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Why Choose Our Lasik Center in Wilkes-Barre?

If you are in Wilkes-Barre and want to get a perfect 20/20 vision, you can now have a quality Lasik done in one of our center in Wilkes-Barre. We have successfully performed Lasik on thousands of people and changed their lives by getting them a clearer vision at an affordable cost & financing options. We have performed over 30,000 Lasik since the procedure is FDA approved in 1996. All consults and post-operative exams personally performed by the surgeon Dr. William Columbus.

Traditional LASIK

$999 per eye

Correct vision with precision and accuracy.

In our lasik centers in Wilkes-Barre we use the state-of-the-art NIDEK EC 5000 excimer laser system with its patented laser beam technology. This scanning slit technology re-contours the cornea to a new curvature to correct vision with precision and accuracy. Most patients obtain 20/20 vision with one treatment.

Wavefront LASIK

$1,250 per eye

Better outcomes of 20/20 with greater accuracy.

Laser vision correction procedures differ in a number of ways, but conventional treatments use the same formula to treat every person with the same optical prescription. The Allegretto Wave, however, was conceived from the start to perform custom treatments and incorporates wavefront technology principles into each procedure while adjusting each treatment to the patient’s individual cornea.

Contoura LASIK

$1,625 per eye

Over 65 percent achieve 20/15

CONTOURA® Vision is the latest FDA approved LASIK technology available in the U.S for laser vision correction. CONTOURA® Vision improves upon the traditional Wavelight® LASIK procedure by using today’s most advanced mapping technology to map the unique contours of the surface of your cornea. The scanning procedure samples up to 22,000 elevation points on each eye to create a unique vision profile for you, and only you.

One SINGLE Lasik Price for ALL Prescriptions!

50% MORE AFFORDABLE LASIK THAN OTHERS IN WILKES-BARRE. FLEX SPENDING ACCEPTED.

50% MORE AFFORDABLE LASIK THAN OTHERS IN WILKES-BARRE. FLEX SPENDING ACCEPTED.

Top 10 Reasons Why To Choose Dr. Columbus for Your LASIK Procedure in Wilkes Barre

Dr. Columbus

Over 30,000 procedures performed.

First doctor in his training residency to perform lasik in 1996.

Cornell fellowship trained LASIK specialist.

Only center performing Lahayesik in the USA.

Most affordable all inclusive pricing at $999 per eye in tri-state area.

One SINGLE price for ALL Prescriptions!

Largest LASIK center in Eastern PA.

All consults and post-operative exams personally performed by the surgeon Dr. William Columbus.

Family friendly ,non-corporate owned , business providing the best in eye care.

Offering the latest & Most advanced laser vision correction technology.

Top 10 Reasons Why To Choose Dr. Columbus for Your LASIK Procedure in Wilkes Barre

Dr. Columbus

Over 30,000 procedures
performed.

First doctor in his training residency to perform lasik in 1996.

Cornell fellowship trained LASIK specialist.

Only center performing
Lahayesik in the USA.

Family friendly ,non-corporate owned , business providing the best in eye care.

Most affordable all inclusive pricing at $999 per eye in tri-state area.

One SINGLE price for ALL Prescriptions!

Largest LASIK center in Eastern
PA.

Consults & post-operative exams personally performed by the surgeon Dr. William Columbus.

Offering the latest & Most advanced laser vision correction technology.

Top 10 Reasons Why To Choose Dr. Columbus for Your LASIK Procedure in Wilkes Barre

Over 30,000 procedures performed.

First doctor in his training residency to perform lasik in 1996.

Cornell fellowship trained LASIK specialist.

Only center performing Lahayesik in the USA.

Family friendly, non-corporate owned, business providing the best in eye care.

Dr. Columbus

Most affordable all inclusive pricing at $999 per eye in tri-state area.

One SINGLE price for ALL Prescriptions!

Largest LASIK center in Eastern PA.

Consults & post-operative exams personally performed by the surgeon Dr. William Columbus.

Offering the latest & Most advanced laser vision correction technology.

Our Patients Love Us!

“Dr. Columbus and his team did an excellent job informing me of and performing the procedure. My vision was just as predicted the next day and only got better throughout the next week. I’d highly recommend this institution to anyone considering the procedure.”

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LASIK Frequently Asked Questions

LASIK is a vision correction technique that uses the laser to reshape the cornea to obtain a 2020 vision. The process corrects refractive errors and eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses. Yes, Of course, Wilkes-Barre has world-class LASIK centers and surgeons.Our LASIK success rate is very high, and we aim to help Wilkes-Barre residents get back their active lifestyle. Imagine playing basketball, swimming, or reading a newspaper without glasses.

LASIK can significantly treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. If you live in Wilkes-Barre and haveeither of these vision problems, it is now easy to get a 2020 vision with LASIK. The process is bladeless and painless with a quick healing time.

The LASIK works in 2 steps. In the first step, a micron-thin flap is created in the cornea, which takes a few seconds. In the second step, a computer-guided excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea to correct the refractive errors.

Presently Columbus LASIK Vision offers Traditional LASIK, Wavefront LASIK, Contoura Vision, LAHAyeSIK, and PRK.

Following LASIK, most can see within 5 hours! Most patients will perceive tremendous improvement by the next morning. The day after LASIK, most are 20/40 passing their driver’s test drive and returning to work and daily activities. The best vision 20/20 is within 1-2 months. Visual recovery is slower after PRK, and functional vision is achieved after 3 to 5 days, after which point the recovery continues on a daily basis over the following weeks. The best vision 20/20 is 2-4 months.

Because intraoperative complications are less than 1-2%, most patients have both eyes treated the same day. The majority of our patients have both eyes treated the same day for added convenience, quicker visual recovery, and less time away from work. However, the preference of our patients will guide us in the treatment plan.

There are so many LASIK Centers in Wilkes-Barre, to finalize one is not an easy job for oneself. Apart from the Latest equipment, state-of-the-art technology, and a modern facility, what makes us better than the other LASIK centers in Wilkes-Barre is Dr. Columbus’s expertise and experience. He always does one of one consultation with the patients, providing utmost care pre-and post-procedure. Please read what our patients say on our website or Google My Business listings! We arerated as a top LASIK Center in Wilkes-Barre.

If you live in Wilkes-Barre, please schedule a consultation with us to evaluate your eligibility to undergo the LASIK procedure. Our process of evaluation of your eligibility for LASIK is detailed. If you are not a LASIK candidate, we’ll suggest what LASIK alternatives can be the right fit for you. A few LASIK Candidate Evaluation points Include:

  • Measuring the Corneal thickness
  • Measuring the pupil size
  • Eyehealth and vision evaluation
  • History of vision, glasses, or lenses
  • Refractive errors measurement of prescription

Patients are to rest for a while right after the procedure and requested to have someone take them home as they cannot drive after the surgery. Care instructions are given to the patients for proper care. Patients get back to their routine life within a couple of days without any discomfort. There are Post-surgery checkups scheduled to make sure the healing process is perfect!If you live in Wilkes-Barre or the surrounding area and would like to know more about LASIK or our LASIK Center, please schedule an appointment in any of our convenient center locations. Our vision is to provide an affordable yet top-quality LASIK experience. Call us today at 1-866-600-3937.

We accept most of the insurance plans for full or partial reimbursement. Consult your health plan to check the eligibility. You may also be able to use FSA and HSA to pay for your surgery. We offer multiple LASIK financing options for Wilkes-Barre residents. Visit our Financing page for more details on insurance and financing LASIK.

The LASIK procedure is painless using numbing eyedrops for surgery. After LASIK, one may experience mild irritation for 3 to 5 hours relieved with eye closure during that time. After 3 to 5 hours the eyes feel normal and visual recovery is rapid at that time with most patients resuming their activities.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5am
Address: 342 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd. Wilkes Barre Pa 18702

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