, some preliminary steroid drops, the drugs above)
9:30am - walk into the laser lab
9:36am - walk out of the laser lab. Seriously. Took 1.5 mumford & sons songs. They were literally jamming music while doing these surgeries.
9:45am - they take a look at your eyes in the post-op room.
10:00am - doc comes in with your post-op bag, goes over last minute questions
10:30am - out the door. Eyes are swollen and watery.
7:00pm - woke up, took a shower. When I got out of the shower I could see the oven clock across my apartment. I cried. Literally so happy that I cried.
8:30pm - went out for dinner and drinks wearing the goggles. Hilarious.
Next day at 9:00am, 1 day checkup. Vision was 20/20. I drove to the office.
Next Saturday. 7 day checkup. Vision was 20/15 and improving still.
I have 2 month checkup coming up at the end of March. We are "expecting" 20/10 vision. They also do a 6 month and 1 year checkup - all included.
[update, 4/18/2013]
I had my 2 month checkup. Eyes are a bit better than 20/15 and still have some chance of improving. I can read all of the letters on the 20/15 line and some of the letters on the 20/10 line. I'm still using some drops (I work at a computer all day and play a lot of golf).
[update, 10/16/2013]
I can't believe it has been 8 months. I also can't believe that I ever lived wearing glasses every day. Every part of my life is better with Lasik. I used to wear glasses while playing softball and soccer -- it's incredible to not be bound by those plastic frames.
My eyes still get dry from time to time, but I am 95% off drops. This is most noticeable when I am working long hours in front of the computer or outside in very dry conditions. I'll keep updating this review as i remember to do it or if anything changes, but so far this has been the most incredible experience and something that I would recommend 1000% (yes, one-thousand) to anyone who is even thinking about getting this done.
[update 4/29/2015]
It's been 2 years and 3 months and my lasik is still one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I have no idea how I lived 26 years without it. Kind of surreal thinking about wearing glasses now...
[update 2/12/2017]
I was driving to work the other day and reminded myself of this review. It's hard to believe it's been 4 years, nearly to the day, already. I've never had any issues with my vision.
Anyway, still a perfect experience and one I highly recommend to anyone in the market.
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Insight offers a lifetime insurance plan free of charge. In the first 2 years if you need re-lasered, it's free. After that, $500. They stand behind their work.
The strangest part - you go completely blind while they perforate a flap on your eye. This lasts about 30 seconds. Also, you smell your eye burning (smells like burning hair) for 6 seconds while the laser is on.
I took some half sick days the week after to go home and just chill out. Probably didn't have to do that, but it was nice. Also, I still use some drops every now and again when it's super sunny or I'm on the computer for a long time. You'll use drops a lot (once an hour) for the first few weeks as the flap on your eye heals.
And, for your viewing pleasure:
* Preop - gold star means both eyes. instagram.com/p/UocEjGnD...
* Nap time - eyes are swollen and watery. instagram.com/p/UpBkKoHD...
* That night - Enjoying some pizzeria locale. Sexy goggles. instagram.com/p/UpslHvHD...
* Monday - at avery brewing. No glasses! - instagram.com/p/UrZeR3HD...
Their office is super clean and their staff is super friendly. If you have any specific questions I can certainly answer them. It's by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. Winner!
Message me if you have further questions. I'm in no way connected with Insight except for the fact they made my life a million times better. read more