I've worn some form of glasses or contacts since I was 11 or 12 years old. I started off with prescription glasses. Later I even had some prescription sunglasses made. As I got to driving age I decided to try contacts. At that time my eyes were such that my optometrist recommended gas permeable (semi-rigid) contact lenses. Although I've never really had a problem with touching my exposed eyeball, those hard lenses were dreadfully uncomfortable.
So sometime around 18 I went back to wearing glasses again, tried of the discomfort that the hard lenses offered. Around 20 was when I bought my first carry handgun and started shooting, so I decided to give contacts another try. This time I picked soft lenses, and was thrilled at the increased comfort over my last experience.
I then wore soft contact lenses up until December of last year, occasionally wearing glasses at home at night or to give my eyeballs some rest.
I went back to glasses this past December because my eyes were becoming increasingly "resistant" to contact lenses. I would buy the most expensive 30-day brands, but could only wear them for a week before they'd start becoming irritating and foggy.
I'd had enough of the discomfort. I'd had enough of the switching back and forth. I'd had enough of the pricey glasses and contacts. I'd had enough of the limited vision that glasses offered. I'd had enough of being in force-on-force scenarios "blind" because I couldn't wear my glasses with the needed headgear. I'd had enough!
This past year I've been researching various LASIK providers here in the Indianapolis area. A thread started by phylodog here on INGO was a great resource that helped kick off my research.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/154264-whos_had_lasik_in_or_near_indy.html
I had attended an initial consultation at Lasik Plus near Keystone at the Crossing a couple of years ago. They offered 2 different types of procedures (PRK and LASIK, IIRC) and the cost was somewhere around $3,200. I was curious to see what else was available.
Based in part on the recommendations of my fellow INGOers, as well as positive reviews I have heard and read elsewhere, I decided to next visit Price Vision Group near 96th and Meridian. I was already somewhat familiar with Dr. Price's reputation as a leading specialist in the field of laser eye surgery and retinal procedures, so this seemed like a logical next step.
I used their website to schedule my consultation.
Indianapolis, Indiana LASIK Specialists at Price Vision Group - Laser Eye Surgery for 20/20 Vision
I filled out a simple form where I gave them my email address, and what date and time would work best for my schedule. About 10 minutes later I received an out-of-office email reply from their front office consultant (it was a Friday). First thing Monday she sent me a nice email and we worked out a time for me to come in for a 45-minute initial consultation.
Today was my initial consultation with Price Vision Group. I filled out some standard paperwork in the lobby (4 pieces) and was then taken back to 3 different exam rooms. Exams were quick and consisted mostly of "look at this dot and don't blink". One machine took pictures of my eyeball from 25 different angles. I got to see the shape and the thickness of my cornea.
I then spoke with one of their doctors as she examined my test results. She explained that I was indeed a good candidate for the LASIK procedure, and that I actually had less correction needed when compared to most candidates. She gave me a quick rundown of the procedure itself, and what to expect before and after the operation. I was surprised to hear that the actual procedure takes less than a minute, and that recovery time with their procedure is often only a day or two. This is due to the laser-only, no-blade cutting. Very nice!
I then returned to the front office where I spoke to a consultant about the involved costs. I was glad to see that their price structure was very straight forward and not confusing at all.
I was given a price sheet that was for my specific needed correction, along with a packet of general information about Price Vision Group.
The prices vary according to which doctor actually performs the procedure. If I wanted Dr. Price himself to perform my surgery the cost is $2,495 per eye. This includes a 1-year post-op "warranty" up to and including a second procedure if needed within the year. They also have a 0% financing option. I will be paying cash so I did not factor that into my decision making. I also found out that I could receive a 10% discount due to my vision insurance carrier.
If I'm OK with having an associate surgeon perform the procedure, then the price drops to $1,595 per eye. The 1-year "warranty" and 0% financing remains the same.
In March, associate surgeon Dr. Tenkman is offering a deep discount of $995 per eye. This is for the exact same procedure, but does not include the special financing deal, and the post-op "warranty" is limited to 90 days and does not include the potential second procedure.
This March deal fits my particular situation well for several reasons.
I will continue to update this thread as I progress through each step. I also hope to post some before and after observations to give you an idea of just how effective the procedure was.
At the end of it all, I want 3 things out of this:
So sometime around 18 I went back to wearing glasses again, tried of the discomfort that the hard lenses offered. Around 20 was when I bought my first carry handgun and started shooting, so I decided to give contacts another try. This time I picked soft lenses, and was thrilled at the increased comfort over my last experience.
I then wore soft contact lenses up until December of last year, occasionally wearing glasses at home at night or to give my eyeballs some rest.
I went back to glasses this past December because my eyes were becoming increasingly "resistant" to contact lenses. I would buy the most expensive 30-day brands, but could only wear them for a week before they'd start becoming irritating and foggy.
I'd had enough of the discomfort. I'd had enough of the switching back and forth. I'd had enough of the pricey glasses and contacts. I'd had enough of the limited vision that glasses offered. I'd had enough of being in force-on-force scenarios "blind" because I couldn't wear my glasses with the needed headgear. I'd had enough!
This past year I've been researching various LASIK providers here in the Indianapolis area. A thread started by phylodog here on INGO was a great resource that helped kick off my research.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/154264-whos_had_lasik_in_or_near_indy.html
I had attended an initial consultation at Lasik Plus near Keystone at the Crossing a couple of years ago. They offered 2 different types of procedures (PRK and LASIK, IIRC) and the cost was somewhere around $3,200. I was curious to see what else was available.
Based in part on the recommendations of my fellow INGOers, as well as positive reviews I have heard and read elsewhere, I decided to next visit Price Vision Group near 96th and Meridian. I was already somewhat familiar with Dr. Price's reputation as a leading specialist in the field of laser eye surgery and retinal procedures, so this seemed like a logical next step.
I used their website to schedule my consultation.
Indianapolis, Indiana LASIK Specialists at Price Vision Group - Laser Eye Surgery for 20/20 Vision
I filled out a simple form where I gave them my email address, and what date and time would work best for my schedule. About 10 minutes later I received an out-of-office email reply from their front office consultant (it was a Friday). First thing Monday she sent me a nice email and we worked out a time for me to come in for a 45-minute initial consultation.
Today was my initial consultation with Price Vision Group. I filled out some standard paperwork in the lobby (4 pieces) and was then taken back to 3 different exam rooms. Exams were quick and consisted mostly of "look at this dot and don't blink". One machine took pictures of my eyeball from 25 different angles. I got to see the shape and the thickness of my cornea.
I then spoke with one of their doctors as she examined my test results. She explained that I was indeed a good candidate for the LASIK procedure, and that I actually had less correction needed when compared to most candidates. She gave me a quick rundown of the procedure itself, and what to expect before and after the operation. I was surprised to hear that the actual procedure takes less than a minute, and that recovery time with their procedure is often only a day or two. This is due to the laser-only, no-blade cutting. Very nice!
I then returned to the front office where I spoke to a consultant about the involved costs. I was glad to see that their price structure was very straight forward and not confusing at all.
I was given a price sheet that was for my specific needed correction, along with a packet of general information about Price Vision Group.
The prices vary according to which doctor actually performs the procedure. If I wanted Dr. Price himself to perform my surgery the cost is $2,495 per eye. This includes a 1-year post-op "warranty" up to and including a second procedure if needed within the year. They also have a 0% financing option. I will be paying cash so I did not factor that into my decision making. I also found out that I could receive a 10% discount due to my vision insurance carrier.
If I'm OK with having an associate surgeon perform the procedure, then the price drops to $1,595 per eye. The 1-year "warranty" and 0% financing remains the same.
In March, associate surgeon Dr. Tenkman is offering a deep discount of $995 per eye. This is for the exact same procedure, but does not include the special financing deal, and the post-op "warranty" is limited to 90 days and does not include the potential second procedure.
This March deal fits my particular situation well for several reasons.
- While having Dr. Price himself perform the surgery would be ideal, I do realize how automated these procedures are and I don't have any issue with having another doctor in his practice perform the operation, especially given the vast difference in price.
- I will be paying cash so any offer of 0% interest holds little incentive for me.
- The comparatively minor amount of correction I require reduces my risk for needing an extended "warranty" or any potential for needing a second enhancement.
I will continue to update this thread as I progress through each step. I also hope to post some before and after observations to give you an idea of just how effective the procedure was.
At the end of it all, I want 3 things out of this:
- To be able to read the clock from across the room without getting up and putting on my glasses.
- To be able to wear regular sunglasses and eyepro. ( https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/196456-oakley_sunglasses.html )
- To be free from the uncomfortable, expensive, and time-consuming task of putting in contacts and wearing glasses.
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