There’s Never Been A Better Time To Change Your Life
Make this your year for LASIK
With Wisconsin's Premier LASIK Specialist
Dr. Thomas Harvey | Wisconsin's Premier LASIK Surgeon
What Is Lasik?
LASIK stands for laser-in-situ-keratomileusis, a procedure that uses specialized lasers to correct vision by creating a flap in the cornea and reshaping it. This surgery is effective for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and can eliminate the need for glasses or contacts, resulting in clear, sharp vision.
Custom Topography Guided LASIK
IVG uses the most advanced LASIK technology in the world, which maps 22,000 unique elevation points to provide a personalized treatment for your eye. The highly precise and accurate map of your eye provides:
- Less risk of glare or halo
- Increased opportunity to see better than glasses or contacts
- Real satisfaction – 98.9% said they would choose the procedure again
Fast, safe, and highly precise
The actual procedure takes only minutes per eye, and you’re able to go home shortly after treatment. Years of technical advancements mean that it’s never been safer or provided better results than it does today.
Make this your YEAR FOR LASIK
It all starts with a free 1-hour consult with our clinical director, Dr. Vieth. Our staff uses the latest clinical testing equipment to model your vision and provide you with recommendations for your best treatment options.
Make today the day that you start your LASIK journey and discover how freeing and life-changing LASIK can be!
The Benefits Of Lasik
Why Choose Ivg-Lasik?
- Proven results
- Latest technology
- 17+ years of experience serving the Chippewa Valley
- Collaboration with your primary eyecare provider
- Customized topography-guided treatment
Experience + Personalized Care
Choosing IVG-LASIK for your vision correction needs is a wise decision for several reasons. Our experienced team utilizes the latest technology in the field, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care available. Our 17+ years of experience serving the Chippewa Valley area have allowed us to perfect our craft and gain valuable insight into the unique needs of our patients.
We can collaborate closely with your primary eyecare provider to ensure a seamless experience and a successful outcome. Our customized topography-guided treatment further enhances our ability to tailor our services to each individual patient’s needs.
Because we never want cost to be a barrier to clear vision, we’re the only local LASIK provider to offer both CareCredit and Alpheon, 24-month interest-free financing, and never charge any extra fees based on your chosen payment method.
Am I a Candidate for Lasik surgery?
Though LASIK has changed how millions of people view the world, it isn’t always right for everybody. Determining candidacy for LASIK is a simple process that begins with a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced doctors. During this appointment, we conduct highly detailed tests to understand your unique vision needs and recommend the best treatment possible.
Age
WaveLight eximer laser is approved to treat patients 18+ years or older.
Refractive Error
LASIK is appropriate for a wide range of conditions such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, & farsightedness.
Prescription Stability
Minimal change in your prescription over the past 18 months is preferred.
Lifestyle
Your career and recreational visual needs will be discussed with an IVG Doctor when determining candidacy.
Not a LASIK candidate? No Problem!
While most patients are suitable for LASIK surgery, there may be certain conditions such as thin corneas, that can affect your surgical options. IVG is the only provider in the Chippewa Valley to offer alternative procedures such as ICL’s and Refractive Lens Exchange procedures. With so many options, we often recommend alternative procedures to best fit your unique vision needs.
Determine if you are a candidate today by calling IVG-LASIK to schedule your FREE LASIK consultation!
Conventional
Wavefront Optimized LASIK/PRK
Starting at $1,750/eye
– Initial evaluation with detailed analysis of your unique visual characteristics
– Wavefront-optimized surgical treatment
– Surgical drops included
– No fee for enhancements
Custom
Contoura Topography-Guided LASIK/PRK
Starting at $2,150/eye
All Conventional LASIK features +:
– Maps 22,000 unique elevation points for a completely personalized treatment
– Phorcides Analytic Engine Calculations
– The latest FDA-approved and most detailed LASIK in the USA
3 Easy Steps to your Best Vision for Life
What To Expect After LASIK
5 minutes after surgery
Instantly see things without glasses you have not before.
30 minutes after surgery
Vision keeps improving and side effects will subside.
4 hours after surgery
Vision keeps improving and side effects will subside.
1 Day after surgery
Most Patients feel comfortable driving to their appointment and returning to light work. Your doctor will check your vision to ensure your corneas are healing appropriately, 20/20 vision is common.
1 Week after surgery
At your appointment, your doctor will check your progress and lift any additional restrictions and medications if necessary.
3 Months after surgery
Congratulations, this is your final visit! By now you have experienced great vision without restriction.
Lifetime
The eye is very complex and routine eye health examinations are recommended to ensure the continued exceptional vision you have now achieved.
Learn About Lasik
Common Lasik Questions
The first step in determining if you’re a LASIK candidate is to schedule your complimentary LASIK consultation with one of our experienced doctors. During this appointment, we conduct highly detailed tests to understand your unique vision needs and recommend the best treatment possible.
The good news is even if you do not qualify for LASIK surgery, IVG offers various other procedures that may fit your vision needs.
The short answer is yes, the benefits of LASIK will last most patients a lifetime. The procedure permanently reshapes the cornea to treat conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Less than 3% of LASIK patients will ever need a second procedure to enhance their vision.
LASIK surgery does not prevent the development of ocular disease such as cataracts later in life. Cataracts can be removed and vision can be corrected even after LASIK treatment earlier in life. Cataract development occurs with or without LASIK surgery and may require removal later in life.
LASIK surgery does not prevent the natural aging of the eye and many patients may develop conditions later in life that require reading glasses. This transition takes place gradually in your 40’s & 50’s, whether or not you have undergone LASIK surgery.
During the treatment, the laser’s advanced tracking system will continuously monitor and follow the position of your eye. The eye tracker adjusts the laser treatment to follow normal small eye movements during the procedure. Typical treatments last less than 10 seconds.
While no surgery is without risk, LASIK is widely considered safe as the chance of side affects are extremely low. Long-term complications with LASIK are rare. In fact, serious complications are rare enough that it is difficult to find data on major complications caused by LASIK.
No, the actual treatment itself is painless. You will be given plenty of anesthetic drops and a light sedative to make you completely comfortable. While some patients may experience a gritty sensation afterwards, most report minimal discomfort.
Absolutely. Dr. Harvey and his team embrace collaborative care with your primary eyecare provider. Dr. Harvey and his team maintain great working relationships with regional optometrists to ensure exceptional continued care after LASIK..
Why Choose Ivg Lasik?
I wish I could give 10 stars! Very professional from start to finish. Very relaxed, friendly staff. If you’re considering LASIK there is only one place to go! Thanks IVG team!
The whole LASIK process from start to finish was wonderful. Any questions I had were promptly answered and put me at ease. 20/15 vision less than 24 hours after surgery has been life-changing. Best decision!
Went from 20/4000 to 20/20 in a single day of healing. The staff were very friendly, amazing, and very accommodating. They really are the best of the best.
Super friendly and helpful. Best customer service and staff I have ever met. They have this process streamlined in the most efficient way possible. You will never regret making the decision to go to Independent Vision Group.
I cannot recommend Dr Harvey and all of the IVG staff more! LASIK really wasn’t just a cosmetic decision for me. I had worn contacts for so many years that my eyes were scarred. I was extremely nervous but the staff made me feel very comfortable before and after the procedure. It was very quick and my recovery has been painless! Just 24 hours afterwards I have 20/20 vision! Highly, highly recommend this team!
I went from 20/400 to 20/20 vision. Powerful life-changing procedure. I highly recommend IVG!
Lasik Alternatives
In some cases, LASIK may not be the best fit for your lifestyle and clinical findings. IVG offers multiple refractive options for patients to achieve your best vision for life.
EVO ICL
Implantable Collamer Lens
PRK
No-Flap Corneal Surface Reshaping
RLE
Refractive Lens Exchange
