TLC Laser Eye Centers

Great experience! I did a lot of research and went to multiple places to way my options. Love the staff, they were very professional. Also the office is very nice and very clean. It was between TLC or lasik plus. The one thing that made my decision easy was that TLC had «sistered» lasers (which meant I did not have to get up and move during the procedure) and lasik plus does not, I just didn’t like the idea of getting up and moving after a «flap» was made in my eye. The procedure itself was not long at all, but a bit scary. I have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision!

I had Intralase custom LASIK done approximately two weeks ago now at TLC and really couldn’t be happier with the experience. The staff are very friendly and professional, all of my appointments were right on time. The pre-​op consultation was thorough and the doctor was accommodating and answered all of my questions, without any high-​pressure sales pitches I’ve heard can be common in this industry. You’re treated like a patient, not a customer. The procedure itself was a snap, 5 minutes if that between both eyes. As they advise, go home and take a nap, when I woke up a few hours later my vision was already returning quickly. That afternoon has some discomfort in your eyes and a sensitivity to light, but by the evening I felt fine, and the next morning essentially back to normal. After 1 day I was at 20/​25, and after 1 week had improved to ²⁰⁄₁₅. You have a regimen of prescribed eyedrops to follow for about a week following the procedure, and they recommend a regular lubricant drop for several weeks to aid healing.
The only side effect I still have is a slight halo effect around points of light at night (i.e oncoming car headlights), though I can already tell this is starting to fade since the procedure. The doctor said this is totally normal and takes up to 3 months to fully heal.
So overall it was a great experience. Everything was well explained and detailed, the staff are excellent, and the quality of my vision is outstanding.
Something else to note if you’re considering lasik, make sure to ask different providers what their fee includes and what technology they use. Often low advertised rates are for an older technology, and do not include follow up visits. If you want the latest technology (which you do), there’s a big up-​charge. TLC uses the best available equipment, all follow ups are included, and they guarantee your vision for life (provided you get a yearly eye exam).