Clear Advantage

I had both bladeless Lasik and PRK (one on each eye) here back in January, and from consult to post-​surgery, the experience has been great.
I had done some research and despite living about an hour away from Portsmouth, the reviews for this place were universally positive, unlike other places I encountered. When it comes to sight, I didn’t want to mess around. I have been really, really nearsighted since I was a kid, and have always relied on glasses/​contacts any time I wasn’t sleeping, basically. The ability to see in the shower or underwater, or anywhere really at any time, was something I wanted terribly but the thought of somehow coming out of surgery worse than I already was was a deterrent for a while. Then I lost my left contact lens for what seemed like the dozenth time and said, screw this, it’s time for me to see for real now that a third of my life is in the can.
The initial exams leading up to the surgery were very thorough and they even extended the suggested length of time I was supposed to go without contact lenses in my eyes by a couple of weeks to be sure my corneas were no longer affected by having worn them for so many years, which I appreciated. The staff was super nice and helpful and it’s obvious that they want to make sure you’re fully qualified for it and understand the risk and the complications involved. The day of surgery, they managed to do one eye with the (very quick and painless) bladeless procedure, but they were having trouble getting my corneal flap cut and lifted on the other eye. I knew something was up after a few minutes of them poking around my eye so they took me out of the surgery room and explained why they couldn’t continue (my cornea of steel, evidently, was impenetrable) and sent my myopic-​self home with an appointment to do PRK on the other eye in a couple of weeks. That surgery was a little more painful and took longer to recover from, but it worked out just as well as the other eye did once it healed up.
I now see ²⁰⁄₁₅ and ²⁰⁄₂₀ from each eye, respectively. It was worth every penny and long drive to Portsmouth and walking around the office with Ray-​bans on for about a month and having strangers think I’m hungover or something. If you’re thinking about it and have the ability to pay for it, do it and definitely have it done here.

In August, I received Bladeless LASIK from Clear Advantage in Portsmouth. I have nothing but absolute wonderful things to say about this place. So let me start at the beginning for you, as I want to share my story.
LASIK is a big choice and not for everyone. And if you are like me, you very well may be quite terrified at just the thought of someone doing anything to your eye. Let me tell you first hand that Clear Advantage is not going to force you to do anything you do not qualify for or feel ready for. Instead they are going to be there to clearly explain all aspects of LASIK to you, answer any questions you have & provide you no pressure while you decide. And when I say any question, I mean any question. I asked some pretty off the wall paranoid questions & they answered them all and never once made me feel uneasy or embarrassed by asking.
They did in-​depth exams and explained all risks thoroughly. I never once felt like they were trying to just get me to say yes. Instead they mapped out my eye and explained it all to me. I know that if I had not been a perfect candidate, they would have told me and not proceeded. That made me feel and so at ease. When it comes to your eyesight, it should always feel like someone is caring for your health and vision & not trying to sell you anything. Dr. Peters, Dr. Turner & the entire staff obviously care about each person that comes to them.
So after it was clear I was a candidate for LASIK and I would go forward, I scheduled the big day. I want to make sure to point out that I decided to go forward with a clear understanding all of possible risks.
I have to mention that the person who brought me for my treatment day was so well taken care of while I was getting ready. She was provided snacks, TV, coffee, cold beverages, current reading material, and more. The waiting area is very clean and comfortable. Plus, the crazy thing is that the person that brings you does not even have to wait around very long, because LASIK is just that quick!
The staff had me watched one more video about LASIK, to ensure I clearly understood the risks & post op care for LASIK. They even went as far as to have me write out that in paper. Sure that may seem like a legal thing, but I think it is also to ensure people really are paying attention to all the post op care. Again, that comes back around to them really caring about the patients.
So away I went into the surgery room. And I was back out in ten minutes! Ten minutes later the surgery was done! During that surgery I was quite nervous, but the team was so kind and comforting during it. Dr. Peters made me feel like my eyes were the most important things in the world at that moment. I really appreciated that.
And guess what? I have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision. I cannot explain how great that is! I can SEE everything & it is wonderful.
So my sum up is that if you are considering LASIK or any form of vision correction, I encourage you to check out Clear Advantage. Because they will help you pick what is right for you.