Just had my 6 week follow up and getting close to target vision. Overall great experience with the doctors involved in my surgery and various follow ups. Surgery day itself was very easy. I felt like I was in and out within a couple hours. Dr. Brenner was great, very calming pre and during surgery. Immediate recovery was better than expected. Napping after surgery seemed to help and the pain wasn’t bothersome except for the 2nd night/3rd day and with also the most light sensitivity. Drops and pain meds were a must but expect to wake up with some discomfort as the pain meds wear off. But I was able to take more and be comfortable enough to fall back asleep. I had surgery Friday morning and pretty much back to normal comfort wise by Tuesday. Vision was all over the place for a few weeks and it was tough to work on the computer without max zoom. Every now and then I notice slight discomfort in one eye when focusing for longer periods of time but the tear drop and taking more breaks help. Overall, totally worth it, just need to be patient with vision getting to where it should be.

Experienced a lot more dry eye issues postop - currently 2 months out now from LASIK. Depending on what’s happening - whether I’m at work in fluorescent lighting and dry areas or my eyes get irritated on a trip they can be blurry for hours even with hot and cold compresses and eye drops every hour around the clock. Talked to the office and they said continue the eye drops and do more COLD compresses for now. Anyone else ever experience this? Have any other suggestions with dealing with dry eyes on constant occasion?

Just had my consultation, super easy, everyone there was very friendly and lots of information. Super excited to throw away my glasses!

I got LASIK done on both eyes in early August 2026, and I am generally very pleased with the result. 5 days after surgery it is remarkable how well I can see. I still have a little discomfort and one eye is slightly more blurry than the other, but I believe I am trending up and healing well. I had a good experience with Boston Vision. It is a professional operation and they respect your time. Clear, communicative, great pre and post op instructions. Dr. Melki took the time to answer my questions before surgery, and Dr. Henick was informative the day after surgery. I've worn contact lens for 16+ years and it's a delight to be out of them. Thanks Boston Vision team.

In August 2026, I had EVO ICL surgery performed by Dr. Melki. Everyone at the practice was helpful and very professional. It has only been a week, but my vision so far is great. I have minor halos, but they're clearly going away over time. I had some minor pain during the surgery recovery, but it was never so bad that it couldn't be treated with some ibuprofen or tylenol. It also went away after a few days. It is odd (in a good way!) to wake up without needing to fumble around for glasses or worry about whether I have enough contacts solution. On top the obvious vision improvement, there are so many other small improvements to my day to day life.

I am very pleased with my experience having cataracts surgery with Dr. Melki (cataracts surgeon) and Dr. Lee (optometrist) and I highly recommend Boston Vision. I chose the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) option for an additional cost. It required that I come in to their office every 7-10 days over 2 + months after the surgeries to adjust the lenses to meet my specific vision goals to be able to see distance and close up without glasses. The follow-up adjustment appointments take place in their Brookline Village office and were long (2-3 hours) and required that I be dilated. I now don't need glasses most of the time, but did get a pair of progressives to help make some distance vision clearer likely watching TV or going to the theater or sporting events, and reading easier for some smaller prints. I was only 48 years old at the time I had the surgery, which is young. I suspect that I had cataracts for at least two years prior, as I had gone to several different optometrists to help determine why my updated prescriptions were still leaving me with blurry vision. The test that those optometrists do for cataracts is a digital screen and didn't see any evidence of cataracts. I then eventually found Boston Vision and the digital screen they did showed a faint possibility that I had cataracts. They then dilated my eyes and quickly confirmed the presence of cataracts. Dr. Melki is the founder of Boston Vision and I was very confident in choosing him as my cataracts surgeon and was very happy with the results. I was surprised by how little I interacted with him- just the initial consultation and then very briefly before and during the surgeries. I did the Light Adjustment Lens adjustments with Dr. Lee, and I plan on continuing to see her as my optometrist going forward. The Brookline Village office is beautiful and very well run. I initially went to the Medford location, which was an existing practice that had been recently brought into Boston Vision. I did not have as great of an experience with the staff there and will keep travelling further to Brookline Village in the future. Dr. Melki performs his surgery at the Waltham Surgisite location. Surgisite is a very well oiled machine and being there for surgery was a good experience. However, I was surprised to have additional post-surgery bills from the Waltham Surgisite that were not outlined in advance. When I reached out to Boston Vision staff when I was seeking to understand the unexpected charge, I initially wasn't happy with follow-up. I then escalated the concern to Dr. Melki and was pleased with their subsequent openness to seeing where their system could be improved to make all costs related to the surgery clear up front, not just the ones that will be billed by Boston Vision. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Melki and Dr. Lee at Boston Vision!

8/6/26: An update to my May surgery. I still feel like the astigmatism correction feels off, 3 months out. I really wish this had been discussed or investigated more beforehand (I didn't learn until surgery day they were doing an astigmatism lens). At my followups I felt the doctor was dismissive of my concerns. Overall my vision is good and I am not disrupted in day to day life. The advantage of not wearing contacts or glasses does outweigh the small difficulty in focus in my one eye. But I wish my concerns were being heard instead of dismissed as something unrelated. 5/17/26: I am 5 days post surgery and feeling great! Most of the reviews I read beforehand are all immediately after surgery (because we are incentivized to post within one week) so I will definitely make sure I circle back with a more medium term assessment. But for now, here are the highlights and some honest moments I experienced: Pros- - Surgery was painless, recovery was painless!!! And I mean literally zero pain, just some swelling, blurriness, sensitivity to light, mental anxiousness. - Healing is going faster than expected. The first afternoon was very foggy but by the next morning I was seeing quite well. - The pre-surgery nurse was kind and comforting. Everything went fast and smoothly. Things to know- - Anxiety drug given before procedure was not very strong for me and wore off quickly. Just be aware you will not be "knocked out" by this, but it will be fine. - One of my eyes cleared up MUCH faster than the other, causing me some brief worry about the slow one. They evened out by the next day! Do not panic. - Only a few days out but I am definitely experiencing some halos, especially in mixed-light settings. Also if the light hits at an angle, I get a brief glimmer around the edges of the ICL. I can update on this later as they say it commonly will finish over time. - One of my lenses was an astigmatism lens, even though I was not previously treated for it before, and definitely feels like there's a lag in focusing that eye. Will update as they adjust. - Try to avoid your phone screen for as long as possible afterward. It really does make you feel what an eye strain it is to be on our phones so much :) - During surgery you do lose vision completely/ go "black" for a few seconds, and this is normal. You'll adjust back quickly and see the lights above come back into focus!

I had Lasik done yesterday. I am 43 years old and had been wearing glasses full time for distance and for reading for the past 10 years. While the process to have lasik done was quick and simple, I am still letting my eyes adjust properly. I am having blurry distance vision. However, I am able to see up close quite clearly. I am using the eye drops provided. I will have to wait it out to see if my distance improves over the next week or so.

I had PRK monovision surgery completed yesterday. The staff were professional and prompt. I wasn’t told the time of my surgery until a few days before the appointment date so coordinating schedules to arrange for a ride was cumbersome but it worked out without an issue. My time in office on the day of the surgery was only about an hour. No pain or issues noted during the procedure. I rested the remainder of the day and haven’t had much for pain. I am using the drops are directed and making sure to keep the eye lubricated to assist with healing. Vision is still a bit blurry but this is as expected with PRK.

My experience from beginning to end was excellent and I recommend to anyone who is sick of glasses to start exploring all the options at Boston Vision. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The doctors are very skilled and made me feel confident every step of the way. I had ICL(implantable contact lens) surgery which took about two hours for the entire procedure. They offer other vision correction procedures and will work with you to find the best one. I wish I had done this sooner and am looking forward to a future without glasses. I know big life changes can be scary especially when it has to do with your vision which is why trusting the right place and people is important. Boston Vision is definitely the place to go for people looking for improved vision.

At 48, I was tired of having difficulty reading in low light environments, constantly having to take off my glasses (single vision for near-sightedness) to read a book or look at my phone. The no-interest payment plan made it feel more manageable to have the procedure. I feel like they helped prepare me for what to expect. I opted for monovision. At first I was concerned it may not work for me, but was happy to hear that this is rare and that if it doesn't work they can easily correct the other eye in the future so that I would just need reading glasses. The only thing I was a bit nervous about was having to watch a scalpel cut a flap on my eye, but that's not how it works at all. After giving me many numbing drop in my eyes, they put me under a machine that slowly pushed down on my eye, making everything look gray. I assume it was during this time that the flap was cut into my eye. I couldn't see or feel anything except the pressure, which felt kind of like if you push on your closed eye with your fist. One part I didn't anticipate was that during the part where they did the laser cutting (I assume, I don't know for sure) it smelled like burning, which was a little disconcerting. I just breathed through my mouth and it was over in seconds. The valium they gave me made it easy to take a nap when I got home. The night of the procedure I can see well for distance. I notice the monovision more when I'm reading a book or my phone. I can read fine, but still feel the blurriness from one eye. That could just be because it's so soon after the procedure. It feels like I just woke up and my eyes are still adjusting to being awake, and like there is a bit of dust in my eye. So far, happy with the procedure and the care I received.

Highly recommend this IPL treatment for anyone suffering with dry eye! dr Patel and her staff are absolutely amazing and talked me through every step of the way ! Had 4 treatments of IPL and my follow up appt this morning proved that this treatment worked wonders for me ! I could tell my eyes were improved but dr Patel confirmed my thoughts at today’s follow up ! Could not be happier !!!

I opted for the LAL surgery. Still in the process of having my eyes adjusted. I find the people in Andover very friendly. Wasn’t happy with the male anesthesiologist at the surgery center in Waltham. Very grumpy. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to cancel several of my appointments. Again, these things happen. The woman who did the rescheduling had a heck of the job when the surgery site had to shut down for the day due to a generator problem, yet she was always pleasant. They never really seem to know the Andover staff schedules very accurately. Overall, I would recommend. It just became a joke when I got a phone call saying that we were canceled at the last minute. Again, these things happen, but there was just a pileup of these circumstances.

Ok so it the next day after my PRK Vision Correction at the Brookline Village Location, everyone was friendly and took there time explaining each step. So day of surgery I show up 10 min late for my 830a appointment, quick check in took a seat and waited about 30 min before i was called in for a test. But because i was on my phone before this test, (which no on told me not to do). my eyes where in a state that the machine could not take the reading it needed.. They pulled me out of that test and had me stare at a wall with giant letters for 15 minutes (that part was wack af). After my wall staring time out to help my eyes settle i guess. i was taken back to the room and completed the test. They than sent me back to the waiting room out front, I waited another 20 min and was called by and optometrist, who take to and exam room, confirmed my identity, corrected my vision to confirm my prescription, asked my what i was here for today., reviewed post op procedure, gave me eye drops to take home for recovery (antibiotic, artificial tears, pain killer) this took about 10 min. :Now i had to wait to meet with Dr. Melki (surgeon) this was about 15-20m wait. He rolls in confirms what i am here to do. asks some questions to confirm what procedure I am having done, reviews my chart., took about 5 min. Now I was given a Xanax and then sent to a smaller waiting room, (Xanax can; cause nausea, got nauseas later in the day about 4 hrs after takin the Xanax Pill) After about 20m, i was taken to the Lounge, which had massage chairs and snack (it was a nice touch) I say all the waiting rooms should only have Massage Chairs, snacks and dim lighting seriously tho,the amount of patient i see rolling thru Boston Vision i think they can afford it. I wait in the Lounge for 15m, get called into Operating room, about 8 people in there. I Lay down the put numbing drops in my eyes, tape on my eye lids, put some time of clamp on my eyeball to keep it open, the wash my eyeball, scrape it with something , more rinsing . then the move moves into position, i stare into some lights, told to focus on green one, doc says go, some one activates machine, the smell of something burning, I hear someone countdown from 5, and bam one eye done. they repeat it on the other side. and its over. i was in the Operating Room for less than 15m. So lots of waiting, super quick procedure, Day 2, some very mild eye dryness, no pain at, I am surprised how little discomfort i feel....maybe that will change in a few day IDK. I can already see a major improvement in my vision its crazy nothing is blurry so I am excited about that. Its supposed to only get better. Well i think that's plenty, I am off to my next day follow up appt.

I just had my ICL surgery today, and so far, things are exactly as described. The staff was super friendly, caring, and helpful. They described everything about the procedure, and any questions I had were answered in great detail. Dr. Brenner was fabulous. So far so good, and I would highly recommend Boston Vision.

I recently had LASIK performed by Dr. Jason Brenner at Boston Vision, and today is the 6th day after the surgery. My experience from consultation through surgery and follow-up has been excellent. Dr. Brenner was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions in detail, which gave me confidence in making an informed decision. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. For anyone considering LASIK, I’d like to share my personal experience: During the procedure: I felt very little pain overall. The only noticeable discomfort was when pressure was applied to each eye, which I would rate around 2/10. The rest of the procedure was quick and much easier than I had expected. Immediately after surgery: Once the numbing drops wore off, I experienced burning, tearing, and irritation for about the first 4 hours, which I would rate around 5/10. Resting with my eyes closed and following the post-operative instructions made this period manageable, and the discomfort gradually improved afterward. The first few days: My distance vision improved very quickly, but I noticed some blurry vision when reading up close, which I understand is a normal part of the early healing process. My vision has continued to improve with each passing day. Overall, I had a very positive experience and felt well cared for from beginning to end. I’m grateful to Dr. Brenner and the entire Boston Vision team for their excellent care. Everyone’s healing experience is different, but I hope sharing my experience helps others know what to expect.

Had a good experience! I have chronic dry eyes and was told they could be worse after lasik - I've definitely noticed they are a bit worse, but not as bad as when I was wearing contacts; I count that as a win. The worst parts of the experience was sleeping with the eye shields, but that's only required (as of the time of writing) for a week. My vision is 20/15 - would do again and wish I hadn't waited so long to get lasik done.

I had one IPL treatment so far and it was great. Doctor was very helpful and sensitive to my needs, and care instructions easy to follow.

I had IPL with Dr. Patel which worked really great. Dr. Patel is awesome and extremely knowledgeable and has helped my eyes considerably. She is the BEST!

"Life changing" was the term my colleague used to describe the CLE procedure that her mother had earlier that year. She wasn't wrong. As a child my earliest photos show me wearing an eye patch and then glasses until my teenage years when I got contact lenses. I have never woken up in the morning without reaching for my glasses- until now. The result was all that I have dreamed of and much more. I will however say that this was not a magic wand that happened overnight- it was a process. For me that process began with some pre-surgeries on my corneas and recovery times before I could go ahead with CLE. Drops lots of drops and periods of adjustment where reading screens for work was difficult in the two weeks following the procedures until my vision adapted. The post operative glasses worn at all times didn't really bother me. I received comments asking whether they were Google glasses! My teenager referred to me lovingly as the nerd emoji. With the exception of a little dry eye now 6 weeks post op, I am experiencing life in Ultra HD- crisper, clearer and brighter than before. Thanks Boston Vision team!

I had CLE (B&L enVista Envy, not Vivity lenses, but what I was isn't a choice in the dropdown) after doing a relatively extensive amount of research. I'm a 54 year male, and I've had terrible vision (20/600 in one eye and 20/400 in the other) since I was about 10 years old, corrected to 20/20 with contact lenses. I was not experiencing any vision trouble prior to the surgery (and to be clear I'm not experiencing any afterward either). My driver for having CLE was issues with wearing goggles when participating in extreme sports: I mountain bike, downhill ski in the woods, and my primary sport is whitewater kayaking year round, even in Vermont winters (drysuit not optional). Goggles fog, they get scratched, they fill up with water or slide off. After a couple scary experiences with rolling in a rapid and washing my contacts out of my eyes, causing me to paddle the rest of the rapid literally blind, I realized it wasn't just dangerous for me, but I was putting my crew at risk by potentially needing to be rescued because I couldn't see what I was doing. I started researching vision correction options. My prescription was too strong for LASIK and I'm too old for ICL, so CLE was my best option. I did a bunch of research into CLE providers with the quip in my mind that I wanted to be a surgeons 3rd procedure of the day, not the month or year. I read the reviews, watched the videos, and made the appointment with Boston Vision. In the consult with the surgeon it became clear a particular multifocal lens was my best option. The recommendation came from my strong prescription and my apparently unusually negative experience with the monovision trial: I tried it and absolutely hated it, one of the best days ever was going back to stereo vision after the weeklong monovision trial. In the end, stereoscopic vision won even if it meant accepting halos and light diffraction caused by the multifocal lenses. The actual surgery was done on a Friday for my right eye, and the following Monday for my left. It was incredibly smooth and quick. My nerves aside (DON'T MOVE YOUR EYES! DON'T MOVE YOUR EYES!), the prep team had me ready to go in just a few minutes. It's clearly a very well practiced dance they were doing and the only mild discomfort was the pressure felt when the new lens was inserted. In less than 20 minutes they had completed the procedure, put a protective cover on my eye, and I was moved to the post-op exam room. Post op: only a minute or two after I was moved, the surgeon came in and tried to do a measurement of my vision, which went... Poorly. I could barely make out the top line of the chart. He changed the chart and seemed unbothered that my vision was so blurry (to be fair my eye was still tearing and felt like it had goop all over it, so wasn't expecting to be able to see much). My left eye was the same, though I could see reasonably clearly much faster after that surgery. On Monday my right eye which had been done just 3 days earlier tested at 20/20 already. Today is 1 week after my second eye (left) was done, and overall I'm seeing very nearly was well as I was with my contacts (and better than with glasses). I no longer need contacts or reading glasses, and it's still a very strange feeling to not have to take my contact lenses out before I go to sleep! The halos around bright lights, particularly very bright white lights, are annoying but they're a nuisance and don't affect my ability to do anything, including driving at night, safely. Overall I'm very happy with the surgery and outcome. If I had the ability to go back and make the choice again, I'd definitely still do it even with the minor aftereffects.

I had IOL replacement in both eyes due to cataracts using the enVista Envy lens. Both surgeries went quickly and without any postoperative issues. After doing a lot of research, I chose the Envy because it has an even better track record than the PanOptix Pro. I wore glasses for over 40 years, and now I am effectively glasses free. While I am extremely satisfied with the care I received, anyone choosing a premium multifocal lens should be aware that neuroadaptation to the new lens takes time. You will see halos around bright point light sources, especially at night. If you only drive at night infrequently, then this probably won't be an issue. Contrast level is reduced somewhat from a monofocal lens, but it's still vastly improved over my preoperative cataract vision. If I had to do this over again, I would make the same choice. But be aware, the halos present as multiple concentric rings around point light sources like brake lights. I don't really see them with regular rear tail lights, but when the brighter brake light comes on, the rings are certainly visible. The extent to which this bothers you is very personal and needs to be weighed against glasses independence.

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Melki one week ago after a full lifetime of myopia (-7.25/-6.75). I decided to proceed with surgery before entering grad school because I was tired of the physical limitations caused by glasses and the hygienic restrictions caused by contacts. I wanted to swim, camp, walk through humidity, etc. without inconvenience. From the first moment of my consultation, Boston Vision staff made me feel welcome, safe, and tended to. It was determined that due to the severity of my prescription, ICL was preferable to LASIK/PRK. I left fully confident in the professionalism and qualifications of the clinic. Between my consultation and surgery, staff was always on hand to answer my questions of any kind by phone. At one point, I received a callback regarding a medical question from one of the surgeons. I will say that at one point I did receive incorrect guidance (regarding how many days to go without contacts prior to surgery), but this was corrected once I spoke to a more senior staff member. For important questions, I recommend ensuring that you confirm the information you receive. The day of the surgery was as easy as I could ask. Staff were again compassionate and reassuring, offering a Xanax after prep work and allowing me to wait in a room with free snacks and drinks. The surgery itself was the most discomforting experience of my life. While they provide numbing drops and clamp your eye open, you are still staring at a bright light and being asked to follow instructions. With that said, Dr. Melki and the handful of nurses with him made the experience as tolerable as possible. One nurse patted my hand throughout the procedure and that did more to help than the Xanax. The surgery took less than 10 minutes per eye and I was out the door less than half an hour after that. I napped significantly the day of, but the following day I was able to walk the one hour to my follow-up without issue. My eyes were still dilated, so sunglasses were essential. In the week since, recovery has been consistent yet strange. Being unable to rub my eyes or push up my glasses when my vision gets blurry has been a frustrating (but relatively extremely minor) irritation. But the soreness subsided after a few days and I've been able to return to most of my daily functioning. Overall this has been an incredible experience from beginning to end. The physical challenges of the procedure itself cannot be helped, but the staff at Boston Vision never leaves me in doubt that I - and my eyes - are in good hands.

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Melki 5 days ago. I have been wearing glasses since 4th grade and contacts since 6th grade. My vision is around -7.5. I decided on ICL because I had enough of not being able to see in the middle of the night if I got up or was in the shower, etc. I was nervous for the procedure, Dr. Melki was very kind and reassuring. I did a virtual consult with him a few weeks before the procedure to go over last-minute questions. They offered Xanax the day of the procedure and the staff made me feel comfortable and excited! During my procedure they started with the left eye. When they went to check the fit they said the lens was the too small, so they had to exchange it with a larger size after they completed the right eye. I had blurry vision that day. The next day when I woke up I had blurry vision on the left and the right eye felt great, and I could see. At the post op day 1 visit they increased the eye drops to 5x a day on the left eye due to inflammation and told me it would be a little slower to recover. It has been improving every day. I have occasional halos during the day. They are extreme at night in the car from the streetlights. I do not feel comfortable driving at night right now until it improves. I did mono vision and it has been easy to adjust to. I go back in a few days for my 1 week follow up. I feel like I am seeing well and looking forward to the appointment!! It feels amazing to not wear glasses/contacts and I am looking forward to this new life!!! I wish I did it sooner!

Immediate results, would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking to get lasik

Hello, 52 year old male here who has had glasses since 8th grade and contacts since 12th grade. I had LASIK last Monday in Andover and it has been unbelievably smooth process! Highly recommend!!

The free consultation gets you excited and prepared and goes over all of the available options and what you're qualified for. They communicate efficiently via email and phone call leading up to the day of surgery. On day of surgery, it felt like a well-oiled machine. If you have any questions throughout the process, the doctors and staff are always there to answer them for you. Going into the day of surgery, I was very excited. But once I got in there, I got really nervous. I did have a small scar on my right eye from a previous infection a couple years back. Dr. Brenner had made a note of it, which led to more nerves. But once I hit the operating table, the procedure is fairly fast and felt very quick. The scar was not an issue at all. Outside of some uneasy pressure during the cornea cut, you don't feel anything else at all because of the numbing drops. The laser itself if a mildly off-putting smell, but you don't feel any of this at all. This all takes less than 15 minutes, and then they bring you in a room to check both eyes. And then you're out the door! After the surgery with the ride home, I would recommend taking advil or tylenol per their recommendation as mild eye burning became noticeable. Once I took iBuprofen and popped a couple Melatonin gummies, I was able to take a 4 hour nap and woke up feeling MUCH better. If you've lived with glasses and contacts for your whole life, the 15 minutes of slight discomfort during the surgery felt WELL worth it in my opinion.

After 5 days things are eyes are still healing, One eye is better than another but sill having issues with things being hazy but they said that would improve as the eyes heal. Just had the protective contacts taken out and there is an improvement from having those taken out. Hopefully in the next week things will improve more. I can drive and read without glasses

I was recommended to Boston Vision by my cousin who had LASIK done here. I've been severely myopic for most of my life, relying on contacts and glasses. I was prone to over-wearing my contacts but was definitely less confident in my thick glasses, so I always knew I wanted vision correction surgery. I was a candidate for ICL, and my entire experience calling and visiting the office and asking questions was so streamlined and seamless--you can tell everyone is very thorough and the business operates like a well-oiled machine! I was given my doctor's phone number to call, and he personally called me back when I had a question prior to surgery. I've been to many offices where my high prescription was always a point of shock for staff, but I was always made to feel comfortable here, and you can tell they have such qualified doctors. The day of surgery was also seamless. While I was nervous during the surgery itself, I felt very well taken care of, and I am seeing 20/20 the next day! Even before surgery, I often only saw 20/25 with contacts or glasses. I can't wait to be fully healed, and I know this was a life-changing procedure!

My whole experience was quick and easy. This was my first ever major type of operation and I couldn’t feel any more secure and confident. They did a thorough run through to ensure I was eligible, checked and a verified my insurance. I went in just because I was curious if I qualified. And at the end of my consultation, they emailed me a list dates I can choose. Within 2 weeks I was able to get the operation done. On the day of the operation, they ran some final tests to make sure everything was consistent with my prior consultation which only took 45 minutes in my case. Then it was time for operation. Out of the entire procedure I felt the brace holding my eyes open, nothing painful at all. And maybe 20 minutes later Dr. Gregourie was completed and I was on my way home. The instructions were to keep your eyes closed or naps for 4 hours post operation. Did that easily and after waking up my vision was significantly better than what it was before. I watched a movie that night and never felt happier being able to see without my glasses. Dr Nangle, and Gregourie, were an absolute pleasure to have assist along the way. Instructions were so clear that I had no questions at all. Really appreciate the service and attention to detail provided throughout the entire process

Had ICL done by Dr. Brenner, quick procedure (maybe 1.5 hours from arrival I was out the door). After 6 hours I had a huge mismatch in sight, my right eye seemed good but my left eye had trouble seeing anything within arms distance. Apparently this was normal - by the one day follow up it was still a little worse than my right eye but drastically improved (20/40 while right eye was 20/20). Now at the one week follow up both eyes are 20/15, and most side effects are gone (tenderness, near distance vision, halos, light sensitivity). Still some halos in worst case scenarios but they seem to be going away quickly. Overall great results!

My only regret is not getting the ICL surgery done earlier! Dr. Brenner was absolutely amazing, answering every question I had before surgery and helping talk through what was going on and what to expect during the surgery. The surgery was quick, a few minutes on my left eye and ~10 mins on my right. By the time I stood up once he was done, I could already see the room. I had light sensitivity right after the surgery, but after I went home afterwards and napped for 4 hours most of the sensitivity was gone and I woke up seeing clearly. I'm -8.5 in each eye and I've been wearing glasses / contacts since 4th grade. I wore my contacts on a daily basis and generally had no issues, but putting in my contacts was always the first thing I did in the morning and taking them out the last thing at night. The freedom to not have to think or worry about contacts has been incredible!

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Brenner, and the experience was amazing! During my one-day follow-up, my left eye was 20/20, and my right eye was 20/30. Today is Day 4 after the surgery. Despite some lingering discomfort, such as watery eyes and sensitivity to light, my vision is getting better and better in both eyes. Overall, I am really glad I did this. It truly changed my life!

My experience with ICL surgery at Boston Vision was truly amazing. From my very first appointment through my recovery, I felt supported, cared for, and confident that I was in the right hands. Dr. Brenner was outstanding. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His professionalism and experience gave me complete confidence going into the surgery. Mrs. Patel was also incredible. She was always kind, patient, and attentive. She made sure I felt comfortable and supported every step of the way, and her care made a big difference in my experience. The surgery itself was quick, my recovery went smoothly, and the results have been better than I could have imagined. Being able to see clearly without depending on glasses or contacts has truly changed my daily life. I highly recommend Boston Vision and the entire team. Everyone I met was professional, welcoming, and genuinely cared about my experience. A special thank you to Dr. Brenner and Mrs. Patel for the amazing care and for helping me achieve a new vision and a new quality of life.

I had an incredibly quick and mostly painless surgery! The rest of the day was rather uncomfortable, but I’d liken the pain to that of a sunburn- I slept the entire evening into the next morning. At that point in time, my vision was a little clouded. By the next day, I was feeling amazing and everything had cleared up. The team at Boston vision was clear, efficient, precise and I felt comfortable and informed the entire time.

Good experience with recovery so far, one week in. I didn’t see a lot of day by day discussion of what the experience was like so I’ll provide that. 7/7 - surgery with Dr. Gregoire in Andover. Uncomfortable experience; bit of a sensory overload. Quick and absolutely zero pain. Not enjoyable but also not a reason not to get the surgery. Immediately after surgery vision extremely blurry. About an hour later, numbing drops wore off, and my eyes were uncomfortable, feels a bit like particularly uncomfortable contacts. Not painful, though. Kept eyes closed as instructed for 4 hours but was not able to sleep. If I ever have to get a touch up I’d probably get an ambien prescription to take after. After the 4 hours I had decent, albeit blurry vision for the rest of the night. Bad glare and bad peripheral vision. 7/8 - right eye healed well overnight. Left eye less so. At follow up exam with Dr. Nangle I had 20/20 in left and 20/15 in right. Still blurry in peripherals. Right eye felt normal but dry, left eye remained uncomfortable. 7/9 - 7/10 - left eye seemed to finish healing by 7/9. I went back to work. Screens were difficult. No notable discomfort other than dry eyes. I did wake up with severe dry eyes once which was unpleasant. Eye drops immediately resolved. 7/11-7/13 (present) - steady improvement. At work on 7/13 I did not have difficulty with screens. My peripheral vision still feels slightly off, but only if I’m thinking about it. Glare continues to improve, still a minor annoyance but not a big deal and it has gotten better each day. I do think stopping the medicated drops was a turning point for me in terms of comfort. I have not had another follow up but I think I’m 20/15 in both eyes, which is cool, as it’s noticeably better vision that I ever got with contacts or glasses. The downside right now is I’m putting in eye drops probably 10x per day. Overall, very happy so far. Obviously, I don’t know yet if the dry eye will fully recover over the next couple months, but, if they do, which they do for most people, I will be extremely happy not to worry about contacts or glasses hopefully for a very long time.

Hey all, Just an update on my monovision surgery experience I had in January 2026. It seems like the monovision did not take and I am scheduled to speak with doc again to have the straight lasik correction for distance in both eyes. Anyone in need or wish to discuss my experiences with the monovision and the shortcoming in my instance I experienced please reach out. I will end by saying I did not regret trying monovision. Also, the staff and doctors at Boston Vision are top notch and have been monitoring my successes and shortcoming the whole way looking to make my vision perfect. I could not be happier with the experience so far.

Had a great experience with the procedure itself and everything related. My only challenge has been with the billing side of it and getting the proper information needed for my insurance.

Today marks 3 weeks since my ICL surgery and I'm happy to share that my vision has gotten better since the initial first few days. I am way less sensitive to light and see less halos and rings. Day of the surgery - Very tired and slept to entire day. No pain just sensitivity to light. Day after surgery - 20/20 vision. I could go outside and take myself to the follow up appt but just needed sunglasses. Strong rings and halos around lights especially at night or in dark rooms like parking garages. Some challenge to shower without touching my eyes so I wore swimming goggles in the shower Two Days after surgery - Went to the park to paint and noticed some pain when changing vision from super close canvas to a far away landscape I was painting. Also noticed pain if I accidentally touched my eyes int he shower. Otherwise, totally fine to be outside with sunglasses and do normal things like going out to eat with a friend or shopping Three Weeks after surgery - My eyesight only got better as I recovered from the procedure. I see less halos around lights and do not require sunglasses. I'm doing all the normal day to day things and don't need to put on glasses or contacts which is amazing. Thank you Boston Vision!

The experience with Boston Lasik was great. Communication was clear. Appointments were prompt. Time spent in-office was minimal. Surgery: Very quick. No pain. There is discomfort with the amount of fluids being used to flush the eyes. Post-op: The light sensitivity post-surgery (even with sunglasses) was greater than I had anticipated. I would assume 3-4 days (minimum) of limited to no screen and no driving. Overall recovery: There was fluctuation is vision for approximately 8 weeks, and I would say it was closer to 12 weeks when vision stabilized for me. I did not have much issues with dry eyes.

I chose Boston vision because of the referrals/recommendations from individuals in my community. The experience overall was a bit transactional for pre-op and post-op as well as the surgery, but overall the doctors were friendly and everyone was thorough. I had dry eye prior to LASIK and expected the continued dry eye to persist post-op. It has which makes my vision a bit blurry, but it's amazing to wake up every morning and see. My vision was very bad prior to LASIK (-8.00 in both eyes), and now I can travel without glsases/contacts or have to worry about forgetting them at home. Overall, a week out I'm so glad I did this and my only regret is not doing it sooner.

I had an outstanding experience at Boston Vision for my CLE procedure with Dr. Melki. From my very first consultation through my follow-up visits, everyone was kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Dr. Melki is an exceptional surgeon. He took the time to explain the procedure thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident in my decision. On the day of the procedure, everything was organized and efficient, and I felt I was in the best possible hands. The results have exceeded my expectations. My vision has improved tremendously, and the procedure has truly had a positive impact on my daily life. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Melki and the entire Boston Vision team for their outstanding care, expertise, and compassion. I highly recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Melki to anyone considering CLE or other vision correction procedures. Thank you for giving me the gift of clearer vision!

Finally did LASIK on 6/26 with Dr. Brenner in Brookline after putting it off for years because I was nervous. Glad I did it! Pre-op was quick and easy, everyone explained what to expect, and I got sent home with a little bag of drops/sunglasses/goggles for post-op care. Dr. Brenner only talked to me for ~2 min beforehand, but he was reassuring and walked me through what would happen in the OR. Unfortunately, the Xanax they gave me didn’t kick in until after the procedure, so I had to calm myself down by meditating while waiting for the OR. The actual procedure is short but pretty intense. The first laser (cutting the flap) is mostly just pressure, super quick. I could kinda feel the thing they use to hold your eye open, but they quickly put more numbing drops in. The second one (reshaping your cornea) is weirder. Your vision goes dark and you're just staring at a blurry green light, trying not to move. Not painful exactly, but definitely not comfortable. The staff talked me through it the whole time, which helped a ton. I could see clearly almost immediately after. At my 1 day follow up, I was already at 20/20 (read a few letters past that even!). My eyes felt kind of like sandpapery/like I'd slept in contacts too long but they told me that's normal. The dryness got worse over the next few days, especially in my right eye. Staring at a computer all day for work didn’t help, but once the medicated eye drop regimen stopped, the dryness started getting better. I’m a week in now and still need eye drops, but don’t wake up feeling like I slept in contacts. It’s still a little hazy when I wake up and I get halos around lights at night, but dark mode on my devices has helped. Hopefully these’ll go away as I keep healing. Overall, an uncomfortable 10 minutes for what's already looking like a great outcome. Would recommend Dr. Brenner if you're in the Boston area and thinking about it.

Great experience...could not say enough about the Boston Vision Andover Team. From the initial consultation to my last follow-up, every staff member that I dealt with was knowledgeable, professional and customer driven. They actually suggested only doing one eye as I did not wear reading glasses. (So now, one eye is 20/15 and the other is used for reading/phone. No glasses!) Not to mention the procedure itself. Day of the procedure they had all of my questions answered before I could even ask. I know they have to explain all aspects of the procedure and possible results, but that was the worst part. :-) The procedure and "recouperation" were a breeze. I actually asked the Doctor "That's it?!?" when he told me we were done. I know everyone is different but (not to sound cliche) my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I got Monovision Lasik with Dr. Melki on June 5, 2026 at the Brookline location. I've been wearing glasses since I was 9 and had blurry vision whenever I did activities for which I could not easily wear my glasses. Before the procedure, Dr. Melki was really nice and straightforward with answers to any questions I had to ensure I didn't accidentally hinder the healing process in the days following the surgery. Dr. Melki and the assistants were amazing during the surgery, with one holding my hands and another asking me questions to help keep me calm and distracted, and listening when I informed them if I felt like more numbing drops were needed. The pressure on my eyes did feel uncomfortable and it was strange having my eyelids held open so I couldn't blink, but it was never painful. After the surgery, I kept my eyes closed almost the entire time on the way home as it felt tricky to fully open them without it feeling uncomfortable and then I slept for four hours as instructed. After about five hours my eyes felt fine and I was able to see clearly both near and far. It's been a month after the surgery and my vision is still sharp and clear, though there are moments when there's slightly blurry midrange vision when both eyes/ brain are trying to balance each other out. But that can take up to three months to fully settle in. A few things I noticed and recommend: 1) When taking the medication to help keep you calm during the surgery, ask if you can have it around the time you arrive, (I think it didn't affect me as I have a slow metabolism and I took it not long before the surgery). 2) During the surgery, the green light will seem to blink so don't worry if that happens (ask them if you want to make sure). 3) It might be a good idea to bring a small soft plush you can easily squeeze. The plush they offered felt a little too stiff/ firm for me to hold. 4) Make sure the room you have prepared at home to sleep in for the fours hours fully blocks out light. The days after the surgery, I would doze off but I made sure to follow the eye drop medication regimen. Darkened rooms also seemed to help with my eyes focusing (don't be shy about wearing sunglasses if there's too much light indoors/ computer screens).

I got Lasik at Boston Vision and had an overall great experience. My initial consultation was free and thorough, with a clear discussion of costs and payment options. Staff were friendly and walked me through my options, including PRK, along with the pluses and minuses of each. I’d actually been evaluated at a different office a year earlier, but that experience wasn’t as good, and Boston Vision’s Brookline location was much closer and more convenient. I got a surgery date less than a month after my first visit. I met with the surgeon beforehand. In the surgery room, there were several other people around -- likely technicians and trainees (I work in healthcare) — and it would have been nice if they’d introduced themselves. The procedure itself involves noticeable pressure on each eye to position things and create the flap, one eye at a time. It’s uncomfortable, though brief, followed by the laser correction. They did warn me about the pressure ahead of time. Afterward, my vision was foggy, but I could already tell the correction had worked. I didn’t fully grasp beforehand how much my close-up vision would be affected. I did monovision, and it took a few weeks for my vision to settle and my close vision to return. I had some headaches early on and struggled with screens and reading text on my phone, but distance vision was sharp right away — 20/15 in both eyes at my 3-day follow-up. My eyes were quite dry, and I hydrated aggressively with preservative-free drops, which you really can’t overdo. By my 7-week follow-up, my close vision had improved a lot, distance vision remained excellent, and the dryness had eased significantly. I still use drops for comfort, but I’m happy with the results so far.

After being told for many years by my previous optometrist I was not a candidate for corrective eye surgery I did decide to seek a second opinion, within 3 weeks I had my consult and the procedure done. I now have 20/20 and after 32 years of wearing glasses I feel free.

LASIK Review Hi, I hope this review helps anyone currently on the fence about getting LASIK. [Brief background] I’m a 35-year-old inpatient physical therapist living in Boston. I’m active, enjoy indoor bouldering, snowboarding, and I’m currently training for Hyrox. I’ve worn glasses since middle school and have considered LASIK since graduate school. My biggest motivators were the hassle of wearing glasses under ski goggles (I’m aware of adapters, but still) and while climbing or hiking. My hesitation came down to two things: the cost and the fear that it wouldn’t work, despite seeing positive reviews and studies citing a 97-98% satisfaction rate. Ultimately, I decided to move forward after researching the new Wavelight Plus technology, which boasts a 100% chance of 20/20 vision and an 86% chance of 20/15 (better than 20/20). After confirming the studies and discovering a special discount through my vision insurance, I decided it was worth the shot. [Pre-op Experience] I chose Boston Vision because they were the only one in MA that offered Wavelight Plus. I had a consultation with them two years prior but didn't pull the trigger because the technology wasn’t available at that time. I first scheduled a consultation at the Medford location; the parking was convenient, and the pre-op exam felt like a well-oiled machine. The staff was nice and knowledgeable. Working in healthcare, I could tell some were "going through the motions," but that’s not inherently bad—they clearly knew their stuff. They used the Wavelight Plus technology to create a 3D scan of my eye, which provides significantly more data points than the standard Wavefront technology. Given my significant astigmatism, my main concern was whether I was a good candidate. I was told I was. That same day I booked a lasik appointment 2 weeks out, but had to reschedule due to availability. Only two doctors at Boston Vision are certified for Wavelight Plus—Dr. Melki and Dr. Brenner. My schedule didn't align with Dr. Melki’s, so I went with Dr. Brenner on a Friday about 1.5 months out (surgery time: TBD). I received plenty of educational videos and materials via email which I highly recommend people to watch. The surgery time was provided to me about a week from the surgery day. Leading up to the day, I was diligent about using preservative-free lubricating eye drops for about 2 weeks, as I have dry eyes and didn't want to risk being rescheduled. I also made sure to secure a ride—huge shout-out to my friend who pulled an all-nighter and still drove me to and from the appointment. They won’t send you home independently or via rideshare if you decide to take the xanax. [Day of Surgery] I arrived early for a final vision exam. I noticed my left eye prescription felt slightly different than before. I mentioned this to the tech and the doctor, both of whom confirmed it was still within the acceptable range for surgery. Dr. Brenner was efficient, double-checked the numbers, and asked if I had any questions. After he left, a tech asked me to sign a clause stating I had been informed of the high chance of needing a "touch-up." This made me nervous, so I asked for clarification. The tech explained that it was just an automated system trigger based on the doctor’s input—likely due to the slight change in my left eye prescription—and that I didn't need to sign it after all. Everything turned out fine (I tested 20/20 in my left eye and 20/15 in my dominant right eye at my first post-op visit). After receiving a Xanax (highly recommended to stay calm) and a hairnet, I waited in the lounge with some snacks, which was clutch since I’d skipped breakfast. After about 15 minutes, I was brought into a cold, bright room with about 10 people in scrubs. The most uncomfortable part was the creation of the corneal flap. On a pain scale of 1–10, I’d rate it a 5/10. It felt more like heavy pressure than suction. The doctor gave solid cues, warning me when my vision may go black (which was normal). That lasted only 10–15 seconds, and I didn't feel the incision at all. My anxiety was a 7/10 for the left eye, but for the right eye, I was better prepared, and both anxiety and discomfort dropped to a 4/10. The laser portion followed. I focused on a green light, felt slight vibrations and smelled a faint burning scent, but it was over in 5–10 seconds per eye. Afterward, they removed the eyelid tape (5/10 pain there), gave me sunglasses, and sent me home to sleep for four hours. The Xanax kicked in as soon as I got in my friend’s car. My vision was nearly as clear as when I’d worn glasses. [Post-op Day 0] I slept for four hours in the protective clear glasses. When I woke up, I could see clearly! The only irritation was in my right eye, which felt like a hair or grit was scratching the surface when I blinked. The eye drops helped a lot. My left eye looked red from a popped blood vessel during the suction, but it felt fine. I wore the protective glasses for the full 24 hours as instructed. [Post-op Day 1] Vision remained solid. My right eye was still dry and uncomfortable (3/10), but my left eye felt fine, just slightly fatigued from phone use. During my follow-up, I tested 20/15 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. The doctor explained that it takes a few weeks to three months to stabilize, so I’m not worried about the slight blurriness in the left eye. The "scratchy" feeling in my right eye was noted as normal and improved significantly by Day 3. [POD 2 & 3] By Day 2, my right eye was definitely dominant. I’ve been practicing focusing with my left eye by covering the right eye. I struggled a bit with eye fatigue at work while documenting on the computer, so I’d highly recommend taking 2 days off after lasik to rest your eyes. By Day 3, the discomfort dropped to 2/10 in the right eye, and work became much more tolerable. [POD 4] Discomfort is down to 1/10. My right eye remains dominant, and I’m still hoping the left eye sharpens up as it heals. If not, I’ll look into a touch-up later. I’ve finished the prescription drops and am continuing with lubricating drops as needed. [POD 5] Second follow-up visit upcoming.

I had LASIK with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision on Friday, June 26, and my experience has been excellent. From the initial consultation through the procedure and follow-up appointments, everyone has been professional, friendly, and reassuring. My vision was amazing the first day after surgery. A few days later, it started to fluctuate because of dry eyes, which I understand is a normal part of the healing process after LASIK. Hopefully, that will continue to improve as my eyes heal. At my follow-up visit, Dr. Brenner was very thoughtful and proactive—he inserted a punctal plug to help with the dryness and took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I was comfortable. Based on my experience so far, I would absolutely recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Brenner to anyone considering LASIK.

I did Lasik Wavelight Plus 4 days ago with Dr. Brenner, and no regrets so far! I’m already seeing very clearly with 20/20 on one eye and 20/15 on the other. There was no pain during the surgery, and it went by very quickly. The step that shocked me the most was how hard the suction ring pressed down on my eyeballs to create the flap. It was A LOT of pressure. After that, everything was fine/no discomfort at all. I was able to walk out without feeling too much irritation in my eyes after the surgery. I can’t stress enough the importance of taking the 4 hours nap IMMEDIATELY after you get home. I made the mistake of trying to have a quick bite (since it was around lunch time and I was hungry) before resting. My eyes were killing me by then: tearing non-stop, burning, and lots of irritation. I dropped everything and ran to bed, but it was a bit too late that the discomfort was making me hard to fall asleep. Eventually I was able to do so, and once I woke up from the nap, all the discomfort went away with just a bit of foreign object sensation in my left eye. I was able to see very clearly. By day 2, the foreign object sensation in my left eye was gone. By day 4 (today), I am able to see clearly during the day with little to no discomfort, maybe a little bit of dry eyes. At night, I am experiencing some light shattering when I stare at bright light source. I am hoping as I continue to recover this will go away eventually. Overall, my experience was good, and I would recommend others to get Lasik done at Boston Vision if eligible.

Just had my 6 week follow up and getting close to target vision. Overall great experience with the doctors involved in my surgery and various follow ups. Surgery day itself was very easy. I felt like I was in and out within a couple hours. Dr. Brenner was great, very calming pre and during surgery. Immediate recovery was better than expected. Napping after surgery seemed to help and the pain wasn’t bothersome except for the 2nd night/3rd day and with also the most light sensitivity. Drops and pain meds were a must but expect to wake up with some discomfort as the pain meds wear off. But I was able to take more and be comfortable enough to fall back asleep. I had surgery Friday morning and pretty much back to normal comfort wise by Tuesday. Vision was all over the place for a few weeks and it was tough to work on the computer without max zoom. Every now and then I notice slight discomfort in one eye when focusing for longer periods of time but the tear drop and taking more breaks help. Overall, totally worth it, just need to be patient with vision getting to where it should be.

Experienced a lot more dry eye issues postop - currently 2 months out now from LASIK. Depending on what’s happening - whether I’m at work in fluorescent lighting and dry areas or my eyes get irritated on a trip they can be blurry for hours even with hot and cold compresses and eye drops every hour around the clock. Talked to the office and they said continue the eye drops and do more COLD compresses for now. Anyone else ever experience this? Have any other suggestions with dealing with dry eyes on constant occasion?

Just had my consultation, super easy, everyone there was very friendly and lots of information. Super excited to throw away my glasses!

I got LASIK done on both eyes in early August 2026, and I am generally very pleased with the result. 5 days after surgery it is remarkable how well I can see. I still have a little discomfort and one eye is slightly more blurry than the other, but I believe I am trending up and healing well. I had a good experience with Boston Vision. It is a professional operation and they respect your time. Clear, communicative, great pre and post op instructions. Dr. Melki took the time to answer my questions before surgery, and Dr. Henick was informative the day after surgery. I've worn contact lens for 16+ years and it's a delight to be out of them. Thanks Boston Vision team.

In August 2026, I had EVO ICL surgery performed by Dr. Melki. Everyone at the practice was helpful and very professional. It has only been a week, but my vision so far is great. I have minor halos, but they're clearly going away over time. I had some minor pain during the surgery recovery, but it was never so bad that it couldn't be treated with some ibuprofen or tylenol. It also went away after a few days. It is odd (in a good way!) to wake up without needing to fumble around for glasses or worry about whether I have enough contacts solution. On top the obvious vision improvement, there are so many other small improvements to my day to day life.

I am very pleased with my experience having cataracts surgery with Dr. Melki (cataracts surgeon) and Dr. Lee (optometrist) and I highly recommend Boston Vision. I chose the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) option for an additional cost. It required that I come in to their office every 7-10 days over 2 + months after the surgeries to adjust the lenses to meet my specific vision goals to be able to see distance and close up without glasses. The follow-up adjustment appointments take place in their Brookline Village office and were long (2-3 hours) and required that I be dilated. I now don't need glasses most of the time, but did get a pair of progressives to help make some distance vision clearer likely watching TV or going to the theater or sporting events, and reading easier for some smaller prints. I was only 48 years old at the time I had the surgery, which is young. I suspect that I had cataracts for at least two years prior, as I had gone to several different optometrists to help determine why my updated prescriptions were still leaving me with blurry vision. The test that those optometrists do for cataracts is a digital screen and didn't see any evidence of cataracts. I then eventually found Boston Vision and the digital screen they did showed a faint possibility that I had cataracts. They then dilated my eyes and quickly confirmed the presence of cataracts. Dr. Melki is the founder of Boston Vision and I was very confident in choosing him as my cataracts surgeon and was very happy with the results. I was surprised by how little I interacted with him- just the initial consultation and then very briefly before and during the surgeries. I did the Light Adjustment Lens adjustments with Dr. Lee, and I plan on continuing to see her as my optometrist going forward. The Brookline Village office is beautiful and very well run. I initially went to the Medford location, which was an existing practice that had been recently brought into Boston Vision. I did not have as great of an experience with the staff there and will keep travelling further to Brookline Village in the future. Dr. Melki performs his surgery at the Waltham Surgisite location. Surgisite is a very well oiled machine and being there for surgery was a good experience. However, I was surprised to have additional post-surgery bills from the Waltham Surgisite that were not outlined in advance. When I reached out to Boston Vision staff when I was seeking to understand the unexpected charge, I initially wasn't happy with follow-up. I then escalated the concern to Dr. Melki and was pleased with their subsequent openness to seeing where their system could be improved to make all costs related to the surgery clear up front, not just the ones that will be billed by Boston Vision. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Melki and Dr. Lee at Boston Vision!

8/6/26: An update to my May surgery. I still feel like the astigmatism correction feels off, 3 months out. I really wish this had been discussed or investigated more beforehand (I didn't learn until surgery day they were doing an astigmatism lens). At my followups I felt the doctor was dismissive of my concerns. Overall my vision is good and I am not disrupted in day to day life. The advantage of not wearing contacts or glasses does outweigh the small difficulty in focus in my one eye. But I wish my concerns were being heard instead of dismissed as something unrelated. 5/17/26: I am 5 days post surgery and feeling great! Most of the reviews I read beforehand are all immediately after surgery (because we are incentivized to post within one week) so I will definitely make sure I circle back with a more medium term assessment. But for now, here are the highlights and some honest moments I experienced: Pros- - Surgery was painless, recovery was painless!!! And I mean literally zero pain, just some swelling, blurriness, sensitivity to light, mental anxiousness. - Healing is going faster than expected. The first afternoon was very foggy but by the next morning I was seeing quite well. - The pre-surgery nurse was kind and comforting. Everything went fast and smoothly. Things to know- - Anxiety drug given before procedure was not very strong for me and wore off quickly. Just be aware you will not be "knocked out" by this, but it will be fine. - One of my eyes cleared up MUCH faster than the other, causing me some brief worry about the slow one. They evened out by the next day! Do not panic. - Only a few days out but I am definitely experiencing some halos, especially in mixed-light settings. Also if the light hits at an angle, I get a brief glimmer around the edges of the ICL. I can update on this later as they say it commonly will finish over time. - One of my lenses was an astigmatism lens, even though I was not previously treated for it before, and definitely feels like there's a lag in focusing that eye. Will update as they adjust. - Try to avoid your phone screen for as long as possible afterward. It really does make you feel what an eye strain it is to be on our phones so much :) - During surgery you do lose vision completely/ go "black" for a few seconds, and this is normal. You'll adjust back quickly and see the lights above come back into focus!

I had Lasik done yesterday. I am 43 years old and had been wearing glasses full time for distance and for reading for the past 10 years. While the process to have lasik done was quick and simple, I am still letting my eyes adjust properly. I am having blurry distance vision. However, I am able to see up close quite clearly. I am using the eye drops provided. I will have to wait it out to see if my distance improves over the next week or so.

I had PRK monovision surgery completed yesterday. The staff were professional and prompt. I wasn’t told the time of my surgery until a few days before the appointment date so coordinating schedules to arrange for a ride was cumbersome but it worked out without an issue. My time in office on the day of the surgery was only about an hour. No pain or issues noted during the procedure. I rested the remainder of the day and haven’t had much for pain. I am using the drops are directed and making sure to keep the eye lubricated to assist with healing. Vision is still a bit blurry but this is as expected with PRK.

My experience from beginning to end was excellent and I recommend to anyone who is sick of glasses to start exploring all the options at Boston Vision. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The doctors are very skilled and made me feel confident every step of the way. I had ICL(implantable contact lens) surgery which took about two hours for the entire procedure. They offer other vision correction procedures and will work with you to find the best one. I wish I had done this sooner and am looking forward to a future without glasses. I know big life changes can be scary especially when it has to do with your vision which is why trusting the right place and people is important. Boston Vision is definitely the place to go for people looking for improved vision.

At 48, I was tired of having difficulty reading in low light environments, constantly having to take off my glasses (single vision for near-sightedness) to read a book or look at my phone. The no-interest payment plan made it feel more manageable to have the procedure. I feel like they helped prepare me for what to expect. I opted for monovision. At first I was concerned it may not work for me, but was happy to hear that this is rare and that if it doesn't work they can easily correct the other eye in the future so that I would just need reading glasses. The only thing I was a bit nervous about was having to watch a scalpel cut a flap on my eye, but that's not how it works at all. After giving me many numbing drop in my eyes, they put me under a machine that slowly pushed down on my eye, making everything look gray. I assume it was during this time that the flap was cut into my eye. I couldn't see or feel anything except the pressure, which felt kind of like if you push on your closed eye with your fist. One part I didn't anticipate was that during the part where they did the laser cutting (I assume, I don't know for sure) it smelled like burning, which was a little disconcerting. I just breathed through my mouth and it was over in seconds. The valium they gave me made it easy to take a nap when I got home. The night of the procedure I can see well for distance. I notice the monovision more when I'm reading a book or my phone. I can read fine, but still feel the blurriness from one eye. That could just be because it's so soon after the procedure. It feels like I just woke up and my eyes are still adjusting to being awake, and like there is a bit of dust in my eye. So far, happy with the procedure and the care I received.

Highly recommend this IPL treatment for anyone suffering with dry eye! dr Patel and her staff are absolutely amazing and talked me through every step of the way ! Had 4 treatments of IPL and my follow up appt this morning proved that this treatment worked wonders for me ! I could tell my eyes were improved but dr Patel confirmed my thoughts at today’s follow up ! Could not be happier !!!

I opted for the LAL surgery. Still in the process of having my eyes adjusted. I find the people in Andover very friendly. Wasn’t happy with the male anesthesiologist at the surgery center in Waltham. Very grumpy. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to cancel several of my appointments. Again, these things happen. The woman who did the rescheduling had a heck of the job when the surgery site had to shut down for the day due to a generator problem, yet she was always pleasant. They never really seem to know the Andover staff schedules very accurately. Overall, I would recommend. It just became a joke when I got a phone call saying that we were canceled at the last minute. Again, these things happen, but there was just a pileup of these circumstances.

Ok so it the next day after my PRK Vision Correction at the Brookline Village Location, everyone was friendly and took there time explaining each step. So day of surgery I show up 10 min late for my 830a appointment, quick check in took a seat and waited about 30 min before i was called in for a test. But because i was on my phone before this test, (which no on told me not to do). my eyes where in a state that the machine could not take the reading it needed.. They pulled me out of that test and had me stare at a wall with giant letters for 15 minutes (that part was wack af). After my wall staring time out to help my eyes settle i guess. i was taken back to the room and completed the test. They than sent me back to the waiting room out front, I waited another 20 min and was called by and optometrist, who take to and exam room, confirmed my identity, corrected my vision to confirm my prescription, asked my what i was here for today., reviewed post op procedure, gave me eye drops to take home for recovery (antibiotic, artificial tears, pain killer) this took about 10 min. :Now i had to wait to meet with Dr. Melki (surgeon) this was about 15-20m wait. He rolls in confirms what i am here to do. asks some questions to confirm what procedure I am having done, reviews my chart., took about 5 min. Now I was given a Xanax and then sent to a smaller waiting room, (Xanax can; cause nausea, got nauseas later in the day about 4 hrs after takin the Xanax Pill) After about 20m, i was taken to the Lounge, which had massage chairs and snack (it was a nice touch) I say all the waiting rooms should only have Massage Chairs, snacks and dim lighting seriously tho,the amount of patient i see rolling thru Boston Vision i think they can afford it. I wait in the Lounge for 15m, get called into Operating room, about 8 people in there. I Lay down the put numbing drops in my eyes, tape on my eye lids, put some time of clamp on my eyeball to keep it open, the wash my eyeball, scrape it with something , more rinsing . then the move moves into position, i stare into some lights, told to focus on green one, doc says go, some one activates machine, the smell of something burning, I hear someone countdown from 5, and bam one eye done. they repeat it on the other side. and its over. i was in the Operating Room for less than 15m. So lots of waiting, super quick procedure, Day 2, some very mild eye dryness, no pain at, I am surprised how little discomfort i feel....maybe that will change in a few day IDK. I can already see a major improvement in my vision its crazy nothing is blurry so I am excited about that. Its supposed to only get better. Well i think that's plenty, I am off to my next day follow up appt.

I just had my ICL surgery today, and so far, things are exactly as described. The staff was super friendly, caring, and helpful. They described everything about the procedure, and any questions I had were answered in great detail. Dr. Brenner was fabulous. So far so good, and I would highly recommend Boston Vision.

I recently had LASIK performed by Dr. Jason Brenner at Boston Vision, and today is the 6th day after the surgery. My experience from consultation through surgery and follow-up has been excellent. Dr. Brenner was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions in detail, which gave me confidence in making an informed decision. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. For anyone considering LASIK, I’d like to share my personal experience: During the procedure: I felt very little pain overall. The only noticeable discomfort was when pressure was applied to each eye, which I would rate around 2/10. The rest of the procedure was quick and much easier than I had expected. Immediately after surgery: Once the numbing drops wore off, I experienced burning, tearing, and irritation for about the first 4 hours, which I would rate around 5/10. Resting with my eyes closed and following the post-operative instructions made this period manageable, and the discomfort gradually improved afterward. The first few days: My distance vision improved very quickly, but I noticed some blurry vision when reading up close, which I understand is a normal part of the early healing process. My vision has continued to improve with each passing day. Overall, I had a very positive experience and felt well cared for from beginning to end. I’m grateful to Dr. Brenner and the entire Boston Vision team for their excellent care. Everyone’s healing experience is different, but I hope sharing my experience helps others know what to expect.

Had a good experience! I have chronic dry eyes and was told they could be worse after lasik - I've definitely noticed they are a bit worse, but not as bad as when I was wearing contacts; I count that as a win. The worst parts of the experience was sleeping with the eye shields, but that's only required (as of the time of writing) for a week. My vision is 20/15 - would do again and wish I hadn't waited so long to get lasik done.

I had one IPL treatment so far and it was great. Doctor was very helpful and sensitive to my needs, and care instructions easy to follow.

I had IPL with Dr. Patel which worked really great. Dr. Patel is awesome and extremely knowledgeable and has helped my eyes considerably. She is the BEST!

"Life changing" was the term my colleague used to describe the CLE procedure that her mother had earlier that year. She wasn't wrong. As a child my earliest photos show me wearing an eye patch and then glasses until my teenage years when I got contact lenses. I have never woken up in the morning without reaching for my glasses- until now. The result was all that I have dreamed of and much more. I will however say that this was not a magic wand that happened overnight- it was a process. For me that process began with some pre-surgeries on my corneas and recovery times before I could go ahead with CLE. Drops lots of drops and periods of adjustment where reading screens for work was difficult in the two weeks following the procedures until my vision adapted. The post operative glasses worn at all times didn't really bother me. I received comments asking whether they were Google glasses! My teenager referred to me lovingly as the nerd emoji. With the exception of a little dry eye now 6 weeks post op, I am experiencing life in Ultra HD- crisper, clearer and brighter than before. Thanks Boston Vision team!

I had CLE (B&L enVista Envy, not Vivity lenses, but what I was isn't a choice in the dropdown) after doing a relatively extensive amount of research. I'm a 54 year male, and I've had terrible vision (20/600 in one eye and 20/400 in the other) since I was about 10 years old, corrected to 20/20 with contact lenses. I was not experiencing any vision trouble prior to the surgery (and to be clear I'm not experiencing any afterward either). My driver for having CLE was issues with wearing goggles when participating in extreme sports: I mountain bike, downhill ski in the woods, and my primary sport is whitewater kayaking year round, even in Vermont winters (drysuit not optional). Goggles fog, they get scratched, they fill up with water or slide off. After a couple scary experiences with rolling in a rapid and washing my contacts out of my eyes, causing me to paddle the rest of the rapid literally blind, I realized it wasn't just dangerous for me, but I was putting my crew at risk by potentially needing to be rescued because I couldn't see what I was doing. I started researching vision correction options. My prescription was too strong for LASIK and I'm too old for ICL, so CLE was my best option. I did a bunch of research into CLE providers with the quip in my mind that I wanted to be a surgeons 3rd procedure of the day, not the month or year. I read the reviews, watched the videos, and made the appointment with Boston Vision. In the consult with the surgeon it became clear a particular multifocal lens was my best option. The recommendation came from my strong prescription and my apparently unusually negative experience with the monovision trial: I tried it and absolutely hated it, one of the best days ever was going back to stereo vision after the weeklong monovision trial. In the end, stereoscopic vision won even if it meant accepting halos and light diffraction caused by the multifocal lenses. The actual surgery was done on a Friday for my right eye, and the following Monday for my left. It was incredibly smooth and quick. My nerves aside (DON'T MOVE YOUR EYES! DON'T MOVE YOUR EYES!), the prep team had me ready to go in just a few minutes. It's clearly a very well practiced dance they were doing and the only mild discomfort was the pressure felt when the new lens was inserted. In less than 20 minutes they had completed the procedure, put a protective cover on my eye, and I was moved to the post-op exam room. Post op: only a minute or two after I was moved, the surgeon came in and tried to do a measurement of my vision, which went... Poorly. I could barely make out the top line of the chart. He changed the chart and seemed unbothered that my vision was so blurry (to be fair my eye was still tearing and felt like it had goop all over it, so wasn't expecting to be able to see much). My left eye was the same, though I could see reasonably clearly much faster after that surgery. On Monday my right eye which had been done just 3 days earlier tested at 20/20 already. Today is 1 week after my second eye (left) was done, and overall I'm seeing very nearly was well as I was with my contacts (and better than with glasses). I no longer need contacts or reading glasses, and it's still a very strange feeling to not have to take my contact lenses out before I go to sleep! The halos around bright lights, particularly very bright white lights, are annoying but they're a nuisance and don't affect my ability to do anything, including driving at night, safely. Overall I'm very happy with the surgery and outcome. If I had the ability to go back and make the choice again, I'd definitely still do it even with the minor aftereffects.

I had IOL replacement in both eyes due to cataracts using the enVista Envy lens. Both surgeries went quickly and without any postoperative issues. After doing a lot of research, I chose the Envy because it has an even better track record than the PanOptix Pro. I wore glasses for over 40 years, and now I am effectively glasses free. While I am extremely satisfied with the care I received, anyone choosing a premium multifocal lens should be aware that neuroadaptation to the new lens takes time. You will see halos around bright point light sources, especially at night. If you only drive at night infrequently, then this probably won't be an issue. Contrast level is reduced somewhat from a monofocal lens, but it's still vastly improved over my preoperative cataract vision. If I had to do this over again, I would make the same choice. But be aware, the halos present as multiple concentric rings around point light sources like brake lights. I don't really see them with regular rear tail lights, but when the brighter brake light comes on, the rings are certainly visible. The extent to which this bothers you is very personal and needs to be weighed against glasses independence.

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Melki one week ago after a full lifetime of myopia (-7.25/-6.75). I decided to proceed with surgery before entering grad school because I was tired of the physical limitations caused by glasses and the hygienic restrictions caused by contacts. I wanted to swim, camp, walk through humidity, etc. without inconvenience. From the first moment of my consultation, Boston Vision staff made me feel welcome, safe, and tended to. It was determined that due to the severity of my prescription, ICL was preferable to LASIK/PRK. I left fully confident in the professionalism and qualifications of the clinic. Between my consultation and surgery, staff was always on hand to answer my questions of any kind by phone. At one point, I received a callback regarding a medical question from one of the surgeons. I will say that at one point I did receive incorrect guidance (regarding how many days to go without contacts prior to surgery), but this was corrected once I spoke to a more senior staff member. For important questions, I recommend ensuring that you confirm the information you receive. The day of the surgery was as easy as I could ask. Staff were again compassionate and reassuring, offering a Xanax after prep work and allowing me to wait in a room with free snacks and drinks. The surgery itself was the most discomforting experience of my life. While they provide numbing drops and clamp your eye open, you are still staring at a bright light and being asked to follow instructions. With that said, Dr. Melki and the handful of nurses with him made the experience as tolerable as possible. One nurse patted my hand throughout the procedure and that did more to help than the Xanax. The surgery took less than 10 minutes per eye and I was out the door less than half an hour after that. I napped significantly the day of, but the following day I was able to walk the one hour to my follow-up without issue. My eyes were still dilated, so sunglasses were essential. In the week since, recovery has been consistent yet strange. Being unable to rub my eyes or push up my glasses when my vision gets blurry has been a frustrating (but relatively extremely minor) irritation. But the soreness subsided after a few days and I've been able to return to most of my daily functioning. Overall this has been an incredible experience from beginning to end. The physical challenges of the procedure itself cannot be helped, but the staff at Boston Vision never leaves me in doubt that I - and my eyes - are in good hands.

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Melki 5 days ago. I have been wearing glasses since 4th grade and contacts since 6th grade. My vision is around -7.5. I decided on ICL because I had enough of not being able to see in the middle of the night if I got up or was in the shower, etc. I was nervous for the procedure, Dr. Melki was very kind and reassuring. I did a virtual consult with him a few weeks before the procedure to go over last-minute questions. They offered Xanax the day of the procedure and the staff made me feel comfortable and excited! During my procedure they started with the left eye. When they went to check the fit they said the lens was the too small, so they had to exchange it with a larger size after they completed the right eye. I had blurry vision that day. The next day when I woke up I had blurry vision on the left and the right eye felt great, and I could see. At the post op day 1 visit they increased the eye drops to 5x a day on the left eye due to inflammation and told me it would be a little slower to recover. It has been improving every day. I have occasional halos during the day. They are extreme at night in the car from the streetlights. I do not feel comfortable driving at night right now until it improves. I did mono vision and it has been easy to adjust to. I go back in a few days for my 1 week follow up. I feel like I am seeing well and looking forward to the appointment!! It feels amazing to not wear glasses/contacts and I am looking forward to this new life!!! I wish I did it sooner!

Immediate results, would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking to get lasik

Hello, 52 year old male here who has had glasses since 8th grade and contacts since 12th grade. I had LASIK last Monday in Andover and it has been unbelievably smooth process! Highly recommend!!

The free consultation gets you excited and prepared and goes over all of the available options and what you're qualified for. They communicate efficiently via email and phone call leading up to the day of surgery. On day of surgery, it felt like a well-oiled machine. If you have any questions throughout the process, the doctors and staff are always there to answer them for you. Going into the day of surgery, I was very excited. But once I got in there, I got really nervous. I did have a small scar on my right eye from a previous infection a couple years back. Dr. Brenner had made a note of it, which led to more nerves. But once I hit the operating table, the procedure is fairly fast and felt very quick. The scar was not an issue at all. Outside of some uneasy pressure during the cornea cut, you don't feel anything else at all because of the numbing drops. The laser itself if a mildly off-putting smell, but you don't feel any of this at all. This all takes less than 15 minutes, and then they bring you in a room to check both eyes. And then you're out the door! After the surgery with the ride home, I would recommend taking advil or tylenol per their recommendation as mild eye burning became noticeable. Once I took iBuprofen and popped a couple Melatonin gummies, I was able to take a 4 hour nap and woke up feeling MUCH better. If you've lived with glasses and contacts for your whole life, the 15 minutes of slight discomfort during the surgery felt WELL worth it in my opinion.

After 5 days things are eyes are still healing, One eye is better than another but sill having issues with things being hazy but they said that would improve as the eyes heal. Just had the protective contacts taken out and there is an improvement from having those taken out. Hopefully in the next week things will improve more. I can drive and read without glasses

I was recommended to Boston Vision by my cousin who had LASIK done here. I've been severely myopic for most of my life, relying on contacts and glasses. I was prone to over-wearing my contacts but was definitely less confident in my thick glasses, so I always knew I wanted vision correction surgery. I was a candidate for ICL, and my entire experience calling and visiting the office and asking questions was so streamlined and seamless--you can tell everyone is very thorough and the business operates like a well-oiled machine! I was given my doctor's phone number to call, and he personally called me back when I had a question prior to surgery. I've been to many offices where my high prescription was always a point of shock for staff, but I was always made to feel comfortable here, and you can tell they have such qualified doctors. The day of surgery was also seamless. While I was nervous during the surgery itself, I felt very well taken care of, and I am seeing 20/20 the next day! Even before surgery, I often only saw 20/25 with contacts or glasses. I can't wait to be fully healed, and I know this was a life-changing procedure!

My whole experience was quick and easy. This was my first ever major type of operation and I couldn’t feel any more secure and confident. They did a thorough run through to ensure I was eligible, checked and a verified my insurance. I went in just because I was curious if I qualified. And at the end of my consultation, they emailed me a list dates I can choose. Within 2 weeks I was able to get the operation done. On the day of the operation, they ran some final tests to make sure everything was consistent with my prior consultation which only took 45 minutes in my case. Then it was time for operation. Out of the entire procedure I felt the brace holding my eyes open, nothing painful at all. And maybe 20 minutes later Dr. Gregourie was completed and I was on my way home. The instructions were to keep your eyes closed or naps for 4 hours post operation. Did that easily and after waking up my vision was significantly better than what it was before. I watched a movie that night and never felt happier being able to see without my glasses. Dr Nangle, and Gregourie, were an absolute pleasure to have assist along the way. Instructions were so clear that I had no questions at all. Really appreciate the service and attention to detail provided throughout the entire process

Had ICL done by Dr. Brenner, quick procedure (maybe 1.5 hours from arrival I was out the door). After 6 hours I had a huge mismatch in sight, my right eye seemed good but my left eye had trouble seeing anything within arms distance. Apparently this was normal - by the one day follow up it was still a little worse than my right eye but drastically improved (20/40 while right eye was 20/20). Now at the one week follow up both eyes are 20/15, and most side effects are gone (tenderness, near distance vision, halos, light sensitivity). Still some halos in worst case scenarios but they seem to be going away quickly. Overall great results!

My only regret is not getting the ICL surgery done earlier! Dr. Brenner was absolutely amazing, answering every question I had before surgery and helping talk through what was going on and what to expect during the surgery. The surgery was quick, a few minutes on my left eye and ~10 mins on my right. By the time I stood up once he was done, I could already see the room. I had light sensitivity right after the surgery, but after I went home afterwards and napped for 4 hours most of the sensitivity was gone and I woke up seeing clearly. I'm -8.5 in each eye and I've been wearing glasses / contacts since 4th grade. I wore my contacts on a daily basis and generally had no issues, but putting in my contacts was always the first thing I did in the morning and taking them out the last thing at night. The freedom to not have to think or worry about contacts has been incredible!

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Brenner, and the experience was amazing! During my one-day follow-up, my left eye was 20/20, and my right eye was 20/30. Today is Day 4 after the surgery. Despite some lingering discomfort, such as watery eyes and sensitivity to light, my vision is getting better and better in both eyes. Overall, I am really glad I did this. It truly changed my life!

My experience with ICL surgery at Boston Vision was truly amazing. From my very first appointment through my recovery, I felt supported, cared for, and confident that I was in the right hands. Dr. Brenner was outstanding. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His professionalism and experience gave me complete confidence going into the surgery. Mrs. Patel was also incredible. She was always kind, patient, and attentive. She made sure I felt comfortable and supported every step of the way, and her care made a big difference in my experience. The surgery itself was quick, my recovery went smoothly, and the results have been better than I could have imagined. Being able to see clearly without depending on glasses or contacts has truly changed my daily life. I highly recommend Boston Vision and the entire team. Everyone I met was professional, welcoming, and genuinely cared about my experience. A special thank you to Dr. Brenner and Mrs. Patel for the amazing care and for helping me achieve a new vision and a new quality of life.

I had an incredibly quick and mostly painless surgery! The rest of the day was rather uncomfortable, but I’d liken the pain to that of a sunburn- I slept the entire evening into the next morning. At that point in time, my vision was a little clouded. By the next day, I was feeling amazing and everything had cleared up. The team at Boston vision was clear, efficient, precise and I felt comfortable and informed the entire time.

Good experience with recovery so far, one week in. I didn’t see a lot of day by day discussion of what the experience was like so I’ll provide that. 7/7 - surgery with Dr. Gregoire in Andover. Uncomfortable experience; bit of a sensory overload. Quick and absolutely zero pain. Not enjoyable but also not a reason not to get the surgery. Immediately after surgery vision extremely blurry. About an hour later, numbing drops wore off, and my eyes were uncomfortable, feels a bit like particularly uncomfortable contacts. Not painful, though. Kept eyes closed as instructed for 4 hours but was not able to sleep. If I ever have to get a touch up I’d probably get an ambien prescription to take after. After the 4 hours I had decent, albeit blurry vision for the rest of the night. Bad glare and bad peripheral vision. 7/8 - right eye healed well overnight. Left eye less so. At follow up exam with Dr. Nangle I had 20/20 in left and 20/15 in right. Still blurry in peripherals. Right eye felt normal but dry, left eye remained uncomfortable. 7/9 - 7/10 - left eye seemed to finish healing by 7/9. I went back to work. Screens were difficult. No notable discomfort other than dry eyes. I did wake up with severe dry eyes once which was unpleasant. Eye drops immediately resolved. 7/11-7/13 (present) - steady improvement. At work on 7/13 I did not have difficulty with screens. My peripheral vision still feels slightly off, but only if I’m thinking about it. Glare continues to improve, still a minor annoyance but not a big deal and it has gotten better each day. I do think stopping the medicated drops was a turning point for me in terms of comfort. I have not had another follow up but I think I’m 20/15 in both eyes, which is cool, as it’s noticeably better vision that I ever got with contacts or glasses. The downside right now is I’m putting in eye drops probably 10x per day. Overall, very happy so far. Obviously, I don’t know yet if the dry eye will fully recover over the next couple months, but, if they do, which they do for most people, I will be extremely happy not to worry about contacts or glasses hopefully for a very long time.

Hey all, Just an update on my monovision surgery experience I had in January 2026. It seems like the monovision did not take and I am scheduled to speak with doc again to have the straight lasik correction for distance in both eyes. Anyone in need or wish to discuss my experiences with the monovision and the shortcoming in my instance I experienced please reach out. I will end by saying I did not regret trying monovision. Also, the staff and doctors at Boston Vision are top notch and have been monitoring my successes and shortcoming the whole way looking to make my vision perfect. I could not be happier with the experience so far.

Had a great experience with the procedure itself and everything related. My only challenge has been with the billing side of it and getting the proper information needed for my insurance.

Today marks 3 weeks since my ICL surgery and I'm happy to share that my vision has gotten better since the initial first few days. I am way less sensitive to light and see less halos and rings. Day of the surgery - Very tired and slept to entire day. No pain just sensitivity to light. Day after surgery - 20/20 vision. I could go outside and take myself to the follow up appt but just needed sunglasses. Strong rings and halos around lights especially at night or in dark rooms like parking garages. Some challenge to shower without touching my eyes so I wore swimming goggles in the shower Two Days after surgery - Went to the park to paint and noticed some pain when changing vision from super close canvas to a far away landscape I was painting. Also noticed pain if I accidentally touched my eyes int he shower. Otherwise, totally fine to be outside with sunglasses and do normal things like going out to eat with a friend or shopping Three Weeks after surgery - My eyesight only got better as I recovered from the procedure. I see less halos around lights and do not require sunglasses. I'm doing all the normal day to day things and don't need to put on glasses or contacts which is amazing. Thank you Boston Vision!

The experience with Boston Lasik was great. Communication was clear. Appointments were prompt. Time spent in-office was minimal. Surgery: Very quick. No pain. There is discomfort with the amount of fluids being used to flush the eyes. Post-op: The light sensitivity post-surgery (even with sunglasses) was greater than I had anticipated. I would assume 3-4 days (minimum) of limited to no screen and no driving. Overall recovery: There was fluctuation is vision for approximately 8 weeks, and I would say it was closer to 12 weeks when vision stabilized for me. I did not have much issues with dry eyes.

I chose Boston vision because of the referrals/recommendations from individuals in my community. The experience overall was a bit transactional for pre-op and post-op as well as the surgery, but overall the doctors were friendly and everyone was thorough. I had dry eye prior to LASIK and expected the continued dry eye to persist post-op. It has which makes my vision a bit blurry, but it's amazing to wake up every morning and see. My vision was very bad prior to LASIK (-8.00 in both eyes), and now I can travel without glsases/contacts or have to worry about forgetting them at home. Overall, a week out I'm so glad I did this and my only regret is not doing it sooner.

I had an outstanding experience at Boston Vision for my CLE procedure with Dr. Melki. From my very first consultation through my follow-up visits, everyone was kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Dr. Melki is an exceptional surgeon. He took the time to explain the procedure thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident in my decision. On the day of the procedure, everything was organized and efficient, and I felt I was in the best possible hands. The results have exceeded my expectations. My vision has improved tremendously, and the procedure has truly had a positive impact on my daily life. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Melki and the entire Boston Vision team for their outstanding care, expertise, and compassion. I highly recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Melki to anyone considering CLE or other vision correction procedures. Thank you for giving me the gift of clearer vision!

Finally did LASIK on 6/26 with Dr. Brenner in Brookline after putting it off for years because I was nervous. Glad I did it! Pre-op was quick and easy, everyone explained what to expect, and I got sent home with a little bag of drops/sunglasses/goggles for post-op care. Dr. Brenner only talked to me for ~2 min beforehand, but he was reassuring and walked me through what would happen in the OR. Unfortunately, the Xanax they gave me didn’t kick in until after the procedure, so I had to calm myself down by meditating while waiting for the OR. The actual procedure is short but pretty intense. The first laser (cutting the flap) is mostly just pressure, super quick. I could kinda feel the thing they use to hold your eye open, but they quickly put more numbing drops in. The second one (reshaping your cornea) is weirder. Your vision goes dark and you're just staring at a blurry green light, trying not to move. Not painful exactly, but definitely not comfortable. The staff talked me through it the whole time, which helped a ton. I could see clearly almost immediately after. At my 1 day follow up, I was already at 20/20 (read a few letters past that even!). My eyes felt kind of like sandpapery/like I'd slept in contacts too long but they told me that's normal. The dryness got worse over the next few days, especially in my right eye. Staring at a computer all day for work didn’t help, but once the medicated eye drop regimen stopped, the dryness started getting better. I’m a week in now and still need eye drops, but don’t wake up feeling like I slept in contacts. It’s still a little hazy when I wake up and I get halos around lights at night, but dark mode on my devices has helped. Hopefully these’ll go away as I keep healing. Overall, an uncomfortable 10 minutes for what's already looking like a great outcome. Would recommend Dr. Brenner if you're in the Boston area and thinking about it.

Great experience...could not say enough about the Boston Vision Andover Team. From the initial consultation to my last follow-up, every staff member that I dealt with was knowledgeable, professional and customer driven. They actually suggested only doing one eye as I did not wear reading glasses. (So now, one eye is 20/15 and the other is used for reading/phone. No glasses!) Not to mention the procedure itself. Day of the procedure they had all of my questions answered before I could even ask. I know they have to explain all aspects of the procedure and possible results, but that was the worst part. :-) The procedure and "recouperation" were a breeze. I actually asked the Doctor "That's it?!?" when he told me we were done. I know everyone is different but (not to sound cliche) my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I got Monovision Lasik with Dr. Melki on June 5, 2026 at the Brookline location. I've been wearing glasses since I was 9 and had blurry vision whenever I did activities for which I could not easily wear my glasses. Before the procedure, Dr. Melki was really nice and straightforward with answers to any questions I had to ensure I didn't accidentally hinder the healing process in the days following the surgery. Dr. Melki and the assistants were amazing during the surgery, with one holding my hands and another asking me questions to help keep me calm and distracted, and listening when I informed them if I felt like more numbing drops were needed. The pressure on my eyes did feel uncomfortable and it was strange having my eyelids held open so I couldn't blink, but it was never painful. After the surgery, I kept my eyes closed almost the entire time on the way home as it felt tricky to fully open them without it feeling uncomfortable and then I slept for four hours as instructed. After about five hours my eyes felt fine and I was able to see clearly both near and far. It's been a month after the surgery and my vision is still sharp and clear, though there are moments when there's slightly blurry midrange vision when both eyes/ brain are trying to balance each other out. But that can take up to three months to fully settle in. A few things I noticed and recommend: 1) When taking the medication to help keep you calm during the surgery, ask if you can have it around the time you arrive, (I think it didn't affect me as I have a slow metabolism and I took it not long before the surgery). 2) During the surgery, the green light will seem to blink so don't worry if that happens (ask them if you want to make sure). 3) It might be a good idea to bring a small soft plush you can easily squeeze. The plush they offered felt a little too stiff/ firm for me to hold. 4) Make sure the room you have prepared at home to sleep in for the fours hours fully blocks out light. The days after the surgery, I would doze off but I made sure to follow the eye drop medication regimen. Darkened rooms also seemed to help with my eyes focusing (don't be shy about wearing sunglasses if there's too much light indoors/ computer screens).

I got Lasik at Boston Vision and had an overall great experience. My initial consultation was free and thorough, with a clear discussion of costs and payment options. Staff were friendly and walked me through my options, including PRK, along with the pluses and minuses of each. I’d actually been evaluated at a different office a year earlier, but that experience wasn’t as good, and Boston Vision’s Brookline location was much closer and more convenient. I got a surgery date less than a month after my first visit. I met with the surgeon beforehand. In the surgery room, there were several other people around -- likely technicians and trainees (I work in healthcare) — and it would have been nice if they’d introduced themselves. The procedure itself involves noticeable pressure on each eye to position things and create the flap, one eye at a time. It’s uncomfortable, though brief, followed by the laser correction. They did warn me about the pressure ahead of time. Afterward, my vision was foggy, but I could already tell the correction had worked. I didn’t fully grasp beforehand how much my close-up vision would be affected. I did monovision, and it took a few weeks for my vision to settle and my close vision to return. I had some headaches early on and struggled with screens and reading text on my phone, but distance vision was sharp right away — 20/15 in both eyes at my 3-day follow-up. My eyes were quite dry, and I hydrated aggressively with preservative-free drops, which you really can’t overdo. By my 7-week follow-up, my close vision had improved a lot, distance vision remained excellent, and the dryness had eased significantly. I still use drops for comfort, but I’m happy with the results so far.