My eyes decided they weren't putting up with glasses and contacts any longer. I started having so many problems with contacts drying out immediately. I also started having more and more frequent headaches, no matter what we did with the prescription. I decided to make a consultation to see if I was eligible for Lasik. I'm so glad I did! The consultation was fantastic. The front desk lady was also a tech and did all my testing before the doctor. She was soooo great and personable. She made me feel so at ease and comfortable. Next, the doctor did some other tests and decided I was a good candidate for LASIK. She was absolutely great as well and told me it would be life-changing for me since my eyesight was so bad. She was right! So, on my procedure day, we were told to be there around 230pm. I can say we waited sooo long before I went back, over 2 hours past my appointment. It was a bit frustrating, but not a huge deal. There were many people there, like way more than I expected to be there. Anyway, once I went back, my eyes were numbed with some drops, then it was showtime! The room with the laser has an "observation" area; my fiance was able to watch the entire procedure through the windows and on the monitor. I thought that was super cool. As far as the procedure went? Easy, so easy. The doctor made me feel so comfortable, talked me through everything, and it was a flawless experience. Makes me wish I did this a decade ago. It didn't hurt at all, and I couldn't believe how easy it was to get through. I had some stinging later that night, but nothing crazy. The next day, some photosensitivity, but nothing I'm not accustomed to anyway. Seriously, an easy experience! This was a great idea and I'm so happy I chose this place to do it. read more

I got lasik in 2018 & got an enhancement in 2025. 2018 LASIK procedure/recovery first time around was soooo easy. Dr Gaines did my evaluation & she was so kind and patient and informative. Dr Ellis did my procedure & honestly in and out in ~10 ish minutes if that. Maybe 5 min lol. Recovery was very very easy. Maybe uncomfortable for 2-3 days but I just took Benadryl around the clock to sleep through those days. I was really happy with the result but over the years noticed I was having issues seeing street signs & horrible night vision. Which I always knew was a possibility so I got the lifetime warranty up front. Now come October 2025, I had some time off work & decided to get an enhancement. I can't wear contacts bc of some eye thing I forget, and I'm too active for glasses. Dr Gaines (again the sweetest person alive) recommended prk this time. Dr Ellis did my procedure again easy peasy but I will say it felt like it took longer? And a bit more pressure/uncomfortable than lasik but I didn't have Valium this time so maybe it was just in my head. It didn't hurt by any means but I think I was a bit more freaked out & in my head. Healing process sucked. Absolutely could not open my eyes for 2-3 days. Tearing up all the time. Horrible horrible. I was back to normal ish after 5 days & even then my eyes were so sensitive to light and I had to rest a lot. And everything was blurry and I won't lie I was spiraling and worried that I was going blind. I can't imagine working immediately after the procedure. I got the protective lens removed after 6th day & I'd say I was able to see everything clearly by then. But I'm two months post enhancement & im very very happy with the results. Dry eyes in the morning is real but I use ointment at night & that helps a ton. TLDR lasik in 2018, prk enhancement in 2025 (horrible recovery). doctors & staff amazing. No regrets. read more

Had the procedure done 4 days ago, and the results are truly mind-blowing. The process was super easy- a free consultation and then you're ready to schedule the procedure. Everyone in the office is kind and will answer any questions you have, no matter how small. I struggle with anxiety, especially in medical settings, and they were super receptive and explained everything thoroughly. This process had a couple moments that gave me pause. 1. It's kinda pricey, even with the $1,000 discount 2. The procedure itself is uncomfortable. The LasikPlus office goes above and beyond to make you comfortable: there are no needles and no blades in the whole process. But, at the end of the day they are holding your eye open with a metal device and putting a laser in your eyeball. Even with those things, I'd do it again. I absolutely love my new vision, and the aftercare is minimal. If you're on the fence, I encourage you to get the consultation at least. This office provided me with a great experience. read more

Amazing! I can't believe how well I can see now. My vision was 20/25 before the procedure. I could tell my vision had improved dramatically, I can read signs so much further away than I used to be able to. I just did my follow up exam and I now have 20/10 vision. Thank you so much for my eagle eyes LasikPlus! Best decision I have ever made! read more

Oh my god. PLEASE go here for Lasik. The staff here are incredible, kind, and lovely people that showed me through the entire process with such grace. They comforted me after a bad experience initially at TLC and showed how nothing when wrong with my eyes and that I'm a great candidate. I'm now a week out from my procedure and can see perfectly. Thank you so much Dr. Ellis and all the staff!! read more

I just got lasik here! I was really nervous and I would recommend it! Have a sleep aid ready for when you get home if you aren't a nap taker! I'm 4 days post lasik and still have scratchy eyes but i can see better! read more

LasikPlus - Got lasik... got a shirt - Optometrists Near Me - Creve Couer, Missouri

Woo! I had my surgery two days after Christmas 2013. The next morning, I could see 20/20. Now, two months later, I see 20/15. It's incredible. I'll briefly describe the benefits of not needing contacts: I don't have to go through the trouble of ordering them, picking them up if they're backordered, dealing with doctors who change my prescription from non-astigmatism to astigmatism for my slight astigmatism from year to year, putting in contacts, being too lazy to put in contacts and then feeling naked even with glasses, having eyes too irritated to wear contacts, having a contact rip, remembering to change contacts every so often so I can order more contacts, looking for a dropped contact, forgetting to take contacts out and being confused when they aren't in the case in the morning, and my favorite: stroking the surface of my eyes to search for contacts at the end of the day only to realize, as I catch a glance of my bloodshot eyes, that I wore glasses rather than put in contacts that morning. Yes, I have traded all of these activities for: regular artificial tears (as necessary), optional prescription eyedrops (2x a day), interest-free payments of about $200 over 18 months, and bragging rights. "My vision is 20/15 now. It's only supposed to get better over the next few months. Do you want my unopened solution?" Then my friends say, "Wow, I want to do that someday." Someday came for me when my friend told me how well her LASIK went at LASIK Plus, and that she got free financing and paid about $3,500 in total. You can go elsewhere online to read about the pros and cons of LASIK. Here are the pros and cons of LASIK Plus in St. Louis/Chesterfield. Pros of LASIK Plus: 1. It's middle of the road in terms of LASIK price. 2. A lifetime warranty is included if you go to follow-up visits for three months. 3. The staff is nice enough. Dr. Alban, the surgeon, is great. 4. There's a tea/coffee/hot chocolate maker thing (what's the appropriate generic name for those machines?) in the waiting area. If you pretend each cup costs $50, it seems like LASIK is an even better deal. Cons of LASIK Plus: 1. It's difficult to call that location... the listed phone number directs to headquarters, which is difficult if you just want to call that location for something simple, like you've lost something and want to know if anything was found in the parking lot. Not that I did that. 2. On the day of my surgery, they seriously overscheduled. They were about an hour and a half late into admitting me because they decided not to be open on a certain day or afternoon and were trying to fit in all of those people on the afternoon of my appointment. That is very rude. An appointment is a commitment. I kept up my end of the commitment by getting there -- with my driver -- on time. LASIK Plus loses a star for my boring and unnecessary wait. But I don't care about that now. I'm too busy seeing the brighter side. read more

I have worn glasses for 20+ years. I went in for a free consultation just to see what this was about. The consultation was wonderful, the staff was extremely friendly & answered all my questions. I came in two weeks later for my Lasik with Dr. Ellis & he was great as well. He talked to me the whole time and kept my mind busy while doing the procedure. It took less then 9 minutes for the whole thing! I had the surgery done March 5th, today is March 9th & I can see everything crystal clear! This is defiantly a life changing event. Thank you Dr.Ellis and a big thanks to all your staff!! read more

Just wanted to update a year later to say that my vision is 20/20 and my first year of life without contacts has been amazing! It's hard to remember life with contacts and glasses, and I'd never want to go back. If anyone wants to use me as a referral, feel free- Alyssa Hakanson. Surgery in October 2016. Good luck! read more

I can see! I can see in the morning when I wake up! I can see in the evening before I go to bed! I can see when in the water! I can see without contacts! I can see without glasses! Seriously, if you're considering Lasik, what are you waiting for? Yes, it's a big investment - but honestly, if you do the math and add up the extra costs for contact lens fitting, contacts, contact solution, and backup glasses every year for years and years - you may see it's worth it in the long run! After wearing glasses and contacts for the better part of my life (over two decades, give or take), and seeing my soon-to-be husband get Lasik and loving the outcome, I decided it was time to take the leap. I had a free consultation, where they measure everything about your eyes (even things I didn't know they could measure), and estimate the cost of fixing them. The cost is definitely a pain point, but after setting up the maximum HSA amount for the year (that's tax free money!), the (small) discount from my insurance, and the promotion they were running, to be able to see perfectly without the aid of anything for at least another 15-20 years (before Presbyopia kicks in) made it worth it to me (plus, I got a lot of points on my credit card!). Everyone on the staff is absolutely great - and Dr. Alban was the best. She is the doctor that actually does the procedure, and I didn't even get to meet her until the day-of. She was personable, calming, and talks you through each step of the procedure - so when you're at the point where you lose your vision for a second (scary as hell), she is talking you through what to expect, what you will feel, and what will happen next. When it was all over, and I stood up from the chair, and I could see - I started to cry and gave her a hug! Yes, getting Lasik was an emotional experience for me! Her call that evening to ask how I was doing was a nice touch. The very next day, you're set up for a checkup - and then on one month, three month, and six month intervals. It's been almost two months since I've gotten Lasik, and I can see just as well as I did with contacts. Once my eyes completely heal, it's possible I will see even better than I could with contacts. I don't have any of the side-effects you hear about, except for mild dry eye, which is slowly going away, thanks to the prescription Restasis and artificial tears. If you're seriously thinking about getting Lasik, definitely check out LasikPlus! read more

This place is amazing PERIOD the vibe , their professionalism, their thoroughness . NO regrets ... I was so scared just about the process in itself. Just nerve racking and scary to really just think one will no longer wear glasses in just seconds . However , this place made the process beyond simple and worry free . I mean flawless experience .... read more

I just had my lasik procedure done on 8/1/19, and had my follow up today, 8/2/19. The professionals at this location are kind, informative, and helpful. The healing and vision stabilization process is long (3 to 6 months), especially for people such as myself with particularly bad vision, but I am thankful I am partnering with Dr. Ellis and the team at LasikPlus on my journey toward 20/20 vision. read more

So, I now see 20/15. Yes, it's just as awesome as it sounds. Once I decided to have Lasik, I set out in a pretty serious mission to decide which provider to choose. This is your eye sight we're talking about right? After many phone calls and consultations at 4 different offices, I was confident in my decision to choose LasikPlus. Here's why: 1) So it turns out I have thin corneas. This complicates the decision of which procedure to have significantly. 2 other places provided me this info, then shoved me out the door confused and anxious. When I got to LasikPlus, they left me ask dozens of questions until I knew the whole picture and was confident in my choice. 2) The staff is friendly and phenomenal. I got a consultation the same week I called, and they got me into a surgery slot less than 2 weeks later, on a Saturday so I didn't even need to miss work. I barely waited 2 minutes for any appointment I've had, and they were even accommodating and patient when my HSA company was being a hassle. 3) When going for a consultation, you actually get to see the MD. I figured this was normal, but not at some other offices. 4) Dr. Alban might be the most calming person I've ever met. The morning of the big day, I was understandably nervous/anxious. She explains exactly what's going on and what to expect next the entire surgery, mixed with her calming voice giving you a constant pep talk. She does great work, and makes a somewhat uncomfortable 10 minutes go by quickly. 5) They have a lifetime guarantee. Your eyes change down the road, they'll fix them for free, even in a different office in a different city. Again, something you might expect but the competition doesn't provide. tl;dr - I have perfect vision, you should go to LasikPlus. read more

The process was seamless from beginning to end. Receptionist are warm and friendly and Dr.Neil is wonderful. The packet you get spells out all expectations and everything you need to know. I wish I would've done this years ago!!! read more

Awesome... PERIOD Just had the Lasik procedure done last Tuesday and it is so worth it!!! Everyone was so nice, I felt completely at ease and the Doctor even gave me his cell phone number if I had any issues or concerns. I mean what doctor gives out personal cell number just to make sure you are ok? During the actual procedure the doctor walked me step by step with a very calming voice. Only negative is on myself for not doing this sooner! Trust me just do it!!!! read more

Dr. Was nice and staff are very professional and did an excellent job everything going smoothly my vision is corrected read more

LasikPlus - Post op check up - Optometrists Near Me - Creve Couer, Missouri

If you're thinking about lasik, I highly recommend LasikPlus of St. Louis. I had my procedure done yesterday afternoon, tested my vision today and I'm seeing better than 20/20, and far better than I ever have with contacts or glasses. The procedure itself was quick and painless. While it's a little nerve racking at the time, Dr. Ellis was a pro and talked me through each step, explaining what was coming next. Got the impression he could do this in his sleep...which he won't :) Satisfied customer! read more

So, let me just say, I have 20/15 vision and have no complaints about the individual staff members. I'm not crashing into walls at night, they were all professional and friendly, the surgery itself couldn't have gone smoother. However. I booked my surgery with them right after I moved here, and their advertising post surgery has made me regret not waiting until I learned more about their marketing strategy, or at least used someone who doesn't so blatantly upcharge people by *literally* thousands of dollars for no reason. I paid $2,800 for my surgery. Other people clearly spent way more than I did, based on the reviews, and I'm constantly hearing commercials on the radio saying you can get the same thing here for $500. I don't know about you, but there's a whole lot I can do with $2300 than give it to a guy for a new Jag out of generosity. Between the constant ads for discounts, the bizarre push to write this review for a cheap t shirt (but make sure you pay the $15 for the eye drops you NEED), and the $400 off coupon they gave me to give a friend, I'm pretty much only recommending them to people who can wait for the commercial to come back on or at the very least get a coupon somewhere. I mean, how rude. Had I paid less, I wouldn't be so annoyed and think the rest of their behavior was so tacky. But, y'all know you got some newbie in there who was paying full price for no reason. The least you could have done was not blabber on at me about how you check the inventory every night so make sure I write my review for that t shirt when I get home.... when you're not even supposed to be looking at the computer. (That little tidbit won't come on their 3 item, post surgery check list, either.), or suggested I can get my eye drops there "for a whole dollar less than Walgreens", or made me wait an hour plus for surgery, or close so early every day that you can't even go on your way home from work to get a check up... If that's how they're going to treat someone who gives them that much money, then just wait until the cheap treatment is what you've paid for. read more

Beware of shady practices! This place gave me used car salesman vibes. They are definitely highly sales motivated and was not upfront with me when it came to offering prices. To start, they were pushy about getting me scheduled as soon as possible quoting the "sale" price wasn't going to last if I didn't book soon. Then what really angered me was that they signed me up for a credit card that I never agreed to sign up for! Isn't that illegal?! The sales person, Janae (spelling?) told me that they offer financing and she could run a "soft" credit run to check to see if I qualify and that it wouldn't be a hard pull. Next thing, I know she tells me I'm getting a credit card in the mail in the next few weeks. What?! I try to calmly tell her that I never agreed to signing up for a credit card and she misled me. She just casually dismissed my concern saying that it's not a credit line until I activate it. Well, that's not how that works. It was 100% a hard pull and a real credit line as evidence by the notice I got from my credit report service that notified me of both the hard pull and my new line of credit that I never asked for or agreed to! I'm very angry at these kinds of practices and would not recommend this place to anyone. They are only interested in your money and do not respect your rights as a consumer. I was lied to and had a credit card opened for me without my consent. read more

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With that said, my review is based more on having lasik done rather than on where you choose to do. Don't get me wrong, Lasik Plus was great and made choosing surgery that much easier, but I will focus more on why having lasik surgery is awesome. I had the lasik surgery done on 12/27/2013 and it was the best decision I ever made. LasikPlus checked the boxes for what I wanted. Plenty of locations throughout the country, which is good in case you move and need touch up work later. On top of that, they are well established company thats been around for years and will continue to be around for many more so a lifetime touch up plan or whatever they call works best for young people like me, age 25. Price point. I went and had surgery done when they offered a discount of $600 plus 5% for vision insurance. Brought my total to a little above $3500. People think that's expensive but that is a very myopic viewpoint. Most people look at lasik on a cost basis. Will lasik save me money over the long haul and so far. I think that is the wrong approach to take. The better question to ask is, will lasik change my quality of life? My answer, TENFOLD!! After the surgery, which takes maybe 2-3 hours, you will feel a bit of discomfort but that all dissipates once you lay down and grap a few hours of sleep. The first week is the worse but its beyond worth it. You just have to remind yourself of the positives. No more contacts, no more glasses, no more squinting, just clear ass vision. And then after that first week, it all clicks. You begin to kick yourself for enduring all those years of contacts and glasses. Your vision will be that perfect. It is that amazing. Three months later and I have to say it has improved my life better than any new laptop or car or house ever could, I mean its your vision and you use that every waking minute your awake. There is no depreciation of your investment. Picture yourself driving down the highway and there is a light rain. If you dont use your wipers everything is a little blurry but once you kick those wiper blades into action, everything clears up in a second. That is what lasik surgery offers. Do it, you will have no regrets!! read more

I paid about $3000 for wavefront treatment out of my Health Savings Account. I had a mild-to-moderate prescription that was corrected to 20/15 vision. I can't really ask for anything else. There were no fees for follow up appointments for one year, and the staff members were friendly and knowledgeable. When scheduling, keep in mind you may get large red spots on the whites of your eyes that can last for a month or so. Do plan a whole weekend for recovery. read more

Don't go to LasikPlus !!!! They will butcher you !! My husband got lasik in March of 2019 He had it done over 20 years ago and was excited to get it done again . We made our appointment they set him up for his surgery. Immediately after the surgery We called in He was in horrible pain. And could not see .. they said that's normal . Come to find out his contact fell out and he should of come in but the doctors failed us !! We have been in several times since surgery his eye sight worse!! He lost depth perception!! They have nothing to say except take some vitamins! Unacceptable wish we would of never gone here should of gone to Clarkson. They butchered his eye and still expect us to pay for the next 12 months For worse eye site than he had! I'm disgusted with their level of service last visit the doctor sent in a difference doctor who doesn't even know us. Clear avoidance. Please dont let them butcher you!! read more

I wanted to follow up my review now some time has passed. It's been over 6 months since my procedure and I've had no issues. The eye dryness has gone away, I haven't experienced any of the issues with brightness or night driving that had been warned about possibility. I will say what every person seems to. I wish I had done this sooner. Went on my honeymoon and never had to worry about contacts or glasses or issues swimming or snorkeling. Life is supposed to be like this. Don't forget you can use me as a referral, they give you 15% off if referred! read more

I had the procedure done about 2 months ago and I am so mad at myself for not having done it sooner! I wish I had done it years ago! The office staff was great, the optometrist was very friendly and informative, and the surgeon was efficient and precise. I had a very strong prescription and astigmatism and they were still able to treat me. The whole procedure only took a few minutes and by the next day I could see almost perfectly. It did hurt more than I was expecting, but it was so quick, I feel like I shouldn't really complain. I'm now seeing at 20/15! I highly recommend both the procedure and this office. read more

This place is seriously amazing!! I had my surgery done 6 days ago and I am already seeing 20/15! I am so happy I decided to get Lasik at LasikPlus! The staff is absolutely wonderful. The experience was a great one from beginning to end. I am from out of town and the staff was incredibly helpful in meeting my every need. They recommended hotels and even places for me to get dinner. My consultation was very thorough and informative. They were able to schedule me for surgery 3 days later. They have the newest and up to date technology, it was recommended that I get their newest Wavelight system because of my high prescription. The surgery was very quick and they talked me through every moment. I was barely nervous and before I knew it we were done! I highly recommend LasikPlus. read more

I had my procedure done on 11/3/16. I can honestly say this was one of the best decisions I have made. I immediately (next day) noticed an improvement in my vision. It gets better everyday. The staff and doctors are so warm and friendly and walk you through the entire process. I could not recommend them any higher. read more