# Independent Vision Group (IVG)

> Independent Vision Group is the premier provider of LASIK, cataract,
> and anterior segment eye surgery in the Chippewa Valley and Western
> Wisconsin. Founded by Dr. Thomas Harvey, a board-certified ophthalmologist
> and fellowship-trained surgeon with 20+ years of experience, IVG offers
> personalized vision correction including LASIK, EVO Visian ICL, refractive
> lens exchange, and advanced cataract surgery.

## About

- [About IVG](https://inde-vision.com/about/): Practice overview and history
- [Dr. Thomas Harvey, MD](https://inde-vision.com/start-here/thomas-harvey-md/): Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained anterior segment surgeon. Founder of Independent Vision Group and Independent Surgery Center. Medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin (2000), fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (2004), anterior segment surgeon since 2005. Multi-year Castle Connolly Top Doctor, founding member of the Vanguard Ophthalmology Society, and officer on the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society National Board. 20+ years of surgical experience.
- [Dr. Chad Vieth, OD](https://inde-vision.com/start-here/chad-vieth-od/): Optometrist and Clinical Director with more than 23 years serving the Chippewa Valley. BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1996), Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry (2000), and Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry (2013). Member of the Wisconsin Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

## Vision Correction Procedures

- [LASIK](https://inde-vision.com/lasik-eye-surgery/): Custom laser refractive surgery for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- [EVO Visian ICL](https://inde-vision.com/evo-icl/): Implantable collamer lens for patients with high prescriptions or thin corneas
- [LASIK Alternatives](https://inde-vision.com/non-lasik-candidate/): Vision correction options for patients who are not LASIK candidates

## Cataract Care

- [Cataract Surgery](https://inde-vision.com/cataract-eye-surgery/): Advanced cataract surgery with premium lens upgrade options

## Other Services

- [Glaucoma Treatment](https://inde-vision.com/glaucoma-treatment/): Medical and surgical management of glaucoma
- [Corneal Disease](https://inde-vision.com/corneal-disease/): Diagnosis and treatment of corneal conditions

## Patient Resources

- [Pricing](https://inde-vision.com/pricing/): LASIK pricing and financing options
- [Patient Information](https://inde-vision.com/patient-info/)
- [Schedule an Appointment](https://inde-vision.com/schedule-appointment/)
- [Locations](https://inde-vision.com/locations/): Service areas across Western Wisconsin
- [Refer a Patient](https://inde-vision.com/refer-a-patient/): For referring optometry practices

## Contact

- Phone: (715) 449-8400
- Address: 2125 Heights Drive, Suite 1A, Eau Claire, WI 54701