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Say goodbye to glasses and contacts with LASIK at Utah Valley Eye and LASIK Center. Take our quick quiz to see if LASIK is right for you!
We make LASIK affordable for everyone!
Patients tell us time and time again that LASIK was one of the best decisions they have ever made. Don’t let the cost of LASIK hold you back. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our comprehensive LASIK package includes all pre operative scans, the procedure itself, and follow ups with your LASIK surgeon for a year.
The cost of LASIK at our office is $2,300 per eye.
Payment options for
LASIK surgery
LASIK surgery
Payment in Full:
This payment can be made using cash, check, or credit card
Flex Spending Plans:
Flexible spending plans can be used to cover the costs of vision correction. Talk to your employer about setting aside money for you to put toward the costs of your surgery. It is a good idea to find out if you are a candidate before making such an election. We offer a free screening to make sure you are a candidate and give you a better idea of how much to set aside.
Financing Plans:
Utah Valley Eye Center offers a 12-month no-interest financing plan with a 50% down payment at the time of service.
Tax Deductions:
The IRS has declared laser eye surgery to be a valid medical expense, thus making it tax-deductible.
We offer discounts (student, police, fire, teacher, healthcare, military) at $250 off per eye. Ask about these discounts at your LASIK evaluation.
Our LASIK surgeons
At Utah Valley Eye Center, our physicians have been performing LASIK and other vision correction procedures for many years. We pride ourselves in taking a personalized approach with every patient who walks through our doors. By taking the time to get to know and understand your unique needs, we ensure the best possible outcome for your vision. Experience the difference that dedicated, patient-centered care can make.
Dr. Gardiner is a board certified, fellowship trained corneal and refractive surgeon who specializes in LASIK, ICL, RLE, and cataract surgery. He has a particular commitment to vision corrective surgery, having had LASIK himself in 2005.
Dr. Gardiner grew up in Ogden, Utah and enjoys running, biking, and hiking in the mountains of Northern Utah. He is married with five children and enjoys serving the community of Utah Valley.
Dr. Christensen is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He enjoys practicing ophthalmology with its constantly evolving technology, and strives to keep up with and integrate the latest developments into his practice. He can relate to patients undergoing life-changing vision surgery having had LASIK himself during his medical training.
Dr. Christensen is a Utah native and enjoys providing eye care so close to home. He is married with three children and a dog. He enjoys movies, golf, being outdoors, and amateur woodworking.
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Utah Valley Eye Centers LASIK surgeons
Dr. Gardiner is a board certified, fellowship trained corneal and refractive surgeon who specializes in LASIK, ICL, RLE, and cataract surgery. He has a particular commitment to vision corrective surgery, having had LASIK himself in 2005.
Dr. Gardiner grew up in Ogden, Utah and enjoys running, biking, and hiking in the mountains of Northern Utah. He is married with five children and enjoys serving the community of Utah Valley.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is an extremely precise, quick, and painless laser procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea with the goal of reducing or eliminating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
How does LASIK work?
LASIK involves the use of two specialized lasers to improve your vision. There are three steps to the LASIK procedure, each one only taking seconds to complete.
Creating the flap: The first step involves creating a small flap in the cornea, the front part of the eye, using a femtosecond laser. This flap allows access to the underlying tissue where the LASIK treatment is done.
Reshaping the cornea: Next, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea. This precise reshaping corrects your prescription by allowing light to enter the eye and focus properly on the retina, resulting in clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts.
Setting the flap back: After the cornea is reshaped, the flap is carefully set back into place, where it naturally adheres without the need for sutures.
What is LASIK?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is an extremely precise laser procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
How does LASIK work?
There are two lasers used in LASIK surgery.
The first step involves creating a small flap in the front part of the eye (the cornea) using a femtosecond laser.
The second step of the procedure uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea to change your prescription. This reshaping of the cornea allows light to enter the eye and focus properly on the retina for clear vision without the need of glasses or contacts.
Discover a life free from glasses and contacts with LASIK at Utah Valley Eye and LASIK Center. Find out if LASIK is the perfect fit for you by taking our quick quiz!
Why choose Utah Valley Eye and LASIK Center?
All patients considering LASIK will be seen by Dr. Gardiner, our cornea specialist. This means that you will be provided with care from a specialist who has completed a cornea fellowship and has extra training in cornea transplants, complex cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, and ICL surgery. Dr. Gardiner will see you before, during, and after the procedure. In contrast, some LASIK centers are set up so that you will only see your surgeon on the day of surgery and followed by co-managing optometrists before and after.
Your LASIK procedure is personalized with iDesign technology. This means that an additional scan is done prior to surgery that maps your eye with over 1,200 measurements. The iDesign system provides 25 times more accuracy than what we can measure in the exam room. This creates a custom treatment plan designed for YOU!
You will be treated with the most up-to-date bladeless technology on the market. All LASIK at Utah Valley LASIK Center is performed with the VISX S4 IR excimer laser which has eye tracking and iris registration.
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3 reasons our patients choose us:
Personalized care from your LASIK team: All patients considering LASIK will be seen by either Dr. Gardiner or Dr. Christensen before, during, and after your procedure. In contrast, some LASIK centers are set up so that you only see your surgeon on the day of surgery and followed by a co-managing optometrist before and after.
A custom treatment plan designed for YOU: Your LASIK procedure is personalized with iDesign technology. With this technology an additional scan is done prior to surgery that maps your eyes with over 1,200 measurements. The iDesign system provides 25 times more accuracy than what we can measure in the exam room.
Safe, Blade-free LASIK: You will be treated with the most up-to-date bladeless technology on the market. All LASIK at Utah Valley Eye Center is performed with the VISX S4 IR excimer laser which has eye tracking and iris registration.
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LASIK FAQ
Most patients feel comfortable driving the day after LASIK and can return to their daily routines in a few days, although vision may fluctuate for a few weeks after getting LASIK. You can expect to be fully healed in three months after the procedure. As with any surgery, recovery time can vary from person to person.
You will need to avoid unclean water such as lakes, pools, and hot tubs for two weeks after LASIK. Try to stay out of any very dusty or windy environments where something could potentially get into the eye.
The benefits of LASIK never wear off, but it is important to know that your time out of glasses and contacts depends on your age. Around the age of 45, you may require reading glasses to help you see up close. This is not because LASIK has worn off or stopped working but simply because the eye muscles weaken with time and need the assistance of reading glasses to see very small print again.
Yes! LASIK can treat mild to moderate astigmatism. We will evaluate the amount of astigmatism present at your complimentary LASIK consultation.
Many patients are worried that they will blink or move their eyes during LASIK. Dr. Gardiner will use an eyelid holder during the treatment to prevent you from blinking. Also, the laser has built-in technology that tracks eye movements. If the eye moves, the laser will account for the movement and will stop treating until the eye is realigned. In addition, numbing drops used during the procedure will reduce your impulse to blink.
We use a drop called proparacaine during LASIK. It is a numbing solution that is applied frequently during the process. We also offer a Valium to help reduce nervousness on the day of surgery.
Laser vision correction was approved in 1995, however modern day LASIK eye surgery has been approved by the FDA since 1999.
We offer free LASIK enhancements within one year of your LASIK procedure. LASIK is extremely precise and we will likely know if you need an enhancement within the first few months after surgery. If an enhancement is required years down the road, it would be half the cost of the current price of LASIK at that time if you had your original procedure done at Utah Valley Eye Center.
We do all our LASIK surgeries on a Friday and we recommend resting over the weekend. Most patients can return to work or school the following Monday depending on the type of work they do.
As with any surgery there are always potential risks involved, the biggest risk being infection. You will be on antibiotic eye drops for seven days after your procedure to reduce the risk of getting an infection. Another potential risk is dry eye. Dr. Gardiner will assess your eyes for any pre-existing dryness before moving forward with scheduling surgery. Dry eye after LASIK is usually temporary and can be treated with eye drops or other treatments.
You will be able to see better right after your procedure. However, it will not be perfect right away. Dr. Gardiner will see you the next day for a post-op appointment. Most people feel comfortable enough to drive themselves to that visit. Improvement will continue over the next week. It is important to know that vision will fluctuate and healing time will not be equal between the eyes.
You can use FSA or HSA accounts to cover the costs of LASIK. Talk to your employer about setting aside money for you to put toward the costs of your surgery. It is a good idea to find out if you are a candidate before making such an election. We offer a Free Screening to make sure you are an ideal candidate and to get a better idea of how much to set aside.
During the procedure, we use an eye drop called proparacaine that will numb the surface of your eyes. You will likely feel some pressure during the flap creation that lasts no longer than a minute. After the procedure, you will have some eye discomfort for about 4 hours.
Most insurance companies consider refractive surgery to be an elective procedure, so it is often not covered under basic health or vision plans. We do offer a convenient payment plan at 0% interest to assist you in making LASIK corrective surgery as affordable as possible.
Experience clear vision without the hassle of glasses and contacts! Find out if LASIK at Utah Valley Eye and LASIK Center is your perfect solution by taking our quick quiz today!
LASIK FAQ
Most patients feel comfortable driving the day after LASIK and can return to their daily routines in a few days, although vision may fluctuate for a few weeks after getting LASIK. You can expect to be fully healed in three months after the procedure. As with any surgery, recovery time can vary from person to person.
You will need to avoid unclean water such as lakes, pools, and hot tubs for two weeks after LASIK. Try to stay out of any very dusty or windy environments where something could potentially get into the eye.
The benefits of LASIK never wear off, but it is important to know that your time out of glasses and contacts depends on your age. Around the age of 45, you may require reading glasses to help you see up close. This is not because LASIK has worn off or stopped working but simply because the eye muscles weaken with time and need the assistance of reading glasses to see very small print again.
Yes! LASIK can treat mild to moderate astigmatism. We will evaluate the amount of astigmatism present at your complimentary LASIK consultation.
Many patients are worried that they will blink or move their eyes during LASIK. Dr. Gardiner will use an eyelid holder during the treatment to prevent you from blinking. Also, the laser has built-in technology that tracks eye movements. If the eye moves, the laser will account for the movement and will stop treating until the eye is realigned. In addition, numbing drops used during the procedure will reduce your impulse to blink.
We use a drop called proparacaine during LASIK. It is a numbing solution that is applied frequently during the process. We also offer a Valium to help reduce nervousness on the day of surgery.
Laser vision correction was approved in 1995, however modern day LASIK eye surgery has been approved by the FDA since 1999.
We do all our LASIK surgeries on a Friday and we recommend resting over the weekend. Most patients can return to work or school the following Monday depending on the type of work they do.
As with any surgery there are always potential risks involved, the biggest risk being infection. You will be on antibiotic eye drops for seven days after your procedure to reduce the risk of getting an infection. Another potential risk is dry eye. Dr. Gardiner will assess your eyes for any pre-existing dryness before moving forward with scheduling surgery. Dry eye after LASIK is usually temporary and can be treated with eye drops or other treatments.
You will be able to see better right after your procedure. However, it will not be perfect right away. Dr. Gardiner will see you the next day for a post-op appointment. Most people feel comfortable enough to drive themselves to that visit. Improvement will continue over the next week. It is important to know that vision will fluctuate and healing time will not be equal between the eyes.
You can use FSA or HSA accounts to cover the costs of LASIK. Talk to your employer about setting aside money for you to put toward the costs of your surgery. It is a good idea to find out if you are a candidate before making such an election. We offer a Free Screening to make sure you are an ideal candidate and to get a better idea of how much to set aside.
During the procedure, we use an eye drop called proparacaine that will numb the surface of your eyes. You will likely feel some pressure during the flap creation that lasts no longer than a minute. After the procedure, you will have some eye discomfort for about 4 hours.
Most insurance companies consider refractive surgery to be an elective procedure, so it is often not covered under basic health or vision plans. We do offer a convenient payment plan at 0% interest to assist you in making LASIK corrective surgery as affordable as possible.
