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LASIK Eye Surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area
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LASIK Eye Surgery

The Safest, Most Popular Elective Surgery Coupled with Patient Satisfaction Rate Above 98%

We know how overwhelming it can be to research LASIK eye surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, we understand choosing a qualified surgeon you feel simultaneously comfortable and confident with can be challenging. With this in mind, at LaserVue Eye Center we make the patient experience coupled with amazing results our utmost priority. Both our surgeons’ expertise and skill and the latest FDA-approved technology in laser eye surgery allow us to demonstrate altogether safe treatment, explicitly tailored to your vision needs. Overall, we strive to continuously give our patients the best possible vision safely, quickly and effectively.

What is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery and how does it work?

LASIK – the acronym for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, refers to a vision correction procedure in which a laser reshapes the the cornea. During this eye surgery, a femtosecond laser creates a thin flap from the cornea’s surface. Significantly, this newer laser takes the place of the earlier microkeratome blade that is used in traditional LASIK for the purpose of creating the corneal flap. Afterwards, this flap is lifted and an excimer laser then reshapes the underlying corneal tissue in order to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. The corneal flap is then set back into place without sutures, and once the corneal tissue is corrected, the cornea will consequently focus light more precisely on the retina. Additionally, as a result, images will then be seen more sharply. Most patients notice a dramatic improvement immediately after their procedure. Soon afterwards, your results should only improve during the following few weeks.

LaserVue Eye Center

Improved Vision

Self-Confidence

Immediate Results

LASIK Benefits

  • Life-changing and undoubtedly transformational
  • Fast recovery time overall
  • Generally available for most people who wear glasses or contact lenses
  • In comparison, safer than contacts
  • Virtually painless and usually only takes 15 minutes to perform overall
  • Treats nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
  • Best LASIK Surgeon 2024
  • Badge showing LaserVue Eye Center in San Francisco received the award 'Best LASIK Eye Surgeon in San Francisco' in 2023 from Vision Center.

Your Trusted LASIK Surgeon in Northern California

Meet trusted LASIK surgeon Dr. Jay Bansal who has performed over 25,000 successful procedures. Dr. Bansal was the first eye surgeon in Northern California to offer the Wavelight Allegretto excimer laser and Zeiss VisuMax Femtosecond laser to Bay Area patients.

Meet Dr. Jay Bansal

LASIK Safety

Above all, we are committed to your safety. With this in mind, our dedicated eye surgeons in addition to our highly-trained staff work with you personally to ensure your candidacy for LASIK eye surgery. Most importantly, when it comes to your eyes, we don’t make compromises.

If you would like to read more about LaserVue safety standards, then see our safety information.

Advanced LASIK Technology

We use the most advanced platforms, including Wavefront, Pupil-tracking, and All-Laser technologies, in order to ensure your best possible vision.

Experienced LASIK Surgeons

In order to illustrate our years of experience, our fellowship-trained and board-certified ophthalmologists have performed tens of thousands of procedures.

Proven Results

Thousands of satisfied patients have improved their vision at LaserVue Eye Center with LASIK eye surgery. As a result, LaserVue has an undoubtedly outstanding track record.

2 Year Financing

LASIK should be affordable for everyone. With 24-month financing, you can make payments that work for you.

Flex Spending

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through your employer, you can save hundreds on LASIK.

Cost vs. Risk

As with every surgery, the cost and the risks of LASIK should be carefully considered beforehand.

Cost

We know that cost is important to you. With this in mind, we provide you with all the information you need to make a decision about your eyesight. In order to learn more about your eye surgery and what it will cost, visit our LASIK cost page. By accessing our patient education resources, you can learn what affects your price, what to look out for when seeking a surgeon, and our financing and price-assurance policies.

Don’t forget, you may save thousands of dollars by ditching your glasses and contacts!

Apply now for LASIK financing

Candidacy

We want you to have the best experience possible, and we work with our patients individually to ensure LASIK is the right choice. At the same time, it is in your best interest to guarantee you’re a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. Importantly, our general candidacy guidelines include:

Are you over 18 years of age?

In order to be a candidate for refractive vision surgery, you must be an adult aged 18 or older.

Do you have a stable prescription?

Importantly, some volatile prescriptions can prevent you from being a candidate. If you are unsure, then speak with one of our experienced doctors to be sure LASIK eye surgery is right for you.

No history of eye disease?

Because eye disease can cause serious complications, please speak with one of our experienced surgeons to be sure LASIK is right for you.

Are you in overall good health?

Your overall general health is important. Above all, your safety is our primary concern.

Not a Good LASIK Candidate? SMILE Could be for You

There are three common things that can cause a patient to not be eligible for LASIK:

  •  Irregularly shaped or thin corneas
  • Predisposition to dry-eye or chronic dry eye syndrome
  • Patients who perform sports or jobs with a lot of direct contact to the eyes (ex: boxers, fighters, etc)

SMILE can possibly be an appropriate procedure for those who have been disqualified from LASIK candidacy due to these factors.

LASIK Testimonials

Our Patients Love Their Post-LASIK Vision

We are proud to have helped thousands of patients significantly improve their lives, by improving their vision both through LASIK eye surgery and other vision correction services. However, don’t take our word for it! Instead, hear what our patients have to say

Testimonials

LASIK Frequently Asked Questions

Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a 15-minute laser vision correction procedure, which reduces dependence on corrective lenses or eliminates the need for corrective lenses altogether—depending on patient-specific variables. During the procedure, the surgeon lifts a tiny flap of tissue on the surface of the eye in order to reshape the underlying cornea through use of a computer-guided excimer laser. The surgeon then repositions the flap of tissue over the reshaped cornea. This is a surgical procedure that is capable of correcting a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

The goal of any refractive surgical procedure is to reduce or eliminate your dependence on corrective lenses, so that you can freely enjoy life with freedom from glasses or contacts. With this in mind, our commitment to you is that we will not perform laser vision correction on anyone we feel does not have a good possibility of achieving independence from glasses and contacts. Generally, there are three main variables that will influence vision results: Firstly, a thorough pre-operative evaluation in order to determine whether you are a good candidate. Secondly, the experience of your surgeon/team. Lastly, the equipment utilized. In order to guarantee your best outcome, it is critical that you select your surgical team wisely. Above all, honest evaluation, surgical experience, and state-of-the-art technology are crucial to the end result.

As with any surgery, there are risks. Fortunately, the risks are low and patient satisfaction rate is high. Before deciding to operate, your informed consent resources will outline risks more thoroughly. Notably, potential risks may include the following: Halos – Firstly, some patients will notice glare, halos, or starburst around objects in low-light conditions. For the vast majority, these symptoms are temporary. However, others will continue to experience them for several months or longer. During your preoperative evaluation, we will determine whether or not you are at high risk for seeing long-term halos. Dry eyes – Secondly, there is increased dryness of the eyes typically for several months following LASIK, though some patients may experience dryness for a longer period of time. Above all, It is important to use lubricating drops frequently. If the eyes remain dry for a prolonged period, there are other drops or techniques that can help. Again, your preoperative evaluation will help determine whether or not you are a candidate for experiencing dry eyes. Infection – Thirdly, infection is an extremely rare occurrence, with a 1 in 2000-3000 chance (similarly to any eye surgery). Fortunately, as techniques have developed over the years and proven to be of great benefit to millions of patients nationwide, firmly established protocols now exist that minimize the risk of infection dramatically.

Generally, we perform LASIK eye surgery on both eyes during the same day in the overwhelming majority of our patients. Importantly, there are pros and cons to this approach. However, most people prefer to minimize any postoperative discomfort and time off from work. Therefore, many patients choose to perform both eyes in one day.

Importantly, the procedure is painless. Firstly, your eye is anesthetized with numbing eye drops. Then, you will be awake and comfortable during the procedure. Most people experience four to six hours of mild irritation after their procedure. Afterwards, most can return to work the next day.

The cost of vision correction varies among practices, based on surgeon experience, technology, and what the facility includes in their fees. Admittedly we are not the least expensive provider. Compared to other providers, we have invested thoroughly in staff training and technology. As a result, our advanced laser and diagnostic technology are second to none. This investment is extremely important in order to optimize your surgical results. Moreover, our patients tell us they can see the difference. If you are unsure, then we encourage you to visit other laser centers and compare. It’s only natural to want the best price. However, remember: Above all, quality, personal service, attention to detail, and results are extremely important when it comes to your eyes. Your vision is one of your most important assets.

LASIK is an elective procedure. This means that the surgery is optional. As a result, only a few insurance companies pay for all or part of vision correction procedures. In order to inquire on your coverage, you can check with your insurance plan administrator. Alternatively, we will be happy to make a copy of your insurance card and check coverage for you. In some cases, the fees can be covered by medical flex/cafeteria plans that allow pretax dollars to be set aside. Please ask your employer if they offer this type of benefit. Also, vision correction may be tax deductible as a medical expense. In order to determine your tax details, please check with your financial advisor. If you do not have insurance coverage, then we do offer affordable payment plans. It is easy to apply online and receive credit approval before you schedule an appointment.

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LASIK Doctors

Jay Bansal, MD
Jay Bansal, MD
Swati Singh, MD
Swati Singh, MD
Hannah Walsh, OD
Hannah Walsh, OD
Francesca Sefton, OD
Francesca Sefton, OD

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Helping you to achieve your personal best vision is our mission at LaserVue Eye Center. Wondering where to start?

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