Having perfect vision is a dream come true! I've been wearing glasses/contacts as a child, and I…read moreguess the past few years has been my nudge to just get through my bucket list. Correcting my vision was one of them. I knew I wanted/needed LASIK but wasn't serious until this year. I shopped around a bit and scheduled several consultations. What stood out about Travers LASIK is that Dr. Lori Travers performs all of her surgeries herself and has completed over 60,000 surgeries. Impressive. I've learned that when it comes to health you should always choose a doctor who is an EXPERT at their field, and hyper focused on one thing, not dipping their hand at the pot with 5 different things. Her credentials along with her extremely well run office was the reason I chose Travers LASIK over the other options in the Triangle. To note however; Travers is a smidge more costly than the others but you are paying for precision and you're paying for her 20+ years of experience, which is well worth its weight in gold imo. After the surgery, I came out with 20/15 vision, which is better than 20/20 vision. Here was my experience and here are the things I learned. Yes, you do spend a lot of time at the free LASIK consultations and the surgery day itself, as they need to perform tests and take pictures of your eyes with many different devices and expect to see A LOT of people at every appointment. Yes, it does feel like an assembly line / factory but honestly, I was okay with that. I wasn't there to socialize nor did I feel the need to chit chat beyond what I was there for. Everyone was professional, kind and very knowledgeable. I barely spoke to Dr. Travers, the majority of the time I spent talking with her team from one test to another. I only met Dr. Travers in the surgery room and she asked if I had any questions and explained mono vision to me (although I ended up going with distance vision) and I was in and out of the surgery room within less than 10 minutes, as advertised. The actual procedure: If you can't sit still and focus, LASIK might not be for you. (I learned that people with diabetes and/or hormonal changes, pregnant, etc.. shouldn't also have LASIK either) Recovery: from all the reading and research and asking people about LASIK, no one really talks about the recovery. People usually rave about the results which while are impressive, it's important to know what to expect also. After the surgery, you are sent away with plastic shields taped to your face to protect your eyes (and prevent you from touching them) and are directed to sleep when you get home. I couldn't sleep for 6 hours as they suggest, and probably slept for about 3. Your eyes feel very tired and your eyelids feel glued due to the stickiness and crust forming in your eyes. It's annoying to not be able to clean your eyes due to the shields that can't be taken off until the very next morning. You just have to deal with it. The next morning, you take off the shields and your new life begins, you should be able to see very clearly, it's remarkable! One thing to note also is that after age 40, they made it very clear that you might have to use readers (reading glasses) as LASIK is unable to correct near vision, which is natural -- and inevitable with age. I am now 1 week post surgery and am doing excellent. I can see far away and feel like a new person just about. I do still wear (blue light) glasses to reduces eye strain while on the computer which is fine by me, I just love having vision for distance that isn't dependent on glasses. I use eyedrops on my eyes extremely often however, because I want the healing of my cornea's to go as smooth as possible. I expect to taper off in about 3 or 6 months, as needed. Two week update: while I can generally see well, sometimes things far away that I'd expect to be able to read, are blurry. I've read this is normal until the eye completely heals. Also, nighttime driving isn't superb, and things are not as crisp either. I am hoping over the next month that will sort itself out also and that I can see more clearly also. If you're considering or on the fence, go for a free consultation.. you'll learn a lot about your eyes! And hopefully you're a candidate, and hopefully you'll take the leap of faith! Disclaimer: as with any surgery, there are always risks and sometimes short term, and occasional long term side effects. Dry eyes, halos, starbursts, non-crisp night vision, etc. I personally understood all the risks and went with it. But be sure to talk it all through thoroughly with your doctor so you know what you're signing up for. Good luck!

Dr. Travers did my LASIK surgery in 2004 when she was with LASIKPlus. It was the best decision I…read moreever made. My vision was so bad that all I could see was light/dark, shapes, and my fingers in front of my face! I needed to put on glasses just to go to the bathroom at night! I went in thinking and accepting that I'd still need glasses afterwards, and was fine with that. I just wanted SOMETHING better than I had! I never dreamed I'd come out of it never needing a pair of glasses and two pairs of contacts per year again - ever! The surgery was quick and painless. Dr, Travers talked me through it and kept me calm and concentrating. I got up and could read the clock and posters across the room! Two weeks later I had the Corrective Lenses requirement removed from my driver's license! The difference, 17 years later, never ceases to amaze me. I walk down the street and can see the veins in leaves, birds in trees, and all the beauty in our world. The value of sight to an avid reader is priceless. Have your procedure with Dr. Travers!! Her success rate is, literally, in the tens of thousands and counting. She is very professional and her staff is great. Thank you, Dr. Travers!!!

I believe I met Dr. Murphy in 2008 or 2009 and I've made sure to see her almost annually ever…read moresince. Dr. Murphy is the epitome of personalized service for eye care. Yes, she has a chart in front of her that tells her the things we've talked about in the past (i.e. medications, other medical issues and career info), but she doesn't skip a beat, and doesn't make it sound like she's reading from a chart - she talks on my level. It's almost like going to therapy because she's a human being who understands the everyday trials, tribulations, and good times a person goes through and how it affects their health, including their eye health. She's empathetic and quite frankly, an overall positive person to be around. It sucks getting old, and Dr. Murphy lets me do the talking to let her know what's going on with my eyes and then makes the appropriate recommendations, when it was time for bi-focals, progressive lenses, and now computer/reading glasses, even down to bifocal/progressive sunglasses (because I can't read my dashboard with single vision lenses anymore).

I've seen Dr. Murphy for the last 12 years. If I were to list every desirable characteristic of a…read moregood doctor, she would have them all. She literally makes you feel like the most important person in the world. She explains things well, makes sure you're happy with your prescription, is pleasant, smiling and encouraging. I highly recommend her. And my prescription for my new glasses is amazing! What a gift! Also, the online scheduling works great. I lost my glasses, and called to see if I could get an earlier appointment. They called me when one became available! Great office staff and doc - hard to beat! The downside: parking was a nightmare on Saturday, with the holiday shoppers!

I called and was able to make an appointment in a timely manner. There is plenty of parking in the…read moreshared parking lot outside of the business. The employees that I engaged with were pleasant. The doctor and tech that gave me my vision test were thorough & knowledgeable. The eye institute offers a variety of frames for your glasses or you can take your prescription to another location. There is supposed to be an option to text the business after hours or when an employee is unavailable. I used this service but did not get a response back from the business.

Dr. Andrew is so wonderful. His bedside manner is great along with his cheerful personality. He is…read morevery knowledgeable and gives his patients so much information. He is also very honest & will tell you if you really don't need additional services. I've had eye drs in the past tell me I need a certain service when in reality it wasn't necessary. His staff are friendly and patient when you want to take your time picking out the right frames for glasses. I highly recommend Dr. Andrew and this location of The Eye Institute for eye checks.

I have not had my eyes checked since I had cataracts removed four years ago. The employees were…read morefriendly, efficient and professional. I was pleased with the technology used to check my eyes and vision. Highly recommend

My 9 year old son is non-verbal, autistic and this location is fantastic with handling his eye…read moreappointment! Crystal, the tech is so comforting and accommodating with my son, the nanny and mom! Her bright smile lights up the mood and experience! We got great photos of the eye and a pleasant and positive experience! Dr. Weyland was very friendly and had a personal touch with my son and put him at ease! Highly recommend this location!

I've been coming to Wake Family Eye Care for about 5 years, as referred by a family friend. I was…read moreblown away the very first visit. From the thoroughness of the tests/exam to the help in finding the perfect frames that fit my face it has been first rate. On my second visit, Dr Badwan noted an eye condition and prescribed special lenses (Neurolens) and they are correcting my issue over time. I will only trust this office & staff and above all, Dr. Badwan.

A bit on the pricey side but they do provide top notch service. Plus Dr. Keller Hopkins is an easy…read moregoing doctor and I thought he did a very thorough job during my eye exam.

The service quality changes and the price is confusing. It seems the office staff was not familiar…read morewith giving a price.

Establishing medical care is always an annoying thing. Back in 2017 my eye insurance changed and it…read moreforced me to start shopping for a new eye Dr. I'm so glad I found Cary Family Eye Care! The staff and providers are all very nice and helpful. The doctors are both patient and helpful. I didn't have to wait a long time. They also have one of the machines that insurance doesn't cover that takes a photo to you don't have to get dialated as often. It is so nice to be able to have a full eye exam and not be cross-eyed for hours. My understanding is it's not a full replacement for dilation always, but it's just a nice thing to be able to rotate for dilation, even if it's $59 for the add-on/substitution. Furthermore, I have really poor eyesight and the glasses were among the most affordable I've purchased with hyperindexing. They were very low pressure for purchasing new frames, contacts, etc, but did have a few discounts on frames so I was able to get some non prescription sunglasses at a very affordable price. I recently was in during the pandemic and they have top notch protocols for cleaning including cleaning behind each patient and wiping anything you're touching down in front of you with alcohol. Everyone I was within 6ft of had KN-95 masks on. I highly recommend giving them a shot if you're shopping around for eye care. Bonus: they have hours after 5pm!

Went for a medical eye concern. Staff was awesome on the phone and got me in that day. Doc was…read morekind, thorough and efficient. This is a wonderful practice.

Stephanie Griffin at North Raleigh Family Eyecare and her staff are amazing-- all at her offices…read moreare courteous, helpful and welcoming. I had the best experience getting glasses and contacts and I actually chose this office due to the reviews. I'm so pleased with my new glasses and contacts-- turns out, the last place I was visiting for appointments and glasses had changed my contacts from bi-focals and I was having trouble for the last couple of years. Dr. Griffin puzzled it out and now I'm back to being able to see the small print, no straining, and I love my new glasses, which the staff helped me pick out. Gotten so many compliments. I just can't say enough, it's a great team and THEY ROCK! I'm 65. Wish I had gone sooner.

I've been a patient of Dr. McPherson for many years and followed him to the new office from the…read moreprevious office. The practice has grown over the years. The office is on the first floor of a larger medical building and that building has plenty of parking. The office has extended operating hours on certain days if you need an appointment outside of normal business hours. I've always been welcomed when I enter the office and fill out any information needed. Then the techs that do the initial tests are very friendly as well. Dr. McPherson has always been thorough and friendly during the exam. I like that there is a new option to avoid the dilation of the eyes. I will gladly pay the additional fee to avoid that.

Great visit with Dr. Dziedzic. Very thorough eye examination as well as in depth discussion of Dry…read moreAMD condition and offering of a chart to help track any changes in vision. One year supply of contacts are on their way to me and six month check up is scheduled. Well run practice with excellent physicians, technicians and support staff.