TLC Laser Eye Centers

Reviews 6

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Caleb Choi

My experience has been OK at best. I may be one of the "rare" cases with issues with lasik, but here is what my experience was like: I had bad eyes (-7.. pretty bad eyes) and always wanted lasik so I finally decided to try out TLC in Fargo, ND. The check up was easy and nice, and everything seemed to be great. The day of surgery... First, my left eye still had some feeling even after they put numbing drops in, and I did feel that clamp go into my eyes (made me twitch like crazy) and its one of the most uncomfortable feelings ever (felt like dust all over the inside of my eyes).... I told the surgeon, Dr. Stephen Wexler, that I felt it, but he told me "try to hold still" and began the surgery. I didnt want to go blind or anything like that, so I held my fears in and had to hold while they shot the laser. That was my left eye. The laser did not hurt, thankfully. Then they go to my right, and thankfully I did not feel anything but pressure from the clamp. However, they started to cut the flap, then said I had bubbles in my eyes so I was placed in a dark room for an hour. I sat there pretty much blind, unable to see anything for an hour and waiting until the bubbles went away. After an hour, they finally get me back in and go through the surgery. Everything seemed to go well after, but let me tell you, my right eye had laser for about 40-50 seconds. Waaaay longer than anyone ever mentioned to me. And even though 40 seconds may seem short, it was a long time for me, especially with all that happened. After the surgery, everything is blurry and hazy. My eyes were still probably at least a -5 prescription (seemed like it). I was scared that I might have bad vision from this point. I slept it off (as they recommended) then my eyes slowly started to get better over a few days... Its been about 6+ months since, and my eyes are constantly dry (put eye drops in all the time), vision is hazy (seems like there is a hazy white screen - very light but its definitely not clear as it should be), night vision is terrible with glowing and glares from all the lights. Overall, I had high hopes for lasik and my expectation was met with mediocrity. I hate the constant dry eyes, fuzzy vision (especially at night), etc. I wish I went back and went elsewhere and tried my luck somewhere else. But as it is, I went through it and there is no turning back at this point. I may be one of the rare cases with such hardships. They tell me to just keep putting eye drops in and itll get better. Ill press my luck for another few months and I will let you know if it does. Would I recommend this place? No. Not with my experience. But then again, other people seemed not not have this kind of experience.

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Ty Zaczkowski

One of the best customer service experiences Ive ever had hands down. I contacted tlc to try and have lasik done as quick as possible because time was an issue for me. Called on a Tuesday and was told take my contacts out immediately. Went in and got approved a couple days later, they set up the appointment to have my eyes examined and dilated by my doctor, came in for final scans and had surgery a couple days later. The entire process only took 10 days! I told them them I was extremely nervous and they could tell. Every employee there did everything they could to make me comfortable. They showed me the surgery room the day before so I knew what to expect and exactly how surgery day would go. The doctor was extremely professional, explains everything very clearly during the surgery so theres no surprises. The surgery itself only took 15 minutes. There was no hidden or unexplained fee for the payment and financing and a really good military discount which was unexpected. They also set up my post op appointments with my eye doctor so i didnt have to worry about anything. Healing instructions were very clear and explained to me multiple times. There wasnt a single employee I came across that didnt provide exceptional service or couldnt answer any questions I had, and I had a lot of them. I just got done with my 1 month post op exam and am seeing 20/15 in one eye and 20/20 In the other. Absolutely no complaints or regrets. Thank you guys very much!

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Alissa Hanson

I would recommend the TLC Center in Fargo! I felt comfortable knowing that my surgeon (Dr. Wexler) had over 40,000 LASIK procedures under his belt! They have the best technology available. The staff was very friendly and answered all my questions. They explained things well. The surgery itself is very weird and you feel pressure (no pain) but its very quick! The first day will fly by since youll sleep most of it away. I had severe dryness for the first week afterwards but I expected that. Its been two months now and the dryness is pretty much gone (better than it was with contacts). Im seeing 20/15 and my primary eye doctor is very impressed and said they "did a great job...cant be any better than this!" I was a good candidate from the start, however, and followed the post-op instructions carefully. Make sure you are aware of all your risks if they have any concerns about your eyes. I calculated that Im saving about 30 hours a year not having to put contacts in/out (as quick as that was!). I love being able to take a nap without worrying about contacts.

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Luminaa Band

Complete waste of money - DONT GO TO FARGO TLC FOOLS. I wasted all kinds of money on these fools. First you get a fee visit but if there is anything they dont understand about your eyes they send you to vist all kinds of expensive other doctors. The people at TLC did not know a simple eye issue I have, or I should say would not take the time to examine it further. I was led on and on, and on. $2000 later , yes 2k later after jumping through hoops they recommended, having a surgeon tell me 2 times Lasik surgery is safe for me, TLC basically changed stories and other very silly conversations after getting medical records from Surgeons they changed stories when I corrected them on the medical reports. I went to Twin Cities for Lasik. Zero problems. Fargo = Joke

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Aaron Motacek

I had my LASIK done last summer, and Im still absolutely LOVING IT!! I remember my first trip out of town, I couldnt stop looking out the window and looking at the leaves on the trees out in the distance... I can actually see clearer than I ever could with my contacts and glasses! The staff is also just wonderful... super friendly and caring, and very knowledgeable. Id do it again a million times over! Also, not really sure about what another person said in his review. All the visits are free and you only ever pay anything if you get surgery. Look at their Facebook review for more reviews.

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Rachel Rodin

Couldnt ask for a better experience during my PRK process!! Each visit was extremely informative, straight-forward and most importantly, comforting!! They answered all my questions, put my mind at ease and made me feel incredibly confident in my decision. The staff was extremely friendly >> they checked in with me on several occasions and made me feel like I was more than just "another patient". The healing process is longer for PRK vs Lasik, but because this team is outstanding, it went by so quickly and was a very easy recovery!! I would recommend TLC Laser Eye Centers to everyone!!

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