All-Laser LASIK
Two lasers — femtosecond + excimer — create a precise corneal flap and reshape the surface. Bladeless, 15 minutes, and most patients see 20/20 by the next day.
Best for: Stable prescription, healthy corneas, active lifestyles
LASER VISION CORRECTION
LASIK & laser surgery. Which procedure fits your eyes?
Three proven procedures, one goal: clear vision without glasses or contacts. The right choice depends on your corneas, prescription, and lifestyle — we work that out at your free consultation.
- 20/Happy Patient Guarantee
- Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, Board-Certified
- Aftercare included
- FSA/HSA + 0% APR financing
- 3 proceduresAll-Laser LASIK, SMILE, ASA
- 15 minTypical procedure time
- Next dayMost patients drive themselves
- 20/HappyLifetime guarantee included
The three proceduresMost popular laser procedure Flapless, smaller incision Surface-based laser correction
Same goal. Different paths to get there.
All three correct refractive error using a laser. What differs is how the cornea is accessed — and that changes who each procedure is best for.
SMILE LASIK
No corneal flap. A tiny incision removes a disc of tissue — correcting nearsightedness with less disruption to corneal nerves and fewer dry-eye effects.
Best for: Dry-eye sensitivity, mild-to-moderate myopia, contact-sport athletes
ASA / Advanced PRK
No flap, no incision — the laser reshapes the corneal surface directly. Longer recovery than LASIK, but the right choice when the cornea is too thin or the patient too active for a flap.
Best for: Thin corneas, military and first responders, contact-sport athletes
Compare at a glance
Which laser procedure fits which patient.
A starting reference — the final answer comes from your corneal scans and diagnostic workup, not a chart.
| Attribute | All-Laser LASIK | SMILE LASIK | ASA / PRK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal flap created | |||
| Flapless procedure | |||
| Corrects nearsightedness | |||
| Corrects astigmatism | |||
| Best for dry-eye history | |||
| Military / contact-sport approved | |||
| Next-day vision |
All-Laser LASIK
- Corneal flap created
- Yes
- Flapless procedure
- No
- Corrects nearsightedness
- Yes
- Corrects astigmatism
- Yes
- Best for dry-eye history
- No
- Military / contact-sport approved
- No
- Next-day vision
- Yes
SMILE LASIK
- Corneal flap created
- No
- Flapless procedure
- Yes
- Corrects nearsightedness
- Yes
- Corrects astigmatism
- Yes
- Best for dry-eye history
- Yes
- Military / contact-sport approved
- No
- Next-day vision
- Yes
ASA / PRK
- Corneal flap created
- No
- Flapless procedure
- Yes
- Corrects nearsightedness
- Yes
- Corrects astigmatism
- Yes
- Best for dry-eye history
- Yes
- Military / contact-sport approved
- Yes
- Next-day vision
- No
Find out which fits your eyes
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Pricing
Clear costs. Real options.
Most patients structure payment through FSA / HSA or 0% APR financing via CareCredit and Cherry. Our Affordability page walks through every option in plain English, no surprises.
Free consult60 min
FSA / HSAAccepted
0% APR plansAvailable
InsuranceNot covered
The honest version
Why we don't discount LASIK
$250-an-eye LASIK ads aren't real — they're bait that turns into a much longer bill once you're in the chair: 'premium' lasers, aftercare programs, enhancement guarantees. We quote one honest, all-in number — with 0% APR financing if you'd rather spread it out.
What patients say
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Most adults with a stable prescription and healthy corneas qualify for some form of laser correction. The free consultation includes corneal mapping, pachymetry, and a full refraction — those numbers determine candidacy, not a checklist.What's the difference between LASIK and SMILE?
Both reshape the cornea with a laser. LASIK creates a hinged flap first; SMILE removes a disc of tissue through a tiny incision with no flap. SMILE has fewer dry-eye effects and may be better for patients with dry-eye history.Why would someone choose ASA over LASIK?
ASA works on the surface, so it's ideal when the cornea is too thin for a flap or when the patient's career or sport makes a flap inadvisable (military, MMA, football). Recovery takes longer — 3–5 days of blurred vision — but the outcome is equivalent.Does LASIK hurt?
No. Your eyes are numbed with drops before the procedure. You may feel pressure for a few seconds during flap creation, and some patients notice mild irritation or dryness in the first 24 hours.How long does LASIK last?
The corneal reshaping is permanent. Some patients experience minor prescription changes in their 40s as the eye's natural lens stiffens (presbyopia) — but the laser correction itself doesn't wear off.Is LASIK covered by insurance?
No — laser vision correction is elective and not covered by medical or vision insurance. It is fully eligible for FSA and HSA funds, and financing through Cherry or CareCredit is available.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, no pressure, no sales pitch. We answer the question, not the upsell.
Other options
Not right for LASIK? Other options we offer.
High prescriptions, thin corneas, or age 40+ sometimes point to EVO ICL or lens replacement instead. We'll tell you which at your consultation.
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See what better vision looks like. At any stage of life.
Glasses on the nightstand. Contacts fighting you at the gym. The menu blurring at dinner. You don't have to live with it. Come find out what's possible for your eyes.
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- Surgeon. Every case.
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- 20/Happy Patient Guarantee
- Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, Board-Certified
- Aftercare included
- FSA/HSA + 0% APR financing