Boston Vision
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    Fred Fred Via Google Business Profile
    13 years ago
    I dont often write reviews for products or services, but I feel this event warrants a review as it deals with an elective surgery which may change your quality of life forever. I have considered Lasik surgery for a couple of years now, but I have been hesitant to go in for a consultation. I spend most of my days behind computer screen. I consider my eyesight my most valuable sense and for that reason I have been extremely careful in my evaluation of potential laser eye surgeons. I have informed myself quite a bit on the available technologies, the surgeries, the pros/cons, risks, side-effects. Also to select an eye surgeon, I looked at experience, number of surgeries performed, teaching and research experience, academic training, publications, and expertise beyond Lasik. Among the several laser eye surgeons I evaluated, Dr. Samir Melki and his practice (Boston Laser) ranked highly: Dr. Melki has several thousand surgeries under his belt, has trained under globally known eye surgeons, currently teaches at Harvard Medical School, wrote several books, and is also specialized in cataract and corneal surgery. Again, it is vital to stress that you are essentially making a conscious decision to put your eyesight in the hands of a surgeon: as with any surgery, Lasik/PRK/Lasek present risks to your eyes, no matter how small, risks that may adversely affect your eyesight forever! That is why you should be very wary of surgeons who will tell you that this is a zero-risk surgery, or who will use price discounts as the primary means of getting you into the door. Your eyesight is far too precious for that! I traveled all the way from NYC to Boston in order to meet with Dr.Melki for an initial consultation. Dr. Melkis manners were impeccable, his knowledge, honesty, and patience impressive. He took the time to answer all of my questions, and then some. He also presented the surgery options, as well as their benefits, risks and potential side-effects. He was able to put things in perspective in a way that made me feel comfortable making a decision. In the end, it is all about trust. And dr. Melki earned my trust. The Boston Laser clinic seems to have invested in the latest technologies for laser eye correction procedures, including wavefront lasik. Keep in mind, this was the only clinic I found that had their own outcomes independently reviewed every year. Once there, the clinic design made me feel comfortable, and the staff was not only friendly, but also knowledgeable. I came in the day of my surgery, and after a bit of prepping I was ready for the procedure. The whole thing took only a few minutes, and Dr. Melki described to me each step as he was operating (which made me feel comfortable). Dr. Melki peformed the Lasek (PRK) procedure on my eyes, which corrected for both myopia (short-sightedness) and astigmatism. In additional to using wavefront technology, he also performed the monovision procedure, to delay even more the need for wearing reading glasses in the future. You need to keep in mind that no matter how good your eyesight is today, one day in the future, when you grow older, you will need to wear glasses for reading up-close. Dr. Melkis technique pushes back by several years the date at which you may need reading glasses. Finally Dr. Melki and his team followed-up with me for several weeks after the procedure, to insure I was doing ok. I have today 20/20 eyesight, I can see distant objects (and actually read small characters better than when I was wearing glasses), and can read books up close with no prolem, and most importantly I can stare at my computer screen for hours on end without getting tired! If you are considering laser eye surgery, I can only highly recommend Dr. Samir Melki and the Boston Laser Clinic. His procedure significantly improved I evaluated, Dr. Melki his team are IT. But dont take my quality of life forever, and I dont have to worry about glasses anymore. Among all the laser eye surgeons my word for it, do your homework, set up an initial consultation, and see for yourself !
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    Michael S. Via Yelp
    13 years ago
    The first time Ive ever spent that much money, and got instant gratification. I was first case, took the valium, was done by 9:00am, went home and slept till 3:00PM and headed to a Restaurant for sushi... Seeing the Boston Skyline after lasik was done was like watch my Denver Broncos for the first time in HD!!! SO Worth it! The Doctors and staff were all amazing!! Special thanks to Drs. Melki and Felix. Im what one might call a pain in the butt patient; You know the ones, they asks millions of questions, theyre demanding but does require the best. Well two months later, and my sight bi-laterally is 20/15. Im so glad I came to this office first because when it comes to the eyes, you only get one shot!
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    Shane S. Via Yelp
    14 years ago
    I had Lasik done her with Groupon and it is hands down the best decision I have ever made. It was 3k, and worth every penny, If I knew it would be this good I would have paid the 6k years ago. I had glasses for distance, nothing to serious but bad enough to where I wanted Lasik. Dr. M is amazing, and makes you very comfortable with his skill, experience, and calmness about the whole thing. From start to finish it is a little time consuming, it is worth every second. You should plan to be there for 2-3 hours for the consultation, and 1-2 hours on the day of the surgery. Aftercare is very simple, and I have had NO problems what so ever with the surgery. You will wait in the waiting room for a decent amount of time, but once they get to you its a process so hang on its 100% worth it.
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    Neill K. Via Yelp
    14 years ago
    Well...theyre 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 its so cut up that it feels cramped. The service: Well, theyre 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 Id 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 Im 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.
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    Nate A. Via Yelp
    14 years ago
    Dr Melki and his entire staff were great. From the first time I set foot in the office, I felt comfortable and was put at ease. I had LASIK there and could see great after waking up from a nap following the surgery. Dr. Melki has done over 9000 surgeries and Id recommend him to everyone. I went through qualsight and saved a good bit of money on the surgery. It was pain free and very little discomfort. Great job and Id do it again in a heartbeat!
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    24 Webster Place Brookline, MA 02445
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