The LASIK Vision Institute

I got my LASIK done in December 2015, and 4 months later I couldn’t be happier. I bought the Groupon ($ 1,799) for both eyes, which is a little unnerving to do for a surgery, but after visiting and research their office, equipment, and Dr. Abrams, I was pretty comfortable going forward.
The basic breakdown was this: consultation, surgery, and up visits at 2 days, 1 month, and 3 months after. I left the consultation feeling like I had all of the information necessary, supplemented with my own research led me to buy the Groupon and schedule my surgery. I think my surgery appointment lasted about an hour. They measured my vision again, and then within 10 minutes I was waiting in the back room for my turn with the surgeon.
Like everyone says, the actually surgery took less than 10 minutes. Dr. Abrams is an incredibly gentle man. I hadn’t been nervous, but as I got into the room, I started thinking «what if…», waiting for him to say something like «whoops!». Instead, he talked me through the entire surgery saying stuff like «Perfect! Awesome!», stuff that really helps put you at ease. The surgery itself was fairly painless. It’s weird to have your eyes pried open, and you feel pressure, but no pain. Only a series of weird lights, partial darkness, and then boom, you can see again!
Instantly you can tell your vision is corrected, although a bit foggy. Later that night when I went out to grab a bite, it was really good. I had night time halos/​rainbows when looking at lights (cars), but it was great. Next day, amazing. Then I went into my follow up, they took out the protective lens I forgot they put in, and DANG, it was better than I imagined I could ever see. ²⁰⁄₁₅. I needed a good amount of drops, and the night time halos/​rainbows eventually went away after about a month. I tested at ²⁰⁄₁₅ the next few appointments, and then at my final appointment, after I did ²⁰⁄₁₅ again, Dr. Chen decided to test me for ²⁰⁄₁₀ on a whim, and what do you know, I got it! From ²⁰⁄₄₀₀ (–4.25) before surgery to ²⁰⁄₁₀ three months later, amazing. They were pretty thrilled too!
I read a lot of reviews here about people marking them down because there was a wait on surgery day (who cares? you’re getting surgery), but I had a really smooth experience. The office staff are all really friendly. The one thing I didn’t like was being dilated during my consultation and being directed right to the sales office to be shown and go over numbers when I couldn’t see, felt like an unnecessarily aggressive sales tactic. If it’s not, and the office managers are reading this, then do be advised you should do this another time! Just remember only you can decide whether you need a lifetime plan, plugs, etc, and it’s completely your call. You can get perfect vision, recovery, and care without all the bells and whistles. Up to you how much insurance you want :)
All in all, this is a great place, with top notch technology and an awesome surgeon. You won’t find a better deal, and I can’t see how anyone in this world has better vision than I do now. I’ve recommended this place to all of my friends who’ve been thinking about it, including my brother who had awesome results here too (read his review below).
TL;DR
Experienced surgeon, great technology, friendly staff, and went from a –4.25 prescription to ²⁰⁄₁₀ vision in 3 months!

I had Lasik about two months ago now and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I purchased the Groupon for 1800 and the process was smooth from start to finish with the San Bruno office. Everyone in the building was so nice and I was extremely nervous — but the doctor and exam specialists moved so fast, I could barely think twice about backing out! haha
My only complaint is that the actual eye doctors there seem unhappy — like — unhappy in general — like in life. The rest of the staff was so extremely helpful so they all made up for them.
I am a professional and I use Groupon all the time because — duh — I love to save money and I really appreciate an establishment that treats their Groupon customers just as good as full paying folks!
Thanks LVI!

Got the procedure done last July and I haven’t had a single problem. My vision is slightly better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ now.
I was a bit skeptical about going to this place initially because there weren’t good reviews but I got the groupon deal and I couldn’t give up such a good deal. When I had my first consultation I waited for over an hour to be seen and I got to my appointment time early. I found out that they would schedule like 3 people for the same appointment time but there’s only like one doctor to see everyone. Ridiculous.
I got the procedure done a week later. I still had to wait like an hour to be seen but the procedure was really fast. So scary though but the guy who actually does it talks you through what happens. Like I am going to do this now and you won’t be able to see anything for a little bit and so on. Which I found really helpful and I didn’t freak out.
When I did come back for check ups and such I noticed they changed the people that were working there like the people working in the front. And I didn’t have to wait as long to be seen. I guess the procedures are different now which is great.

I had to have Lasik so my eyes would qualify for a civil service job opportunity. I had about a week to find a doctor who I was comfortable with and could get me in as soon a s possible. Lasik was not something I had even been thinking of doing. When I walked into The LASIK Vision Institute I was sold by their professionalism, honesty, kindness, and prompt attention to my needs. The manager was super observant and engaged with me and the staff to make sure everything went well. The staff is very kind and tentative to everyone who walks in the door.
I could see the moment I walked off the operation table. Albeit the sun was way too bright, I knew I could see 100 Xs better than when I walked in. I now have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision which is a life altering and amazing experience when you started out having to practically kiss the bathroom mirror to see your own face.
Thank you all
–A

I was nervous to get LASIK done so I originally planned on getting it done at a high end place for 6,000 dollars to ease my worries, but my friend recommended me to this place. He told me he got his done for only ~2000 dollars so I came here.
The experience was really great and I am so glad I got it done here. I saved 4,000 dollars and realized I actually got more attention and care from a cheaper clinic as opposed to the expensive ones that usually have a long line of customers. LASIK is all the same anywhere and is relatively safe as far as surgeries go.
Before i got LASIK my vision was really bad and my astigmatism was within the top 99%, but afterwards I was seeing at ²⁰⁄₁₅.

I absolutely love my new vision! I’ve had it for about 6 months and still have not taken it for granted. I had pretty bad vision and desperately wanted lasik before my vacation in three months. Everyone at the lasik vision institute was so nice! There were some key things that stood out to me. One was that they were very honest with me about the fact that I might need to get lasik again in a few years if I got the surgery performed and so they didn’t recommend it to me at that time but I opted to get it anyway with the lifetime guarantee. Another was Stacy honoring the groupon price for me since I had already made my appointment. The groupon had sold out after I went to buy it and send her the code which was devastating to me and she was nice enough to give me that price anyways which was great because otherwise I would not have been able to afford it. The last is that Stacy printed out a few coupons for me to use at the pharmacy to purchase the eye drops. I thought that was very thoughtful and I appreciated it a lot.
The surgery was a breeze, the hardest part was the waiting for it. I was extremely nervous for absolutely no reason! The doctor was so nice and made me feel really comfortable. There was very minimal discomfort. I would say the worst part was the contraption that held your eye open. The doctor explained every step very calmly in a way that put me at ease. Before I knew it the surgery was over, it took about 12 minutes.
After there are all these instructions that they give you including the eye drops and goggles. I did not opt for the inserts in the tear ducts so I purchased a lot of lubricating eye drops. You’re supposed to keep your eyes mostly closed but on the way home I couldn’t help but to sneak a peak at the scenery on the freeway and test out my new vision. I could instantly see perfectly! No blurriness, no itching, no burning. They give you a list of all these side effects that may happen and I experienced none of them. I couldn’t sleep but kept my eyes closed at home as long as I could per their instructions and went back the next day for a great check up. I didn’t wear makeup for a week and I used the goggles at night and sunglasses during the day and was very careful about not rubbing my eyes for a month. From my experience with lasik I would say that not rubbing my eyes and the eye drops are the most important parts of the whole experience!
All in all I would definitely recommend laser eye surgery and specifically the lasik vision institute. They were amazing the whole way through and I have absolutely zero complaints or concerns. I tell everyone about my new vision and recommend it to every one I talk to!

Everyone is so nice and super professional! I went in Thursday for a consultation and Friday I had my procedure. The only time I actually waited in the waiting room was on Saturday for my followup, which was under an hour.
The surgeon’s voice was like very smooth and reassuring, he explained and walked me through the entire procedure while it was happening. They even let my daughter watch the procedure, which was amazing that they did. She actually really enjoyed (can’t believe it didn’t bother her that her mom was having her eye sliced open).
The procedure itself was painless, I did feel some pressure when they sliced my cornea off, but not bad. I jerked at this point mostly out of fear. I kinda freaked out at this point thinking my jerking was going to ruin everything. But it all worked out.
After the procedure I had to have my 16 year old daughter drive me home (mind you it’s a 1.5 hour drive through SF, and mind you, she’s only had her license 12 days). I thought that was going to be more frightening than the surgery, but she actually did really really well. My eyes afterwards just felt dry and a little irritated. The next day I kept getting a sharp pain in my left eye (felt like a thick eyelash kept falling into my eye). Other than that everything is good. The procedure was 3 days ago. I should see a difference in about 1 to 4 weeks. I can already tell a difference, but the full effect will come in a couple of weeks.
The only things I would have liked is to meet with the surgeon the day before the actual surgery, and while I was having my procedure the «bed» I was laying on to have support for my as and my hands to hold onto something. I asked the Ukrainian guy if I could hold his hand and he just smiled at me. I was scared and had nothing to hold onto.

I found out about this place from my brother. When I went in for the consultation, I saw that they were incredibly efficient. Everything ran smooth and I was never left waiting. They were very knowledgeable and had answers to every question and concern that I had.
Prior to the surgery day, Stacy called several times to reconfirm the date and times, and to make sure that all medications were picked up, that way the surgery day would run as smooth as possible
Had the LASIK procedure done on 2/​20, and it was incredibly quick. I arrived for my appointment at 9 am, and they immediately brought me to the back to start the pre-​op check-​up, and by 9:45 I was walking out the door.
Dr.Abrams was an incredibly nice guy. He talked me through the entire process, that way it put me at ease as to what was happening.
If you are questioning if you should get LASIK from here, I say DO IT! It was great, and the best decision I have made!

Staff was very helpful and nice. The process was quick and the doctor was very soothing and gentle. I would recommend lasik to everyone again and again. I loved everything about it.

My surgery went well; it’s been less than a week, but I’m already well on my way to recovery!
Other than wonderful eyesight, the biggest difference since coming here is that I’ve become immune to flinching when putting in eye drops.
BIG PLUS: They have a 24 hour number for any questions or concerns. I called them on a Sunday, told a representative about my concerns, he passed along the info to the doctor on call, and she called me back within 10 minutes. Pretty impressive.
For those interested in the actual process, here’s a (much) longer read:
Whoever did the hiring here is amazing. The entire staff is friendly! My best friend had his LASIK done here about a month ago; I drove him, so I got to meet everyone then. I thought everyone was just having a good day, but they’re friendly EVERY VISIT. Happy employees definitely make for happy customers!
I set an appointment through Lilly for a same day consultation and surgery, along with my best friend’s one month checkup. Lilly and Nick did most of the consultation. They did the preliminary eye exams, told me I was not a candidate for LASIK and that I would be undergoing the PRK procedure if I chose to do so, and answered any questions I had. Since my procedure was different from my bestie’s, I had quite a few. Lilly was incredibly patient and made sure I understood everything before agreeing to doing the procedure.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed when they told me I wasn’t a candidate for LASIK, as PRK has a longer healing time. I had a show to go to in three days. Luckily for me, right before my surgery, I got a notification saying my show was postponed. No more reservations at that point!
Dr. Chan came next. She is the sweetest eye doctor you’ll ever meet. And I mean ever. She checked my best friend’s vision first. ²⁰⁄₁₅ after one month’s recovery from LASIK! (I cannot wait to fully heal!!) Then she made sure everything was in order for me and that they wouldn’t over-​correct my vision, and off I went to fill out paperwork with Stacey. She’s a lovely lady who’s very, very thorough. No room for any confusion there!
Lilly came back to give me the pre-​op talk and post-​op instructions and to give me the recovery kit. At that point, it all became very real and I became a bit nervous. It was comforting to see Nick’s familiar face right before surgery. Calmed my nerves.
The surgery itself took less than 20 minutes. Dr. Abrams explained every step of the process in the most soothing voice possible. Perfect guy to keep someone calm during surgery.
Note: if doing PRK, take Tylenol before your ride home. Trust me when I say it’ll help when the numbing drops wear off. You’ll also want a few days off for keeping those eyes shut.
Still healing, but my eyesight is so much better than what it was before! My first week checkup is in two days; that’s when they’ll take off the contacts they put in for healing purposes. Super excited to see, no pun intended, where my vision will be then!

Outstanding experience and service! I am so happy I came to TLVI. From the moment I walked in for my consultation, management and staff/​technicians greeted me. I walked out with all the necessary information and pre-​op instructions (this includes what medication to get, how long to keep your contacts out, etc).
Dr. Abrams is an exceptional doctor with perfect bedside manner. During surgery, he will put your nerves at ease, narrates the entire process so you are not surprised of any movement and his experience makes the procedure fast and painless. Thank you TLVI!

Had Lasik done on one eye and PRK procedure on my other eye back in November 2015. i went in today for my 2month post op check up and turns out I’m ²⁰⁄₂₀.

I love this office everyone heir is really nice, profecional and very knowledgeable of their work. Every time i walk into the office I am greeted by my name and it feels really nice to feel like you are just not another patient.
Iam really happy i choose this senter for my Lasik i would totally do it again.

Awesome team here in San Bruno. Did a little hw and decided to go ahead after hearing good things! Just went in today for my one month check up and my vision is ²⁰⁄₁₅ across the board! Boom. also with care credit I only put $ 100 down so that I can pay responsibly overtime!
Thanks again LVI

TLDR: STAFF IS AWESOME, EYES ARE AWESOME BEANS AND LILLY IS THE BEST
My journey to awesome eyes started with a single inquiry to find out more about LASIK, its risks, procedures and costs. During the inquiry, Lilly, the hero, mentioned an ongoing Groupon promotion to get the procedure done for ~$ 1,800. I jumped on the deal and booked my consultation later that week.
Upon walking in, I was greeted with smiles and the staff promptly introduced themselves. Excited as I was, I had to ask if same-​day surgery was possible and they were more than willing to squeeze me in for the day. They informed me that the machine was currently undergoing maintenance and that it would be a few hours until they can fix it.
The consultation itself was swift and informative. Lilly, Dr. Chan & Nick made sure that any and all questions I had regarding the procedure were answered before moving me along. As soon as they found that I was a candidate for LASIK I was informed that they’d be able to perform the surgery later that day. I was dilated and was asked to return at 3pm until the effects wore off and the machine to be fixed.
Surgery took about fifteen minutes altogether. Dr. Abrams talked me through every step before doing it. Before I knew it, I was given my handy dandy recovery kit and off I went.
The very next day I was able to drive myself back from San Jose to their office for my post-​op check up. After checking my brand new eyes, I now have ²⁰⁄₁₅ prescription! Wahoooooooooo!
PS: bought another groupon for the coolest girl in the world because of my experience here :-)

I bought Lasik for two eyes off Groupon. After examining my eyes, they determined only one of my eyes needed the procedure. Groupon refunded it no problem, bought another for 1 eye ($ 700). Surgery day did take about 2.5 hours for me, but the people are busy working. it’s not like they’re sitting around staring back at you doing nothing. Great work, I’m grateful.
Dr. Abrams is great! I was super nervous and twitchy but he managed to get me into the zone. Expect around 3 visits today over a 5 week period if you get the treatment. Consultation day, surgery day, and 30 day followup. I work across the street, so it was perfect!

Got LASIK correction done here and pretty happy with it (at least for now :).
Thanks a lot to all employers of this facility and especially to Dr. Abrams.

I had a consultation the first time here. Everybody was friendly and professional about the surgery. They had done multiple test on my eyes to make sure I was a good candidate.
Dr Abrams and his team is very delightful to me. Surgery didn’t take long at all. I used a groupon for $ 1395 and lifetime warranty for $ 1000 bucks. It was well worth the time and wait. Thank you lasik vision institute now I can finally see again without using my glasses.

Last evaluation appointment, they told me to be on time next surgery appointment because they have to do another check up before the surgery.
Today is my surgery appointment.
Arrived at 10:15am appt.
Now is 12:45pm. Haven’t been taken cared off. The first thing needed to be finished was financial part, which I had.
Never never come here. Unprofessional and irresponsible. Seriously! Go somewhere else!

Appt at 10AM … Time right now… 12:24PM and nothing. Of course financial consultation/​completion was done… OVER AN HOUR ago…
Enough said… there is no option for 0 star
I highly question those reviews who said this is a «fast» wait… hahaha you guys are funny.

So my husband had an appointment at 11:45 am and it’s now 12:45 pm and we were told it’s going to be another hour before he’s seen. No respect for other people’s time apparently. I work in a dental office and normally if my patients wait more than 10 min. they are complaining. I don’t want to be that person but this is rediculous! Staff is nice which is why I’m giving 2 stars. I feel like they line everybody up like a heard of cattle to get as many people in as possible. Good thing this is all we had going on today. Really annoying! This is just as bad as the emergency room with no insurance. What ever happened to patient care?
Just went down to 1 star. It’s now after 2:00 pm and he still hasn’t been seen. Absolutely ridiculous!!!