LasikPlus Vision Center

Just had LASIK here two days ago. I’m setting better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ with no discomfort other than a little dryness. The staff was really helpful the day of the surgery. They got me in and out, which I appreciated. There wasn’t really time to get nervous out panic. Dr. Buntrock walked me through everything beforehand and there weren’t any surprises. Id definitely recommend if you’re considering LASIK!

I have only had my consultation and will update after my actual surgery next week.
You can tell that this is a business, but they are fast, efficient and they answered all of my questions. They were able to get me in for a consult appointment right away and had a good amount of options for my actual surgery. I picked them because it was where my sister went years ago with great results. I got there and was really confused where to go once I got into the lobby. NOTE: they are on the 4^th floor. This put me behind a few minutes. Once I made it to the office they didn’t skip a beat, I was checked in and started watching the information video. Then they measured my eyes and it was off to another room where a DR confirmed the info from the technician. It took about 90mins… I scheduled a surgery time for 2 weeks out and I am pretty excited. The actual surgery will be in the Oakdale, MN office. I will update once I am done.

Takes all the worry out of having LASIK surgery! Very friendly and accommodating, doctors and staff. Answered all my questions and I was very excited rather than nervous about my procedure. Their availability for appointments is great, which helps with a busy schedule. LASIK plus Edina gets two thumbs up from me!

I had a good experience using LasikPlus for my laser surgery. That being said, I think there are a couple things to note that may help people decide which doctor to see. And for the record, I did visit a few doctors before deciding on LasikPlus.
I would say the number one difference I felt at LasikPlus is its pretty clear they are running their clinic as a business… which they are, and they are a public company. This has some benefits, such as more selection in lasers, they accept more insurance providers, and broader operating hours. Additionally, and I think this is a good sign, every employee I talked to had been there for 10+ years!
However, you also feel more like a number and they get you through pretty fast. Plus, and I appreciate this as a sales person, they are always trying to close you. They are aggressive in scheduling surgery dates and will check in regularly with you to see if you’re ready for surgery. Again, I liked this approach because if they hadn’t pushed me so hard I probably would have put it off longer. The plus side to trying to close you is that they are very responsive to any inquiries and will go out of their way to find a time that works for you. And don’t get me wrong, they are very pleasant and courteous at all times.
Surgery day was more of the same. Everyone is super nice and helpful, but you get there… they check your eyes… you talk to the doc for about 2 minutes… they talk you through your after care… and before you know it your under the laser, done, and out. Again, I liked this efficiency, but if you are the kind of person who wants their hand held and talked through the whole procedure, LasikPlus may not be for you.
Long story long: LasikPlus provides fast and efficient (although not necessarily cheaper) laser correction surgery. But they do run it as a business. So expect people to try to close you, follow up calls, prompt attention, and a very fast surgery day experience!
Side note: I participated in a study which reduced my cost to $ 1500 for both eyes (from about $ 4000). Each eye was done with a different laser and you have to have 2 follow up appointments. The lasers do the same thing, just different brands. So far everything has been great and my vision is better than ²⁰⁄₂₀! Moral of the story, if you are looking for ways to reduce your expense, ask if they have a study going on. (At any provider not just LasikPlus)
Side note: The one thing I found a little odd in checking out different surgery centers is the amount of time you had to leave your contacts out before your initial exam. Contacts push your eyes down, so you have to take them out for a period of time so the doctor can measure your eye correctly. Some places were 1 week, some were 2 weeks, but LasikPlus was only 3 days. Not sure what to make of that, but it was definitely more convenient.