Good overall experience. I am 49 years old, and I corrected for distance vision only with the expectation that I would need to use reading glasses. I am used to wearing disposable contacts and using reading glasses. It's only been about a week since the surgery, and my distance vision is good, but my mid distance and close in vision was affected more than I was expecting based on my experience with disposable contact lenses. I am hoping that it will improve in time

Boston Vision was extremely helpful through the entire process of my EVO ICL Phakic journey. I was referred to them by my Optometrist as I had a very high myopic reading with astigmatism, leading to thick glasses which became uncomfortable over the years (I’ve had glasses since I was 4!). Upon engaging with a Boston Vision, I felt very taken care of from my initial consultation, which was very thorough, with multiple tests done to ensure I received the best recommendations possible as next steps. The nurses and doctors were kind, patient, and answered all my questions and concerns at each step. When speaking with Billing & Marketing about cost, pros/cons, etc., they all took the time to help me make the right decision. I had my procedure with Dr. Brenner & Dr. Sabbah who were both very comforting and did an excellent job with the procedure, from pre-surgery review and testing, questions, to the procedure itself and post-op instructions, they & their nurse team helped me feel comfortable and confident that I would get the corrected and sharpened vision I desired. I’m nearly a week post-op now and am seeing sharp, with no major side effects. There are adjustments your eye will go through that are natural, but overall I’m very excited about my new eyes! I cannot say enough good things about BV and would highly recommend them for any vision-related care.

ICL has been the **best investment I’ve ever made**, and I’m truly thrilled with the results. I’ve worn glasses since the 2nd grade and I’m now in my early 30s, so this change is HUGE for me. I’m very active, and my glasses never stayed on my face. Daily contacts would dry my eyes out tremendously after just a few hours. It was time for a change! **Day of the procedure:** When I arrived, I received several dilation drops and some medication to help me relax. I was actually so comfortable that I fell asleep in the waiting area—dim lights, cozy sweater, the whole vibe was very calming. After about an hour, they brought me to another room with a much more cushioned chair before finally taking me into the procedure room. I didn’t feel a thing! At first, I was nervous and waiting to feel some pain, but before I knew it, Dr. Brenner said, “All done with the right eye.” I was shocked and relieved—it was that quick. I relaxed even more when he went over to my left eye. When I got up, I could already see! It was a little blurry at first, but I could immediately tell the difference. Yes, there’s some light sensitivity and the halos are real at first, but there was **no pain at all**. **24 hours after surgery:** my vision is already sharp and clear. What an incredible difference. Thank you Boston Vision Brookline!

I'm currently 2-3 months post-op for ICL with Dr. Melki. He was great and responsive to texts when I needed reassurance! I actually split my eye op into my right eye in December and my left eye in January but had a complication due to eye pressure in my right eye from a steroid paste that was injected into the eye. It eventually resulted in very high eye pressure that manifested as visual issues such as TV static, extreme blurriness, and hazing which I initially chalked up to "eye adaption" issues given follow-ups at the office had not revealed anything. When eventually it was confirmed to be elevated to dangerous levels the team acted quickly and the paste was cut out and I was put on Lumigan. The issues immediately resolved and my eye healed from the emergency op with little issue. I was previously -9 with astigmatism wearing both contacts/glasses which was increasingly getting in the way of being active (snowboarding, bouldering, motorcycling). I'm now 20/15 in both eyes though still experience halos that have worsened my night vision and impacted nighttime driving which I'm told should continue to improve over time.

I had ICL surgery with Dr. Melki, and he was absolutely wonderful. I'm currently post-op day 3 and doing very well. I can already see close to 20/20, even while experiencing the expected early symptoms like halos and mild light sensitivity. My prescription was -13.00, so I relied solely on contact lenses to function since middle school (glasses always severely distorted my vision and caused headaches). Unfortunately, I had overused contact lenses for so many years that my eyes could no longer tolerate them. One of my specialists recommended ICL, and I am so grateful they did. I felt very well taken care of at Boston Vision.

I'm currently on day 6 post-ICL surgery with Dr. Brenner and the entire process has been very positive so far. The initial consultation was informative and I found the entire booking process to be efficient. I felt well taken care of on the day of my surgery. Since then, my recovery seems to be going well despite encountering some symptoms to be expected during the healing phase e.g. halos, double vision. I would definitely recommend this practice to other patients and I look forward to updating this review in due course once my eyes have fully healed.

I had ICL with Dr. Brenner 3 days ago. I'm in my mid-30s. After the initial assessment with the optometrist, I opt to discuss my case with Dr. Brenner prior to committing to ICL. Dr. Brenner is very knowledgeable about the different options and provided additional insight to my options, which included PRK. Although their website typically recommends monovision for patients over 40, Dr. Brenner also recommended monovision to me, which I opt in for. Scheduling the procedure is very straightforward. I got the time of my procedure 4 days before the scheduled date. I showed up right on time. We started with some basic measurement and imaging and a handful of eye drops. 50 minutes later I was in the operation room. I had both eyes done in about 20ish minutes. The procedure was painless. The biggest discomfort was to look into the bright light on the operating table during the surgery. I was quickly released after some quick imaging and measurement. My vision was very blurry right after, so you definitely need someone to bring you home. I could SEE the progress every couple hours. I didn't feel any pain after the numbing drops wear out. My vision significantly improved the next day and was able to drive to my day 1 follow-up. I can watch TV with little discomfort. I can look at computer screen and my phone much more comfortably on day 2. I currently still see halo around light sources which doesn't bother me too much. I was told that my vision will continue to improve for the next several weeks. It's great to not have to wear glasses or contacts again!

It’s my 3rd day after ICL. My vision is so clear and bright. I do see a little shining at night but day time all is great. The experience with Dr.Brenner and nurses on Boston Vision at Brookline was pleasant. The whole procedure went so smooth. I didn’t feel a thing. They go through explanation of what to expect before during and after the procedure. I am so grateful and happy with my decision to get ICL.

Its been 4 days since my surgery. My vision is close to perfect, and only a little blurry when it comes to reading things like subtitles. However, it is still early days so hoping it will adjust soon. The procedure itself is a bit uncomfortable but very short and totally worth it. With my dry eyes and high astigmatism, this was the best option for me. I have been experiencing some halos with lights but it isn't anything too bad. It is so cool to be able to see!!

I had ICL yesterday Feb 4th-wednesday at 2pm (less than 24 hours ago). My vision is near perfect. Just now have noted a few spots or floaters. Tiny. Only when using phone. They've said things like that are normal for a few days anyway. Yesterday I came home and was still so dilated (I needed extra doses) so I wanted to be in the dark and had some halos then. But you could kinda tell right away thay it worked if that makes sense. The vision i have right now is so similar to wearing contacts or my glasses of the past 30+ years, since I was a small child that im literally confused and my brain cant keep up. I keep reaching to pull off glasses or thinking I need to rinse my contacts bc my eyes are a tiny bit dry. I think after I heal and stop wearing the goggles at night I will really understand what has happened. Its amazing technology and im immensely thankful I did it. No pain at all. Tiny pressure sensation and mahbe mild headache yesterday. Today eyes feel a little dry. As for the procedure: its anxiety provoking. Your eye has to be open. WIDE. So its gonna be taped open, etc. Its over fast. No real pain. Unpleasant at worse, and barely. Breathe through it. Its worth it and you'll be fine too. UPDATE February 13th. Had my 2nd post op visit yesterday. Healing well. Quick visit. Easy process. Some halos in bright winter sun driving. Totally manageable. Really was 99% normal the next day. I havent noticed night halos much. Mild dry eyes

I had a good experience with ICL. I had some light sensitivity the first few days but other than that it went well. The surgery was short and no pain, just get ready to stare into the light.

I will update my experience as it progresses. Pre-Surgery: I reviewed some accounts on howdiditgo, did some reading, and watched some videos of ICL procedures so that I had an idea of what to expect. I would recommend this as I was less surprised by what I experienced. I also recommend reading about the monovision option and deciding on the importance of reading screens and your phone without reading glasses versus possibly worse night vision and depth perception in some scenarios. Day 0 - day of surgery: I was given some drops to dilate my eyes as well as numbing drops. Then one of the doctors made marks on my left eye to guide lens alignment, as that eye has an astigmatism that requires proper alignment of the lens. I was then given the option of something to relax me (an under the tongue drug called MKO: Midazolam, Ketamine HCl, and Ondansetron). I took it but I did not really notice any effect from it, though I was fairly relaxed to begin with. I was quite tired and sleepy after the surgery, so perhaps that was an effect of the medication. During the surgery I mostly experienced interesting darkness and light in my eyes with some pressure. My second eye felt a small amount of pain but nothing too troubling and it was all completed quite quickly. I could not see well after the surgery as my eyes were very dilated, but I could tell my vision was much improved and I could at least navigate while walking. Once I got home I rested and slept on and off for a few hours. Day 1 - day after surgery: One eye was still a little dilated in the morning but I already noticed much improved vision, and it was nice to be able to read the clock in the morning. By late afternoon I felt I was seeing well enough to be able to drive. I definitely still had some minor eye pain, dryness, and discomfort similar to having some sand in my eyes. Week 1: My left eye is seeing close to 20/20 but my right eye is not seeing as well. Still waiting for swelling to settle and more healing. Week 2-3: Have been noticing the bright light rings when lights or the sun refract off of the holes in the middle of the lenses. It is mostly on the outer part of my vision and more interesting than a big problem. Perhaps my brain will learn to ignore it later as some folks say it went away for them. My biggest issue is that (possibly due to my large pupils) I am seeing reflections/ghost images in “low light” conditions (which are reflections from the edges of the lenses). Unfortunately, this is not just at night, but in rooms with slightly low light. The effect is worse the darker it is, and it makes night driving difficult as I get many repeated reflections from oncoming lights. This is primarily in my left eye, but I am noticing it in my right eye now. My right eye is also still not seeing well and I was told that the cornea shape has changed after getting the incisions and we should wait until the 6 week mark to see if that settles down or we can look at options then. Monovision: I chose to not have monovision as I never liked it with my contact lenses. I will say that the reading impact is on anything up to one half to an arms reach, so looking at my phone or reading books and sometimes the computer screen. This means I do need reading glasses handy a fair amount. It is hard to know if I would prefer monovision or whether it would have impacted my depth perception and night vision the way it did before. I might suggest trying it out with contact lenses ahead of time to help make the decision especially if you are 40-50+.

I’m honestly amazed that this surgery exists. I went in for a LASIK consult and ultimately decided on ICL given my high prescription, the smoother recovery, and the option—however unlikely—of reversibility. The surgery itself was surprisingly easy. I was a bit nervous about having only local numbing, but I didn’t feel a thing and was in and out in under 20 minutes. The light sensitivity and headache were intense for about the first 48 hours, but after that, the results have been great. Waking up and being able to see clearly is still a thrill—and I have to stop myself from trying to take out my contacts at night. Highly recommend.

My experience was so smooth. Going in I was nervous. Everyone made me feel at ease and it was so quick. Recovery has been smooth as well. Highly recommend

I had mild astigmatism in both eyes with a contacts Rx of -8 and -8.5. I decided to go with ICL surgery thinking that a reversible procedure was less risky than the other options, especially after hearing about severely dry eyes as a potential life long symptom. I was also not eligible for Lasik in one eye. It has nearly been one week since my procedure, and I am very happy with the results! On the day of the surgery, Nune, Dr. Brenner, and everyone else in the surgical room made me feel very comfortable. I did opt for the anti-anxiety melt. The procedure itself was much less uncomfortable than I expected, and I definitely wouldn't describe it as painful at any point. There was music playing and although I couldn't see, everyone sounded very cheerful. By the time I stood up, I could already see pretty well. I watched a video of the procedure the night before, and it helped to have some idea of what was happening. Later that day, it became more difficult to see which is normal. I was still dilated and saw thick halos, glare, and cloudy vision that first day. I did have an issue with cloudy, almost completely white vision in my right eye, but Dr. Brenner offered to have me come in ASAP and resolved it quickly. I appreciated that he was so responsive by phone. I spent the next two days mainly avoiding screens and listening to audio books, but have lived relatively normally since day 3. I do see some faint halos now, but my vision is better than 20/20 in both eyes. I am very happy with the decision to do this, and I am enjoying boasting about my vision to everyone around me.

I am 2 days post ICL surgery. I was a -3.5 in both eyes with astigmatism prior to surgery. I've been wearing glasses since I was 15 yo and have tried daily disposable contacts throughout the years with very little success. My eyes always became irritated within 2 hrs of putting them in and the contacts often popped loose due to how much I rubbed at my eyes. It took me about 1 month post consultation to make a decision on whether ICL surgery was what I really wanted. I watched a lot of testimonials on YT, read a bunch of reddit reviews and frequently kept in contact with my optometrist for any questions that popped into my head. It was a hard decision to make given the price of the surgery and the fact that I only have one pair of eyes. My disaster forecasting mind went to places like: "What if I went blind?". Doing extensive preparatory research and hearing success stories from people 1-10 years post-op really helped to calm me down. It also helped that ICL is reversible and Boston Vision has a good tract record with surgeries. Day of surgery I was given numbing and dilation drops on arrival. I decided to take the offered sublingual MKO medication, which definitely mellowed me out by the time I had to be on the surgical table. I met Dr. Brenner and his team who were excellent and talked me through every step during the procedure. During the procedure I only saw 3 bright mini square lights in the center with a kaleidoscope of colors in my periphery. And the most I felt was some pressure/soreness, no significant pain. I think the whole procedure was done in less than 30 min. When the process was over, I sat up on the surgical table and noticed that my vision was already clearer than before. My eyes were light sensitive from the dilation and I was a little disoriented from the calming meds so I did need some help. My Opto Tech Nune, who was with me from beginning to end, was wonderful. She guided me by hand to my room, gave me sunglasses to wear and ensured that I understood my discharge instructions. Overall I was only in the office for 1.5 hrs. I'm very sensitive to meds, even the dilation drops, so I pretty much spent the rest of the day sleeping with the sunglasses on. Even looking at my phone briefly with sunglasses on was uncomfortable. My vision was 20/20 at my follow up the next day, though I was still very light sensitive and there was some intermittent soreness in my eye whenever the room was too bright. Now I am slowly adapting and it doesn't feel like a foreign sensation to have clear vision. My light sensitivity has improved and I can for the most part tolerate ambient room lighting. I do still have to wear sunglasses outside. I do see halo rings and some ghosting effects when looking near light sources, but they don't bother me at all. There's no obstruction to my visual field. I have not tried night time driving yet. Overall, I am very happy I chose to get ICL surgery. Life will be somewhat freer not having to worry about foggy glasses, being outside in the rain and if my glasses will fall off during activities.

It was a wonderful experience!

I had my initial screening and found out that I was not a candidate for lasik but could get EVO ICL. I did some research and decided that I would move ahead with the surgery. I liked the idea that if something was off in the future the implants could be removed or changed. I meet with Catherine one of the team managers and she was fantastic in helping me plan and figure out payments. Because I used my FSA I had one eye done in December and one in January. Dr. Gregoire did both procedures. You are in the office for a little while getting drops and dilated but the procedure itself takes less than 15 mins. After the procedure I had no pain and my eyesight was good enough to drive the next day. I have been going in for weekly check ups to monitor my eyes and feel I am in good hands in the Andover branch.

Was not expecting the procedure to be so swift! Couldn’t see for the first few hours however after much needed rest I was able to see a bit same day. The following day I was able to drive.

Quick and painless! Could see without glasses immediately after the surgery!

I was dependent on my contacts for everyday life- have looked into Lasik through the years but was never a good candidate. my eye prescription in both eyes was -5.50, wearing glasses gave me a headache, so I spent 15 hours in contacts and luckily didn't have a dry eye problem. I had done some research on my own when ICL came out and was happy that Boston Vision participated in the procedure under the FDA approval process. I went through the testing to determine what procedure would be best for me, all my questions were answered, and I never felt pressured to choose. Surgery day came and was easy....amazingly easy! even drove myself to my follow up the next morning. I still have a few situations where halo's are prominent (driving at night) but it's not distracting or uncomfortable. I had temporary dryness while healing but that has subsided 90% and improving so I have no doubt I'll be independent of eye drops soon. I'm fortunate I could have this done and used some HSA money to pay for the procedure which is very helpful. my favorite part is that ICL is completely reversible and also can be adapted if needed, like having lasik on top of ICL. Do your research, take your time, and ask questions. All the staff at Boston Vision are accommodating and have great bed side manner.

Highly recommend! I had ICL surgery with Dr Brenner ~3 months ago and am very happy with the results. Him and his team were very nice and professional, the surgery was painless, and the recovery was quick without any complications. Although I was hoping to see even further (I guess I was expecting 15/20 vision lol), it definitely improved and now I don't have to deal with the hassle of contacts or glasses. At times I do see halos still but the frequency is becoming less each month. Big thanks to everyone who helped at Boston Vision!

This review is being written 3.5 months after receiving ICL surgery. Prior to the procedure I had worse than -10x prescription in each eye and astigmatism. Contacts had never worked for me and I had been wearing glasses since before I was in kindergarten. If I were sent back in time, I would get ICL done again. For myself, I would easily consider the procedure "worth it". However, tt took months to adjust to ICL and was not without challenges. -- Advice for my former self: 1. Take the promises for immediate results made by consultants with a grain of salt. You won't see "well" leaving the appointment. Don't drive yourself to the 24-hour follow up appointment. The first few days will kind of suck. It will take a little over a week for you to be able to fully perform at work again. Significant halo-ing exists on the scale of months following the procedure and requires some level of accommodations. Dry eyes are also a side effect for some months but does get better. 2. Here are some useful products to be aware over during recovery. "Night Driving Glasses" are basically sunglasses to reduce glare of headlights without making things too dark. They go by different names but the product exists and it somewhat effective. It just "takes the edge off" of halos. Warm compress eye mask speeds up recovery and can be soothing. Artificial tears are a quick relief for dry eyes. They are super inconvenient and stopped feeling effective for me after some time but I did use a ton. You can probably get a "sample" bottle from your surgery team if you ask. 3. Anticipate the visual effect of halos and don't expect it to go away any time soon. Your vision will (ideally) be anatomically perfect after the surgery but it takes some time for you brain to rewire to a new form of visual processing. In my experience, you get immediate, unbeatable clarity, but every source of light makes a ring of light around it. Its similar to how astigmatism makes lights "bleed/smear". At first, it may be apparent even in full daylight but its mostly for lights in the dark. The rings of light can obscure your vision and almost make lights appear double. Be careful when driving at night. In general it can be very distracting. It might be a ring around your phone at night. Sometimes a full circle framing your vision. Honestly it can be very cool at times and feel very sci-fi. At a follow-up appointment Dr. Duncan said that you may be thinking to yourself "why did I do this" for 3-6 months. That's realistically the recovery time frame. But it will change your life and a year or two in, the rest will be history. She's fantastic and that's the most honest outlook I've been given. It's certainly held true. --- ABOUT ME Prior to the procedure we did a benchmark exam. This was the only time an optometrist had tested me without corrective aid and I could not see a single letter. I proceeded to repeatedly fail the "how many fingers am I holding up" quiz. I could see when the optometrist was waving her hand in front of the screen but that was honestly and embarrassing baseline. The surgery was unremarkable. Technically, as promised, I could see better leaving the appointment compared to when I came in. However, it was quite bleary and far from what I had hoped. Contrary to what I had been told, I do not feel it was safe for me to drive myself to the 24-hour follow-up appointment. Severe halo-ing left my visibility near-zero when traveling through an underground tunnel. At the 24 hour follow-up I required a touch-up procedure to reposition the lens. This likely accounts for why my vision had been so bad. They didn't do the whole numbing routine for the adjustment and for a few hours afterwards I was in agony. I called the Boston Vision emergency line but there wasn't anything to do for it except take a Tylenol. I do think the Tylenol helped but that was a sucky expereince. The important details of the rest of the healing process is more or less captured in the advice to my former self. I do think your attitude going into the procedure will influence your perspective and ability to cope any side effects. After a year in the workforce as an Electrical Engineer, I was really struggling with my glasses. The text on my screen was comically enlarged, I used text to speech to read my emails more often than not. Having such a strong prescription, I believe minor position adjustments of my glasses or lens defects/smudges really affected my working vision. I thought about my vision all the time and it distressed me daily. Technically my vision had not been stable for at least 2 years prior to getting ICL as is recommended. It was also a scary leap to get "Implantable Contact Lens" when I had gone through a lot of anguish trying to make traditional contacts work. I also seem have a generally overreactive immune system. Althought ICL is reversible, the procedure and undoing it would inflict significant trauma to the eye. I also think I would maybe still be on the hook for the $7750 price tag. If my prescription does progress again, I am excited to get mild prescription glasses. Despite Boston Vision's offer of life guarantee, free-of-charge LASIK I would be reticent to get more surgical work done personally for fear of long term consequences. In case it is relevant, I will share my expereience with contacts. Ultimately none of these contact problems really followed me after ICL. Thankfully. I gave contacts an honest shot twice in my life. At the ae of 13 I tried hard contact lens, gaspermeable lenses. At that age, I could not get over the inital discomfort of needing to essentially form callouses on my eyes. I tried again around the age of 22 before considering ICL as a final Hail Mary. At my prescription strength I qualified for "medically necessary contacts". The second time after a few adjustments the fit and prescription had been worked out but the eye strain was awful. My personal record was 4 hours before I absolutely felt the need to rip them out of my head. What's more, for around 90 minutes after taking out my contacts, wearing my glasses would make me severely dizzy to the point of mild nausea. I think because the glasses were further from my face, it felt like there was a visual "lag" going from contacts to glasses any time I moved. This would affect me with any visual motion. I stopped trying to make contacts work, after my optometrist suggested that contacts might never be suitable for work. Its not uncommon for people to use glasses for more intense/strenuous vision tasks and use contacts during outings, for sports, etc.

Had my ICL surgery a week ago. My vision is now as if I have my multifocal contacts lens in but without the hassle of contacts. It was thought by the professionals that this would be a better option than lasik due to the extent of correction necessary. I was hoping my vision would be a little better as I felt like I was straining (both near and far sight) to see with my multifocal contact lens. I did not have any pain during the procedure and it felt like a little bruising around my eyes for just 2-3 days. I cannot say the procedure was the most fun as you could see when the lens was being inserted but it was quick and the team was professional. The procedure was not anything bad, just the icky feeling of knowing what they were doing. I am still getting used to it and my eyes feel dry some of the time, which I did not have before. I hope they can do something to try to improve my vision somewhat.

Had my ICL consultation at Boston Vision, and the experience was genuinely impressive. I have high myopia (around -10.00), so I’m not a good candidate for LASIK. From the very beginning, the staff were professional, calm, and extremely knowledgeable. The consultation was thorough and data-driven, not sales-driven. Every test had a clear purpose, and the doctor took time to explain why ICL was suitable for my eyes, not just that it was an option. What stood out most was the clarity and honesty. Risks, benefits, long-term expectations—everything was explained in plain English, without pressure. For someone with severe nearsightedness, that level of transparency matters. The clinic itself is clean, modern, and well organized, and the staff were efficient but never rushed. I felt respected as a patient, not processed as a number. I had my ICL surgery at Boston Vision, and the outcome has exceeded my expectations. I’ve had severe myopia (around -10.00) for most of my life, and glasses or contacts were part of my daily routine. The surgery itself was quick and smooth, far less intimidating than I imagined. The medical team was calm, precise, and clearly very experienced, which made the entire process reassuring. What surprised me most was the speed of recovery. My vision improved almost immediately after surgery, and within a very short time I was seeing clearly without glasses. The post-op care was thorough and well organized. Every follow-up visit felt purposeful, and all my questions were answered patiently and honestly. Boston Vision never overpromised, but the results delivered. My vision is sharp, stable, and comfortable, even with long hours of screen use. For someone with high myopia, regaining clear vision without relying on corrective lenses feels genuinely life-changing. If you’re not a LASIK candidate and are considering ICL surgery, I can confidently recommend Boston Vision. The professionalism, technology, and results speak for themselves.

I had ICL procedure done on my right eye a little over a month now. I wanted to do one eye first because I was told I have large pupils which may cause me to see severe halos and ghost images in dime lights. I can tell you all is true. Driving at night has been a struggle as I constantly see starbursts from other cars and street lights. Walking my dog at night and seeing a movie have also been tough. Although I see improvements, they are not as fast as I would like. Another problem I'm having is the straining on my corrected eye. I had decided to do monovision and had my right eye under corrected. Currently, I'm wearing a contact lens on my left. Every time I change environment, like going from a small room to a large room or going from a bright room to a dark one, I can feel my right eye is working very hard trying to focus and sometimes my eye lid won't even open all the way as if it's really tired. The appointment for my left eye surgery is in couple of weeks, but I'm going to postpone it out couple of months. Hopefully most of these conditions will subdue by then otherwise I will have it removed.

Before having my ICL done, my eyesight was horrid. I could only see clearly for about 6” in front of me. After that I couldn’t make out anything. Needless to say I needed my contacts or glasses to do anything and everything. After going over my options with Boston Vision, I decided to go with ICL. Boston vision made the whole process very easy. The procedure itself only took about 20 minutes and there was no pain at all. For the first 8 hours my vision was a bit blurry but it was slowly coming into focus. By the next day I could see perfectly. Almost a week later and it’s only gotten better. I do have slight halos at night, but they are not distracting to me and I barely notice them unless I am focusing on them. Overall, I am very happy with my procedure and look forward to not needing glasses for everyday activities.

I had ICL with Dr. Brenner a week ago and am glad I went for it! In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a Boston Vision employee. I often see patients before and after their procedures, so I was quite confident in my decision to go forward. I chose ICL because I have dry eye and a high prescription, so I don’t want to chance increasing my dry eye with LASIK. I’ve been wearing glasses since first grade, so being able to see 20/20 immediately after was quite amazing. I had some light sensitivity immediately after the procedure (due to my eyes still being dilated) and was experiencing halos. Currently, I only experience dispersed halos in very bright light and am seeing 20/15. Overall, I’m very happy with my decision and am happy to speak about it with anyone interested!

I received ICL surgery a few days ago and it was hands down the best decision I have ever made. It is truly life changing to see clearly after feeling conscious wearing my thick glasses all of my life and struggling with dry eyes in contact lens. Once I arrived to Boston Vision, I was immediately called in and the whole process went surprisingly fast in under 1 hour and 30 minutes. The procedure was relatively painless, although the first day of recovery post-surgery was uncomfortable because my eyes were very sensitive and sore. After 48 hours, my eyes felt fine and I was able to go back to work. I am now 6 days out of surgery, and my eyes feel perfectly line. The halos that were initially very prominent have significantly decreased. I am happy to talk to anyone that is considering it!

I got my ICL procedure done on a Friday. My left eye was operated on relatively quickly and painless but my right eye seemed to take a bit longer and was quite uncomfortable during and after the procedure. It felt like a lot of pressure was put on the right eye. For a couple days after the procedure, I had a headache and felt eye strain when I looked around too much so I had to make sure to take it easy during the weekend. I was able to start seeing clearly the day after surgery, although I was still sensitive to light from the dilation and had halos when seeing bright light. The post-op directions indicated eye drops post procedure, but when I asked the doctor later that evening, I was told they are old post-op instructions and eye drops are no longer needed. At the same time, I saw these white cloudy patches in the inner, upper corners of my eye, which I was told during the 1 day post-op appt that they are medications injected that are to dissolve over time (I assume antibiotics and/or steroids?). I do wish I was informed about this before/right after the procedure as it was a bit alarming seeing these patches and I started googling what these patches could mean. Otherwise, it has been life changing to wake up to perfect vision every morning. I would highly recommend, even with some of the challenges I initially faced as the outcome is worth it.

I had my ICL surgery 6 days ago and my overall experience with Boston Vision is wonderful. The procedure itself was quick (less than 20 mins overall) and I barely felt anything besides some pressures with lens insertion/adjustments. My vision was 20/20 on post-op day one and I only experienced occasional pressures and halos. The pressures are completely gone after day 3 and occurrence of halos is very minimal and doesn't really bother me when they occur.

I am five days post-op from ICL surgery. The day of surgery was easy logistically and Boston Vision gave me all the information I needed. They gave me an MKO drop for anxiety but didn't do anything during the surgery to help keep me calm. The surgery was quick but uncomfortable. My left eye did great, had no pain and could see 20/20 the next morning. I could tell immediately that I wasn't seeing as well through my right eye. My vision in that eye went very cloudy a couple hours after surgery and that scared me. I called Dr. Brenner and he called me back right at 5pm when he was out of surgery and the cloudiness had already started to resolve. My vision in that eye was blurry and the surgery broke blood vessels above my iris. In my 1-day follow up appointment, they put me on steroid eye drops to help with the inflammation. My vision has gotten better after a few days on the drops but my eye is still very sensitive even to light touch. Overall, if my right eye continues to heal well, I am happy with the results. I am seeing even better than with my contacts because my ICL also corrects for astigmatism and it is amazing to be able to wake and see!

I recently had ICL surgery at Boston Vision and couldn't be more thrilled with my experience! From my initial consultation through surgery day, every member of the team was incredibly helpful and patient in answering all of my questions. On the day of my procedure, the staff was so reassuring and made me feel completely at ease. Their professionalism and genuine care really stood out during what could have been a stressful experience. I'm so glad I chose Boston Vision for my ICL procedure. The results have exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. If you're considering vision correction surgery, I highly recommend Boston Vision!

The procedure itself was fast, probably only a few minutes per eye, and I was able to see 20/20 the following day. I deducted one star because I found the inconsistencies in communication frustrating (e.g., the consent form said to stay out of contacts for three days prior to surgery, whereas the email confirming my procedure time said to only stay out of contacts for a single day).

I procedure hurt more than expected, especially on my second eye. The lidocaine didn't work well on me. It never does. My mentioning that was mostly ignored. My eyes stayed fully dilated for over 15 hours. They were finally "normal" when I woke up the next day. It left me extremely light sensitive and nauseated all day. I couldn't do anything besides lay in a dark room. The next day I was exhausted, even after napping several times after surgery. I ended up falling asleep for 3 hours after my post op exam. My eyes hurt for several days, with burst blood vessels in my left eye. I could barely read/see my phone for several day. Today was my 1 week post op. My vision is not where it was when I had glasses. I hope it will get better. But right now I get weird circles of light when the light source is in the wrong spot, I get glare/halos from lights at night, my eyes get tired very quickly (and the more tired they are the more blurry things get), and driving (especially at night) is not nearly as clear as I would hope, since reading signs isn't that easy. I'm prone to headaches, and they have been worse the past week since my vision is all over the place.

I initially set up my consultation with Boston Vision expecting to receive Lasik or PRK. However my prescription was just a bit too strong and was recommended by Dr. Gregoire that ICL would be my best option. I had the surgery a few weeks later. The process was very easy with the surgery only taking about 10 minutes or so. Each eye felt a little different during the surgery, one was completely painless, the other I felt a little pressure but that was the second eye they did so I knew it wouldn't last very long. Even if it wasn't the pressure wasn't anything to complain about. The staff at Boston Vision were very good at making you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout pre and post-op. Overall I was in the office for about 2.5 hours. Vision that evening was blurry, the next morning I had glare in both eyes when looking at light sources and reflective surfaces but could see very well and post-op follow up confirmed I was AT LEAST 20/20 in both eyes. I had some soreness for about 3 days, specifically around the pupils. The glare I had in my vision turned into halos in both eyes that has been gradually going away over the last couple of weeks. I am now about 2.5 weeks post-op and I can confidently say I am seeing better than I was before.

I’m almost one week out from the surgery, and my vision isquite good. Some post-surgical halos and sensitivity have mostly resolved. I would recommend this to people in a similar position.

Best decision ever. The procedure was painless and extremely quick (think faster than getting a haircut). The team at Boston Vision was very professional and walked me through all the steps, which certainly helped. I have worn glasses since 5 years old, and can never wear contacts for more than 6hrs without it being scratchy and blurry, which is why I looked into corrective surgery. I can see better than ever with ICLs after only a few days that it is almost unbelievable. The recovery has been smooth sailing with very minimal discomfort that goes away after the first day.

I had my ICL procedure a few days ago. Recovery is going well so far. The procedure was quick and a little uncomfortable but not painful. I had a few post surgery questions which I received a prompt response to my email which was nice.

With a -7.50 prescription, I chose to receive the monovision ICL procedure to avoid wearing reading glasses in the future. While I was very nervous the procedure was quick and the team was great! They walked me through each step during the procedure and with the numbing drops it was barely noticeable that anything was being done. Once complete, while sensitive to light as my eyes were super dilated, I couldn’t believe I could already see!

I had my ICL surgery done by Doctor Melki, he came highly recommend. The surgery went smoothly, I was nervous so took the offered medicine to take the edge off. It took about 10 minutes for each eye and then they did a quick measurement after each lens was placed. About 30 minutes total. It was fascinating seeing a kaleidoscope of colors during the surgery. I think the worst part was walking out after the surgery. My eyes were so dilated that even sunglasses didn’t keep enough light out! I napped on and off a few times that day. By the end of the day one eye was amazingly sharp and clear. The next morning the second eye was nearly there, just a bit foggy. Now it’s perfect! I would totally recommend the procedure!

I had ICL procedure with Dr. Melki Last Wednesday, it went well and quick. My eyes were Dry on the second day and was advised to use iVIZIA eye drop by Dr. Dy from pop-up appointment. Now I still feel a little bit blurry to seeing phone. I know it will take times to recovery, I feel great for it. Dr. Melki and his team are awesome.

I had ICL procedure with Dr. Melki last Wednesday. I'm four days post-op while writing this. I thought about this for a very long time and asked the team many questions, which Boston Vision patiently answered. On the day of, the procedure itself was short. Everything moves really quickly, but the team tries to make you feel as comfortable as possible. I felt a little bit of pain in the first eye, but the second eye was just slight pressure. After the procedure, you can see immediately, but you're light sensitive and need to sleep for the rest of the day as the dilation wears off. The next morning, I woke up being able to see - my eyes were slightly dry, but was not in any pain. Recovery has been uncomplicated; I have a bit of an eye vein that is red, but that is supposed to go down in 1-3 weeks. Overall, would recommend!

I had my ICL surgery with Dr. Melki yesterday and saw the optometrist today and all looks good and healing well. My vision is already fairly good and I'm told the slight swelling will keep going down and I should be clear vision within a few more days. My eyes are fairly sore and I found the procedure to be quick, but very uncomfortable. Tolerable discomfort, but I felt it was made less tolerable since Dr. Melki didnt speak to me at all during the surgery. Although it was quick, I had no warning when I would feel discomfort or what was going to happen next. I am grateful all went well and I know he is a very good surgeon, but I wish he had more of a bedside manner.

One week out from ICL and I am very happy with the results. The surgery: as others say, it's easy and painless and sounds worse than it is. It feels a little like putting in an awkward contact- some movement in your eye but you aren't aware of what's happening. I counted backwards from 100 and one eye was done by 60 and the other by 30. ;) Post surgery: Minor eye discomfort and a mild headache. Vision was super weird for about 6-8 hours and then stabilized. Next day I saw perfectly. My eyes are still acclimating to reading but my far sightedness is better than with my glasses or contacts pre-surgery. So far, definitely worth the time and hassle of a few days off work!

Surgery went well . Clear vision next day. A little bloom vessel in my right eye. Recovery is taking a bit longer than expected.

I am only 3 weeks out from the procedure, but so far I am very pleased that I decided to go through with ICL! I was extremely near-sighted and can now see with 20/15 vision. Dr. Melki is one of the top surgeons in the country for ICL, and I wouldn't have gone through with the procedure if I had any doubts to his abilities. I have been seeing Dr. Wallah for my pre and post op appointments and he has been patient and easy to talk to throughout the process. My vision can sometimes get blurry at the end of the day (likely from dry eye) and I do see rings of light in high-contrast settings, but I am hopeful that these will continue to resolve over the next few weeks to months.

I had a great experience with Dr. Brenner and his team. I had my procedure a few days ago, so I am still recovering. I have a much higher prescription than most people. I feel that’s why my recovery is longer. I should have better vision in a couple of weeks gradually. I am eager to see the final results! Overall, I would do this experience again with the team at Boston Vision.

I got ICL surgery done and it went great! My eyes were blurry all day due to the heavy dilation, but that was normal and went away after a few hours. The next morning I woke up with 20/20 vision, the first time in my life! It feels great not having to wear contacts or glasses anymore. Procedure was painless and I’ve had no complications so far.

Overall, the surgery went relatively smoothly with Dr. Brenner, who was great at explaining things and reassuring me both before and after the procedure. There were a few complications and post-op issues worth noting. During the surgery, my right eye wasn’t dilated enough, which made the lens insertion noticeably more uncomfortable. I felt quite a bit of pulling and tugging, and it was slightly painful. The left eye procedure was quick, smooth, and painless. Post-op, I now have 20/20 vision, which is amazing and life-changing. However, my right eye still feels a bit off. For about a week, I intermittently experienced some pain when moving my eyes (almost like an eyelash was stuck in my eye), mostly around the incision site in my right eye. That feeling has mostly subsided, but my right eye still sometimes has a hazy or smeared contact lens feel to it (especially in low light environments). I get more halos in my right eye, and there’s some visible white scarring on the right iris, which the follow-up doctor (Dr. Patel) said would likely be permanent. On the administrative side, the experience was just okay. I only received email confirmations for some of my appointments, even when I asked directly and double checked that the correct email was on file. Different staff members gave me different information re: how long I should be out of contact lenses before my initial consultation. I was also sent the wrong paperwork to sign. On the day of my surgery, I ended up waiting 45 minutes without any explanation for the delay. Despite these issues, I would still recommend the procedure, as the benefit of 20/20 vision outweigh the stressors I've encountered during this process.