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Jen K.
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9 years ago
This experience surpassed my expectations. I was first skeptical and asked when I had my consultation if they ever denied patients LASIK? I didn't want a center that just took everyone's money. Dr. B assured me patients were turned away for several reasons. The day of the LASIK I was delayed due to the machine not calibrating. I understood this as I am a nurse in a hospital where there are delays due to equipment issues, and I appreciate Dr. Mann waiting until the machine was calibrating at 100%. I was eventually seen that day. To say I was nervous was an understatement. I actually started crying to Dr. Mann out of fright. He was so kind and reassuring. Two women in the laser room held my hands and assured me through the process which was painless and quick. The whole process from start to finish; from the office staff, to OD's, to MD's were phenomenal. For the first time in 41 years I can actually see without glasses or contacts.
Ashlee K.
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9 years ago
This was hands down one of the best experiences I've had at an eye doctor's office. I heard the LASIK commercial on local radio and was excited to find that Mann Eye also accepted my vision insurance. I was able to get an appointment within the week, and offered one next day but it unfortunately didn't fit into my schedule. <br><br>Stephanie is the receptionist, and she was super friendly. The appointment ran on time, and the surgery consultant was very helpful in answering any questions I had about the Lasik procedure. Several scans and tests were done on my eyes, and my prescription was determined. The technician who helped me was a very pleasant man, who was very patient with me as I tried to read the letters. <br><br>Here's the thing, ultimately the doctor, Dr. Barker, decided that I was not a candidate for LASIK. He was very knowledgable, extremely polite, and I didn't feel rushed or like he was in a hurry. He took the time to talk to me about how my vision wasn't really bad enough to get LASIK, and the risks of getting the procedure with such a low prescription. I was very impressed. LASIK is not cheap, and Mann Eye is one of the biggest names in the area. It would have been very easy for them to use that clout to take my trust and my money and risk my vision. <br><br>The awesome staff wrote me a prescription for new glasses, and took extra time to fit me for new contacts, helping me try a couple of pairs before finding one I liked. I got a trial pair to wear for a few days and they told me I could call when I was ready to order, or they'd write me a prescription to purchase them somewhere else. I thought the only con was that they didn't have a very large selection of frames, so I opted to go somewhere else to pick out my new glasses. <br><br>The facility on Braker Lane is gorgeous, clean and very modern. The staff is awesome. The doctors I encountered were very knowledgable. I'll return to Mann Eye for my annual exams. Check them out for all of your eye care needs.
Crystal L.
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9 years ago
My eyes, my poor eyesight is no longer an issue! I can see clearly 1 day after my LASIK surgery and I am sooo happy!<br><br>I consulted 3 places in Austin, all of them telling me I am a great candidate and prices all within the same range give or take ~$100-$200 but ultimately chose Mann Eye because I felt like the people working there as well as the facilities were much cooler and neater for the same price point! Courtney at the arboretum office quoted me$2500 each eye + $195 diagnostic fee with 5% off from my vision insurance was amazingly awesome with $1000 in house discount. Total was $3985 put on my credit card for rewards points to pay off instantly but if you don't have the full amount to pay, they certainly can help with financing through Care Credit. I went to the Arboretum location for my initial consults but for the pre-op, surgery and post-op visits, they were all at the South Central location. (FYI: they're serious about not parking anywhere in the garage with "reserved" signs posted in the parking spots there so make sure to look carefully!)<br><br>I was at a -7 in both my left and right eye with -2.50/-1.75 astigmatism and 1 day after I can see pretty amazingly with my right eye but my left eye still being a bit fuzzy. One concern I had initially that went away was I never got to talk to Dr. Mann before the surgery but on the day of he was around and introducing himself to everyone before the surgery was to be done. They have many other doctors around to facilitate and check in on their patients progress but Dr. Mike Mann or Dr. Paul Mann with be your final surgical Doctor. Dr. Paul Mann operated on me and he let me know as a fellow Houstonian that him and his father switch off doing surgeries in Austin and Houston every other week to do them! Surgeries are done Thursday's and Friday's so you can rest easy through the weekend and they do 1 day post op check up on you Saturday morning when you do surgeries on Friday. I picked Friday afternoon so I could still work the morning of my surgery day. <br><br>My husband watches me get my procedure done and then drove me home so I could take a nap before my anesthesia in my eyes wore off. During the surgery I was very worried but they provide you with Valium and ibuprofen 800mg so you'll be fine during the surgery. The first machine they move you under is the laser that makes the incision for your cornea, right then left for me. My left eye I struggled with them inserting the suction so my eyeball wouldn't move and thus caused some minor redding to occur as my blood vessels there bruised. Then to the other laser to correct my vision and astigmatism and each eye was 24 seconds, I could smell something burning while the second laser did its work but I read about this with others so I was prepared. In the background during all this is happening, I heard the medical assistants reading numbers aloud and Dr. Mann also talking reading the metrics. After my left eye finished everyone was awesome and congratulated me on my successful operation!!! Laying down in the room was cold so I was glad that I came in long sleeves, but they provided me with a cute pink fuzzy stuffed elephant, Jenny, to hold onto and a thick blanket to cover me as well as a cushion under my knees so my legs wouldn't be tired. They are seriously thoughtful and I appreciated every little thing. Kristin at the South Central location checked me in and beamed with smiles and regaled me with her own personal journey of going under which definitely helped me on the day of surgery feeling nervous. I know folks are wary of Mann eye being a machine and churning in and out people going in surgery and out those day but honestly you are taken care of and each patient is seen and given the amount of time necessary and they don't rush you! No backlog so all was great!<br><br>Handing me back my glasses and my goodie bag of sunglasses to wear and all my eye drops and instructions, everything was good to go! As someone with a heavy prescription I was very worried and afraid something would go wrong but everything I had concerns about were alleviated easily and I am so happy I made this choice. I will continue to update as I continue on with my next 1 week post-op visit and so on as they do them frequently to ensure you are healing as expected. <br><br>Oh, and enhancements and fixes will be covered up to 2 years from your surgery date so long as you make all your check in appointments which is really neat! Aside from some starbursts and light sensitivity at the moment 1 day after surgery, I am beaming with joy!! It's only going to get better from here on out and I'm so stoked!!!! Ps. If you're considering LASIK, feel free to message me and let's chat! I did a ton of research before I made the plunge because I knew my prescription was high and I wanted to make sure this was the best choice of my life I'd have to make!<br><br>Thank you Mann Eye team for this wonderful experience and new eyes you've given me!
Courtney H.
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Yelp
9 years ago
Excellent staff and Dr. Beavers is kind, knowledgable and makes you feel like family!
Brats Y.
Via
Yelp
9 years ago
I had my appointment yesterday, after suddenly rescheduling it on my part. It was great.<br><br>Maryanne, in particular, struck me. She is both passionate and knowledgeable about her chosen profession - she is an eye nerd, through and through. She and the rest of the staff there are clearly in love with their jobs. It's so refreshing to be around people who like each other and love what they do.<br><br>Do your homework before you show up. You should know already how much your laser procedure is going to cost, or ask right away. They won't tell you from the get go, but this is standard sales practice. Don't be put off by it. Mine is going to run me a touch under $4000 with zero percent financing for 18 months, which I find totally reasonable.<br><br>I'll update later with how everything goes, but as far as my initial consultation, couldn't be better. The energy in the office is amazing.
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4314 W. Braker Lane Suite 215
Austin, TX 78759
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