I have only had LASIK once so I cannot compare it to others. But I can say that my experience at Oregon iLasik is in yelp review terms " WooHoo! As good as it gets!"
First I will start with what made me choose them. I live in Salem so going to Oregon iLasik was a bit out of my way, but if you are searching for Lasik options then you know the task can be daunting. Googling "lasik in Oregon" returns a lot of options, options here in Salem, tons of options in Portland, and then some options in Eugene. I visited numerous pages and different places and read lots of reviews and finally I settled on Oregon iLasik. I did this for mainly one reason; there were no gimmicks on the page. No buy one eye get one free, no discount this month only, no easy financing (they do offer financing dont get me wrong it just wasnt a gimmick on the front page) I only have one set of eyes and I dont want to treat shooting a laser into them the same way I would treat buying a couch or getting an oil change. They were straightforward, said it is expensive but here is why it is worth it. They use brand new technology, completely bladeless, and the only laser that is approved by NASA for astronauts and the Air Force for pilots. That is saying something, so, I called and made and appt.
Upon first walking to to the office I knew I had made the correct choice. I was immediately greeted right in the door by someone who asked if I was me (they keep track of who should be walking in so they can say hi). I had my wife and mother with me (I didnt need baby sitters just had other business that day) and they offered us all espresso, cookies, water. And the coffee was in a real glass and made in one of those nespresso machines, not Folgers in a Styrofoam cup. The office is clean, nicely laid out. We had to wait a little bit but every few minutes one of the staff asked if we were good and needed anything. Then it was time for my appointment.
Gina (who is just lovely) started with giving me a tour of the office. Then we went in the exam room where they give you the (pick lens one or two) routine for a while and then have your eye mapped with some pretty intense technology. Dr. Haines showed me the scans of my eye and I am impressed by the level of technology, made me feel good about the procedure. He Gina and he walked me through what would happen, and whether or not he felt I was a good candidate.
Next was out in the recovery area with Lisa (who is also just lovely) She went through the day of procedure schedule, and aftercare. All the medications, and when they should be taken and basically fielded any questions I could think of.
Day of surgery, came in, (more espresso and cookies) signed a couple of releases, took a valium, then they bring in a massage therapist to help you relax. That was amazing, a nice 20 min shoulder and neck massage just before surgery. Very top notch idea by the doctor if I do say so. Next comes the actual procedure. About 15 minutes in the room total, two lasers, one to cut the flap, one to perform the Lasik. The doctor talks to you the entire time making sure you are comfortable and explaining what is happening. And then, it's over. Go home, sleep it off for a couple hours and you can see. It is the most magical thing I have ever seen. I am a person who has no memory of what it is like to be able to open my eyes and see. Glasses at 7 and contacts at 12 and suddenly I didnt need them. I opened my eyes and I can see!!
I cannot thank Dr. Haines or his staff enough for the miracle they have given me and I highly recommend them. I know that if you search my name you will see that I have never left a yelp review before and so you make think this is suspect ,and it is true, I never have, because I dont review restaurants, but I felt the need to leave this one and I will be copying it and leaving it as a google review as well. read more