LASIK vs EVO ICL vs PRK
Compare laser correction, implantable lenses, and flapless PRK by corneal thickness, prescription strength, dry-eye risk, and recovery time.
Two lasers reshape your cornea, mapped to your eyes alone. About 15 minutes per eye - most people are back to life in a day or two.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MGM · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
All-Laser LASIK in Plano, TX · Serving Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Dallas & the North Dallas area
None of these are deal-breakers, they're reasons to look at the alternatives. We'll tell you straight at consultation.
Free 60-minute consult · If you're not a fit, we'll tell you.
Every All-Laser LASIK procedure begins with detailed corneal mapping and wavefront analysis. We measure the curvature, thickness, and unique optical fingerprint of each eye - including how light travels through your entire visual system - so the treatment plan is built from your diagnostics, not a generic protocol.
Instead of a blade, a femtosecond laser creates a thin, precise corneal flap using rapid pulses of light. The flap is gently lifted to expose the corneal tissue underneath. This blade-free step is what makes modern LASIK so consistent and safe.
The excimer laser then reshapes the underlying cornea according to your custom wavefront- and topography-guided map - correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The laser tracks your eye in real time and the reshaping itself takes only seconds per eye.
The flap is folded back into its original position, where it adheres naturally without stitches and begins healing almost immediately. Most patients notice clearer vision within hours and return to normal activities within a day or two.
Questions about the procedure? We'll walk you through all of it.

Comprehensive eye exam, corneal mapping, and a frank conversation about whether LASIK is the right answer for your eyes.

On a separate day, we capture detailed scans that drive your custom treatment plan. No contacts for two weeks before.

The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes per eye. You're awake but completely comfortable. Bring a driver - you'll head home that day.

First post-op exam is the next morning. Then 1 week, 1 month, 3 months - and we'll see you any time you need us.
Your map, your candidacy, your plan — in one visit.
Compare laser correction, implantable lenses, and flapless PRK by corneal thickness, prescription strength, dry-eye risk, and recovery time.
I had CLR on both of my eyes at Visionary Eye, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. From the very beginning, every staff member was kind, professional, and genuinely caring. They made me feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the entire process. The doctor is exceptional—not only highly skilled, but also incredibly accessible for any… (read more)
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Picking the right procedure is a diagnosis question, not a marketing one. If your eyes are better served by a different path, we'll tell you.
Cost, safety, candidacy — the questions patients actually ask, answered in plain English in our patient education library.
A surgeon-led guide to choosing LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL, or lens replacement based on age, prescription, corneas, dry eye, and visual goals.
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