See the Hills Without Reaching for Your Glasses
LASIK, PRK, SMILE and ICL in Irvine. Check if you are likely a candidate in one minute, with real prices per eye.
Drag the lens to compare. A rough idea of a nearsighted view, not a medical simulation.
Am I a LASIK Candidate?
Six quick questions. You get a likely answer, the procedure that may fit, a price per eye and a monthly payment. An exam decides for sure.
LASIK Looks Like a Good Fit
Results vary. An exam decides. This check is general information, not a diagnosis.
Sample prices and a sample APR written for this demo. Your real price depends on your exam and the procedure. Financing is subject to credit approval.
Four Ways to Fix Blurry Vision
LASIK is the one people know. It is not always the right one. Your corneal map shows which fits.
LASIK
A thin flap, a laser reshapes the cornea, the flap goes back. Most people see well the next morning.
- Best for
- Mild to high nearsight
- Back to work
- 1 to 2 days
- Per eye
- $2,200 to $2,900
PRK
No flap. The laser works on the surface, and the skin of the eye grows back over a few days.
- Best for
- Thin corneas, contact sports
- Back to work
- 4 to 7 days
- Per eye
- $2,000 to $2,700
SMILE
A tiny cut, no flap. The laser shapes a small lens inside the cornea and the surgeon slips it out.
- Best for
- Moderate nearsight, dry eye
- Back to work
- 1 to 3 days
- Per eye
- $2,500 to $3,200
ICL
A soft lens placed inside the eye, in front of your own. Nothing is removed from the cornea.
- Best for
- Very strong glasses, thin corneas
- Back to work
- 2 to 3 days
- Per eye
- $4,200 to $5,200
Surgery Day and the Days After
What most people go through. Everyone heals at their own pace.
About Two Hours Here
Check in, numbing drops, a few minutes under the laser, a short rest. Someone drives you home.
A Quick Check With Us
Most LASIK patients drive themselves to this visit. Sunglasses help for a few days.
Back in the Water
Swimming and surfing usually wait two weeks. We tell you your own dates at each visit.
What Patients Say
They told me I was not a good fit for LASIK because of thin corneas and did PRK instead. A slower first week, but I am glad they were honest.
Megan T. Tustin
The price on the website was the price at the exam. No upsell for a special laser. The 24 month plan made it easy.
Daniel K. Costa Mesa
I was minus 11 and thought I was out of luck. The ICL option was explained clearly, with every risk on paper.
Priya R. Lake Forest
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Straight Answers
The questions people ask before they book, answered by our surgeons.
Does LASIK hurt?
Numbing drops keep the procedure itself from hurting. Most people feel pressure for a few seconds. Your eyes may feel scratchy and watery for the rest of the day, so plan to go home and nap.
How long does it take?
The laser part takes under a minute per eye. Plan on about two hours at our office for the check in, the procedure and a short rest after. You need a ride home.
Is the candidate check on this page a diagnosis?
No. It uses a few simple questions to give you a general idea. Only a full eye exam, with corneal maps and a dilated eye check, can tell you if a procedure is safe for your eyes. Results vary from person to person.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. LASIK, PRK, SMILE and ICL are eligible expenses for most HSA and FSA plans. Many people time their procedure for the start of a plan year.
Will I still need reading glasses?
Maybe, depending on your age. Around 45, most eyes lose close up focus no matter what. That is called presbyopia. We talk through options like monovision at your exam.
Patients come from Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, Orange and Laguna Beach.
Find Out in One Free Exam
About 90 minutes, with corneal maps. Plan on dilated eyes, so bring sunglasses.