I had LASIK on the August 21st with Boston Vision. I wanted to get this surgery primarily because of my career. I enlisted in the Army out of high school and have absolutely hated wearing contacts or glasses in the field. With the training I have in my future I knew that I never wanted to have to worry about it again. The consultation with Boston Vision was great, I felt completely educated about the procedure and all of the staff were very polite. I had gone to other consultations with other businesses and none made me feel as confident in the surgery as Boston vision did. They also worked with me when I had to change from EVO ICL to LASIK two weeks out from the surgery because of the military requirements. The day of the procedure I wasn't very nervous but the staff did a great job of reducing any concern I had. The procedure feels like somebody applying pressure on your orbital for a short amount of time and that is it. Healing was very quick and I could see better the day of the surgery although my vision was blurry and my eyes hurt. Days 2-4 the pain in my eyes felt like I had gotten gravel dust in them. Day 5 I felt 90% or so and day 7 and on I have been exercising and except for not being able to go in water for a couple more days I'd say im 95%. The only anomaly in my vision is more glare and halos which I did not have before however they have been increasingly getting better and will hopefully resolve themselves. Even if they didn't I wouldnt change a thing. Lasik and the convience it has given me has been absolutely game changer.

I had lasik correction for both of my eyes. Quick consult and testing of your current condition. Surgery within a week, quick and painless operation. Improve far sight distance within 1 day. Near distance improvement slowly. It had been a week, I can read writing on the phone now. It will take a few weeks for the eyes to fully heal and the perfect visions. The Boston vision teams are amazing . My wife also had her lasik correction here. Lot of interns/resident doctors in training. I would recommend to any one that wants to see clearly to have it done. Do not wait. Just do it.

I had an incredible experience with my LASIK surgery at Boston Vision! From the initial consultation to the procedure itself, everything was seamless and professional. The surgical team and my doctor were exceptionally skilled, reassuring, and attentive, making the entire process smooth and completely stress-free. My surgery went exceptionally well, and the results have been fantastic. I highly recommend Boston Vision to anyone considering vision correction!

LASIK has been great Had my surgery in mid July, after 2 weeks my eyes were still correcting (one eye was pretty blurry) and I noticed astigmatism at night which I did not previously had. After 5 weeks I would say the astigmatism is much less noticeable and both eyes are pretty much the same. I did mono vision and do not notice anything between each eye. I’ve gone on a few trips and it’s such a relief to not pack contacts, case, solution and glasses. The surgery went smooth as far as I could tell. During the surgery I wish there was a little more talking me through what was happening and what to expect. Follow up appointments are very fast less than 10 min, but if I didn’t get the first appointment of the day I waited well over an hour to see the doctor.

I’ve been wanting to get LASIK eye correction for years, but I was always hesitant about where to have it done and whether I had waited too long, especially since I was already in my late 30s. I’ve hated wearing glasses my entire life and have relied on contact lenses for as long as I can remember. During a routine eye exam, I asked my doctor if she could recommend a trusted center for vision correction, and she referred me to Boston Vision. From my very first visit, everything was smooth and easy. The entire team was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. And then came the surgery… LIFE-CHANGING! Oh my God, I wake up every morning and don’t have to reach for my contacts anymore. I honestly still can’t believe it! 😍 I’m so glad I decided to do it at 40. I can see clearly and absolutely love the freedom of not needing contacts anymore. I’m especially grateful to the entire Boston Vision team and for the monovision approach, which was a great option for me. If you’ve been thinking about LASIK and wondering if you’ve waited too long, I’m here to tell you—don’t let age hold you back! I couldn’t be happier with my decision. ❤️

I got my Lasik surgery in both eyes done with Dr. Melki in July. I was incredibly surprised by how quick and smooth the surgery was. The entire team, from pre-op to post-op, was amazing and really knowledgeable about their field. A month later my eyes are perfect and I'm living life without glasses for the first time since kindergarten. For some context, my eyes were around -6 and I had the option for ICL, however, I decided to go with lasik. 10/10 would recommend.

Drs Keshav and Nangle were great at explaining and performing my LASIK procedure, and the rest of the staff was super helpful and nice. The procedure was stress free, and they've been supportive in my post op recovery.

Life changing! Super quick and straightforward procedure. The staff was great and the dr was phenomenal. Boston vision all the way!

Definitely recommend. The medical professionals are top tier. Some of the office part could be better (e.g. long wait times) but the place clearly runs like a machine because they specialize in these procedures and know what they're doing. Very glad I finally did this (Lasik with monovision).

The consult was very thorough and well organized. The day of the procedure was also very smooth. The staff were very friendly and professional. I watched all the videos they ask you about six times during the consult and procedure day and the one thing that stuck out to me that the videos and conversations never quite explained was the amount of pressure on my eye felt during the procedure. “Some pressure” is an understatement! The procedure was really quick and not what I would call painful…uncomfortable maybe. But, after my four hour nap, it was like magic being able to see clearly again. My recovery was fairly quick and I would recommend LASIK to anyone interested.

Overall a good experience with good results. The procedure itself is very quick - my left eye was over basically before I noticed but my right eye took a bit longer and was a bit uncomfortable (no pain just pressure which did cause some anxiety on my part which probably caused me to move and make it more difficult). Afterwards, I had significant dryness, light sensitivity, and some blurriness of the vision, along with a foreign body sensation, all worse in the right eye than the left. By a week out, all those symptoms had significantly improved (use the drops liberally). I still have some light sensitivity, dryness, and some glazing of my vision particularly at the end of the day but it continues to improved. Overall I am happy with the results.

I have not yet completed the surgery, which is scheduled for this week, but I can tell you the scheduling and qualification for surgery process has been seamless. The staff run this office like a well-oiled machine and nothing slips through the cracks. So far, I have been beyond impressed with the experience working with the Boston Vision staff.

Just had my consultation, super easy, everyone there was very friendly and lots of information. Super excited to throw away my glasses!

I got LASIK done on both eyes in early August 2026, and I am generally very pleased with the result. 5 days after surgery it is remarkable how well I can see. I still have a little discomfort and one eye is slightly more blurry than the other, but I believe I am trending up and healing well. I had a good experience with Boston Vision. It is a professional operation and they respect your time. Clear, communicative, great pre and post op instructions. Dr. Melki took the time to answer my questions before surgery, and Dr. Henick was informative the day after surgery. I've worn contact lens for 16+ years and it's a delight to be out of them. Thanks Boston Vision team.

I had Lasik done yesterday. I am 43 years old and had been wearing glasses full time for distance and for reading for the past 10 years. While the process to have lasik done was quick and simple, I am still letting my eyes adjust properly. I am having blurry distance vision. However, I am able to see up close quite clearly. I am using the eye drops provided. I will have to wait it out to see if my distance improves over the next week or so.

At 48, I was tired of having difficulty reading in low light environments, constantly having to take off my glasses (single vision for near-sightedness) to read a book or look at my phone. The no-interest payment plan made it feel more manageable to have the procedure. I feel like they helped prepare me for what to expect. I opted for monovision. At first I was concerned it may not work for me, but was happy to hear that this is rare and that if it doesn't work they can easily correct the other eye in the future so that I would just need reading glasses. The only thing I was a bit nervous about was having to watch a scalpel cut a flap on my eye, but that's not how it works at all. After giving me many numbing drop in my eyes, they put me under a machine that slowly pushed down on my eye, making everything look gray. I assume it was during this time that the flap was cut into my eye. I couldn't see or feel anything except the pressure, which felt kind of like if you push on your closed eye with your fist. One part I didn't anticipate was that during the part where they did the laser cutting (I assume, I don't know for sure) it smelled like burning, which was a little disconcerting. I just breathed through my mouth and it was over in seconds. The valium they gave me made it easy to take a nap when I got home. The night of the procedure I can see well for distance. I notice the monovision more when I'm reading a book or my phone. I can read fine, but still feel the blurriness from one eye. That could just be because it's so soon after the procedure. It feels like I just woke up and my eyes are still adjusting to being awake, and like there is a bit of dust in my eye. So far, happy with the procedure and the care I received.

I recently had LASIK performed by Dr. Jason Brenner at Boston Vision, and today is the 6th day after the surgery. My experience from consultation through surgery and follow-up has been excellent. Dr. Brenner was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions in detail, which gave me confidence in making an informed decision. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. For anyone considering LASIK, I’d like to share my personal experience: During the procedure: I felt very little pain overall. The only noticeable discomfort was when pressure was applied to each eye, which I would rate around 2/10. The rest of the procedure was quick and much easier than I had expected. Immediately after surgery: Once the numbing drops wore off, I experienced burning, tearing, and irritation for about the first 4 hours, which I would rate around 5/10. Resting with my eyes closed and following the post-operative instructions made this period manageable, and the discomfort gradually improved afterward. The first few days: My distance vision improved very quickly, but I noticed some blurry vision when reading up close, which I understand is a normal part of the early healing process. My vision has continued to improve with each passing day. Overall, I had a very positive experience and felt well cared for from beginning to end. I’m grateful to Dr. Brenner and the entire Boston Vision team for their excellent care. Everyone’s healing experience is different, but I hope sharing my experience helps others know what to expect.

Had a good experience! I have chronic dry eyes and was told they could be worse after lasik - I've definitely noticed they are a bit worse, but not as bad as when I was wearing contacts; I count that as a win. The worst parts of the experience was sleeping with the eye shields, but that's only required (as of the time of writing) for a week. My vision is 20/15 - would do again and wish I hadn't waited so long to get lasik done.

Immediate results, would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking to get lasik

Hello, 52 year old male here who has had glasses since 8th grade and contacts since 12th grade. I had LASIK last Monday in Andover and it has been unbelievably smooth process! Highly recommend!!

The free consultation gets you excited and prepared and goes over all of the available options and what you're qualified for. They communicate efficiently via email and phone call leading up to the day of surgery. On day of surgery, it felt like a well-oiled machine. If you have any questions throughout the process, the doctors and staff are always there to answer them for you. Going into the day of surgery, I was very excited. But once I got in there, I got really nervous. I did have a small scar on my right eye from a previous infection a couple years back. Dr. Brenner had made a note of it, which led to more nerves. But once I hit the operating table, the procedure is fairly fast and felt very quick. The scar was not an issue at all. Outside of some uneasy pressure during the cornea cut, you don't feel anything else at all because of the numbing drops. The laser itself if a mildly off-putting smell, but you don't feel any of this at all. This all takes less than 15 minutes, and then they bring you in a room to check both eyes. And then you're out the door! After the surgery with the ride home, I would recommend taking advil or tylenol per their recommendation as mild eye burning became noticeable. Once I took iBuprofen and popped a couple Melatonin gummies, I was able to take a 4 hour nap and woke up feeling MUCH better. If you've lived with glasses and contacts for your whole life, the 15 minutes of slight discomfort during the surgery felt WELL worth it in my opinion.

After 5 days things are eyes are still healing, One eye is better than another but sill having issues with things being hazy but they said that would improve as the eyes heal. Just had the protective contacts taken out and there is an improvement from having those taken out. Hopefully in the next week things will improve more. I can drive and read without glasses

My whole experience was quick and easy. This was my first ever major type of operation and I couldn’t feel any more secure and confident. They did a thorough run through to ensure I was eligible, checked and a verified my insurance. I went in just because I was curious if I qualified. And at the end of my consultation, they emailed me a list dates I can choose. Within 2 weeks I was able to get the operation done. On the day of the operation, they ran some final tests to make sure everything was consistent with my prior consultation which only took 45 minutes in my case. Then it was time for operation. Out of the entire procedure I felt the brace holding my eyes open, nothing painful at all. And maybe 20 minutes later Dr. Gregourie was completed and I was on my way home. The instructions were to keep your eyes closed or naps for 4 hours post operation. Did that easily and after waking up my vision was significantly better than what it was before. I watched a movie that night and never felt happier being able to see without my glasses. Dr Nangle, and Gregourie, were an absolute pleasure to have assist along the way. Instructions were so clear that I had no questions at all. Really appreciate the service and attention to detail provided throughout the entire process

I had an incredibly quick and mostly painless surgery! The rest of the day was rather uncomfortable, but I’d liken the pain to that of a sunburn- I slept the entire evening into the next morning. At that point in time, my vision was a little clouded. By the next day, I was feeling amazing and everything had cleared up. The team at Boston vision was clear, efficient, precise and I felt comfortable and informed the entire time.

Good experience with recovery so far, one week in. I didn’t see a lot of day by day discussion of what the experience was like so I’ll provide that. 7/7 - surgery with Dr. Gregoire in Andover. Uncomfortable experience; bit of a sensory overload. Quick and absolutely zero pain. Not enjoyable but also not a reason not to get the surgery. Immediately after surgery vision extremely blurry. About an hour later, numbing drops wore off, and my eyes were uncomfortable, feels a bit like particularly uncomfortable contacts. Not painful, though. Kept eyes closed as instructed for 4 hours but was not able to sleep. If I ever have to get a touch up I’d probably get an ambien prescription to take after. After the 4 hours I had decent, albeit blurry vision for the rest of the night. Bad glare and bad peripheral vision. 7/8 - right eye healed well overnight. Left eye less so. At follow up exam with Dr. Nangle I had 20/20 in left and 20/15 in right. Still blurry in peripherals. Right eye felt normal but dry, left eye remained uncomfortable. 7/9 - 7/10 - left eye seemed to finish healing by 7/9. I went back to work. Screens were difficult. No notable discomfort other than dry eyes. I did wake up with severe dry eyes once which was unpleasant. Eye drops immediately resolved. 7/11-7/13 (present) - steady improvement. At work on 7/13 I did not have difficulty with screens. My peripheral vision still feels slightly off, but only if I’m thinking about it. Glare continues to improve, still a minor annoyance but not a big deal and it has gotten better each day. I do think stopping the medicated drops was a turning point for me in terms of comfort. I have not had another follow up but I think I’m 20/15 in both eyes, which is cool, as it’s noticeably better vision that I ever got with contacts or glasses. The downside right now is I’m putting in eye drops probably 10x per day. Overall, very happy so far. Obviously, I don’t know yet if the dry eye will fully recover over the next couple months, but, if they do, which they do for most people, I will be extremely happy not to worry about contacts or glasses hopefully for a very long time.

Had a great experience with the procedure itself and everything related. My only challenge has been with the billing side of it and getting the proper information needed for my insurance.

I chose Boston vision because of the referrals/recommendations from individuals in my community. The experience overall was a bit transactional for pre-op and post-op as well as the surgery, but overall the doctors were friendly and everyone was thorough. I had dry eye prior to LASIK and expected the continued dry eye to persist post-op. It has which makes my vision a bit blurry, but it's amazing to wake up every morning and see. My vision was very bad prior to LASIK (-8.00 in both eyes), and now I can travel without glsases/contacts or have to worry about forgetting them at home. Overall, a week out I'm so glad I did this and my only regret is not doing it sooner.

Finally did LASIK on 6/26 with Dr. Brenner in Brookline after putting it off for years because I was nervous. Glad I did it! Pre-op was quick and easy, everyone explained what to expect, and I got sent home with a little bag of drops/sunglasses/goggles for post-op care. Dr. Brenner only talked to me for ~2 min beforehand, but he was reassuring and walked me through what would happen in the OR. Unfortunately, the Xanax they gave me didn’t kick in until after the procedure, so I had to calm myself down by meditating while waiting for the OR. The actual procedure is short but pretty intense. The first laser (cutting the flap) is mostly just pressure, super quick. I could kinda feel the thing they use to hold your eye open, but they quickly put more numbing drops in. The second one (reshaping your cornea) is weirder. Your vision goes dark and you're just staring at a blurry green light, trying not to move. Not painful exactly, but definitely not comfortable. The staff talked me through it the whole time, which helped a ton. I could see clearly almost immediately after. At my 1 day follow up, I was already at 20/20 (read a few letters past that even!). My eyes felt kind of like sandpapery/like I'd slept in contacts too long but they told me that's normal. The dryness got worse over the next few days, especially in my right eye. Staring at a computer all day for work didn’t help, but once the medicated eye drop regimen stopped, the dryness started getting better. I’m a week in now and still need eye drops, but don’t wake up feeling like I slept in contacts. It’s still a little hazy when I wake up and I get halos around lights at night, but dark mode on my devices has helped. Hopefully these’ll go away as I keep healing. Overall, an uncomfortable 10 minutes for what's already looking like a great outcome. Would recommend Dr. Brenner if you're in the Boston area and thinking about it.

Great experience...could not say enough about the Boston Vision Andover Team. From the initial consultation to my last follow-up, every staff member that I dealt with was knowledgeable, professional and customer driven. They actually suggested only doing one eye as I did not wear reading glasses. (So now, one eye is 20/15 and the other is used for reading/phone. No glasses!) Not to mention the procedure itself. Day of the procedure they had all of my questions answered before I could even ask. I know they have to explain all aspects of the procedure and possible results, but that was the worst part. :-) The procedure and "recouperation" were a breeze. I actually asked the Doctor "That's it?!?" when he told me we were done. I know everyone is different but (not to sound cliche) my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I got Monovision Lasik with Dr. Melki on June 5, 2026 at the Brookline location. I've been wearing glasses since I was 9 and had blurry vision whenever I did activities for which I could not easily wear my glasses. Before the procedure, Dr. Melki was really nice and straightforward with answers to any questions I had to ensure I didn't accidentally hinder the healing process in the days following the surgery. Dr. Melki and the assistants were amazing during the surgery, with one holding my hands and another asking me questions to help keep me calm and distracted, and listening when I informed them if I felt like more numbing drops were needed. The pressure on my eyes did feel uncomfortable and it was strange having my eyelids held open so I couldn't blink, but it was never painful. After the surgery, I kept my eyes closed almost the entire time on the way home as it felt tricky to fully open them without it feeling uncomfortable and then I slept for four hours as instructed. After about five hours my eyes felt fine and I was able to see clearly both near and far. It's been a month after the surgery and my vision is still sharp and clear, though there are moments when there's slightly blurry midrange vision when both eyes/ brain are trying to balance each other out. But that can take up to three months to fully settle in. A few things I noticed and recommend: 1) When taking the medication to help keep you calm during the surgery, ask if you can have it around the time you arrive, (I think it didn't affect me as I have a slow metabolism and I took it not long before the surgery). 2) During the surgery, the green light will seem to blink so don't worry if that happens (ask them if you want to make sure). 3) It might be a good idea to bring a small soft plush you can easily squeeze. The plush they offered felt a little too stiff/ firm for me to hold. 4) Make sure the room you have prepared at home to sleep in for the fours hours fully blocks out light. The days after the surgery, I would doze off but I made sure to follow the eye drop medication regimen. Darkened rooms also seemed to help with my eyes focusing (don't be shy about wearing sunglasses if there's too much light indoors/ computer screens).

I got Lasik at Boston Vision and had an overall great experience. My initial consultation was free and thorough, with a clear discussion of costs and payment options. Staff were friendly and walked me through my options, including PRK, along with the pluses and minuses of each. I’d actually been evaluated at a different office a year earlier, but that experience wasn’t as good, and Boston Vision’s Brookline location was much closer and more convenient. I got a surgery date less than a month after my first visit. I met with the surgeon beforehand. In the surgery room, there were several other people around -- likely technicians and trainees (I work in healthcare) — and it would have been nice if they’d introduced themselves. The procedure itself involves noticeable pressure on each eye to position things and create the flap, one eye at a time. It’s uncomfortable, though brief, followed by the laser correction. They did warn me about the pressure ahead of time. Afterward, my vision was foggy, but I could already tell the correction had worked. I didn’t fully grasp beforehand how much my close-up vision would be affected. I did monovision, and it took a few weeks for my vision to settle and my close vision to return. I had some headaches early on and struggled with screens and reading text on my phone, but distance vision was sharp right away — 20/15 in both eyes at my 3-day follow-up. My eyes were quite dry, and I hydrated aggressively with preservative-free drops, which you really can’t overdo. By my 7-week follow-up, my close vision had improved a lot, distance vision remained excellent, and the dryness had eased significantly. I still use drops for comfort, but I’m happy with the results so far.

After being told for many years by my previous optometrist I was not a candidate for corrective eye surgery I did decide to seek a second opinion, within 3 weeks I had my consult and the procedure done. I now have 20/20 and after 32 years of wearing glasses I feel free.

LASIK Review Hi, I hope this review helps anyone currently on the fence about getting LASIK. [Brief background] I’m a 35-year-old inpatient physical therapist living in Boston. I’m active, enjoy indoor bouldering, snowboarding, and I’m currently training for Hyrox. I’ve worn glasses since middle school and have considered LASIK since graduate school. My biggest motivators were the hassle of wearing glasses under ski goggles (I’m aware of adapters, but still) and while climbing or hiking. My hesitation came down to two things: the cost and the fear that it wouldn’t work, despite seeing positive reviews and studies citing a 97-98% satisfaction rate. Ultimately, I decided to move forward after researching the new Wavelight Plus technology, which boasts a 100% chance of 20/20 vision and an 86% chance of 20/15 (better than 20/20). After confirming the studies and discovering a special discount through my vision insurance, I decided it was worth the shot. [Pre-op Experience] I chose Boston Vision because they were the only one in MA that offered Wavelight Plus. I had a consultation with them two years prior but didn't pull the trigger because the technology wasn’t available at that time. I first scheduled a consultation at the Medford location; the parking was convenient, and the pre-op exam felt like a well-oiled machine. The staff was nice and knowledgeable. Working in healthcare, I could tell some were "going through the motions," but that’s not inherently bad—they clearly knew their stuff. They used the Wavelight Plus technology to create a 3D scan of my eye, which provides significantly more data points than the standard Wavefront technology. Given my significant astigmatism, my main concern was whether I was a good candidate. I was told I was. That same day I booked a lasik appointment 2 weeks out, but had to reschedule due to availability. Only two doctors at Boston Vision are certified for Wavelight Plus—Dr. Melki and Dr. Brenner. My schedule didn't align with Dr. Melki’s, so I went with Dr. Brenner on a Friday about 1.5 months out (surgery time: TBD). I received plenty of educational videos and materials via email which I highly recommend people to watch. The surgery time was provided to me about a week from the surgery day. Leading up to the day, I was diligent about using preservative-free lubricating eye drops for about 2 weeks, as I have dry eyes and didn't want to risk being rescheduled. I also made sure to secure a ride—huge shout-out to my friend who pulled an all-nighter and still drove me to and from the appointment. They won’t send you home independently or via rideshare if you decide to take the xanax. [Day of Surgery] I arrived early for a final vision exam. I noticed my left eye prescription felt slightly different than before. I mentioned this to the tech and the doctor, both of whom confirmed it was still within the acceptable range for surgery. Dr. Brenner was efficient, double-checked the numbers, and asked if I had any questions. After he left, a tech asked me to sign a clause stating I had been informed of the high chance of needing a "touch-up." This made me nervous, so I asked for clarification. The tech explained that it was just an automated system trigger based on the doctor’s input—likely due to the slight change in my left eye prescription—and that I didn't need to sign it after all. Everything turned out fine (I tested 20/20 in my left eye and 20/15 in my dominant right eye at my first post-op visit). After receiving a Xanax (highly recommended to stay calm) and a hairnet, I waited in the lounge with some snacks, which was clutch since I’d skipped breakfast. After about 15 minutes, I was brought into a cold, bright room with about 10 people in scrubs. The most uncomfortable part was the creation of the corneal flap. On a pain scale of 1–10, I’d rate it a 5/10. It felt more like heavy pressure than suction. The doctor gave solid cues, warning me when my vision may go black (which was normal). That lasted only 10–15 seconds, and I didn't feel the incision at all. My anxiety was a 7/10 for the left eye, but for the right eye, I was better prepared, and both anxiety and discomfort dropped to a 4/10. The laser portion followed. I focused on a green light, felt slight vibrations and smelled a faint burning scent, but it was over in 5–10 seconds per eye. Afterward, they removed the eyelid tape (5/10 pain there), gave me sunglasses, and sent me home to sleep for four hours. The Xanax kicked in as soon as I got in my friend’s car. My vision was nearly as clear as when I’d worn glasses. [Post-op Day 0] I slept for four hours in the protective clear glasses. When I woke up, I could see clearly! The only irritation was in my right eye, which felt like a hair or grit was scratching the surface when I blinked. The eye drops helped a lot. My left eye looked red from a popped blood vessel during the suction, but it felt fine. I wore the protective glasses for the full 24 hours as instructed. [Post-op Day 1] Vision remained solid. My right eye was still dry and uncomfortable (3/10), but my left eye felt fine, just slightly fatigued from phone use. During my follow-up, I tested 20/15 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. The doctor explained that it takes a few weeks to three months to stabilize, so I’m not worried about the slight blurriness in the left eye. The "scratchy" feeling in my right eye was noted as normal and improved significantly by Day 3. [POD 2 & 3] By Day 2, my right eye was definitely dominant. I’ve been practicing focusing with my left eye by covering the right eye. I struggled a bit with eye fatigue at work while documenting on the computer, so I’d highly recommend taking 2 days off after lasik to rest your eyes. By Day 3, the discomfort dropped to 2/10 in the right eye, and work became much more tolerable. [POD 4] Discomfort is down to 1/10. My right eye remains dominant, and I’m still hoping the left eye sharpens up as it heals. If not, I’ll look into a touch-up later. I’ve finished the prescription drops and am continuing with lubricating drops as needed. [POD 5] Second follow-up visit upcoming.

I had LASIK with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision on Friday, June 26, and my experience has been excellent. From the initial consultation through the procedure and follow-up appointments, everyone has been professional, friendly, and reassuring. My vision was amazing the first day after surgery. A few days later, it started to fluctuate because of dry eyes, which I understand is a normal part of the healing process after LASIK. Hopefully, that will continue to improve as my eyes heal. At my follow-up visit, Dr. Brenner was very thoughtful and proactive—he inserted a punctal plug to help with the dryness and took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I was comfortable. Based on my experience so far, I would absolutely recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Brenner to anyone considering LASIK.

I did Lasik Wavelight Plus 4 days ago with Dr. Brenner, and no regrets so far! I’m already seeing very clearly with 20/20 on one eye and 20/15 on the other. There was no pain during the surgery, and it went by very quickly. The step that shocked me the most was how hard the suction ring pressed down on my eyeballs to create the flap. It was A LOT of pressure. After that, everything was fine/no discomfort at all. I was able to walk out without feeling too much irritation in my eyes after the surgery. I can’t stress enough the importance of taking the 4 hours nap IMMEDIATELY after you get home. I made the mistake of trying to have a quick bite (since it was around lunch time and I was hungry) before resting. My eyes were killing me by then: tearing non-stop, burning, and lots of irritation. I dropped everything and ran to bed, but it was a bit too late that the discomfort was making me hard to fall asleep. Eventually I was able to do so, and once I woke up from the nap, all the discomfort went away with just a bit of foreign object sensation in my left eye. I was able to see very clearly. By day 2, the foreign object sensation in my left eye was gone. By day 4 (today), I am able to see clearly during the day with little to no discomfort, maybe a little bit of dry eyes. At night, I am experiencing some light shattering when I stare at bright light source. I am hoping as I continue to recover this will go away eventually. Overall, my experience was good, and I would recommend others to get Lasik done at Boston Vision if eligible.

I had LASIK five days ago and I chose Dr. Brenner (second to Dr. Melki) after reading through the various profiles. The fact that he had done the procedure on his own family members was very reassuring. I had been putting off LASIK for years because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I knew so many people that had it done and are free from glasses. Honestly, the worst part was the anxiety; the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all. Not being able to blink and being under so many machines was a little intimidating but it was so quick! After I got home the day of surgery, I slept for the rest of the day and when I woke up in the morning I was excited to discover I could see without glasses or contacts! I had minimal pain and burning. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I still don’t quite have perfectly clear vision and I have to take breaks from screens but I understand this is all part of the healing process. I am extremely happy I finally did it, and should have done it so much sooner! I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy my “new eyes”!

I had my LASIK done in two separate sessions. During the first visit, the suction didn't hold on one eye, so only one eye was treated that day. The team immediately scheduled a follow-up to discuss next steps. I was clear that I wanted to try LASIK again rather than switch to PRK, and the doctor was very supportive — He explained that the suction device is one-size-fits-all and may not work for every eye, but that we could try again in two weeks since my eyes were otherwise great candidates. He also made sure I understood the backup plan: if suction didn't hold on the second attempt, we'd convert to PRK on the spot. Later, the doctor got suction on the second try and completed the procedure. The next morning I opened my eyes to perfectly clear vision — no pain, no discomfort at all. Recovery has been smooth. What really stood out was how the team handled the unexpected situation. There was no pressure, no rushing — just honest communication and a clear plan. I always felt like I was part of the decision-making process. Highly recommend.

I had LASIK a few days ago. I chose Dr. Brenner after a family member recommended him, and then I did my own research before deciding to go through with it. I had been putting off LASIK for so long because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I always dreamed of being free from glasses and being able to see clearly from far away. Honestly, the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all for me. The hardest part was the anxiety of not being able to blink and being under so many machines. Even after I got home the day of surgery, I had very manageable pain and burning. I couldn’t even sleep for more than 1.5 hours and it was still okay. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I have 20/20 vision now, but things still aren’t as clear and sharp as I expected, and I’ve been having a hard time with screens like my phone and computer because they seem so bright and it’s difficult to focus for long periods. I was told this is all part of the healing process, but I wasn’t really prepared for it mentally since I had heard so many people say they went right back to work the next day. Overall this is the most difficult part of LASIK so far for me. I guess everyone heals differently. Even with these temporary frustrations, I’m happy I finally did it, and I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy the full results!

The procedure was quick but I was in the waiting for the procedure for 3 hours past my scheduled appointment time. I have had glasses for over 2 decades and I wanted LASIK since I was young. I was a candidate for both LASIK and ICL but ultimately with the LASIK cause of the price. I chose Boston Vision for the abundance of reviews it has and the Brookline location proximity to my home. On the day of the consult, it took 2 hours but the doctor never shared how bad my eyes have gotten as my current glasses are 3-4 years old. That prescription was around -5.00/-6.00. On the day of the procedure, my eyes got rescanned and degrees were checked again. Although in hindsight, I should have reinforced the clarity of my right eye as the lens she adjusted to me was still kind of hazy/blurry. I also met Dr. Brenner for the first time and interaction was short as the staff expects patients to watch & read all the materials they provided beforehand. Once I got ushered to the operation room, everything goes by quick. I laid down on the bed with my head in the donut hole as instructed. Numbing drops were placed and my eyes were propped open, then Dr. Brenner got started. It was quick although a bit uncomfortable as my eyes wanted to blink. I wish Dr. Brenner had talked through what he was doing and what he’s gonna do next so I knew what to expect. Before I knew it, it was done and I can walk out myself. They provided one pair of sunglasses, sleep guard for eyes, artificial tear (1 bottle, but honestly could’ve provided extra with the cost of the procedure) and 1 bottle of prednisolone. I took a nap after I went home and woke up with near 20/20 vision. It’s been almost a week post procedure and my vision is still stabilizing. There will be times where my vision is blurry and times when they’re fine. My vision is not crisp yet and I hope with more time, it will get better. The prednisolone eye drops traveled to my throat and left a really bad taste in my mouth. The dry eye part also was very unpleasant. It made me question if LASIK was right choice. The follow up appts with Dr. Sabbah just recommended eye drops. I also felt like my appointments with Dr. Sabbah was quick and he had no time for questions. Overall, I would recommend LASIK, but just don’t expect healing to be linear.

I was told I had one of the worst cases of astigmatism the doctor had ever seen and it was getting worse so I knew I needed surgical correction. I was told that Lasik was the best option. It was not the most comfortable procedure - but a week later I have nearly 20/20 vision in both eyes and I am glad I went through with it.

Great experience.

Expert care, great staff, and smooth recovery at Boston Vision, 5 stars. Outside of a little dry eye in the morning that goes away with drops, my vision has been great. My experience has been a good one with Boston Vision and Dr. Melki at Brookline. Very happy with the outcome.

Had lasik on 6/14 --was surprised how easy the healing process was. Overall was a smooth experience

I recently got lasik with Boston vision and it’s been a whole new world so far. The procedure itself was extremely quick, definitely uncomfortable of course but worth the short term discomfort! I had extremely bad vision prior to this procedure my whole life so I’m still wrapping my head around seeing clearly when I first wake up, and not adjusting my glasses on my face throughout the day. So far I’ve only experienced a little dry eye issues, I rotate days and nights and I’ve noticed on nights after long shifts my eyes can definitely get more dry and I have to keep on top of the drops. At my recent follow up they applied collagen plugs and that’s helped a lot as well. Overall I’d 100% get it done again.

Great experience. I had LASIK with monovision yesterday. Vision was a little blurry day of, took a nap, went for a half-hour walk around town, watched some TV and went to bed early. No issues this morning- vision was great. 20/15 in one eye, 20/40 in the monovision eye. First time I can see both distance and my phone without needing glasses. Absolutely no pain during the surgery- it only lasted about 10 minutes. No major itching or burning after. I feel back to normal the next day. I’d do it again without hesitation.

Procedure was very quick and simple. Vision was perfect within a week of the procedure. No more dry eyes 3 weeks after the procedure.

Had lasik monovision on both eyes on 6-5-26, at one week mark my eyes are still adjusting and healing. Staff has been excellent, procedure was quick and the only discomfort was from the suction rings, they do put a lot of pressure on the eyes. I am 55, so I expect healing and vision stabilization to take time. As of now I can drive and see my phone and do computer work without glasses, which is something I could not do before, experience has been very positive so far!

I am writing this review on my 4th day after LASIK surgery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with my experience at Boston Vision. After wearing contact lenses for 17 years, the idea of waking up and seeing clearly without them felt almost impossible. Yet here I am, just days after surgery, with excellent vision. At my follow-up appointment, Dr. Melki told me I was seeing at 20/15, which is truly unbelievable. From my very first consultation, Dr. Melki was an attentive listener who took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns. I never felt rushed and always felt that my individual needs were being considered. The day of surgery was much more comfortable than I expected. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches in the operating room, including being able to choose my own music and even having a soft toy available for comfort. These small details made a big difference in helping me feel relaxed. The surgery itself was PAINLESS! Only felt pressure - as expected. The entire team at Boston Vision has been exceptional. Scheduling appointments was easy, communication was excellent, and the follow-up care has been thorough and reassuring. If you are considering LASIK, I highly recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Melki. The quality of care, attention to detail, and outstanding results have exceeded my expectations. This has truly been a life-changing experience.

I got Lasik in the beginning of June, and I had a great experience at Boston Vision. I was very nervous but they were efficient. Everyone I interacted with listened to my concerns and seemed like they cared - I asked to hold someones hand during the procedure, and they obliged. They also give you a stuffed animal to hold during the procedure, which was comforting as well. After the procedure my eyes were very sensitive to light, and I just went to bed to take my "nap." After waking up, my eyes were still a little sensitive to light, however it was amazing to be able to see! I am really excited for this life changing procedure. It is now Post op day 3 and my eyes feel a little dry but the drops help, and the sensitiveness to light has gotten better! Overall very happy I finally got the procedure!

Dr. Melki performed my surgery. It's been a month since the procedure and it has been going well. My one day post op showed results for 20/15 in one eye, but my other eye wasn't as great. Apparently, a wrinkle developed for the flap between the procedure and day one. Dr. Sabbah was the one to identify it and made an effort to correct it. On my three-day post op meeting, he mentioned that it looked okay and the blurriness should go away. I will be attending my 6 week post op session soon and my vision has been going well. There are fluctuations as described by the doctors, but the range of fluctuation isn't as wide. The procedure itself was straightforward. I didn't experience pain during or after the procedures.

I had LASIK on the August 21st with Boston Vision. I wanted to get this surgery primarily because of my career. I enlisted in the Army out of high school and have absolutely hated wearing contacts or glasses in the field. With the training I have in my future I knew that I never wanted to have to worry about it again. The consultation with Boston Vision was great, I felt completely educated about the procedure and all of the staff were very polite. I had gone to other consultations with other businesses and none made me feel as confident in the surgery as Boston vision did. They also worked with me when I had to change from EVO ICL to LASIK two weeks out from the surgery because of the military requirements. The day of the procedure I wasn't very nervous but the staff did a great job of reducing any concern I had. The procedure feels like somebody applying pressure on your orbital for a short amount of time and that is it. Healing was very quick and I could see better the day of the surgery although my vision was blurry and my eyes hurt. Days 2-4 the pain in my eyes felt like I had gotten gravel dust in them. Day 5 I felt 90% or so and day 7 and on I have been exercising and except for not being able to go in water for a couple more days I'd say im 95%. The only anomaly in my vision is more glare and halos which I did not have before however they have been increasingly getting better and will hopefully resolve themselves. Even if they didn't I wouldnt change a thing. Lasik and the convience it has given me has been absolutely game changer.

I had lasik correction for both of my eyes. Quick consult and testing of your current condition. Surgery within a week, quick and painless operation. Improve far sight distance within 1 day. Near distance improvement slowly. It had been a week, I can read writing on the phone now. It will take a few weeks for the eyes to fully heal and the perfect visions. The Boston vision teams are amazing . My wife also had her lasik correction here. Lot of interns/resident doctors in training. I would recommend to any one that wants to see clearly to have it done. Do not wait. Just do it.

I had an incredible experience with my LASIK surgery at Boston Vision! From the initial consultation to the procedure itself, everything was seamless and professional. The surgical team and my doctor were exceptionally skilled, reassuring, and attentive, making the entire process smooth and completely stress-free. My surgery went exceptionally well, and the results have been fantastic. I highly recommend Boston Vision to anyone considering vision correction!

LASIK has been great Had my surgery in mid July, after 2 weeks my eyes were still correcting (one eye was pretty blurry) and I noticed astigmatism at night which I did not previously had. After 5 weeks I would say the astigmatism is much less noticeable and both eyes are pretty much the same. I did mono vision and do not notice anything between each eye. I’ve gone on a few trips and it’s such a relief to not pack contacts, case, solution and glasses. The surgery went smooth as far as I could tell. During the surgery I wish there was a little more talking me through what was happening and what to expect. Follow up appointments are very fast less than 10 min, but if I didn’t get the first appointment of the day I waited well over an hour to see the doctor.

I’ve been wanting to get LASIK eye correction for years, but I was always hesitant about where to have it done and whether I had waited too long, especially since I was already in my late 30s. I’ve hated wearing glasses my entire life and have relied on contact lenses for as long as I can remember. During a routine eye exam, I asked my doctor if she could recommend a trusted center for vision correction, and she referred me to Boston Vision. From my very first visit, everything was smooth and easy. The entire team was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. And then came the surgery… LIFE-CHANGING! Oh my God, I wake up every morning and don’t have to reach for my contacts anymore. I honestly still can’t believe it! 😍 I’m so glad I decided to do it at 40. I can see clearly and absolutely love the freedom of not needing contacts anymore. I’m especially grateful to the entire Boston Vision team and for the monovision approach, which was a great option for me. If you’ve been thinking about LASIK and wondering if you’ve waited too long, I’m here to tell you—don’t let age hold you back! I couldn’t be happier with my decision. ❤️

I got my Lasik surgery in both eyes done with Dr. Melki in July. I was incredibly surprised by how quick and smooth the surgery was. The entire team, from pre-op to post-op, was amazing and really knowledgeable about their field. A month later my eyes are perfect and I'm living life without glasses for the first time since kindergarten. For some context, my eyes were around -6 and I had the option for ICL, however, I decided to go with lasik. 10/10 would recommend.

Drs Keshav and Nangle were great at explaining and performing my LASIK procedure, and the rest of the staff was super helpful and nice. The procedure was stress free, and they've been supportive in my post op recovery.

Life changing! Super quick and straightforward procedure. The staff was great and the dr was phenomenal. Boston vision all the way!

Definitely recommend. The medical professionals are top tier. Some of the office part could be better (e.g. long wait times) but the place clearly runs like a machine because they specialize in these procedures and know what they're doing. Very glad I finally did this (Lasik with monovision).

The consult was very thorough and well organized. The day of the procedure was also very smooth. The staff were very friendly and professional. I watched all the videos they ask you about six times during the consult and procedure day and the one thing that stuck out to me that the videos and conversations never quite explained was the amount of pressure on my eye felt during the procedure. “Some pressure” is an understatement! The procedure was really quick and not what I would call painful…uncomfortable maybe. But, after my four hour nap, it was like magic being able to see clearly again. My recovery was fairly quick and I would recommend LASIK to anyone interested.

Overall a good experience with good results. The procedure itself is very quick - my left eye was over basically before I noticed but my right eye took a bit longer and was a bit uncomfortable (no pain just pressure which did cause some anxiety on my part which probably caused me to move and make it more difficult). Afterwards, I had significant dryness, light sensitivity, and some blurriness of the vision, along with a foreign body sensation, all worse in the right eye than the left. By a week out, all those symptoms had significantly improved (use the drops liberally). I still have some light sensitivity, dryness, and some glazing of my vision particularly at the end of the day but it continues to improved. Overall I am happy with the results.

I have not yet completed the surgery, which is scheduled for this week, but I can tell you the scheduling and qualification for surgery process has been seamless. The staff run this office like a well-oiled machine and nothing slips through the cracks. So far, I have been beyond impressed with the experience working with the Boston Vision staff.

Just had my consultation, super easy, everyone there was very friendly and lots of information. Super excited to throw away my glasses!

I got LASIK done on both eyes in early August 2026, and I am generally very pleased with the result. 5 days after surgery it is remarkable how well I can see. I still have a little discomfort and one eye is slightly more blurry than the other, but I believe I am trending up and healing well. I had a good experience with Boston Vision. It is a professional operation and they respect your time. Clear, communicative, great pre and post op instructions. Dr. Melki took the time to answer my questions before surgery, and Dr. Henick was informative the day after surgery. I've worn contact lens for 16+ years and it's a delight to be out of them. Thanks Boston Vision team.

I had Lasik done yesterday. I am 43 years old and had been wearing glasses full time for distance and for reading for the past 10 years. While the process to have lasik done was quick and simple, I am still letting my eyes adjust properly. I am having blurry distance vision. However, I am able to see up close quite clearly. I am using the eye drops provided. I will have to wait it out to see if my distance improves over the next week or so.

At 48, I was tired of having difficulty reading in low light environments, constantly having to take off my glasses (single vision for near-sightedness) to read a book or look at my phone. The no-interest payment plan made it feel more manageable to have the procedure. I feel like they helped prepare me for what to expect. I opted for monovision. At first I was concerned it may not work for me, but was happy to hear that this is rare and that if it doesn't work they can easily correct the other eye in the future so that I would just need reading glasses. The only thing I was a bit nervous about was having to watch a scalpel cut a flap on my eye, but that's not how it works at all. After giving me many numbing drop in my eyes, they put me under a machine that slowly pushed down on my eye, making everything look gray. I assume it was during this time that the flap was cut into my eye. I couldn't see or feel anything except the pressure, which felt kind of like if you push on your closed eye with your fist. One part I didn't anticipate was that during the part where they did the laser cutting (I assume, I don't know for sure) it smelled like burning, which was a little disconcerting. I just breathed through my mouth and it was over in seconds. The valium they gave me made it easy to take a nap when I got home. The night of the procedure I can see well for distance. I notice the monovision more when I'm reading a book or my phone. I can read fine, but still feel the blurriness from one eye. That could just be because it's so soon after the procedure. It feels like I just woke up and my eyes are still adjusting to being awake, and like there is a bit of dust in my eye. So far, happy with the procedure and the care I received.

I recently had LASIK performed by Dr. Jason Brenner at Boston Vision, and today is the 6th day after the surgery. My experience from consultation through surgery and follow-up has been excellent. Dr. Brenner was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions in detail, which gave me confidence in making an informed decision. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the process. For anyone considering LASIK, I’d like to share my personal experience: During the procedure: I felt very little pain overall. The only noticeable discomfort was when pressure was applied to each eye, which I would rate around 2/10. The rest of the procedure was quick and much easier than I had expected. Immediately after surgery: Once the numbing drops wore off, I experienced burning, tearing, and irritation for about the first 4 hours, which I would rate around 5/10. Resting with my eyes closed and following the post-operative instructions made this period manageable, and the discomfort gradually improved afterward. The first few days: My distance vision improved very quickly, but I noticed some blurry vision when reading up close, which I understand is a normal part of the early healing process. My vision has continued to improve with each passing day. Overall, I had a very positive experience and felt well cared for from beginning to end. I’m grateful to Dr. Brenner and the entire Boston Vision team for their excellent care. Everyone’s healing experience is different, but I hope sharing my experience helps others know what to expect.

Had a good experience! I have chronic dry eyes and was told they could be worse after lasik - I've definitely noticed they are a bit worse, but not as bad as when I was wearing contacts; I count that as a win. The worst parts of the experience was sleeping with the eye shields, but that's only required (as of the time of writing) for a week. My vision is 20/15 - would do again and wish I hadn't waited so long to get lasik done.

Immediate results, would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking to get lasik

Hello, 52 year old male here who has had glasses since 8th grade and contacts since 12th grade. I had LASIK last Monday in Andover and it has been unbelievably smooth process! Highly recommend!!

The free consultation gets you excited and prepared and goes over all of the available options and what you're qualified for. They communicate efficiently via email and phone call leading up to the day of surgery. On day of surgery, it felt like a well-oiled machine. If you have any questions throughout the process, the doctors and staff are always there to answer them for you. Going into the day of surgery, I was very excited. But once I got in there, I got really nervous. I did have a small scar on my right eye from a previous infection a couple years back. Dr. Brenner had made a note of it, which led to more nerves. But once I hit the operating table, the procedure is fairly fast and felt very quick. The scar was not an issue at all. Outside of some uneasy pressure during the cornea cut, you don't feel anything else at all because of the numbing drops. The laser itself if a mildly off-putting smell, but you don't feel any of this at all. This all takes less than 15 minutes, and then they bring you in a room to check both eyes. And then you're out the door! After the surgery with the ride home, I would recommend taking advil or tylenol per their recommendation as mild eye burning became noticeable. Once I took iBuprofen and popped a couple Melatonin gummies, I was able to take a 4 hour nap and woke up feeling MUCH better. If you've lived with glasses and contacts for your whole life, the 15 minutes of slight discomfort during the surgery felt WELL worth it in my opinion.

After 5 days things are eyes are still healing, One eye is better than another but sill having issues with things being hazy but they said that would improve as the eyes heal. Just had the protective contacts taken out and there is an improvement from having those taken out. Hopefully in the next week things will improve more. I can drive and read without glasses

My whole experience was quick and easy. This was my first ever major type of operation and I couldn’t feel any more secure and confident. They did a thorough run through to ensure I was eligible, checked and a verified my insurance. I went in just because I was curious if I qualified. And at the end of my consultation, they emailed me a list dates I can choose. Within 2 weeks I was able to get the operation done. On the day of the operation, they ran some final tests to make sure everything was consistent with my prior consultation which only took 45 minutes in my case. Then it was time for operation. Out of the entire procedure I felt the brace holding my eyes open, nothing painful at all. And maybe 20 minutes later Dr. Gregourie was completed and I was on my way home. The instructions were to keep your eyes closed or naps for 4 hours post operation. Did that easily and after waking up my vision was significantly better than what it was before. I watched a movie that night and never felt happier being able to see without my glasses. Dr Nangle, and Gregourie, were an absolute pleasure to have assist along the way. Instructions were so clear that I had no questions at all. Really appreciate the service and attention to detail provided throughout the entire process

I had an incredibly quick and mostly painless surgery! The rest of the day was rather uncomfortable, but I’d liken the pain to that of a sunburn- I slept the entire evening into the next morning. At that point in time, my vision was a little clouded. By the next day, I was feeling amazing and everything had cleared up. The team at Boston vision was clear, efficient, precise and I felt comfortable and informed the entire time.

Good experience with recovery so far, one week in. I didn’t see a lot of day by day discussion of what the experience was like so I’ll provide that. 7/7 - surgery with Dr. Gregoire in Andover. Uncomfortable experience; bit of a sensory overload. Quick and absolutely zero pain. Not enjoyable but also not a reason not to get the surgery. Immediately after surgery vision extremely blurry. About an hour later, numbing drops wore off, and my eyes were uncomfortable, feels a bit like particularly uncomfortable contacts. Not painful, though. Kept eyes closed as instructed for 4 hours but was not able to sleep. If I ever have to get a touch up I’d probably get an ambien prescription to take after. After the 4 hours I had decent, albeit blurry vision for the rest of the night. Bad glare and bad peripheral vision. 7/8 - right eye healed well overnight. Left eye less so. At follow up exam with Dr. Nangle I had 20/20 in left and 20/15 in right. Still blurry in peripherals. Right eye felt normal but dry, left eye remained uncomfortable. 7/9 - 7/10 - left eye seemed to finish healing by 7/9. I went back to work. Screens were difficult. No notable discomfort other than dry eyes. I did wake up with severe dry eyes once which was unpleasant. Eye drops immediately resolved. 7/11-7/13 (present) - steady improvement. At work on 7/13 I did not have difficulty with screens. My peripheral vision still feels slightly off, but only if I’m thinking about it. Glare continues to improve, still a minor annoyance but not a big deal and it has gotten better each day. I do think stopping the medicated drops was a turning point for me in terms of comfort. I have not had another follow up but I think I’m 20/15 in both eyes, which is cool, as it’s noticeably better vision that I ever got with contacts or glasses. The downside right now is I’m putting in eye drops probably 10x per day. Overall, very happy so far. Obviously, I don’t know yet if the dry eye will fully recover over the next couple months, but, if they do, which they do for most people, I will be extremely happy not to worry about contacts or glasses hopefully for a very long time.

Had a great experience with the procedure itself and everything related. My only challenge has been with the billing side of it and getting the proper information needed for my insurance.

I chose Boston vision because of the referrals/recommendations from individuals in my community. The experience overall was a bit transactional for pre-op and post-op as well as the surgery, but overall the doctors were friendly and everyone was thorough. I had dry eye prior to LASIK and expected the continued dry eye to persist post-op. It has which makes my vision a bit blurry, but it's amazing to wake up every morning and see. My vision was very bad prior to LASIK (-8.00 in both eyes), and now I can travel without glsases/contacts or have to worry about forgetting them at home. Overall, a week out I'm so glad I did this and my only regret is not doing it sooner.

Finally did LASIK on 6/26 with Dr. Brenner in Brookline after putting it off for years because I was nervous. Glad I did it! Pre-op was quick and easy, everyone explained what to expect, and I got sent home with a little bag of drops/sunglasses/goggles for post-op care. Dr. Brenner only talked to me for ~2 min beforehand, but he was reassuring and walked me through what would happen in the OR. Unfortunately, the Xanax they gave me didn’t kick in until after the procedure, so I had to calm myself down by meditating while waiting for the OR. The actual procedure is short but pretty intense. The first laser (cutting the flap) is mostly just pressure, super quick. I could kinda feel the thing they use to hold your eye open, but they quickly put more numbing drops in. The second one (reshaping your cornea) is weirder. Your vision goes dark and you're just staring at a blurry green light, trying not to move. Not painful exactly, but definitely not comfortable. The staff talked me through it the whole time, which helped a ton. I could see clearly almost immediately after. At my 1 day follow up, I was already at 20/20 (read a few letters past that even!). My eyes felt kind of like sandpapery/like I'd slept in contacts too long but they told me that's normal. The dryness got worse over the next few days, especially in my right eye. Staring at a computer all day for work didn’t help, but once the medicated eye drop regimen stopped, the dryness started getting better. I’m a week in now and still need eye drops, but don’t wake up feeling like I slept in contacts. It’s still a little hazy when I wake up and I get halos around lights at night, but dark mode on my devices has helped. Hopefully these’ll go away as I keep healing. Overall, an uncomfortable 10 minutes for what's already looking like a great outcome. Would recommend Dr. Brenner if you're in the Boston area and thinking about it.

Great experience...could not say enough about the Boston Vision Andover Team. From the initial consultation to my last follow-up, every staff member that I dealt with was knowledgeable, professional and customer driven. They actually suggested only doing one eye as I did not wear reading glasses. (So now, one eye is 20/15 and the other is used for reading/phone. No glasses!) Not to mention the procedure itself. Day of the procedure they had all of my questions answered before I could even ask. I know they have to explain all aspects of the procedure and possible results, but that was the worst part. :-) The procedure and "recouperation" were a breeze. I actually asked the Doctor "That's it?!?" when he told me we were done. I know everyone is different but (not to sound cliche) my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I got Monovision Lasik with Dr. Melki on June 5, 2026 at the Brookline location. I've been wearing glasses since I was 9 and had blurry vision whenever I did activities for which I could not easily wear my glasses. Before the procedure, Dr. Melki was really nice and straightforward with answers to any questions I had to ensure I didn't accidentally hinder the healing process in the days following the surgery. Dr. Melki and the assistants were amazing during the surgery, with one holding my hands and another asking me questions to help keep me calm and distracted, and listening when I informed them if I felt like more numbing drops were needed. The pressure on my eyes did feel uncomfortable and it was strange having my eyelids held open so I couldn't blink, but it was never painful. After the surgery, I kept my eyes closed almost the entire time on the way home as it felt tricky to fully open them without it feeling uncomfortable and then I slept for four hours as instructed. After about five hours my eyes felt fine and I was able to see clearly both near and far. It's been a month after the surgery and my vision is still sharp and clear, though there are moments when there's slightly blurry midrange vision when both eyes/ brain are trying to balance each other out. But that can take up to three months to fully settle in. A few things I noticed and recommend: 1) When taking the medication to help keep you calm during the surgery, ask if you can have it around the time you arrive, (I think it didn't affect me as I have a slow metabolism and I took it not long before the surgery). 2) During the surgery, the green light will seem to blink so don't worry if that happens (ask them if you want to make sure). 3) It might be a good idea to bring a small soft plush you can easily squeeze. The plush they offered felt a little too stiff/ firm for me to hold. 4) Make sure the room you have prepared at home to sleep in for the fours hours fully blocks out light. The days after the surgery, I would doze off but I made sure to follow the eye drop medication regimen. Darkened rooms also seemed to help with my eyes focusing (don't be shy about wearing sunglasses if there's too much light indoors/ computer screens).

I got Lasik at Boston Vision and had an overall great experience. My initial consultation was free and thorough, with a clear discussion of costs and payment options. Staff were friendly and walked me through my options, including PRK, along with the pluses and minuses of each. I’d actually been evaluated at a different office a year earlier, but that experience wasn’t as good, and Boston Vision’s Brookline location was much closer and more convenient. I got a surgery date less than a month after my first visit. I met with the surgeon beforehand. In the surgery room, there were several other people around -- likely technicians and trainees (I work in healthcare) — and it would have been nice if they’d introduced themselves. The procedure itself involves noticeable pressure on each eye to position things and create the flap, one eye at a time. It’s uncomfortable, though brief, followed by the laser correction. They did warn me about the pressure ahead of time. Afterward, my vision was foggy, but I could already tell the correction had worked. I didn’t fully grasp beforehand how much my close-up vision would be affected. I did monovision, and it took a few weeks for my vision to settle and my close vision to return. I had some headaches early on and struggled with screens and reading text on my phone, but distance vision was sharp right away — 20/15 in both eyes at my 3-day follow-up. My eyes were quite dry, and I hydrated aggressively with preservative-free drops, which you really can’t overdo. By my 7-week follow-up, my close vision had improved a lot, distance vision remained excellent, and the dryness had eased significantly. I still use drops for comfort, but I’m happy with the results so far.

After being told for many years by my previous optometrist I was not a candidate for corrective eye surgery I did decide to seek a second opinion, within 3 weeks I had my consult and the procedure done. I now have 20/20 and after 32 years of wearing glasses I feel free.

LASIK Review Hi, I hope this review helps anyone currently on the fence about getting LASIK. [Brief background] I’m a 35-year-old inpatient physical therapist living in Boston. I’m active, enjoy indoor bouldering, snowboarding, and I’m currently training for Hyrox. I’ve worn glasses since middle school and have considered LASIK since graduate school. My biggest motivators were the hassle of wearing glasses under ski goggles (I’m aware of adapters, but still) and while climbing or hiking. My hesitation came down to two things: the cost and the fear that it wouldn’t work, despite seeing positive reviews and studies citing a 97-98% satisfaction rate. Ultimately, I decided to move forward after researching the new Wavelight Plus technology, which boasts a 100% chance of 20/20 vision and an 86% chance of 20/15 (better than 20/20). After confirming the studies and discovering a special discount through my vision insurance, I decided it was worth the shot. [Pre-op Experience] I chose Boston Vision because they were the only one in MA that offered Wavelight Plus. I had a consultation with them two years prior but didn't pull the trigger because the technology wasn’t available at that time. I first scheduled a consultation at the Medford location; the parking was convenient, and the pre-op exam felt like a well-oiled machine. The staff was nice and knowledgeable. Working in healthcare, I could tell some were "going through the motions," but that’s not inherently bad—they clearly knew their stuff. They used the Wavelight Plus technology to create a 3D scan of my eye, which provides significantly more data points than the standard Wavefront technology. Given my significant astigmatism, my main concern was whether I was a good candidate. I was told I was. That same day I booked a lasik appointment 2 weeks out, but had to reschedule due to availability. Only two doctors at Boston Vision are certified for Wavelight Plus—Dr. Melki and Dr. Brenner. My schedule didn't align with Dr. Melki’s, so I went with Dr. Brenner on a Friday about 1.5 months out (surgery time: TBD). I received plenty of educational videos and materials via email which I highly recommend people to watch. The surgery time was provided to me about a week from the surgery day. Leading up to the day, I was diligent about using preservative-free lubricating eye drops for about 2 weeks, as I have dry eyes and didn't want to risk being rescheduled. I also made sure to secure a ride—huge shout-out to my friend who pulled an all-nighter and still drove me to and from the appointment. They won’t send you home independently or via rideshare if you decide to take the xanax. [Day of Surgery] I arrived early for a final vision exam. I noticed my left eye prescription felt slightly different than before. I mentioned this to the tech and the doctor, both of whom confirmed it was still within the acceptable range for surgery. Dr. Brenner was efficient, double-checked the numbers, and asked if I had any questions. After he left, a tech asked me to sign a clause stating I had been informed of the high chance of needing a "touch-up." This made me nervous, so I asked for clarification. The tech explained that it was just an automated system trigger based on the doctor’s input—likely due to the slight change in my left eye prescription—and that I didn't need to sign it after all. Everything turned out fine (I tested 20/20 in my left eye and 20/15 in my dominant right eye at my first post-op visit). After receiving a Xanax (highly recommended to stay calm) and a hairnet, I waited in the lounge with some snacks, which was clutch since I’d skipped breakfast. After about 15 minutes, I was brought into a cold, bright room with about 10 people in scrubs. The most uncomfortable part was the creation of the corneal flap. On a pain scale of 1–10, I’d rate it a 5/10. It felt more like heavy pressure than suction. The doctor gave solid cues, warning me when my vision may go black (which was normal). That lasted only 10–15 seconds, and I didn't feel the incision at all. My anxiety was a 7/10 for the left eye, but for the right eye, I was better prepared, and both anxiety and discomfort dropped to a 4/10. The laser portion followed. I focused on a green light, felt slight vibrations and smelled a faint burning scent, but it was over in 5–10 seconds per eye. Afterward, they removed the eyelid tape (5/10 pain there), gave me sunglasses, and sent me home to sleep for four hours. The Xanax kicked in as soon as I got in my friend’s car. My vision was nearly as clear as when I’d worn glasses. [Post-op Day 0] I slept for four hours in the protective clear glasses. When I woke up, I could see clearly! The only irritation was in my right eye, which felt like a hair or grit was scratching the surface when I blinked. The eye drops helped a lot. My left eye looked red from a popped blood vessel during the suction, but it felt fine. I wore the protective glasses for the full 24 hours as instructed. [Post-op Day 1] Vision remained solid. My right eye was still dry and uncomfortable (3/10), but my left eye felt fine, just slightly fatigued from phone use. During my follow-up, I tested 20/15 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. The doctor explained that it takes a few weeks to three months to stabilize, so I’m not worried about the slight blurriness in the left eye. The "scratchy" feeling in my right eye was noted as normal and improved significantly by Day 3. [POD 2 & 3] By Day 2, my right eye was definitely dominant. I’ve been practicing focusing with my left eye by covering the right eye. I struggled a bit with eye fatigue at work while documenting on the computer, so I’d highly recommend taking 2 days off after lasik to rest your eyes. By Day 3, the discomfort dropped to 2/10 in the right eye, and work became much more tolerable. [POD 4] Discomfort is down to 1/10. My right eye remains dominant, and I’m still hoping the left eye sharpens up as it heals. If not, I’ll look into a touch-up later. I’ve finished the prescription drops and am continuing with lubricating drops as needed. [POD 5] Second follow-up visit upcoming.

I had LASIK with Dr. Brenner at Boston Vision on Friday, June 26, and my experience has been excellent. From the initial consultation through the procedure and follow-up appointments, everyone has been professional, friendly, and reassuring. My vision was amazing the first day after surgery. A few days later, it started to fluctuate because of dry eyes, which I understand is a normal part of the healing process after LASIK. Hopefully, that will continue to improve as my eyes heal. At my follow-up visit, Dr. Brenner was very thoughtful and proactive—he inserted a punctal plug to help with the dryness and took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I was comfortable. Based on my experience so far, I would absolutely recommend Boston Vision and Dr. Brenner to anyone considering LASIK.

I did Lasik Wavelight Plus 4 days ago with Dr. Brenner, and no regrets so far! I’m already seeing very clearly with 20/20 on one eye and 20/15 on the other. There was no pain during the surgery, and it went by very quickly. The step that shocked me the most was how hard the suction ring pressed down on my eyeballs to create the flap. It was A LOT of pressure. After that, everything was fine/no discomfort at all. I was able to walk out without feeling too much irritation in my eyes after the surgery. I can’t stress enough the importance of taking the 4 hours nap IMMEDIATELY after you get home. I made the mistake of trying to have a quick bite (since it was around lunch time and I was hungry) before resting. My eyes were killing me by then: tearing non-stop, burning, and lots of irritation. I dropped everything and ran to bed, but it was a bit too late that the discomfort was making me hard to fall asleep. Eventually I was able to do so, and once I woke up from the nap, all the discomfort went away with just a bit of foreign object sensation in my left eye. I was able to see very clearly. By day 2, the foreign object sensation in my left eye was gone. By day 4 (today), I am able to see clearly during the day with little to no discomfort, maybe a little bit of dry eyes. At night, I am experiencing some light shattering when I stare at bright light source. I am hoping as I continue to recover this will go away eventually. Overall, my experience was good, and I would recommend others to get Lasik done at Boston Vision if eligible.

I had LASIK five days ago and I chose Dr. Brenner (second to Dr. Melki) after reading through the various profiles. The fact that he had done the procedure on his own family members was very reassuring. I had been putting off LASIK for years because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I knew so many people that had it done and are free from glasses. Honestly, the worst part was the anxiety; the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all. Not being able to blink and being under so many machines was a little intimidating but it was so quick! After I got home the day of surgery, I slept for the rest of the day and when I woke up in the morning I was excited to discover I could see without glasses or contacts! I had minimal pain and burning. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I still don’t quite have perfectly clear vision and I have to take breaks from screens but I understand this is all part of the healing process. I am extremely happy I finally did it, and should have done it so much sooner! I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy my “new eyes”!

I had my LASIK done in two separate sessions. During the first visit, the suction didn't hold on one eye, so only one eye was treated that day. The team immediately scheduled a follow-up to discuss next steps. I was clear that I wanted to try LASIK again rather than switch to PRK, and the doctor was very supportive — He explained that the suction device is one-size-fits-all and may not work for every eye, but that we could try again in two weeks since my eyes were otherwise great candidates. He also made sure I understood the backup plan: if suction didn't hold on the second attempt, we'd convert to PRK on the spot. Later, the doctor got suction on the second try and completed the procedure. The next morning I opened my eyes to perfectly clear vision — no pain, no discomfort at all. Recovery has been smooth. What really stood out was how the team handled the unexpected situation. There was no pressure, no rushing — just honest communication and a clear plan. I always felt like I was part of the decision-making process. Highly recommend.

I had LASIK a few days ago. I chose Dr. Brenner after a family member recommended him, and then I did my own research before deciding to go through with it. I had been putting off LASIK for so long because I was really scared of the procedure, even though I always dreamed of being free from glasses and being able to see clearly from far away. Honestly, the procedure itself wasn’t painful at all for me. The hardest part was the anxiety of not being able to blink and being under so many machines. Even after I got home the day of surgery, I had very manageable pain and burning. I couldn’t even sleep for more than 1.5 hours and it was still okay. Overall, my recovery has been going well. I have 20/20 vision now, but things still aren’t as clear and sharp as I expected, and I’ve been having a hard time with screens like my phone and computer because they seem so bright and it’s difficult to focus for long periods. I was told this is all part of the healing process, but I wasn’t really prepared for it mentally since I had heard so many people say they went right back to work the next day. Overall this is the most difficult part of LASIK so far for me. I guess everyone heals differently. Even with these temporary frustrations, I’m happy I finally did it, and I can’t wait for my recovery to be complete so I can enjoy the full results!

The procedure was quick but I was in the waiting for the procedure for 3 hours past my scheduled appointment time. I have had glasses for over 2 decades and I wanted LASIK since I was young. I was a candidate for both LASIK and ICL but ultimately with the LASIK cause of the price. I chose Boston Vision for the abundance of reviews it has and the Brookline location proximity to my home. On the day of the consult, it took 2 hours but the doctor never shared how bad my eyes have gotten as my current glasses are 3-4 years old. That prescription was around -5.00/-6.00. On the day of the procedure, my eyes got rescanned and degrees were checked again. Although in hindsight, I should have reinforced the clarity of my right eye as the lens she adjusted to me was still kind of hazy/blurry. I also met Dr. Brenner for the first time and interaction was short as the staff expects patients to watch & read all the materials they provided beforehand. Once I got ushered to the operation room, everything goes by quick. I laid down on the bed with my head in the donut hole as instructed. Numbing drops were placed and my eyes were propped open, then Dr. Brenner got started. It was quick although a bit uncomfortable as my eyes wanted to blink. I wish Dr. Brenner had talked through what he was doing and what he’s gonna do next so I knew what to expect. Before I knew it, it was done and I can walk out myself. They provided one pair of sunglasses, sleep guard for eyes, artificial tear (1 bottle, but honestly could’ve provided extra with the cost of the procedure) and 1 bottle of prednisolone. I took a nap after I went home and woke up with near 20/20 vision. It’s been almost a week post procedure and my vision is still stabilizing. There will be times where my vision is blurry and times when they’re fine. My vision is not crisp yet and I hope with more time, it will get better. The prednisolone eye drops traveled to my throat and left a really bad taste in my mouth. The dry eye part also was very unpleasant. It made me question if LASIK was right choice. The follow up appts with Dr. Sabbah just recommended eye drops. I also felt like my appointments with Dr. Sabbah was quick and he had no time for questions. Overall, I would recommend LASIK, but just don’t expect healing to be linear.

I was told I had one of the worst cases of astigmatism the doctor had ever seen and it was getting worse so I knew I needed surgical correction. I was told that Lasik was the best option. It was not the most comfortable procedure - but a week later I have nearly 20/20 vision in both eyes and I am glad I went through with it.

Great experience.

Expert care, great staff, and smooth recovery at Boston Vision, 5 stars. Outside of a little dry eye in the morning that goes away with drops, my vision has been great. My experience has been a good one with Boston Vision and Dr. Melki at Brookline. Very happy with the outcome.

Had lasik on 6/14 --was surprised how easy the healing process was. Overall was a smooth experience

I recently got lasik with Boston vision and it’s been a whole new world so far. The procedure itself was extremely quick, definitely uncomfortable of course but worth the short term discomfort! I had extremely bad vision prior to this procedure my whole life so I’m still wrapping my head around seeing clearly when I first wake up, and not adjusting my glasses on my face throughout the day. So far I’ve only experienced a little dry eye issues, I rotate days and nights and I’ve noticed on nights after long shifts my eyes can definitely get more dry and I have to keep on top of the drops. At my recent follow up they applied collagen plugs and that’s helped a lot as well. Overall I’d 100% get it done again.

Great experience. I had LASIK with monovision yesterday. Vision was a little blurry day of, took a nap, went for a half-hour walk around town, watched some TV and went to bed early. No issues this morning- vision was great. 20/15 in one eye, 20/40 in the monovision eye. First time I can see both distance and my phone without needing glasses. Absolutely no pain during the surgery- it only lasted about 10 minutes. No major itching or burning after. I feel back to normal the next day. I’d do it again without hesitation.

Procedure was very quick and simple. Vision was perfect within a week of the procedure. No more dry eyes 3 weeks after the procedure.