I had an incredible experience at Boston Vision for my LASIK surgery yesterday! The entire team was exceptionally helpful and answered every single inquiry, truly making me feel that no question is stupid. The procedure itself was super fast and the worst part I'd say is the anticipation in the waiting room. While the ride home afterward was definitely uncomfortable, following the recovery guidelines strictly is key. I made sure to take the recommended 4-hour nap immediately. Once I woke up from that nap, I was feeling so much better—the initial stinging and watering had decreased significantly. I am already seeing so much better on day 1 after surgery and highly recommend this to anyone that's thinking about doing it! Please feel free to reach out with ANY questions at all!

I had PRK surgery with Boston Vision as part of a Monovision procedure. I had lasik performed previously 20-years ago and wanted an improvement after deterioriation in recent years. The staff were friendly and professional and the care and surgery were very clearly explained and performed. Very professional.

One week in, my vision is still a bit blurry, but I’m able to drive. The procedure itself was quick and painless—it felt like I was in and out of the operating room in about five minutes. Day 2 was the worst, with some discomfort in the eye, but it improved by Day 3 and was completely gone by Day 4.

So far so good! I will update when my eyes recover further. Day 7.

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I had a great experience with Boston Vision. When looking into where to book for LASIK my main requirement was I wanted to be confident going into surgery that I had one of the best surgeons possible for the procedure. Reading about Dr. Melki's experience and qualifications was the deciding factor for choosing Boston Vision over any other establishment. The procedure itself was really quick, I had a lot of anxiety before and during but the staff was amazing at reassuring me and talking me through everything. My vision improved almost right away, and recovery was smooth. Dr. Dy completed my pre and post evaluations and was super nice and answered all my questions. Overall, definitely worth it—so nice not needing glasses or contacts anymore. My only regret is not investing in LASIK sooner.

Good experience. Be prepared for some pain day 3– other than that, good.

The surgery was very quick (~10 mins) and I experienced only minor pain during it. The staff were exceptional and made sure that I was comfortable at all times. Post surgery, I did have more pain than expected but it lasted for less than an hour and when I awoke from my four hour nap, there was very little pain at all. I was able to go about my weekend plans with no issue. While I do have some lagging redness in one eye, it has improved some already and I have been advised that it is common and should be gone within a few more days. Overall, I have been very happy with the experience. The recovery is quick and I now have 20/15 vision. I would highly recommend.

Everything with Boston Vision was simple and painless. The initial consultation is scheduled very quickly once you reach out, so be prepared for this. You won't be waiting weeks or months for an appointment. The staff and docs are very thorough and explain everything in detail and are happy to answer an y questions you have. After all the initial testing we discussed options and determined the best plan of treatment for me. Unfortunately, life got in the way and I wasn't able to proceed. 9 months later I was ready and the follow up consult happened just as quickly. The LASIK surgery itself is was quick and painless. There was a bit of discomfort once home because my eye (only had one done) was watering so much, but within a couple hours that was done and no more discomfort. Didn't even need to take Tylenol or Advil. My vision was better the same day of the surgery. It is awesome to be able to read everything on my phone on the smallest font without reading glasses. Grocery shopping the next day was better because I could read all the vegetale and fruit codes on the stickers without glasses. Truly a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone.

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Buckle in, because this is gonna be a little long! My cataract surgery with Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs) at Boston Vision was a pretty incredible experience from start to finish. I am in my early 40s and was blindsided (no pun intended) by cataracts in both eyes that developed very rapidly over the past year. I first noticed halos around lights, a weird haziness to my vision when being in a bright place with overhead lighting (like a big box store or a grocery store) and then began to experience double vision that progressed to triple/multiple vision quite quickly. It was horrible and frightening and dramatically affected my quality of life in a short period of time. From a very young age, I have been extremely nearsighted with astigmatism and later developed keratoconus. My prescription pre-cataracts was -14 in my right eye and -16 in my left, just to give you a sense of what we're working with here. I had created a massive cloud of anxiety around eye doctors and anything at all eye related, so even a routine eye exam was really difficult for me. You can imagine how I felt when faced with, "You have cataracts, and you'll need surgery." First of all, I'd never had any kind of surgery before - but my EYES? No amount of anecdotes, anyone telling me how quick, easy, simple, routine the procedure was was going to put a dent in my paralyzing fear. Ever try to put a cat in a cat carrier when they really don't want to go to the vet? That was me ... times a thousand. In fact, I waited so long to book the surgery, I could no longer drive or read a computer screen comfortably at work, so my hand was basically forced. I had heard about Boston Vision on NPR, and then a coworker of mine mentioned she got corrective lenses implanted by Dr. Melki a few years ago, so I figured, why complicate this waking nightmare further? So I booked a cataract consult with Dr. Melki. My first impression of Boston Vision was (and this is a silly thing) - I appreciated that they kept the lights dim in the waiting room. As a cataract sufferer, it's the little things! Dr. Melki and his whole team were kind, patient, and took plenty time to answer all my questions. Of course, I went in convinced Dr. Melki would not be able to help me, but it turns out he had good news - we can fix your vision AND we have LAL lenses in your high power. Wow. I remember being a bit shocked leaving the appointment. Next up was Dr. Gendelman, the retina specialist, to make sure my retinas were healthy enough for surgery. Great, something new to death spiral with anxiety about. Surely my retinas will not be able to withstand this. Guess what? They were healthy and I was okay to have surgery. And Dr. Gendelman was just as wonderful and kind as Dr. Melki. He even drew me a little diagram when explaining some of the questions I had. I was really starting to feel like I hit some weird jackpot of really nice eye surgeons and specialists. What was going on? My surgery was booked for just a few weeks later, left eye first and then the right eye a week later. Again, let's picture the cat carrier. I'm not even sure how I made it to the surgery center, but I did, and was instantly relieved seeing 20 other people in the waiting room, all queued up for cataract surgery like me. Before I knew it, I was being prepped for the procedure, and it couldn't have been a half hour before I was standing out in the lobby again smiling like an idiot at my husband (the twilight sedation is pretty great). I had minimal to no discomfort in that eye even that evening, and in the days following. My vision was UNBELIEVABLY sharp even on the ride home. If you're reading this and are someone who has been extremely nearsighted your whole life, it's kinda like when regular TVs switched over to HDTV. Like, am I meant to see this much detail? Is this what everyone sees? I had been living my life in soft focus, apparently. I am a designer / freelance illustrator so I didn't believe folks when they told me colors might look different but I could tell by the contrast between the operated eye and the unoperated eye that it was a pretty stark contrast for me. The operated eye was much more saturated and vibrant. I experienced little to no discomfort in that eye as it healed, maybe just the occasional feeling of an eyelash in my eye. My second eye surgery got delayed by a few days because the light adjustable lens they ordered for me did not arrive at the surgery center in time. I have a super high power prescription, so it wasn't something they had on hand and needed to be special ordered. It wasn't the best news, but Dr. Melki called me personally to let me know and my surgery was rescheduled for just a few days later when the lens arrived. My second eye was just as quick a procedure as the first, but I did experience a little bit more discomfort and inflammation / redness with that eye as it recovered, as well as blurred vision for several days, which was different than the first eye but cleared up over time. After a week, I was feeling significantly better. I was on a more involved eye drop regimen than the standard keterolac drops most patients get - due to a medication allergy, I needed to take a different type of steroid drop separately, as well as drops to reduce eye pressure as my pressure became elevated slightly while my eyes healed. My eye pressure normalized as soon as I stopped the steroid drops. Aside from a thousand other worries, some concerns I had ahead of surgery were: how close are the LALs going to be prescription-wise when I could barely read an eye chart during my consult? Turns out, as Dr. Melki predicted, pretty darn close. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to resume working on a computer until my lens adjustments were done, but I was back to work and driving (wearing the UV protective glasses, of course!) just a few days after my second surgery. Second slightly more ridiculous concern, but just how goofy am I going to look in the UV blocking glasses I need to wear for a month or more? Turns out, SURPRISINGLY stylish. They kinda look like safety glasses. I am wearing them in my profile picture for reference! The sunglasses version look cool as heck and I'm definitely wearing them after my adjustments are done. I like to say they were "free with purchase" ... (for those of you who don't know, the LALs are pretty expensive, but in my experience well worth it.) Dr. Vitale was who I saw for my lens adjustments. She is just the best. I had my final lock-in with her today and I feel equally like I am going to explode with joy, and a bit bittersweet that I won't be seeing her every Thursday at 8am anymore. During our appointments, she took plenty of time to answer all my questions and worked with me patiently to fine tune my prescription. I ended up going through two adjustments in my left eye, and three adjustments in my right. I opted for monovision, so my left eye is my closeup eye and my right eye is my distance eye. I have what I call "hawk vision" in my right eye (I can read the 20/15 line on the eye chart) which is actually comical based on how bad my vision was when I went in for my initial consult. My left eye is set for a reading distance of about arms length, so I can read my Apple watch when looking down at it, read my phone or a book on my lap, and read the dashboard of my car or my phone GPS very clearly. Anything closer, I opted to wear readers for. My distance vision in that "closeup" eye is 20/20, and I can see the 20/15 line if I squint. I did try a contact lens trial to see what it'd be like to get even closer reading distance in that eye, but I didn't like the loss of distance vision I experienced - that degree of monovision contrast just felt too great for me. I do a lot of fine detail work so I already anticipated wearing readers for longer working sessions either way. Might as well get max distance vision out of the situation. As for the lens adjustments themselves - they were really easy. The worst part is waiting ages for your pupils to dilate. The adjustment itself takes just a few minutes and when you're sitting there staring into the machine I imagine it's what it'd be like to travel through a wormhole, like in that movie Contact. The goop the put in your eye is also kinda gross but it just adds to the flavor of the whole journey / experience. Due to my keratoconus, post final lock-in I am still experiencing faint ghosting on some text and digital lights in both eyes that could not be fixed by the lens adjustments. It got dialed down a LOT during my lens adjustments, but didn't disappear completely. This was something Dr. Melki discussed with me at my consult due to the shape of my cornea, so I was prepared for it and actually expected it to be much worse / troublesome than it is. I find it doesn't interfere with the clarity of my vision too much or my ability to read an eye chart. If you made it this far - first of all, congratulations. Second of all, book the consult, go for it. I can't say this was an easy journey, because a lot of it was really really hard for me mentally. But as soon as I went for my consultation, a path was cleared for me and a trajectory was set, and I realized I was no longer alone, I was in the hands of very experienced professionals. That in itself was incredibly relieving. And now I'm on the other side. I kicked, I screamed, but I'm on the other side. To say Dr. Melki changed my life would be an understatement. I'm DRIVING without wearing glasses or contacts. I'm WRITING this not wearing glasses or contacts! I really couldn't have imagined this outcome for myself. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dr. Melki, Dr. Vitale, whoever invented LALs and decided to make them in my crazy high prescription power, and the whole team at Boston Vision (and shoutout to my favorite technician Jaylene). THANK YOU!

I just had my second CLE procedure, so I now have a light adjustable lens in each eye. Dr. Melki performed the surgery and he did an excellent job. The whole surgical team is top knotch, and I felt well cared for. I was amazed at how quick the procedure is. For the second eye I declined to take the Xanax because I knew what to expect. The surgery doesn't hurt; sometimes you feel a little pressure, and you see a kaleidoscope of colors while they are operating. The recovery is very easy and I didn't need to take any Tylenol. I will have my first light adjustment in two weeks, but already my vision is so much improved. I'm looking forward to the light adjustments to see even more improvement. It's important to keep up with the post op eye drop routine, but I find that to be easy enough. The UV protective glasses aren't the most attractive, but that will make it much sweeter when I don't have to wear any glasses at all.

I had ICL done last week and I truly feel like a new person. I first had free consultation last month, during which doctor recommended ICL for my case. The consultation process was quick, smooth and very informative. The procedure itself was fast- I was in and out of Boston vision within two hour on the day of surgery. I experienced no pain post procedure, just some light sensitivity and blurry vision on the day of the procedure. By the next day, I had the best vision. I highly recommend ICL and Boston vision to anyone considering vision correction. It's honestly one of the best decisions I've made, and I only wish I had done it sooner.

I had PRK just over a week ago and the healing process has been smooth. The worst light sensitivity was on days 3 and 4 after. Some bluriness persists, but it got significantly better once the contact was removed. Luckily, I haven't had to deal with very dry eyes and the drops help. The first week there wasn't much pain or discomfort; a couple headaches but very manageable. I work a desk job and staring at the computer screens was definitely tough throughout the week. Overall, I would recommend PRK to anyone and look forward to the continued healing!

I had scheduled a free consultation that involved a comprehensive eye exam and then the doctor went over all of my options. I was able to schedule the procedure a month out so that I could give work enough notice. The staff was helpful in answering my questions and helping me with paperwork. On the day of the procedure, they did the eye exam again and switched from PRK to LASIK now that I had not been wearing my contacts for several days, my cornea scans/topography were eligible for LASIK. At least I was nervous because I had been preparing for PRK for a month. The surgeon reassured me that he was confident with going the LASIK route. The procedure was painless, there were moments of discomfort and I could definitely feel the pressure with the suction and eyelid speculum, but it was over in minutes. I came off the table with clearer vision already. I followed all the post-op care and in a week, I went from about 20/400 to just about 20/20. At this point, dryness is still an issue with the tear film stabilizing so I am still using preservation-free eye drops every day. Night vision is improving and I am able to drive home from a late shift safely. I had been wearing glasses and contacts for 22 years so it is unbelievable that this was all corrected in about 15 minutes total.

Only good things so far. The next day follow up my vision was 20/20 (prior to surgery was 20/15). The second follow up on Monday, I was back to 20/15. Minor glare issues persist but it hasn’t even been a full month and it is slowly getting better. Quick and efficient process. Happy with my decision. Prescription was around -1 to -1.5 on both eyes for reference.

To start, I will say that my only regret is not having had this procedure done sooner. From consult through surgery and post-op follow-up, I experienced nothing but professionalism, confidence, and reassurance from the team at Boston Vision. When I went in for my initial consult, I had mentally prepared myself for the LASIK path, but when a review of my astigmatism revealed that I was not a candidate for the procedure, I was disheartened in the moment. My concerns were quickly assuaged when I was advised that I WAS a good candidate for ICL surgery. I was further relieved to learn of the rapid and painless recovery post-surgery (now six days out from my own procedure, I can attest to the truth of this, having achieved 20/20 vision by my one-day post-op appointment and only experiencing minimal discomfort and an oft-cited halo-effect which has improved with each passing day). Through the consultation of the BV team, I also opted for the Monovision treatment to retain near-sightedness enough to prolong the eventual need for reading glasses (a clear plus for an avid reader who also spends too much time on his phone). I cannot recommend this procedure or Boston Vision strongly enough. To be able to wake up the morning after surgery and see without glasses for the first time since 4th grade was a priceless experience. I would be happy to reflect further on my own experience should it be helpful to anyone else.

I had LASIK at Boston Vision with Dr. Melki, and overall, it was a great experience. From consultation to surgery was just one week — a quick turnaround that I appreciated. The process was smooth from start to finish. One tip: if you have VSP vision insurance, make sure to ask about the discount upfront — it wasn't volunteered, but once I asked, it was applied without issue and made a meaningful difference in cost. A few days post-op I developed some symptoms that had me worried about complications. Boston Vision got me in promptly for a check, and everything turned out to be fine. That responsiveness really stood out. At day 10 my vision isn't perfect yet, but I'm already glasses-free and seeing well. Fully expecting continued improvement as I heal. Would recommend Dr. Melki and the Boston Vision team.

Great experience all around. I am 2 days out and have 20-20 vision with a little dry eye and tiredness / soreness but otherwise feeling great. I was quite nervous to have the surgery as I am a fainter in medical settings but the team was super supportive and the surgery went pretty seamlessly. I would highly recommend and it’s worth getting over any fears you may have to invest in yourself.

The process itself is quick. I think about 20 seconds per eye. I did both eyes at the same time. I slept after I did it when I got home and kept my eyes closed for most of the first day. The next day I had inporved vision. 2 days later I did have some pain, particularly at night. It feels like your eyes are burning. It's manageable and once you sleep it doesn't keep you up. They give you numbing drops if you really need them. I was suprised by how bad my reading (far sightedness became. It took a full 5 days before I felt like I could do work at the computer and at day 6 I finally felt like it was actually back to work realistically normally with my "old man" settings on my work computer. The vision does come and go either way haziness or double vision but it is manageable after a few days. I had my surgery on a Freddy and truely needed Monday and Tuesday off. I almost took Wednesday off to, but managed to go in and get some work done.

I recently had a Clear Lens Exchange procedure on my left eye and chose the mono-vision approach, and I couldn’t be happier so far. I keep reaching for my glasses out of habit—only to realize I don’t need them anymore! It’s amazing how much more detail I see now (I never knew I had so many freckles). Traveling with just my phone and no glasses has been a game-changer. Also, working out is now so much easier since I don need my glasses to change my music on my phone or read the news on the treadmill. While the surgery itself was pretty intense, it was completely pain-free. The doctors and staff were absolutely fantastic and made the entire experience reassuring and professional. I’m genuinely excited to have my right eye adjusted for distance and finish the process.

I had LASIK with Dr. Melki and am currently 5 days post-op. The procedure itself was a little painful (nothing extreme) but incredibly quick. It was done in under 15 minutes. The first day after, there was some slight dryness, but the provided drops helped. Since then, my eyes have been recovering wonderfully. My vision is better now than it's ever been, and I expect it to continue to improve over the next few weeks. Before my procedure, I was informed that I had significant astigmatism, but the procedure could still be done and I'm happy I went through with it. Regarding all the appointments I had with Boston Vision, they were always professional and quick.

I had LASIK with Dr. Melki and his assistants and am now 5 days post-op. The process was efficient and smooth, and everything went as expected on the day of the procedure. During the procedure, I felt minimal pressure, and was in and out of the office within about 3 hours. I rested for the remainder of the day. I had slight discomfort on day one post-op, but by day two I was feeling much better and seeing clearly.

I had LASIK done 4 days ago by Dr. Melki and 3 other assisting doctors. I had mild nearsightedness around -1.25 to -1.50. The LASIK procedure improved my left eye to 20/20 and my dominant right eye to 20/15 or better. It’s unfortunate that LASIK outcomes have a degree of luck to them. But I’m glad to have found a nearby clinic with WaveLight Plus so I can have a good chance of getting a minimum of 20/20. I originally wanted to do ICL but my myopia was out of range. I was relieved that the clinic did many tests, multiple times, and included some tests with dilating eye drops. The office staff were accommodating and the wait times were short. The technicians were very thorough, patient, and friendly. Between the consultation doctor, surgeon, and followup doctor, each gave many opportunities to ask questions. Though the bulk of information about LASIK is better researched at home with multiple sources, Boston Vision provided many resources of information such as videos, online documents, a Q&A site by Dr. Melki, and this site HowDidItGo. The surgery was fast and painless. But the most uncomfortable part was when the machine applied suction and pressure to my eye. The laser was painless, though the smell of it working was strong and unsettling. After the surgery, my eyes teared up and stung a bit for a few hours. This quickly went away. The only part of getting LASIK that gives me great anxiety is some of the side effects. Anything with high contrast has a glow. Such as white text on a black background or brightly colored objects. All lights have glare. I also have slightly hazy vision. I get eye strain when using my phone or computer for too long. When I brought these problems up during followup, I was told to allow my eyes time to heal. I’m only 4 days into recovery so the odds are that the majority of distracting side effects will subside in the upcoming weeks and months and perhaps a year. So I will have to be patient and see how lucky or unlucky I am. I limit computer use, lowered the brightness on all devices, try to blink more, take frequent breaks, and only read things at arm’s length. This has helped a lot. I suspect that the doctors did all they could to make the procedure go smoothly with minimal risk, but LASIK will always be a calculated risk with some side effects and what’s done is done. Other side effects I have are dry eyes. But this is manageable with eye drops and wearing sunglasses to shield my eyes from the wind. My vision fluctuates in step with my dryness or after using artificial tears. I see glare and some starburst on bright lights, especially at night. But this isn’t much of a problem because it’s very situational. I had light sensitivity but it quickly disappeared. I have not experienced haloes, blurry vision, distortion, or double vision fortunately. If I had to list the negatives. It would be that my followup doctor didn’t arrive to my 1-week followup and there appeared to be no established backup plan at the clinic. Also, as much as I liked how in depth the Informed Consent explained and showed examples of the side effects and risks, it would’ve been ideal to have easy access to this information earlier in the process such as on a website. Though to be fair, it seems that most LASIK clinics won’t go in depth on the reasons not to get LASIK until you’re ready to commit to the procedure. And Boston Vision either emailed me or posted more information online than many other LASIK clinics. In the end, I won’t be recommending people to get LASIK over glasses because of the unpredictability of the results. But if you absolutely hate being heavily dependent on glasses daily, it’s a valid option to be weighed against contacts and ICL. Boston Vision seemed like the solid choice of clinic for me. I’m 1-2 hours away from the clinic and it strikes the best overall balance of surgeon reputation, technology, price, and distance.

I recently had ICL surgery at Boston Vision, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience. Being able to wake up and see clearly without reaching for my glasses has been life-changing. I was very nervous on the day of my surgery, but Dr. Brenner and the entire team were incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring. They took the time to make me feel comfortable and helped ease all of my anxiety, which meant so much to me. I’m so grateful to the team at Boston Vision and would highly recommend them to anyone considering ICL surgery.

I had LASIK with Dr. Melki, and I am now 4 days post-op. Process was efficient and smooth. All expectations were met the day of procedure. During procedure felt a minimum amount of pressure, but all in all, was in and out of the office within 3 hours of scheduled appointment. Rested the remainder of procedure day. Slight discomfort the 1 day post-op, however by the 2 day post-op, everything was fine and seeing well.

I had LASIK with Dr. Melki, and I am now 3 days post-op. The process on surgery day was quick and smooth. After the initial eye measurements, one eye was covered while I waited about 40 minutes before being taken into the operating room. Dr. Melki and two attendants performed the procedure. During the surgery, I felt some pressure and a lot of irrigation while staring into a very bright light, but the procedure itself was over in less than 10 minutes. I had taken a sedative shortly beforehand, and I did not experience any pain during the operation. Afterward, I was sent home with protective eye gear. On the 20-minute drive home, I noticed some mild discomfort, mostly a grainy, slightly stretched feeling in my eyes, but after sleeping for about 8 hours, I woke up feeling very little discomfort. I’ve been staying off screens as much as possible since my eyes get tired more quickly, but I have not experienced any blurry vision. Now, 3 days post-op, I am continuing to use my eye drops and wear the protective eye shields as instructed. At my follow-up appointment, I was told that my vision is healing well. So far, I’m very happy with how smooth the experience has been and with my recovery progress.

I had my ICL Surgery on 4/15/26, so I am 5 days post-op. From the beginning of my consultation up to the time of my surgery, the staff and Dr. Brenner were always available to answer my questions. On the day of surgery, I had more excitement than nervousness. I wore contacts and glasses since I was in middle school. I also have astigmatism. I received the dilation and numbing drops for preparation. Inside the surgery room they taped down my upper and lower lashes, and clamped my lids open. I had to stare at the bright lights and just felt a lot of pressure then pain. Each eye took about 10mins. I was given a bag with sunglasses since my eyes were very sensitive with light, eye drops for 1 week, and special goggles to sleep in at night. Leaving surgery, I could see, but had some blurriness. When I got home, I really wanted to just sleep and rest. I experienced more blurriness on my right eye and some pain and headache, panicked and called Dr. Brenner who reassured me it's normal and part of healing. I took some Tylenol and after taking my scheduled drops, the severe blurriness went away on the right eye to match my left eye. At my next day appointment, I was able to drive myself and everything looked great and was healing well. Each day I feel my vision is getting better and looking forward to the blurriness going away completely. Overall, the best decision I've made.

I had LASIK monovision at Boston Vision Brookline exactly a week ago and I’m loving my long distance sight results so far. I can’t see very clearly up close yet, but I’m hoping that will resolve over the next few days. The staff at Boston Vision was top tier. Everyone, from the front desk staff, to the doctors and technicians, treated me with the utmost care. They encouraged me to ask questions and they shared as much detail about my procedure as they could. During the procedure they kept me informed at all times and answered questions I posed. I was very nervous about the procedure, and they made sure I was completely comfortable before, during and after. The two doctors who saw me for my first two follow ups were knowledgeable, knew my case well and treated me with the same care as my surgeon (Dr. Brenner) did. I called a couple of times with logistical questions and the staff were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this practice. When my short distance eyesight is fully back, I’ll update my review.

Incredible professionalism from everyone at Boston Vision. I had my monovision LASIK performed two days ago and feel great! Dr Keshav clearly explained every step in the process before and even during the surgery. The day after, I was able to drive myself to the post op appt and can see better than I ever have in my life. I highly recommend going to Boston Vision for your vision correction needs.

A couple days post ICL and loving my brand new vision. From a lifelong struggle with incredibly poor vision, uncomfortable contacts, and migraines for glasses, this procedure has changed my life and even given me one step beyond 20-20 vision (now 20-15!). The staff are supportive and knowledgeable, and the procedure went by in a flash. Recovery thus far has been a breeze with minimal discomfort. Glad I traveled down from Maine to receive the Boston Vision expert level care.

I'm on the 4th day post operation of EVO ICL surgery with Monovision at Boston Vision, and overall it was a really positive experience. From the first consultation through the actual procedure, the staff was professional, organized, and reassuring, which made everything feel much easier than I expected. They took time to explain the process clearly and answer my questions, so I felt prepared going in. The surgery itself was quick and straightforward, it felt like 3 minutes per eye. While it wasn’t completely comfortable, it was very manageable. The recovery was also smoother than I expected, with my vision improving quickly after the first day. Not having to rely on glasses or contacts anymore will be a huge improvement and my goal. The only issue I have is seeing the halos in my vision and hope that goes away over time. Overall I'm very happy with the results and glad I chose Boston Vision for the procedure.

Before my procedure, my vision was –4.25 with astigmatism. I actually chickened out FOUR times before finally going through with LASIK, fifth time was the charm! Boston Vision was incredibly patient and understanding the whole way through, which made a huge difference for me. I was honestly surprised by how easy the procedure was. There was no pain at all...just about 10 seconds of slight pressure, and then it was over. The wildest part was that I could already see pretty well as soon as I sat up. My vision was a little blurry for the first day or two, but every morning I woke up, it was noticeably better. I’m writing this on day 6, and I’m already seeing 20/15. I honestly wish I had done this sooner, one of the best decisions I’ve made. Only thing I need for the seeable future are eye drops as they continue to heal!

I had LASIK surgery with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision, and it was a very positive experience. From the first consultation to the procedure and follow-up care, everything felt organized, professional, and reassuring. I'll be honest - at first I was a little put off by the assembly-line process of the consultation, but I want to assure anyone else with the same concern that when it comes to your care, you will be treated with the upmost care and individualized attention. Dr. Brenner took the time to explain the process clearly, answer my questions, and ensure I felt comfortable before proceeding. I had even emailed him prior to surgery day to ask about my permanent eyeliner, and got a response within a couple of hours. The staff was friendly and efficient, which helped ease my nerves. During my consult, I was on the line between LASIK and PRK. On the day of surgery, it was still a game-time decision. I was pretty nervous making what felt like a huge decision in a matter of moments, but Dr. Brenner answered all my questions and helped me make an educated decision without me feel rushed. The procedure was quick and much less intimidating than I had expected. I felt some mild discomfort afterward, but that was well explained beforehand and went away quickly. I noticed improvement in my vision almost immediately, and it continued to get better over the following days. The aftercare was easy, and my "goodie bag" contained everything I needed. What stood out to me was the level of care and attention throughout the process. I felt well-informed at each step, and never pressured. Literally every staff member that I interacted with was kind and helpful. Overall, I’m thrilled with my decision and would recommend Dr. Brenner and Boston Vision to anyone considering LASIK.

Would recommend Boston Vision for LASIK. Quick easy process wish I would’ve got it done sooner! Everyone was very friendly! I felt comfortable

My ICL surgery with Dr. Brenner went very well. The procedure was very quick, it felt like about 10 minutes for both eyes, not including preparation time. My vision felt good after the surgery, although I experienced halos when looking at lights (which I was told is normal after ICL). At my post-op visit the next day, my vision was 20/20, although it was occasionally slightly blurry. I did notice mild pain in my left eye when focusing on close objects, but the doctor explained that this is part of the normal recovery process and that it takes time for the eyes to adjust. Since then, both the mild discomfort and the halos have been improving. Today is the fifth day after surgery, and I feel great. I can use electronic devices normally without any issues. Overall, I am very satisfied with my decision to choose Boston Vision for my ICL surgery.

Post op day 4 of ICL. Vision was good immediately after srugery but slowly got better as dilation wore off. Was able to give a lecture the following morning without issues. Check up day after surgery said everything was good. Initial prescription was -7.75 in both eyes with astigmatism but now seeing 20/20 Do notice halos from bright lights at certain angles but they don't inhibit anything and aren't annoying. Recovery symptoms are a little worse compared to immediately post op and the day after. Eyes are a little bit more discomfort but not painful. Can't rub my eyes but even lightly touching my eye feels like touching a bruise. Also get a sensation that comes and goes that almost feels like when there is a tear in your lashes but nothing is there and it goes away spontaneously. Minor symptoms though and hopeful it will get better as healing progresses. Overall had a great experience with Boston Vision. Super simple and straightforward. Was able to schedule appointment to be evaluated within a few days and then scheduled surgery about 2 weeks after I paid. Surgery itself was a few mins with no pain, only a little discomfort looking into a bright light. Very seamless.

My ICL surgery with Dr. Brenner went very well. It was a remarkably quick procedure - around 10 minutes on the table for both eyes. The recovery was easy. I had very minimal soreness for two days following and some dry eye that was relieved with OTC drops. I saw 20/20 (r) and 20/25 (L) the day after my surgery.

I would highly recommend Boston Vision for LASIK. The procedure was very quick and easy. Some pressure to the eye during the procedure and feels a little awkward but no pain at all. Eyes were a bit blurry when leaving but I went home and took the recommended 4 hour nap. Waking up from that I felt but better. I had mono vision done so I'm still adjusting to that but seems to be getting better each day.

I had lasik surgery yesterday and already today feeling much better and seeing so much better. I am very pleased with Boston Vision and glad I had it done. Thank you team at Boston Vision

I had my procedure on March 3rd with Dr. Gregoire. He and his staff were professional and friendly, and they answered all of my questions and concerns leading up to and on the day of my procedure. The procedure itself took only 10 minutes, and I felt no pain or discomfort. The first week, I experienced fluctuation with my vision and light sensitivity, which is common and expected. After week four, I was able to see clearly with 20/15 vision. I highly recommend this procedure.

I had PRK surgery around 6 weeks ago and I’m almost at 20/20 vision. I had a positive experience during the surgery (which lasted around 10 minutes). I realized, when I returned the next day for post op appointment, that my left eye had spit out the contact almost immediately. The first night was rough for my left eye but my right eye felt fine. I’d recommend calling them asap if you think your contact fell out - it’s pretty obvious since it’s pretty uncomfortable. I was able to see about 4 days later and now making good progress. Very happy I got it done!

Overall, I had a very positive experience at Boston Vision. The process can feel a bit impersonal given the high volume of patients, with people moving quickly from room to room. That said, I felt confident in the quality of care, which made that aspect less concerning. LASIK was a big step for me. While I felt relatively calm beforehand, I did experience anxiety during the procedure itself. I’m very glad I took Xanax beforehand and would recommend it to others undergoing the procedure (if appropriate for them). The team also let me choose the music in the OR and having ABBA playing definitely helped ease my nerves. Recovery was smoother than I expected. I took ibuprofen when I got home and went straight to sleep, and I was genuinely surprised to wake up with clear vision and far less discomfort than anticipated. The dry eyes, screen sensitivity, and nighttime blurriness are real, but I’ve been reassured these improve with time. One eye is slightly stronger than the other, but I now have 20/20 vision for the first time in my life and this feels like a huge win!

My surgery was done by Mr.Melki. The procedure was very quick to finish. Everything went smoothly and well, except during the surgery I felt a little bit pain and pressure. My degrees were very high before the surgery! Right now I can see the clear world. It feels so nice!

I'm one week out from my ICL surgery and wanted to share how it's gone so far. On surgery day I actually had two procedures done. Along with the ICL implant, Dr. Melki cut LASIK flaps as well. Because my astigmatism is so high at 5.5 diopters, I'll most likely need LASIK afterward to correct the residual astigmatism, so doing both at once made sense. The surgery itself wasn't bad at all. My first eye was completely painless. The second eye was a little uncomfortable but it was over so fast. I felt totally fine when I left. The hard part was the car ride home. I had almost a two hour drive and toward the end one of my eyes started throbbing with pressure. I called the office and Dr. Melki said that some pressure after having two procedures done at the same time isn't unusual. It ended up feeling better as soon as I laid down. I took Tylenol PM that night to make sure I slept good and just kept up with regular Tylenol the next day for some minor discomfort. Vision wise, I didn't notice a big difference right away, but at my one day post op I was already testing at 20/20. My prescription was never really the problem though. It was the 5.5 diopters of astigmatism that was making it hard to see, and that's what the LASIK part of the plan will finish off for correcting. The first week has had some minor discomfort here and there and occasional blurry vision in one eye. The most annoying things have been headaches from my eyes trying to adjust and light sensitivity that made doing homework tough. Not unbearable, just something to deal with. Tomorrow is my one week follow up and I'm looking forward to finding out how things are healing and when I can get the LASIK scheduled to finish everything out. Overall I have no complaints. The team has been great to work with.

Review: Day 1 Post-Op – Clear Lens Exchange (CLE) with Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Patient Profile: 60-year-old Male, Computer Engineer. Usage Profile: High-demand visual workload (14+ hrs/day); multi-monitor setup (large monitor at arm’s length + laptop). Pre-Op Stats: Near: +3.0 | Far: +1.5. The Procedure: 5/5 Stars The operation was impressively efficient—a "quick patch" for the eye that took only 10–15 minutes. For any engineer who values uptime and streamlined processes, the speed of the surgery is a major plus. No significant discomfort; it was a professional, high-speed installation of the new hardware ;-) The Hardware: Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) I chose the LAL specifically for the post-op customization. In my line of work, "close enough" isn't good enough for 14 hours of code or system architecture. The ability to "beta test" my vision after the surgery—and then have it digitally adjusted via UV light—is the ultimate "calibration" tool for a tech-heavy lifestyle. Current Status: The "In-Between" Phase I am currently 24 hours post-op on eye #1 of 2. Performance: I am currently running on a "split-system"—one eye upgraded, one eye legacy. Intermediate/Near Work: As an engineer, the "arm's length" monitor is my primary workspace. While I’m currently in the healing phase and waiting for the second eye next week, the goal is to fine-tune these lenses specifically for that distance.

Dr. John Lee performed my cataract surgery at the Andover Boston Vision last year. It was very easy to discuss my concerns and he was extremely patient in explaining the various options along with the procedure itself. I elected to have laser surgery at the Andover Center and the procedure went flawlessly. I had worn gas permeable contact lenses for over 50 years (including multi-focal lenses a number of years prior to surgery) and have found that my concern about the quality of my vision after cataract surgery has been unfounded. The multi-focal lenses I opted to have implanted, have given me the vision I need for distance and reading without the need for glasses! I couldn't be happier and truly appreciate the skill and professionalism Dr. Lee continues to provide!

I had PRK surgery with Dr Brenner about 1 week ago. The whole process was very smooth and fast. The techs that did my testing were very nice and professional and explained every step to me. By the time I got called in the OR I knew what to expect. The procedure itself took about 10 minutes and my vision was already better. The first 72 hours I experienced some fluctuation in my vision (which was expected) and by day 5 I could see well enough to go around. By this point I am back at work without feeling any pain or discomfort. Dr Dy saw me for my post-op visit and inserted plugs to help with the dryness and I haven't been needing artificial tears as often. I highly recommend this practice and this procedure.

I have worn glasses or contact lenses for 40+ years. After having my cataract surgery, (LAL) I no longer need any corrective lenses, including readers! (My RX was pretty strong; -10 for glasses/ -8.50 contacts). I am still amazed by my clear vision. The procedure was easy, fast and painless and the follow up light treatments were quick and easy too. I can't thank Dr. Brenner and Dr. Lee enough for giving me back my sight. I highly recommend them and the staff at Boston Vision. They are miracle workers!

Currently am 6 days post surgery and am feeling at 98% today with some halos and tiredness from working on my laptop for the better half of the morning! While the process of the surgery itself is uncomfortable and anxiety provoking, it is relatively quick and I took 2 days off of work following to recover and take care of myself. The team was really excellent and played fun music during the surgery which honestly helped to just set a nice light mood to the surgery itself. I started to be able to see better that night and especially the following morning. It hasn't fully sunk in that I no longer need glasses as I reach for them every morning but I think in the next couple weeks, it's really going to settle in mentally. I am definitely an anxious person so I have made sure to be diligent about the post-op instructions, limiting screen time, and using protective glasses when I'm outside. I'd recommend this surgery to anyone who's overused contacts and is looking to have some more ease surrounding their vision.