I had ICL surgery 3 days ago with Dr Brenner. The surgery and recovery after it was painless. My right eye was 20/20 one day after surgery but my left eye was 20/40 and still blurry. My eyes are getting used to the light and doing way better compared to day 1. I will update again as my vision improves

I had LASIK a few days ago. I chose Dr. Brenner after a family member recommended him, and then I did my own research before deciding to go through with it. I had been putting off LASIK for so long because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I always dreamed of being free from glasses and being able to see clearly from far away. Honestly, the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all for me. The hardest part was the anxiety of not being able to blink and being under so many machines. Even after I got home the day of surgery, I had very manageable pain and burning. I couldn’t even sleep for more than 1.5 hours and it was still okay. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I have 20/20 vision now, but things still aren’t as clear and sharp as I expected, and I’ve been having a hard time with screens like my phone and computer because they seem so bright and it’s difficult to focus for long periods. I was told this is all part of the healing process, but I wasn’t really prepared for it mentally since I had heard so many people say they went right back to work the next day. Overall this is the most difficult part of LASIK so far for me. I guess everyone heals differently. Even with these temporary frustrations, I’m happy I finally did it, and I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy the full results!

The procedure was quick but I was in the waiting for the procedure for 3 hours past my scheduled appointment time. I have had glasses for over 2 decades and I wanted LASIK since I was young. I was a candidate for both LASIK and ICL but ultimately with the LASIK cause of the price. I chose Boston Vision for the abundance of reviews it has and the Brookline location proximity to my home. On the day of the consult, it took 2 hours but the doctor never shared how bad my eyes have gotten as my current glasses are 3-4 years old. That prescription was around -5.00/-6.00. On the day of the procedure, my eyes got rescanned and degrees were checked again. Although in hindsight, I should have reinforced the clarity of my right eye as the lens she adjusted to me was still kind of hazy/blurry. I also met Dr. Brenner for the first time and interaction was short as the staff expects patients to watch & read all the materials they provided beforehand. Once I got ushered to the operation room, everything goes by quick. I laid down on the bed with my head in the donut hole as instructed. Numbing drops were placed and my eyes were propped open, then Dr. Brenner got started. It was quick although a bit uncomfortable as my eyes wanted to blink. I wish Dr. Brenner had talked through what he was doing and what he’s gonna do next so I knew what to expect. Before I knew it, it was done and I can walk out myself. They provided one pair of sunglasses, sleep guard for eyes, artificial tear (1 bottle, but honestly could’ve provided extra with the cost of the procedure) and 1 bottle of prednisolone. I took a nap after I went home and woke up with near 20/20 vision. It’s been almost a week post procedure and my vision is still stabilizing. There will be times where my vision is blurry and times when they’re fine. My vision is not crisp yet and I hope with more time, it will get better. The prednisolone eye drops traveled to my throat and left a really bad taste in my mouth. The dry eye part also was very unpleasant. It made me question if LASIK was right choice. The follow up appts with Dr. Sabbah just recommended eye drops. I also felt like my appointments with Dr. Sabbah was quick and he had no time for questions. Overall, I would recommend LASIK, but just don’t expect healing to be linear.

CLE, LAL, both eyes, Monovision, M, 59 years. Dr. Melki-surgeon, Dr. Yao- LAL Dr., both in Brookline office. Great experience. I felt well taken care of. Surgery is very sci-fi, but went smooth and efficient with the actual surgery taking only 5-10 minutes. My left eye was most sensitive after the surgery but the Dr. put a clear contact on it that alleviated most of the discomfort. The worst part for me during the entire process was the amount of numbing and dilation drops administered. It made my eyes extremely sensitive to bright lights. That subsided the next day. After surgery I noticed my improved eyesight, but then after the first LAL my eyesight improved even more. I only needed one adjustment. There are 2 lock in appointments needed. It involved staring at the brightest light I have ever seen in my life for anywhere from 90' to 125'. After which all highlights were magenta. Dr. Yao said this would go away after a couple days but mine lasted most of a week. Today marks 2 days since final lock in and the magenta haze is gone and I have 20/20 vision! It was a crazy experience but so glad I did it.

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I was told I had one of the worst cases of astigmatism the doctor had ever seen and it was getting worse so I knew I needed surgical correction. I was told that Lasik was the best option. It was not the most comfortable procedure - but a week later I have nearly 20/20 vision in both eyes and I am glad I went through with it.

Great experience.

I recently had an Agnes microneedling treatment for my face, and overall, my experience was very positive. I was a bit nervous going in, especially since I’ve heard that microneedling can be uncomfortable, but Dr. Lee made me feel at ease right away. He explained the entire process clearly, including what to expect during and after the treatment. The procedure itself was more tolerable than I expected. A numbing cream was applied beforehand, which helped minimize discomfort. I could feel some pressure and mild prickling sensations, especially around more sensitive areas, but it was definitely manageable. What impressed me most was how precise and targeted the Agnes treatment felt. It seemed more advanced than standard microneedling, focusing on specific problem areas like fine lines and skin texture. After the session, my skin was quite red—similar to a mild sunburn—but this was expected and subsided over the next couple of days. In terms of results, I started noticing improvements within a week. My skin looked smoother, more even, and had a healthy glow. Over the following weeks, I saw continued improvement in texture and firmness. Pores appeared smaller, and some of my fine lines softened noticeably. The aftercare instructions were straightforward, and following them made a big difference in my recovery and results. I appreciated Dr. Lee's replies to my emails whenever I had questions about my face healing. Overall, I would definitely recommend Agnes microneedling to anyone looking to improve skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. It’s a great option if you want noticeable results without a long downtime. I’m already considering going back for additional sessions to maintain and enhance the results.

I had ICL surgery eight days ago. My vision had been -5.25 and I'd worn glasses or contacts for the last 36 years. I specifically chose Dr. Brenner after doing a lot of research and reading nearly 300 reviews on Google, Yelp, or elsewhere. The day of the surgery, I was taken promptly from the waiting room, but the technician seemed rushed. She was definitely juggling 3+ patients at the time. The surgery itself only took 25 minutes total, but was very uncomfortable (although not painful). My eyes were held open, which would've been manageable but then they shined a light in my eye that was three times brighter than the sun and asked me to look at it. It's momentary torture to say the least. I wanted to keep my eyes shut for most of the rest of the day. They watered uncontrollably for a few hours after. That night and certainly by the next day, my vision was very clear. Clearer than I expected. Details across the room were crisp. I had light sensitivity (and still do) and a mild headache for the first couple days. At my one-week follow-up appointment today, my left eye is 20/20, while my right eye seems to have backtracked to 20/50. Dr. Brenner says vision fluctuation is a normal part of the healing process, so hopefully it’ll return to perfect over the coming days/weeks. UPDATE 6/15/2026: About eight days after my surgery it was obvious something was wrong. Everything was blurry. Turns out both ICLs rotated out of position. On 6/10/2026 (three weeks from my original surgery) Dr. Brenner exchanged my ICLs for larger ICLs and oriented them vertically. So far, five days out, my vision is perfect in one eye and near-perfect in the other. Given the two surgeries, my eyes need time to heal, but the doctor expects my vision to improve even further. At the second surgery, every single person with whom I interacted at Boston Vision was extremely accommodating and kind. They took good care of me.

Expert care, great staff, and smooth recovery at Boston Vision, 5 stars. Outside of a little dry eye in the morning that goes away with drops, my vision has been great. My experience has been a good one with Boston Vision and Dr. Melki at Brookline. Very happy with the outcome.

Had lasik on 6/14 --was surprised how easy the healing process was. Overall was a smooth experience

Since my initial lasik procedure at Boston Vision in the beginning of June, I’ve done all of my follow ups at the Medford office. Have to say- the staff are awesome. Very personable, accommodating, and thorough. I was anxious postop because of my increase dry eye issues, and Dr. Demiri was very reassuring and helpful by giving me tips on how to continue to improve the dry eye issues as well as immediately booking another follow up appointment 4 days later to check for improvements. Appreciate all the help.

I recently got lasik with Boston vision and it’s been a whole new world so far. The procedure itself was extremely quick, definitely uncomfortable of course but worth the short term discomfort! I had extremely bad vision prior to this procedure my whole life so I’m still wrapping my head around seeing clearly when I first wake up, and not adjusting my glasses on my face throughout the day. So far I’ve only experienced a little dry eye issues, I rotate days and nights and I’ve noticed on nights after long shifts my eyes can definitely get more dry and I have to keep on top of the drops. At my recent follow up they applied collagen plugs and that’s helped a lot as well. Overall I’d 100% get it done again.

Great experience. I had LASIK with monovision yesterday. Vision was a little blurry day of, took a nap, went for a half-hour walk around town, watched some TV and went to bed early. No issues this morning- vision was great. 20/15 in one eye, 20/40 in the monovision eye. First time I can see both distance and my phone without needing glasses. Absolutely no pain during the surgery- it only lasted about 10 minutes. No major itching or burning after. I feel back to normal the next day. I’d do it again without hesitation.

Procedure was very quick and simple. Vision was perfect within a week of the procedure. No more dry eyes 3 weeks after the procedure.

Had lasik monovision on both eyes on 6-5-26, at one week mark my eyes are still adjusting and healing. Staff has been excellent, procedure was quick and the only discomfort was from the suction rings, they do put a lot of pressure on the eyes. I am 55, so I expect healing and vision stabilization to take time. As of now I can drive and see my phone and do computer work without glasses, which is something I could not do before, experience has been very positive so far!

I recently had ICL surgery on 6/3 with Dr. Melki. Before the procedure, I was a little nervous after reading the consent information and seeing some Reddit reviews of ICL surgeries performed elsewhere. However, after reading recent patient reviews through Boston Vision's HowDidItGo platform, I felt much more at ease. Many people described having minimal issues, even immediately after surgery, and said they wished they had done ICL years earlier. Now, just over a week post-op, I can honestly say I feel the same way. It has been life-changing to be able to see clearly without contacts or glasses. The procedure itself went very smoothly. One eye took a little longer than the other, and the recovery in that eye was slower, but both eyes were doing quite well by the second day after surgery. One piece of advice I would give is to consider taking the Xanax that's offered before the procedure. I wasn't nervous going in, but it is a little unnerving to be awake while someone is operating on your eyes. Looking back, I probably would have been a better patient for Dr. Melki if I had taken it—I likely would have moved my head less and followed instructions more easily during the procedure. Immediately after surgery, I felt pretty good overall, but my eye pressure was elevated. Dr. Sabbah came in and released some of the pressure, which helped immensely. My follow-up appointment with Dr. Sabbah the next day was excellent as well. He noticed that my right eye was recovering more slowly than my left and recommended increasing my eye drops from three times per day to five times per day in that eye. The improvement was almost immediate. My vision has been great. I opted for monovision and was initially concerned it might be difficult to adapt to, but the difference is so subtle that I don't even notice one eye is corrected differently from the other. The only side effect I've experienced is halos when looking directly at very bright lights or the sun. This was one of my biggest concerns before surgery because I didn't want to solve one vision problem only to create another. I had read reviews from people who said the halos didn't bother them, and I remember thinking, "How could they not?" Now that I've experienced them myself, I completely understand. They aren't particularly distracting, and sometimes they're actually pretty fascinating. The other day I noticed a rainbow halo and thought, "Wow, that's amazing." From what I've been told, halos typically improve over time, and I'm only a week into recovery. If you're considering ICL surgery and feeling nervous like I was, know that those feelings are completely normal. Based on my experience so far, I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I only wish I had done it sooner.

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Hesitating to take a star off, because my vision is great now and I recovered very well. However, the bedside manner of the staff as well as my experience as a patient that day was very poor. Day of surgery: I show up for my visit early, and I am not called in until over an hour past my appointment time. At no point did anyone tell me the OR was running behind. At one point I saw my doctor (Dr. Melki) outside assisting someone with getting a package-- so I don't know what was going on. When I started getting prepped for pre op, staff were literally running in and out of the room. I felt very rushed and not really cared for. Dr. Melki came into the room for about 30 seconds, was literally on the edge of his seat to rush out of the room, and didn't ask me if I had any questions or concerns. I mentioned 3 times how nervous I was, and a tech finally offered me Xanax after I bring up that I have GAD. In the operating room: Staff was friendly, blasting music, were very nice. The procedure for my right eye was really not that bad-- took about 10 minutes or less, no pain, mostly discomfort from staring into the light and feeling the tugging sensations. They then led me out of the room, checked my right eye, and then we went back in the room. Left eye-- different story. Within 10 seconds of starting, I literally heard the doctor say "oh f***" under his breath (which is HORRIFYING bedside manner??). The left eye takes MUCH longer, and is highly uncomfortable/painful throughout. I think my blood pressure or heart rate drops at some point because I hear beeping, staff starts patting my leg, and I hear someone say "she's very low." After the lens is placed, my vision in my left eye just disappears. Completely black. I try not to freak out, but when it doesn't return, I mention it to the staff. They are very concerned and immediately do something with a needle to my eye. Eventually my vision slowly returns. My left eye is very painful. Post OR: I'm extremely disoriented, either from the Xanax or the left eye procedure or both. I'm led to another room and left alone for a while. I can already see much clearer, but my eyes are very sensitive to light (especially my left eye). I'm very nervous about the comment my surgeon made, how my procedure went, the fact that it seemed like something went wrong, but no staff member stayed with me to talk me through it and reassure me. The doctor (a different one, who wasn't even there during my operation) came in the room for maybe 2 minutes, quickly checked my eyes, and then sent in a tech. I try to ask questions but as no one who followed up with me was in the room, I couldn't get answers. I went home confused and nervous, and fell asleep for the rest of the day and night. Follow up day: I wake up and can see perfectly. My eyes are somewhat uncomfortable (especially the left one) and sensitive to light, but not too bad. I go to my follow up appointment, and now being in a more sound state of mind, try to ask the doctor what happened. This is now the 3rd different doctor I've seen, and he also was not in the OR so couldn't tell me anything. He shared that sometimes eye pressures can increase to the point of losing vision, and that I should be fine. I'm now almost 2 weeks out. My vision is amazing, and I'm very happy with the results. I see a lot of halos at night, but slowly getting used to them. I don't quite trust myself to drive at night yet, but have no other issues. The results themselves are 5 stars-- but the procedure and the experience I had with staff was not. I didn't feel cared for as a patient at all, and felt more like I was treated as a product.

I am writing this review on my 4th day after LASIK surgery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with my experience at Boston Vision. After wearing contact lenses for 17 years, the idea of waking up and seeing clearly without them felt almost impossible. Yet here I am, just days after surgery, with excellent vision. At my follow-up appointment, Dr. Melki told me I was seeing at 20/15, which is truly unbelievable. From my very first consultation, Dr. Melki was an attentive listener who took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns. I never felt rushed and always felt that my individual needs were being considered. The day of surgery was much more comfortable than I expected. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches in the operating room, including being able to choose my own music and even having a soft toy available for comfort. These small details made a big difference in helping me feel relaxed. The surgery itself was PAINLESS! Only felt pressure - as expected. The entire team at Boston Vision has been exceptional. Scheduling appointments was easy, communication was excellent, and the follow-up care has been thorough and reassuring. If you are considering LASIK, I highly recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Melki. The quality of care, attention to detail, and outstanding results have exceeded my expectations. This has truly been a life-changing experience.

I got Lasik in the beginning of June, and I had a great experience at Boston Vision. I was very nervous but they were efficient. Everyone I interacted with listened to my concerns and seemed like they cared - I asked to hold someones hand during the procedure, and they obliged. They also give you a stuffed animal to hold during the procedure, which was comforting as well. After the procedure my eyes were very sensitive to light, and I just went to bed to take my "nap." After waking up, my eyes were still a little sensitive to light, however it was amazing to be able to see! I am really excited for this life changing procedure. It is now Post op day 3 and my eyes feel a little dry but the drops help, and the sensitiveness to light has gotten better! Overall very happy I finally got the procedure!

My experience with Boston Vision and my ICL surgery has been truly life-changing. Before surgery, my vision was worse than 20/400, and I had depended on glasses and contact lenses for most of my life. Because of my severe prescription and eye characteristics, I was not a good candidate for LASIK, which made finding the right vision correction solution more difficult. My journey to Boston Vision was not a simple one. The first doctor I consulted did not perform ICL surgery, and the second doctor did not feel comfortable operating on my eyes because of the complexity of my prescription. After being referred by another eye doctor, I scheduled a consultation at Boston Vision. As the third vision correction practice I visited, I arrived with a lot of questions and concerns, but from the very beginning, I felt I was in the right place. The consultation process was extremely thorough. The team performed detailed testing and took the time to carefully explain my options. What stood out most was their confidence, expertise, and willingness to ensure I fully understood the procedure. Rather than feeling like just another patient, I felt that my case was being evaluated individually and that the doctors genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome. On the day of surgery, the staff was welcoming, professional, and reassuring. The procedure itself was much quicker and smoother than I expected. Every member of the team helped make the experience comfortable and stress-free. The results have exceeded my expectations. As of today, only six days after surgery, I am seeing at 20/15, which is something I never imagined possible given how poor my vision was before surgery. The impact on my daily life has been tremendous. Being able to wake up and see clearly without reaching for glasses or dealing with contact lenses has been incredibly freeing. My recovery has gone very smoothly overall. During the first few days, I experienced some pressure in my eyes, which was expected and gradually improved. By day four or five, that pressure sensation had completely gone away. At this point, the only minor side effects I notice are some dry eyes when I wake up and occasional glare from street lights while driving at night or from the sun at certain angles. These have been very manageable and are insignificant compared to the benefits I have gained from the procedure. Choosing ICL surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and choosing Boston Vision made all the difference. Going from worse than 20/400 vision to 20/15 vision in less than a week has been remarkable, and I am extremely grateful to the entire team for their expertise and care. I highly recommend Boston Vision to anyone considering vision correction surgery, especially those with complex prescriptions who may not be candidates for LASIK.

I am about 5 weeks post op PRK surgery and my vision is incredible! Although there is a little discomfort between days 2-5, I was already seeing very well during the first week. There has been tremendous improvement and stabilization within the past 2 weeks. I would absolutely recommend this procedure to others. The whole team at Boston Vision has been great throughout the whole process. They were kind, thoughtful, and answered all my questions!

I’m a little over a week post ICL procedure and seeing great. At my last check in I was seeing 20/15 in both eyes with no irritation. While the procedure was daunting it only took about 5 minutes per eye and the staff and surgeon were great. I’d note two main things. First there is some eye discomfort the first day but that pretty much resolves with the PredMoxi eye drops. Secondly I do have halos when bright directed lights hit me from the side. Think like driving and car passes you, you’ll get a quick halo or at night when driving under a well lit road I have halos the entire drive. It’s not all that problematic and it doesn’t affect driving, but it’s there and I could see others being more bothered by that than myself. I haven’t done any super long drives at night since the surgery but I expect if I do that could get a bit annoying. Other than that I’ve been super impressed with how quickly I’ve recovered and returned to my normal life. As a contact wearer for the last 15 years of my life it’s definitely been awesome to go to bed and wake up in the morning without out the really bad vision and routine of taking my contacts out at the end of the night. All in all I’ve been very satisfied with my choice. Please feel free to reach out, I’m more than happy to speak about my life before and after ICL surgery and help alleviate or talk through any concerns you may be having.

Hi! I am now 5 days out from my ICL surgery with Dr. Jason Brenner. Prior to my surgery, my prescription in my glasses was -14.00 and -15.25 and could not see anything without my glasses on. I was very nervous that I was not going to have crisp, clear vision due to how bad my prescription was. There was no need to worry...I can see so crisp and clear just 5 days out. From my consultation, to the booking process to the actual day of surgery and follow up appt, Boston Vision has been phenomenal. They answered all my questions and calmed my nerves. The day of the surgery, they put me at ease in the pre-op area and in the OR. In the OR, I couldn't see anything since I didn't have my glasses on but they told me everything they were going to do before they did it. Each eye took about 5 minutes to do. Right after the surgery, with dilated eyes and all I was able to see 20/30. The next day at my follow up appt, I was 20/25 and they expect by my next appt in 2 days for my vision to be even better. The only thing that I have noticed is I still have some halos in certain lighting but overall they do not bother me and have gotten better as the days have progressed.

I had a great experience with the surgery. I now have 20/20 vision and couldn't be happier. Dr. Melki and his staff made sure to check in and ensure both eyes looked right after surgery. The staff was kind and helpful.

The day of surgery was pretty seamless. Once brought to back the preparation for the surgery began and then the surgery itself was less than 10 minutes. After my eye recovered from dilating I had very good vision. The healing has gone fairly well so far and I’m excited to live glasses/contact free!

Day 6 after ICL surgery with Dr. Melki! My vision recovered to 20/20 on Day 1! I wake up some days and be like damn I forgot to take my contacts out last night AGAIN -- but wait! This is just how I wake up now. Still getting used to my perfect vision :) it's a process.

Dr. Melki performed my surgery. It's been a month since the procedure and it has been going well. My one day post op showed results for 20/15 in one eye, but my other eye wasn't as great. Apparently, a wrinkle developed for the flap between the procedure and day one. Dr. Sabbah was the one to identify it and made an effort to correct it. On my three-day post op meeting, he mentioned that it looked okay and the blurriness should go away. I will be attending my 6 week post op session soon and my vision has been going well. There are fluctuations as described by the doctors, but the range of fluctuation isn't as wide. The procedure itself was straightforward. I didn't experience pain during or after the procedures.

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Today is day 2 post ICL surgery with Dr Melki. I could see right away after surgery which was quite amazing after having been wearing eye glasses for so many years. Certainly vision was quite blurry and I was not able to read or see anything on my phone. Eyes were very light sensitive the day of the surgery as they were dilated. I kept wearing the provided sunglasses for the whole day which helped. I was able to watch TV in the evening without issues. Today vision is still a bit blurry - it is difficult to read and work on a computer. Depending on light I am seeing some halo rings. No pain, just my left eye feels a bit sore and sensitive. Surgery itself went well and was quick. I did not take the xanax that was offered. I did not feel any pain, the main discomfort comes from the bright lights and when they remove the eye draps after surgery. There is a bit of pressure from gel and water being applied. The actual procedure of cutting and inserting the lens was just seconds, I think. Pre-op felt a bit disorganized as the pre-op nurse was coming in and out between different patients and rooms. Sleeping with the protective eye shield is fine. So far I would recommend ICL.

Super happy with my experience with ICL so far - can't wait to see how the eyes get better over time! My left eye is still a little blurry compared to my right eye but I'm still in the early days. Now 5 days post-op and no complications - make sure to follow the post-op instructions. One tip to give would be to be prepared for your consult and come with questions ready if you have any. While I did feel cared for my consult felt rushed and you feel like a machine passing through an assembly line doing all those tests. My advice is once you have the chance to ask questions ask all of them you have. The surgery itself was super quick - they give you an anti-anxiety med if you ask for it prior, but you do need to have a friend to drive you home. Surgery wasn't painful at all, but some parts were uncomfortable in a tugging sensation. totally manageable. Taking a nap after is a good idea to alleviate some dizziness. Definitely buy some extra non-preservative eye drops in advance - I blew through the stock they gave me. I also bought an even darker pair of sunglasses to use outside and used the provided ones for inside instead. I found that useful. I think I got pretty lucky in regard to haloes - mine don't really bother me a lot or I don't have a lot. Just had my 1 week post op today and right eye is perfect, but left eye still a little blurry. I voiced my concerns and was definitely reassured - after the eyes fully heal we can investigate if a touch up is needed. Still really happy all around and look forward to that 2 month checkup.

The doctors were all knowledgeable. The front desk staff was very unwelcoming at Wellesley, much more friendly in Milford. I got a text to remind me of an upcoming appt but it was identified as a "post-op" instead of a "pre-op". When I called to clarify, it sounded like I was calling a large helpdesk center with lots of noise in the background. The person who responded to my call told me to "not worry about it" re: the appt being listed as a post-op. There have been other inaccuracies with follow up appointments. The day of surgery I was told my next day appt was at 2:30pm. I told her it had already been scheduled for 8:05am. I was again dismissed, being told "oh, sometimes the information doesn't come through correctly if you're scheduled with the lasix people". (of note, I had ICL surgery).

I had my LASIK performed in the middle of the day by Dr. Keshav. The entire staff at Boston Vision were incredibly welcoming and friendly. They were great at alleviating any anxiety I had pre-op and my vision was AMAZING the following morning!

I recieved my ICL surgery on May 27, 2026, today is my second day and am excited to share my experience. First of all, the service was great, every technician and doctor I met were very patient and nice. My surgery was done by Dr. Melki, who is very experienced in ICL surgery. My vision was -6 to -7 in both eyes, and have a ~-3 astigmatism. During the process, I can feel a bit pressure in my eyes and can see the blurry watery view, and can feel the lense being implanted. It was not painful at all. I had a little bit of sourness for my left eye right after the surgery but it went away within 2 hours. My vision was clear already after 2-3 hours, and I got back to computer work that night with a sunglass. for my second day, I'm not feeling any discomfort in my eyes, nor any blurriness, and my post-op test on the second day has shown I have 20/20 vision for both eyes! Very surprising and very successful. I still can see halo, which is a completely normal condition after surgery, and I look forward to it disappearing. Overall, My pre-op, surgery and post-op experience were all amazing and I'm glad I'll have a bright vision for the rest of my life hahahaha!

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Honest Review: It’s been two weeks since my ICL surgery. I wanted to wait a while, so I was able to give a completely honest review. The Dr. whom I had my consult with was phenomenal, friendly and so informative, however the Dr. who did my actual surgery had no personality. He didn’t introduce himself nor really explain what was going to happen during my surgery and what to expect. I felt more like another person on an assembly line rather than a patient. The first few days to a week were ROUGH, I felt as though my vision was fluctuating, I had extreme light sensitivity, dry eye, and struggled to see closely. I was really reconsidering the whole thing, but I was patient and rested as much as possible. At my one-week post op I was officially 20/20 in both eyes! I was previously -11.75 & -12.25. So, it’s truly a life-changing experience for me! At two weeks out I still struggle a bit with dryness, but I feel as though the environment plays a huge part in that, and I also struggle a bit to see close. This portal has been great; I was able to connect with a few people and hear their experiences and struggles. If anyone as any questions, please reach out I’m happy to help as best as I can.

I am 4 days post-op of my ICL surgery. I have had glasses since I was two years old, and am now 32. I have dry eye so contacts did not work for me as they did in my teen years. I never thought a permanent vision correction would ever be an option for me because i also have Myopic Degeneration. This requires frequent eye injections and there is no cure for it besides monitoring and getting the injection. My experience with Dr. Brenner was amazing. Everything went so quickly and smoothly. All of the staff with Dr. Brenner was also super nice and helpful. They made the entire transition from the exam room to operating room so smooth and easy i was able to stay relaxed and not be nervous for the surgery. Before surgery i had an astigmatism in both eyes and my prescription was at a -14. As fast as moving out of the operating room back to the exam room my left eye was seeing 20/20 and my right eye was 20/25. (my right eye is the one that needs the injections) I am hopeful at my one week post-op both will be 20/20 after everything is completely healed. For me this has changed my life completely and i couldn't thank Boston Vision enough for being able to correct my vision.

I am 4 days post-op of having ICL vision correction surgery with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision. My experience right from the beginning was smooth and faster than I had anticipated. I came across Boston Vision after having treatments for dry eye and looking into permanent correction options after finding that I should not wear contacts anymore due to my dry eye symptoms. I have been in glasses and wearing contacts for about 10 years now and knew that this would be life changing. The day of surgery was very nerve wracking but the team made me feel comfortable and after the procedure, my vision was very cloudy and I could not see very clearly. The next day the cloudiness was gone and my vision had improved dramatically but I was seeing double as one of my eyes was still very dilated. Each day after surgery my lingering symptoms of headache, pressure, light sensitivity, and blurry vision have improved tremendously. I still am having a hard time reading off my computer screen clearly but it's getting better each day. All in all, my symptoms were not as bad as I had thought they would be and the procedure was honeslty painless. It was uncomfortable and I felt pressure but no pain. It really is an incredible feeling to wake up and not have to fumble for my glasses anymore or even simple things like being able to see in the shower! I highly recommend considering ICL with Boston Vision.

Great experience. Dr. Brenner made me feel very comfortable start to finish. The Brookline office was extremely Professional and pleasant.

We have vision coverage through VSP, which is how I found Boston Vision. My initial call with the patient rep for Lasik was very helpful - I got all my questions (cost, logistics) answered, and I was able to get an appointment for the consultation at the closest location to me (Wellesley) a few days after the initial call. At the consultation, I was advised that Lasik would be ideal for my situation - I was also curious about PRK, and was open to either procedure. I was also advised to consider monovision given my age, which I did opt for (the videos that the group sent me prior to the consultation were helpful in explaining the benefits, so I was already sort of leaning this way). Since this procedure was something I had been considering for a while, I booked the next available date for surgery, which happened to be the following Friday at the Brookline location with Dr. Melki. The visit for the surgery was very straightforward - after spending some time in the waiting room and having some confirmatory measurements performed, I met with Dr. Melki and he explained how the procedure would go. There were no surprises - it went exactly how it was described, and was over in 10-15 minutes. I didn’t experience any pain or intolerable discomfort. I was taking an Uber home, so I didn’t take any sedatives - but I don’t feel like I missed them at all.

 In the days following surgery, the only discomfort I experienced was in the morning from the “bandage” contact lens that was placed in my right eye during the surgery - the same kind I’d previously experienced if I fell asleep with my prescription contact lenses in. But that went away immediately after putting drops in, and stopped being a problem altogether after the lens was removed on my three-day follow-up visit. The starburst-like effect from lights that’s apparently characteristic of these procedures was pronounced on the first day after surgery, but I feel like that diminished over the course of a few days. It’s been just under a week since the surgery and I don’t currently view whatever remains as problematic or impairing in any way. I’m very happy with the results - I should have done this sooner. I probably would have been happy even if my vision had not improved after the first day, so the improvement I experienced due to continued healing and acclimation is remarkable. I have no regrets about going with monovision - despite the under correction in one eye, I don’t feel like my distance vision is lacking in any way. There was only one hiccup through the entire process: the office was very busy on the day of my procedure, and so I ended up waiting a while (most of the 2-3 hour time quoted for the procedure seems to be waiting). I ended up spending most of that time staring at my phone. Apparently, I shouldn’t have done this - it resulted in the confirmatory measurements needing to be redone a few times, presumably due to the strain I placed on my eyes. I’m not sure how much of a difference it ultimately made, but I’m reassured by the fact that they spent the extra time to try to get the most accurate results. In short: I have no reservations about recommending Lasik if it’s something you’re considering and are eligible for, and would highly recommend Boston Vision as the provider.

I wore contact lenses for over 30 years and came to a point that I can't wear them anymore. It caused dry eye condition. So I had to wear glasses. I don't like glasses at all. I have to constantly switch between distance glass and reading glass. I was looking for solutions for my eyes that not dependent on glasses. I am glad I found Boston Vision. Dr. Jason Brenner told me that I can have ICL surgery that can meet my goal. I chose monovision since it can help me for both distance and reading at certain degree. I was nervous before the operation. But the surgery went very smoothly. My eyes were blurry on the day of the surgery. I can see clearly the next morning when I woke up. My eyes felt a little heavy due to surgery incision. The discomfort went away in a couple of days. I also see halos under the lights in the evening. I need reading glass to see computer screen clearly. I hope this will improve over time. But I can see things without glasses, that counts thousands words. Thank you so much!!!

I recently had LASIK done at Boston Vision with Dr. Melki and I honestly could not be happier with my experience. The entire team and staff — doctors, nurses, everyone — were incredibly kind, professional, and helpful throughout the whole process. They always made sure I felt comfortable, safe, and answered every question or concern I had. The follow-up appointments have also been very easy and quick, which made recovery much less stressful. Special shoutout to Rick, who helped me with scheduling and payments. He was always responsive through email or phone calls and helped me with anything I needed. He truly made the process smooth from start to finish. The LASIK procedure itself only took about 12 minutes, and my results honestly exceeded my expectations. I ended up with 20/20 vision in one eye and 20/15 in the other — which is even better than I had with glasses! I do not regret my decision choosing Boston Vision at all. If I had a time machine and could go back to before the surgery, I would still choose Boston Vision in Brookline every single time. Definitely worth the money, and as a celebration I plan on throwing all my glasses into Boston Harbor!

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I went with Boston Vision for Lasik because of many referrals from prior clients who had lasik and ICL surgery. From my first consultation to the post op appointments, they didn't miss a beat. Everyone was very professional, organized and each appointment was on time. What was unique was at my in person consultation they had me schedule my surgery and post op appointments with someone via zoom. This helps save time for the doctors and staff to work with patients and save the administrative time. The surgery was quick and painless. I opted for monovision and its been one week since surgery and am doing well. My eyes are still healing so I won't know the full outcome for a few months, but I like how I can see now.

I had ICL surgery 3 days ago with Dr Brenner. The surgery and recovery after it was painless. My right eye was 20/20 one day after surgery but my left eye was 20/40 and still blurry. My eyes are getting used to the light and doing way better compared to day 1. I will update again as my vision improves

I had LASIK a few days ago. I chose Dr. Brenner after a family member recommended him, and then I did my own research before deciding to go through with it. I had been putting off LASIK for so long because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I always dreamed of being free from glasses and being able to see clearly from far away. Honestly, the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all for me. The hardest part was the anxiety of not being able to blink and being under so many machines. Even after I got home the day of surgery, I had very manageable pain and burning. I couldn’t even sleep for more than 1.5 hours and it was still okay. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I have 20/20 vision now, but things still aren’t as clear and sharp as I expected, and I’ve been having a hard time with screens like my phone and computer because they seem so bright and it’s difficult to focus for long periods. I was told this is all part of the healing process, but I wasn’t really prepared for it mentally since I had heard so many people say they went right back to work the next day. Overall this is the most difficult part of LASIK so far for me. I guess everyone heals differently. Even with these temporary frustrations, I’m happy I finally did it, and I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy the full results!

The procedure was quick but I was in the waiting for the procedure for 3 hours past my scheduled appointment time. I have had glasses for over 2 decades and I wanted LASIK since I was young. I was a candidate for both LASIK and ICL but ultimately with the LASIK cause of the price. I chose Boston Vision for the abundance of reviews it has and the Brookline location proximity to my home. On the day of the consult, it took 2 hours but the doctor never shared how bad my eyes have gotten as my current glasses are 3-4 years old. That prescription was around -5.00/-6.00. On the day of the procedure, my eyes got rescanned and degrees were checked again. Although in hindsight, I should have reinforced the clarity of my right eye as the lens she adjusted to me was still kind of hazy/blurry. I also met Dr. Brenner for the first time and interaction was short as the staff expects patients to watch & read all the materials they provided beforehand. Once I got ushered to the operation room, everything goes by quick. I laid down on the bed with my head in the donut hole as instructed. Numbing drops were placed and my eyes were propped open, then Dr. Brenner got started. It was quick although a bit uncomfortable as my eyes wanted to blink. I wish Dr. Brenner had talked through what he was doing and what he’s gonna do next so I knew what to expect. Before I knew it, it was done and I can walk out myself. They provided one pair of sunglasses, sleep guard for eyes, artificial tear (1 bottle, but honestly could’ve provided extra with the cost of the procedure) and 1 bottle of prednisolone. I took a nap after I went home and woke up with near 20/20 vision. It’s been almost a week post procedure and my vision is still stabilizing. There will be times where my vision is blurry and times when they’re fine. My vision is not crisp yet and I hope with more time, it will get better. The prednisolone eye drops traveled to my throat and left a really bad taste in my mouth. The dry eye part also was very unpleasant. It made me question if LASIK was right choice. The follow up appts with Dr. Sabbah just recommended eye drops. I also felt like my appointments with Dr. Sabbah was quick and he had no time for questions. Overall, I would recommend LASIK, but just don’t expect healing to be linear.

CLE, LAL, both eyes, Monovision, M, 59 years. Dr. Melki-surgeon, Dr. Yao- LAL Dr., both in Brookline office. Great experience. I felt well taken care of. Surgery is very sci-fi, but went smooth and efficient with the actual surgery taking only 5-10 minutes. My left eye was most sensitive after the surgery but the Dr. put a clear contact on it that alleviated most of the discomfort. The worst part for me during the entire process was the amount of numbing and dilation drops administered. It made my eyes extremely sensitive to bright lights. That subsided the next day. After surgery I noticed my improved eyesight, but then after the first LAL my eyesight improved even more. I only needed one adjustment. There are 2 lock in appointments needed. It involved staring at the brightest light I have ever seen in my life for anywhere from 90' to 125'. After which all highlights were magenta. Dr. Yao said this would go away after a couple days but mine lasted most of a week. Today marks 2 days since final lock in and the magenta haze is gone and I have 20/20 vision! It was a crazy experience but so glad I did it.

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I was told I had one of the worst cases of astigmatism the doctor had ever seen and it was getting worse so I knew I needed surgical correction. I was told that Lasik was the best option. It was not the most comfortable procedure - but a week later I have nearly 20/20 vision in both eyes and I am glad I went through with it.

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I recently had an Agnes microneedling treatment for my face, and overall, my experience was very positive. I was a bit nervous going in, especially since I’ve heard that microneedling can be uncomfortable, but Dr. Lee made me feel at ease right away. He explained the entire process clearly, including what to expect during and after the treatment. The procedure itself was more tolerable than I expected. A numbing cream was applied beforehand, which helped minimize discomfort. I could feel some pressure and mild prickling sensations, especially around more sensitive areas, but it was definitely manageable. What impressed me most was how precise and targeted the Agnes treatment felt. It seemed more advanced than standard microneedling, focusing on specific problem areas like fine lines and skin texture. After the session, my skin was quite red—similar to a mild sunburn—but this was expected and subsided over the next couple of days. In terms of results, I started noticing improvements within a week. My skin looked smoother, more even, and had a healthy glow. Over the following weeks, I saw continued improvement in texture and firmness. Pores appeared smaller, and some of my fine lines softened noticeably. The aftercare instructions were straightforward, and following them made a big difference in my recovery and results. I appreciated Dr. Lee's replies to my emails whenever I had questions about my face healing. Overall, I would definitely recommend Agnes microneedling to anyone looking to improve skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. It’s a great option if you want noticeable results without a long downtime. I’m already considering going back for additional sessions to maintain and enhance the results.

I had ICL surgery eight days ago. My vision had been -5.25 and I'd worn glasses or contacts for the last 36 years. I specifically chose Dr. Brenner after doing a lot of research and reading nearly 300 reviews on Google, Yelp, or elsewhere. The day of the surgery, I was taken promptly from the waiting room, but the technician seemed rushed. She was definitely juggling 3+ patients at the time. The surgery itself only took 25 minutes total, but was very uncomfortable (although not painful). My eyes were held open, which would've been manageable but then they shined a light in my eye that was three times brighter than the sun and asked me to look at it. It's momentary torture to say the least. I wanted to keep my eyes shut for most of the rest of the day. They watered uncontrollably for a few hours after. That night and certainly by the next day, my vision was very clear. Clearer than I expected. Details across the room were crisp. I had light sensitivity (and still do) and a mild headache for the first couple days. At my one-week follow-up appointment today, my left eye is 20/20, while my right eye seems to have backtracked to 20/50. Dr. Brenner says vision fluctuation is a normal part of the healing process, so hopefully it’ll return to perfect over the coming days/weeks. UPDATE 6/15/2026: About eight days after my surgery it was obvious something was wrong. Everything was blurry. Turns out both ICLs rotated out of position. On 6/10/2026 (three weeks from my original surgery) Dr. Brenner exchanged my ICLs for larger ICLs and oriented them vertically. So far, five days out, my vision is perfect in one eye and near-perfect in the other. Given the two surgeries, my eyes need time to heal, but the doctor expects my vision to improve even further. At the second surgery, every single person with whom I interacted at Boston Vision was extremely accommodating and kind. They took good care of me.

Expert care, great staff, and smooth recovery at Boston Vision, 5 stars. Outside of a little dry eye in the morning that goes away with drops, my vision has been great. My experience has been a good one with Boston Vision and Dr. Melki at Brookline. Very happy with the outcome.

Had lasik on 6/14 --was surprised how easy the healing process was. Overall was a smooth experience

Since my initial lasik procedure at Boston Vision in the beginning of June, I’ve done all of my follow ups at the Medford office. Have to say- the staff are awesome. Very personable, accommodating, and thorough. I was anxious postop because of my increase dry eye issues, and Dr. Demiri was very reassuring and helpful by giving me tips on how to continue to improve the dry eye issues as well as immediately booking another follow up appointment 4 days later to check for improvements. Appreciate all the help.

I recently got lasik with Boston vision and it’s been a whole new world so far. The procedure itself was extremely quick, definitely uncomfortable of course but worth the short term discomfort! I had extremely bad vision prior to this procedure my whole life so I’m still wrapping my head around seeing clearly when I first wake up, and not adjusting my glasses on my face throughout the day. So far I’ve only experienced a little dry eye issues, I rotate days and nights and I’ve noticed on nights after long shifts my eyes can definitely get more dry and I have to keep on top of the drops. At my recent follow up they applied collagen plugs and that’s helped a lot as well. Overall I’d 100% get it done again.

Great experience. I had LASIK with monovision yesterday. Vision was a little blurry day of, took a nap, went for a half-hour walk around town, watched some TV and went to bed early. No issues this morning- vision was great. 20/15 in one eye, 20/40 in the monovision eye. First time I can see both distance and my phone without needing glasses. Absolutely no pain during the surgery- it only lasted about 10 minutes. No major itching or burning after. I feel back to normal the next day. I’d do it again without hesitation.

Procedure was very quick and simple. Vision was perfect within a week of the procedure. No more dry eyes 3 weeks after the procedure.

Had lasik monovision on both eyes on 6-5-26, at one week mark my eyes are still adjusting and healing. Staff has been excellent, procedure was quick and the only discomfort was from the suction rings, they do put a lot of pressure on the eyes. I am 55, so I expect healing and vision stabilization to take time. As of now I can drive and see my phone and do computer work without glasses, which is something I could not do before, experience has been very positive so far!

I recently had ICL surgery on 6/3 with Dr. Melki. Before the procedure, I was a little nervous after reading the consent information and seeing some Reddit reviews of ICL surgeries performed elsewhere. However, after reading recent patient reviews through Boston Vision's HowDidItGo platform, I felt much more at ease. Many people described having minimal issues, even immediately after surgery, and said they wished they had done ICL years earlier. Now, just over a week post-op, I can honestly say I feel the same way. It has been life-changing to be able to see clearly without contacts or glasses. The procedure itself went very smoothly. One eye took a little longer than the other, and the recovery in that eye was slower, but both eyes were doing quite well by the second day after surgery. One piece of advice I would give is to consider taking the Xanax that's offered before the procedure. I wasn't nervous going in, but it is a little unnerving to be awake while someone is operating on your eyes. Looking back, I probably would have been a better patient for Dr. Melki if I had taken it—I likely would have moved my head less and followed instructions more easily during the procedure. Immediately after surgery, I felt pretty good overall, but my eye pressure was elevated. Dr. Sabbah came in and released some of the pressure, which helped immensely. My follow-up appointment with Dr. Sabbah the next day was excellent as well. He noticed that my right eye was recovering more slowly than my left and recommended increasing my eye drops from three times per day to five times per day in that eye. The improvement was almost immediate. My vision has been great. I opted for monovision and was initially concerned it might be difficult to adapt to, but the difference is so subtle that I don't even notice one eye is corrected differently from the other. The only side effect I've experienced is halos when looking directly at very bright lights or the sun. This was one of my biggest concerns before surgery because I didn't want to solve one vision problem only to create another. I had read reviews from people who said the halos didn't bother them, and I remember thinking, "How could they not?" Now that I've experienced them myself, I completely understand. They aren't particularly distracting, and sometimes they're actually pretty fascinating. The other day I noticed a rainbow halo and thought, "Wow, that's amazing." From what I've been told, halos typically improve over time, and I'm only a week into recovery. If you're considering ICL surgery and feeling nervous like I was, know that those feelings are completely normal. Based on my experience so far, I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I only wish I had done it sooner.

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Hesitating to take a star off, because my vision is great now and I recovered very well. However, the bedside manner of the staff as well as my experience as a patient that day was very poor. Day of surgery: I show up for my visit early, and I am not called in until over an hour past my appointment time. At no point did anyone tell me the OR was running behind. At one point I saw my doctor (Dr. Melki) outside assisting someone with getting a package-- so I don't know what was going on. When I started getting prepped for pre op, staff were literally running in and out of the room. I felt very rushed and not really cared for. Dr. Melki came into the room for about 30 seconds, was literally on the edge of his seat to rush out of the room, and didn't ask me if I had any questions or concerns. I mentioned 3 times how nervous I was, and a tech finally offered me Xanax after I bring up that I have GAD. In the operating room: Staff was friendly, blasting music, were very nice. The procedure for my right eye was really not that bad-- took about 10 minutes or less, no pain, mostly discomfort from staring into the light and feeling the tugging sensations. They then led me out of the room, checked my right eye, and then we went back in the room. Left eye-- different story. Within 10 seconds of starting, I literally heard the doctor say "oh f***" under his breath (which is HORRIFYING bedside manner??). The left eye takes MUCH longer, and is highly uncomfortable/painful throughout. I think my blood pressure or heart rate drops at some point because I hear beeping, staff starts patting my leg, and I hear someone say "she's very low." After the lens is placed, my vision in my left eye just disappears. Completely black. I try not to freak out, but when it doesn't return, I mention it to the staff. They are very concerned and immediately do something with a needle to my eye. Eventually my vision slowly returns. My left eye is very painful. Post OR: I'm extremely disoriented, either from the Xanax or the left eye procedure or both. I'm led to another room and left alone for a while. I can already see much clearer, but my eyes are very sensitive to light (especially my left eye). I'm very nervous about the comment my surgeon made, how my procedure went, the fact that it seemed like something went wrong, but no staff member stayed with me to talk me through it and reassure me. The doctor (a different one, who wasn't even there during my operation) came in the room for maybe 2 minutes, quickly checked my eyes, and then sent in a tech. I try to ask questions but as no one who followed up with me was in the room, I couldn't get answers. I went home confused and nervous, and fell asleep for the rest of the day and night. Follow up day: I wake up and can see perfectly. My eyes are somewhat uncomfortable (especially the left one) and sensitive to light, but not too bad. I go to my follow up appointment, and now being in a more sound state of mind, try to ask the doctor what happened. This is now the 3rd different doctor I've seen, and he also was not in the OR so couldn't tell me anything. He shared that sometimes eye pressures can increase to the point of losing vision, and that I should be fine. I'm now almost 2 weeks out. My vision is amazing, and I'm very happy with the results. I see a lot of halos at night, but slowly getting used to them. I don't quite trust myself to drive at night yet, but have no other issues. The results themselves are 5 stars-- but the procedure and the experience I had with staff was not. I didn't feel cared for as a patient at all, and felt more like I was treated as a product.

I am writing this review on my 4th day after LASIK surgery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with my experience at Boston Vision. After wearing contact lenses for 17 years, the idea of waking up and seeing clearly without them felt almost impossible. Yet here I am, just days after surgery, with excellent vision. At my follow-up appointment, Dr. Melki told me I was seeing at 20/15, which is truly unbelievable. From my very first consultation, Dr. Melki was an attentive listener who took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns. I never felt rushed and always felt that my individual needs were being considered. The day of surgery was much more comfortable than I expected. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches in the operating room, including being able to choose my own music and even having a soft toy available for comfort. These small details made a big difference in helping me feel relaxed. The surgery itself was PAINLESS! Only felt pressure - as expected. The entire team at Boston Vision has been exceptional. Scheduling appointments was easy, communication was excellent, and the follow-up care has been thorough and reassuring. If you are considering LASIK, I highly recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Melki. The quality of care, attention to detail, and outstanding results have exceeded my expectations. This has truly been a life-changing experience.

I got Lasik in the beginning of June, and I had a great experience at Boston Vision. I was very nervous but they were efficient. Everyone I interacted with listened to my concerns and seemed like they cared - I asked to hold someones hand during the procedure, and they obliged. They also give you a stuffed animal to hold during the procedure, which was comforting as well. After the procedure my eyes were very sensitive to light, and I just went to bed to take my "nap." After waking up, my eyes were still a little sensitive to light, however it was amazing to be able to see! I am really excited for this life changing procedure. It is now Post op day 3 and my eyes feel a little dry but the drops help, and the sensitiveness to light has gotten better! Overall very happy I finally got the procedure!

My experience with Boston Vision and my ICL surgery has been truly life-changing. Before surgery, my vision was worse than 20/400, and I had depended on glasses and contact lenses for most of my life. Because of my severe prescription and eye characteristics, I was not a good candidate for LASIK, which made finding the right vision correction solution more difficult. My journey to Boston Vision was not a simple one. The first doctor I consulted did not perform ICL surgery, and the second doctor did not feel comfortable operating on my eyes because of the complexity of my prescription. After being referred by another eye doctor, I scheduled a consultation at Boston Vision. As the third vision correction practice I visited, I arrived with a lot of questions and concerns, but from the very beginning, I felt I was in the right place. The consultation process was extremely thorough. The team performed detailed testing and took the time to carefully explain my options. What stood out most was their confidence, expertise, and willingness to ensure I fully understood the procedure. Rather than feeling like just another patient, I felt that my case was being evaluated individually and that the doctors genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome. On the day of surgery, the staff was welcoming, professional, and reassuring. The procedure itself was much quicker and smoother than I expected. Every member of the team helped make the experience comfortable and stress-free. The results have exceeded my expectations. As of today, only six days after surgery, I am seeing at 20/15, which is something I never imagined possible given how poor my vision was before surgery. The impact on my daily life has been tremendous. Being able to wake up and see clearly without reaching for glasses or dealing with contact lenses has been incredibly freeing. My recovery has gone very smoothly overall. During the first few days, I experienced some pressure in my eyes, which was expected and gradually improved. By day four or five, that pressure sensation had completely gone away. At this point, the only minor side effects I notice are some dry eyes when I wake up and occasional glare from street lights while driving at night or from the sun at certain angles. These have been very manageable and are insignificant compared to the benefits I have gained from the procedure. Choosing ICL surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and choosing Boston Vision made all the difference. Going from worse than 20/400 vision to 20/15 vision in less than a week has been remarkable, and I am extremely grateful to the entire team for their expertise and care. I highly recommend Boston Vision to anyone considering vision correction surgery, especially those with complex prescriptions who may not be candidates for LASIK.

I am about 5 weeks post op PRK surgery and my vision is incredible! Although there is a little discomfort between days 2-5, I was already seeing very well during the first week. There has been tremendous improvement and stabilization within the past 2 weeks. I would absolutely recommend this procedure to others. The whole team at Boston Vision has been great throughout the whole process. They were kind, thoughtful, and answered all my questions!

I’m a little over a week post ICL procedure and seeing great. At my last check in I was seeing 20/15 in both eyes with no irritation. While the procedure was daunting it only took about 5 minutes per eye and the staff and surgeon were great. I’d note two main things. First there is some eye discomfort the first day but that pretty much resolves with the PredMoxi eye drops. Secondly I do have halos when bright directed lights hit me from the side. Think like driving and car passes you, you’ll get a quick halo or at night when driving under a well lit road I have halos the entire drive. It’s not all that problematic and it doesn’t affect driving, but it’s there and I could see others being more bothered by that than myself. I haven’t done any super long drives at night since the surgery but I expect if I do that could get a bit annoying. Other than that I’ve been super impressed with how quickly I’ve recovered and returned to my normal life. As a contact wearer for the last 15 years of my life it’s definitely been awesome to go to bed and wake up in the morning without out the really bad vision and routine of taking my contacts out at the end of the night. All in all I’ve been very satisfied with my choice. Please feel free to reach out, I’m more than happy to speak about my life before and after ICL surgery and help alleviate or talk through any concerns you may be having.

Hi! I am now 5 days out from my ICL surgery with Dr. Jason Brenner. Prior to my surgery, my prescription in my glasses was -14.00 and -15.25 and could not see anything without my glasses on. I was very nervous that I was not going to have crisp, clear vision due to how bad my prescription was. There was no need to worry...I can see so crisp and clear just 5 days out. From my consultation, to the booking process to the actual day of surgery and follow up appt, Boston Vision has been phenomenal. They answered all my questions and calmed my nerves. The day of the surgery, they put me at ease in the pre-op area and in the OR. In the OR, I couldn't see anything since I didn't have my glasses on but they told me everything they were going to do before they did it. Each eye took about 5 minutes to do. Right after the surgery, with dilated eyes and all I was able to see 20/30. The next day at my follow up appt, I was 20/25 and they expect by my next appt in 2 days for my vision to be even better. The only thing that I have noticed is I still have some halos in certain lighting but overall they do not bother me and have gotten better as the days have progressed.

I had a great experience with the surgery. I now have 20/20 vision and couldn't be happier. Dr. Melki and his staff made sure to check in and ensure both eyes looked right after surgery. The staff was kind and helpful.

The day of surgery was pretty seamless. Once brought to back the preparation for the surgery began and then the surgery itself was less than 10 minutes. After my eye recovered from dilating I had very good vision. The healing has gone fairly well so far and I’m excited to live glasses/contact free!

Day 6 after ICL surgery with Dr. Melki! My vision recovered to 20/20 on Day 1! I wake up some days and be like damn I forgot to take my contacts out last night AGAIN -- but wait! This is just how I wake up now. Still getting used to my perfect vision :) it's a process.

Dr. Melki performed my surgery. It's been a month since the procedure and it has been going well. My one day post op showed results for 20/15 in one eye, but my other eye wasn't as great. Apparently, a wrinkle developed for the flap between the procedure and day one. Dr. Sabbah was the one to identify it and made an effort to correct it. On my three-day post op meeting, he mentioned that it looked okay and the blurriness should go away. I will be attending my 6 week post op session soon and my vision has been going well. There are fluctuations as described by the doctors, but the range of fluctuation isn't as wide. The procedure itself was straightforward. I didn't experience pain during or after the procedures.

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Today is day 2 post ICL surgery with Dr Melki. I could see right away after surgery which was quite amazing after having been wearing eye glasses for so many years. Certainly vision was quite blurry and I was not able to read or see anything on my phone. Eyes were very light sensitive the day of the surgery as they were dilated. I kept wearing the provided sunglasses for the whole day which helped. I was able to watch TV in the evening without issues. Today vision is still a bit blurry - it is difficult to read and work on a computer. Depending on light I am seeing some halo rings. No pain, just my left eye feels a bit sore and sensitive. Surgery itself went well and was quick. I did not take the xanax that was offered. I did not feel any pain, the main discomfort comes from the bright lights and when they remove the eye draps after surgery. There is a bit of pressure from gel and water being applied. The actual procedure of cutting and inserting the lens was just seconds, I think. Pre-op felt a bit disorganized as the pre-op nurse was coming in and out between different patients and rooms. Sleeping with the protective eye shield is fine. So far I would recommend ICL.

Super happy with my experience with ICL so far - can't wait to see how the eyes get better over time! My left eye is still a little blurry compared to my right eye but I'm still in the early days. Now 5 days post-op and no complications - make sure to follow the post-op instructions. One tip to give would be to be prepared for your consult and come with questions ready if you have any. While I did feel cared for my consult felt rushed and you feel like a machine passing through an assembly line doing all those tests. My advice is once you have the chance to ask questions ask all of them you have. The surgery itself was super quick - they give you an anti-anxiety med if you ask for it prior, but you do need to have a friend to drive you home. Surgery wasn't painful at all, but some parts were uncomfortable in a tugging sensation. totally manageable. Taking a nap after is a good idea to alleviate some dizziness. Definitely buy some extra non-preservative eye drops in advance - I blew through the stock they gave me. I also bought an even darker pair of sunglasses to use outside and used the provided ones for inside instead. I found that useful. I think I got pretty lucky in regard to haloes - mine don't really bother me a lot or I don't have a lot. Just had my 1 week post op today and right eye is perfect, but left eye still a little blurry. I voiced my concerns and was definitely reassured - after the eyes fully heal we can investigate if a touch up is needed. Still really happy all around and look forward to that 2 month checkup.

The doctors were all knowledgeable. The front desk staff was very unwelcoming at Wellesley, much more friendly in Milford. I got a text to remind me of an upcoming appt but it was identified as a "post-op" instead of a "pre-op". When I called to clarify, it sounded like I was calling a large helpdesk center with lots of noise in the background. The person who responded to my call told me to "not worry about it" re: the appt being listed as a post-op. There have been other inaccuracies with follow up appointments. The day of surgery I was told my next day appt was at 2:30pm. I told her it had already been scheduled for 8:05am. I was again dismissed, being told "oh, sometimes the information doesn't come through correctly if you're scheduled with the lasix people". (of note, I had ICL surgery).

I had my LASIK performed in the middle of the day by Dr. Keshav. The entire staff at Boston Vision were incredibly welcoming and friendly. They were great at alleviating any anxiety I had pre-op and my vision was AMAZING the following morning!

I recieved my ICL surgery on May 27, 2026, today is my second day and am excited to share my experience. First of all, the service was great, every technician and doctor I met were very patient and nice. My surgery was done by Dr. Melki, who is very experienced in ICL surgery. My vision was -6 to -7 in both eyes, and have a ~-3 astigmatism. During the process, I can feel a bit pressure in my eyes and can see the blurry watery view, and can feel the lense being implanted. It was not painful at all. I had a little bit of sourness for my left eye right after the surgery but it went away within 2 hours. My vision was clear already after 2-3 hours, and I got back to computer work that night with a sunglass. for my second day, I'm not feeling any discomfort in my eyes, nor any blurriness, and my post-op test on the second day has shown I have 20/20 vision for both eyes! Very surprising and very successful. I still can see halo, which is a completely normal condition after surgery, and I look forward to it disappearing. Overall, My pre-op, surgery and post-op experience were all amazing and I'm glad I'll have a bright vision for the rest of my life hahahaha!

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Honest Review: It’s been two weeks since my ICL surgery. I wanted to wait a while, so I was able to give a completely honest review. The Dr. whom I had my consult with was phenomenal, friendly and so informative, however the Dr. who did my actual surgery had no personality. He didn’t introduce himself nor really explain what was going to happen during my surgery and what to expect. I felt more like another person on an assembly line rather than a patient. The first few days to a week were ROUGH, I felt as though my vision was fluctuating, I had extreme light sensitivity, dry eye, and struggled to see closely. I was really reconsidering the whole thing, but I was patient and rested as much as possible. At my one-week post op I was officially 20/20 in both eyes! I was previously -11.75 & -12.25. So, it’s truly a life-changing experience for me! At two weeks out I still struggle a bit with dryness, but I feel as though the environment plays a huge part in that, and I also struggle a bit to see close. This portal has been great; I was able to connect with a few people and hear their experiences and struggles. If anyone as any questions, please reach out I’m happy to help as best as I can.

I am 4 days post-op of my ICL surgery. I have had glasses since I was two years old, and am now 32. I have dry eye so contacts did not work for me as they did in my teen years. I never thought a permanent vision correction would ever be an option for me because i also have Myopic Degeneration. This requires frequent eye injections and there is no cure for it besides monitoring and getting the injection. My experience with Dr. Brenner was amazing. Everything went so quickly and smoothly. All of the staff with Dr. Brenner was also super nice and helpful. They made the entire transition from the exam room to operating room so smooth and easy i was able to stay relaxed and not be nervous for the surgery. Before surgery i had an astigmatism in both eyes and my prescription was at a -14. As fast as moving out of the operating room back to the exam room my left eye was seeing 20/20 and my right eye was 20/25. (my right eye is the one that needs the injections) I am hopeful at my one week post-op both will be 20/20 after everything is completely healed. For me this has changed my life completely and i couldn't thank Boston Vision enough for being able to correct my vision.

I am 4 days post-op of having ICL vision correction surgery with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision. My experience right from the beginning was smooth and faster than I had anticipated. I came across Boston Vision after having treatments for dry eye and looking into permanent correction options after finding that I should not wear contacts anymore due to my dry eye symptoms. I have been in glasses and wearing contacts for about 10 years now and knew that this would be life changing. The day of surgery was very nerve wracking but the team made me feel comfortable and after the procedure, my vision was very cloudy and I could not see very clearly. The next day the cloudiness was gone and my vision had improved dramatically but I was seeing double as one of my eyes was still very dilated. Each day after surgery my lingering symptoms of headache, pressure, light sensitivity, and blurry vision have improved tremendously. I still am having a hard time reading off my computer screen clearly but it's getting better each day. All in all, my symptoms were not as bad as I had thought they would be and the procedure was honeslty painless. It was uncomfortable and I felt pressure but no pain. It really is an incredible feeling to wake up and not have to fumble for my glasses anymore or even simple things like being able to see in the shower! I highly recommend considering ICL with Boston Vision.

Great experience. Dr. Brenner made me feel very comfortable start to finish. The Brookline office was extremely Professional and pleasant.

We have vision coverage through VSP, which is how I found Boston Vision. My initial call with the patient rep for Lasik was very helpful - I got all my questions (cost, logistics) answered, and I was able to get an appointment for the consultation at the closest location to me (Wellesley) a few days after the initial call. At the consultation, I was advised that Lasik would be ideal for my situation - I was also curious about PRK, and was open to either procedure. I was also advised to consider monovision given my age, which I did opt for (the videos that the group sent me prior to the consultation were helpful in explaining the benefits, so I was already sort of leaning this way). Since this procedure was something I had been considering for a while, I booked the next available date for surgery, which happened to be the following Friday at the Brookline location with Dr. Melki. The visit for the surgery was very straightforward - after spending some time in the waiting room and having some confirmatory measurements performed, I met with Dr. Melki and he explained how the procedure would go. There were no surprises - it went exactly how it was described, and was over in 10-15 minutes. I didn’t experience any pain or intolerable discomfort. I was taking an Uber home, so I didn’t take any sedatives - but I don’t feel like I missed them at all.

 In the days following surgery, the only discomfort I experienced was in the morning from the “bandage” contact lens that was placed in my right eye during the surgery - the same kind I’d previously experienced if I fell asleep with my prescription contact lenses in. But that went away immediately after putting drops in, and stopped being a problem altogether after the lens was removed on my three-day follow-up visit. The starburst-like effect from lights that’s apparently characteristic of these procedures was pronounced on the first day after surgery, but I feel like that diminished over the course of a few days. It’s been just under a week since the surgery and I don’t currently view whatever remains as problematic or impairing in any way. I’m very happy with the results - I should have done this sooner. I probably would have been happy even if my vision had not improved after the first day, so the improvement I experienced due to continued healing and acclimation is remarkable. I have no regrets about going with monovision - despite the under correction in one eye, I don’t feel like my distance vision is lacking in any way. There was only one hiccup through the entire process: the office was very busy on the day of my procedure, and so I ended up waiting a while (most of the 2-3 hour time quoted for the procedure seems to be waiting). I ended up spending most of that time staring at my phone. Apparently, I shouldn’t have done this - it resulted in the confirmatory measurements needing to be redone a few times, presumably due to the strain I placed on my eyes. I’m not sure how much of a difference it ultimately made, but I’m reassured by the fact that they spent the extra time to try to get the most accurate results. In short: I have no reservations about recommending Lasik if it’s something you’re considering and are eligible for, and would highly recommend Boston Vision as the provider.

I wore contact lenses for over 30 years and came to a point that I can't wear them anymore. It caused dry eye condition. So I had to wear glasses. I don't like glasses at all. I have to constantly switch between distance glass and reading glass. I was looking for solutions for my eyes that not dependent on glasses. I am glad I found Boston Vision. Dr. Jason Brenner told me that I can have ICL surgery that can meet my goal. I chose monovision since it can help me for both distance and reading at certain degree. I was nervous before the operation. But the surgery went very smoothly. My eyes were blurry on the day of the surgery. I can see clearly the next morning when I woke up. My eyes felt a little heavy due to surgery incision. The discomfort went away in a couple of days. I also see halos under the lights in the evening. I need reading glass to see computer screen clearly. I hope this will improve over time. But I can see things without glasses, that counts thousands words. Thank you so much!!!