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| - I'm a little over 2 weeks post-op right now and wanted to share my experience so far. I originally had a consult with LasikPlus, and another vision correction place as well, back in November after doing quite a bit of research. I chose to go with LasikPlus because it had more of a welcoming feel than the other place and I feel that they were more professional and that their equipment was in better working order as well. The price was similar between the two as well but LasikPlus offered a great military discount and warranty and the other place did not.
I had scheduled my procedure for about 1.5 months after the original consult with Dr. Wayment. The week before my procedure, I received a phone call confirming my appointment and that I had filled all my prescriptions. Then I was asked if I wanted something to help calm my nerves before the procedure too (yes please!!). The night before my procedure, I received a call from Dr. Perry asking if I had any questions or concerns, etc. He was the one performing the procedure so it would have been nice to meet him before the day of, but I was still comfortable with how everything was flowing.
The morning of, I arrived with all my prescriptions and my driver. A technician checked me in and then went over my packet and all my eye drops with me. This was done in the waiting room but I wish it had been a bit more private since there was a lot going on in the main waiting room. There are two waiting rooms, front and back (by the procedure area). Everyone waits in the front room until they are about ready for you, so in the back waiting room there was only about 3 people in there (who could see what was going on) when I had my procedure. They did recheck all my tests to make sure that they are doing the right correction and that part is what took the longest - which I'm grateful for because I'd rather take longer making sure everything is done right.
Anyway, after she went over everything with me before the procedure, I was called up to the desk to pay. This is where I started to get a little mad. The technician who was taking payments was VERY adamant that I check-in on Facebook so that money would get donated to a charity. Sorry, I don't do that and she didn't like that answer and kept pushing that money would get donated for charity if I did. I planned on doing a review no matter what but don't try to get me to put my business out there before I want it known. Also, I was a little upset to see that I was charged $45 for three pack of eye drops (non-prescription) to be used after the procedure as well. I honestly could have bought the three pack on base for $15 and saved myself $30. So it'd be nice if they would inform patients of that before so that they could have the option to purchase the drops from them or get them elsewhere and be prepared. I assume they have a contract with that eye drop company though for a discount and that could be why there was no choice. Then, last thing before the procedure, was confirming my 1 day appointment. This made me mad as well as I originally made my 1 day appointment when I booked the procedure and wasn't told it was being rescheduled until the day of. A heads up would have been nice.
The procedure went quick and easy and the numbing drops didn't wear off until the ride home. If you can, ask for an extra drop before leaving as that was the most painful part! I just wanted to get home and sleep, which I did. After I woke up, I could see just as if I were wearing my glasses. It was a little blurry and maybe a little itchy but no real pain (other than the ride home). Dr. Perry did call later that evening to check up and see if I had any concerns, how my vision was, and if I had any questions.
The next day, I had my 1 day checkup. I had all my dealings with the Scottsdale office but they didn't tell me until procedure day that my appointment was being rescheduled to the Chandler office and I had to pick a time before 9am. Since Scottsdale was closer to our home, I was a little mad because of the further drive and the expectation that I had to be there early. I was told to get there no later than 0900 and not sure why as they were so behind, I wasn't seen until way after that, by Dr. Wayment. I was on track as far as vision expectations.
At my week appointment, at the Scottsdale office, I met with Dr. Rainey. My vision was still improving and I could see 20/15 but it was a little blurry so I feel more comfortable saying that my vision is 20/20 now. Was still difficult to look at a computer for a long period of time (I take online classes and am on a computer all day at work too) but if I just keep using the "tears" drops, it helps a lot.
Overall, I'd do it again. I did not feel pressured to book at the consultation and everyone was very forthcoming and honest when I did have questions. Only cons were the OTC eye drop cost, pressure to post on FB, and last minute schedule/location change. Which those could happen anywhere.
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