The best and most amazing experience I've ever had. Well with the money to never have to worry about contacts or lenses again.
I work as an Executive for a Fortune 500, global company where I'm in meetings, working long hours, traveling with a laptop etc. Having perfect vision was critical to me. I don't know how I've made it all these years. I'm 36 years old.
I had my surgery a week before Christmas and was nervous that I wouldn't be able to shop/feel good. I experienced light sensation right after and a little burning, but that was it.
The surgery was painless. All the staff are really sweet, outgoing and nice. You really feel like your in good, blessed, trusting hands. The surgery itself took about 10 minutes. The doctor walked me through each step. I think taking the volume really helped to keep me relaxed and still during the surgery.
Once the surgery was finished, they ask you to sleep for 4-6 hours. I laid down for 2 hours, then after 4 hours, started getting ready to go to the mall. The sunglasses really helped with the light sensation. I drove at night with no problem and didn't feel any pain. I'm seeing great one day after, can't believe I just just had surgery, yet feeling so perfect.
The doctor is very nice, calm and relaxed: he even calls you after to check on you. I traveled from MI to have my surgery here. If your contemplating where to go and feeling a bit nervous, this is the place that will give you the best care, thorough directions, honest feedback and good treatment. Any calls or questions I had was answered right away, nicely/patiently and I never felt like I was a number.
There is a very small feel in the office and it doesn't feel overwhelming, making you nervous as though you're about to have some type of major surgery. One of the prescriptions they gave me wasn't covered by my insurance; they called in another alternative right away with no problem.
The best part for me was the price. I mad major astigmatism in both eyes. I was nervous I wouldn't be a candidate or really be able to see after. I paid $3468 total for both eyes, including the few things you have to purchase to take care of your eyes. I had insurance through Aetna and that reduced my cost by $800. It would have been closer to $4100 without the discount. I paid cash and didn't finance because the price was so affordable. Anything in the $3k range was ideal for me.
Currently, I'm seeing 20/20. They said they expect the vision to improve as I heal. I'm very happy with my decision. Getting the surgery in 2015 versus years ago, allowed me to benefit from state-of-the art equipment which is why I chose LASIK over other offerings/companies. I think the equipment really helps reduce the pain, improve quicker healing and align overall better vision immediately after. LASIK offers a lifetime guarantee if you need any repairs.
You have the surgery, a check in the day after, another about 2 weeks later, then one at 3 months. The only thing you have to do after surgery is put drops in your eye. #simple and easy.
I would recommend you get the surgery done on a Friday so you have time to heal, get used to your eyes, the medicine system, take it easy etc. You will be perfect by Monday.
I will post another review at my 3 month check in, (which is the amount of time one should be healed) and let you know how things are going.
Be blessed:) read more