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Vlad C.
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- Brookline
11 years ago
So I had my lasik procedure about 2 months ago now and I am alive and I can see! Awesome awesome, I am still getting used to not putting on my glasses in the morning and taking my contacts out at night! I had astigmatism and -3.75 in both eyes and now I have 20/20 and couldn't be enjoying my life anymore than I am! The facilities are clean. They have coffee and tea. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The initial appointment was long (not their fault, just busy). I had my consult with Dr. Melki and we scheduled the surgery 3 weeks after that appointment. I would give this place 5 stars except for the fact that I did get DLK, which has nothing to do with the doctors and happens randomly in a certain percentage of patients that receive lasik (so I would like to let people know that though lasik is safe it can have complications). HOWEVER, I did receive quality service and they ensured I recovered safely and were there every step of the way. (Dr. Melki even personally answered emails when I was worried). After drop therapy and multiple check ups to ensure my quick recovery I am 100% recovered. I highly recommend Boston laser! You will not be disappointed!
Neill K.
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- Brookline
14 years ago
Well...they're efficient. I had my LASIK procedure three weeks ago and wanted to wait for the 'OMG...I can see' feeling to subside a little prior to writing this review. The setting: Super confusing layout. I think there are about five different 'waiting rooms' that I was moved through. The practice occupies the whole level of their building, but it's so cut up that it feels cramped. The service: Well, they're efficient. I was whisked around to different rooms, with different people, testing on different machines. Everyone was friendly enough...but wow. I do need to say that the results were amazing and when I think of who I would like to operate on my eyes...the setting and service can be horrible, but I want the best talent and results. Boston Laser will be recommended to everyone who asks me about LASIK...very pleased with the results! ...and I HATE that they do this, but you need to go through Qualsight to get the best pricing for the surgery. I went in on my own and forgot to tell them that I was going through qualsight...the quote was $5,900! After realizing that I was referred through this company (that I got from a previous yelp) the price dropped to $3,500. I told Chris Thompson (877-704-2010x4118) that I'd give him some Yelp props for such amazing service! For as great as Chris was...the fact that there is that much of a price difference makes me feel like I'm buying a used car...and not a medical procedure. If I factored my annoyance about this into my review it would have only been two stars...but sometimes you just have to play the game.
Noemi G.
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- Brookline
14 years ago
Haven't been back since my last appt in August which was my 3 month follow up. The one doctor I liked..(I think her name was Dr.Wu or Wong?)well she left!!!! I was so mad because I loved her. I got Lasek and had a really bad week after the surgery, wasn't able to reach 20/20 vision but I am damn close to it and that's all I need. Originally I was told that I could have the procedure repeated if I wanted to get 20/20 but NO THANKS! My vision is great and I don't think I need to do it agan. Just thought I would update my vision status. My eyes do get dry at night and when I first wake up but the Genteal eye drops help alot. Overrall, I'm glad I got the procedure done b/c I'm done with contacts and glasses for a very long time!!! The place is ok, staff are ok, the procedure cost is good compared to other places like MEEI. I would still recommend this place b/c I got great results.
laura w.
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- Brookline
14 years ago
When I was deciding to go to Boston Eye Group I looked up the reviews and mostly they were not that great -in regards to the staff (the actual surgery results had good reviews). My experience was very good. I met with much of the staff and they were all helpful, friendly and professional. I found Dr. Melki to be friendly enough and very nice during the surgery (telling me what to do and that I was doing a good job -exactly what I needed to hear). I got LASEK (I wasn't quite the right candidate for LASIK). It took me a good 2 weeks to recover, though I think I was driving after a week (that's pretty average for that type of surgery). I have 20/20, I don't have a problem seeing at night or seeing halos. My eyes do get dry or itchy easily but I think that's still improving (I just had the surgery Aug '10). I just love not needing to use glasses or contacts.
Brian L.
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- Brookline
14 years ago
It has been about two years since my LASIK at Boston Eye Group and I have 20/20 or better vision in both eyes and no halos so very good results. Defiinitely use Qualsight if you are looking into this as I read it here and it saved me about 50% off the orginal quote which made Boston Eye Group comparable with TLC and other places with not as many credentials as Boston Eye Group. The Good - 20/20 or better vision in both eyes with no halos. I was nearsighted only before in the -6 area. Procedure was quick and could see 20/20 almost immediately. So happy I did this as no more contacts and pain associated with wearing them for long periods of time. Eyes are a bit drier than before but not too bad. The staff and doctors kept me informed the whole way through the process and explained all the options and side effects. Dr. Melki just about guranteed I would have 20/20 vision and he did not lie. The not so good - I was only provided with one drop of anesthesia per eye about 1 minute prior to the procedure. I unfortanately felt a lot of pain during the flap cutting and the "pressure" they warn you about is them pushing some sort of suctioning device into your eye to keep your eyelids open. It felt like someone was hitting me in the eye with a hammer and I had a blod shot circle on both eyes for nearly two months after the procedure from this step. No one else mentions this so don't know what went wrong for me. I also felt the laser cut the flap in both eyes which was a medium amount of pain but caught me off guard as I expected to feel nothing. I was very nervous after this going into the laser portion and deathly afraid I would move my eyes but this part was not painful and perhaps the single pain drops kicked in by then however I had a hard time keeping my first eye open while they worked on the second due to the bruise they created with the suctioning device. Dr. Melki was quite frustrated with me for closing this eye and as people mention, didn't have the best bed side manner as I tried to explain that it was hurting and he ignored me. After the surgery I had halos for a few weeks at night and sensitivity to light for over a year but that has cleared now. My eyes are a bit drier than before so I need to use drops when there are a lot of alergens in the air which I never had problems with before. I had only one follow up a few days later with Dr. Melki and then he sent me to my regular eye doctor. I didn't have any issues but for the price, I expected all follow up to be with him or one of his doctors since they do LASIK unlike my eye doctor. This may be something you just need to demand. Summary: Glad I did the procedure and seeing well and would recommend Boston Laser however make sure you demand more than one drop of anethesia per eye and have them wait at least five minutes before starting the procedure so you don't feel anything. A friend did the procedure at TLC and said they put 4 or 5 drops per eye and he felt nothing, not even something during the "pressure" part other than pressure. Learn from me and keep that first eye open duringn the second (they never told me this beforehand) or else you will incur the wrath of Dr. Melki :)
