If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, and you feel that glasses or contact lenses limit your activities, LASIK may be right for you. Look beyond a lifetime of glasses and contact lenses…and enjoy a better way to see. When you’re deciding to have surgery on your eyes, you want to know what you can expect. Many surgeons tell you general LASIK results, but most don’t offer specific information about their results with people just like you … and most won’t put it in writing. But we will. No matter what your current situation is, we’ll provide you with specific information about your likelihood of achieving 20/20 vision. There’s no guessing and no generalities. Just the actual data to help you make an informed decision.
With recent advances, more and more people are becoming prime candidates for laser vision correction, even when they’ve been told in the past they were not.
Expert LASIK Eye Surgeons
Our expert LASIK surgeons are board-certified and have performed many thousands of laser vision correction procedures. Our Longwood Eye & LASIK surgeons are some of the most experienced surgeons in the region and are committed to using proven LASIK laser technologies, so you can be confident that you’re placing your vision in capable hands.
"I had a terrific experience here. Tom was knowledgeble and personable and there was no waiting."
Personalized LASIK Screening
The first step in ensuring you’ll have an excellent outcome is to determine if you are a good candidate. At the Longwood Eye & LASIK Center, our doctors and vision correction counselors will assess your specific visual needs and recommend the best options for you.
Our Lasik Technology
WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser System
We perform all of our treatments on the WaveLight® EX500 Laser, the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the U.S.. The only excimer laser to operate at 500Hz, with an average treatment time of 1.4 seconds per diopter*. Built on trusted WaveLight excimer technology, the WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser is the next leap forward in fast, accurate refractive laser treatments.
Wavefront Optimization
The WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser utilizes wavefront optimized technology to capture and automatically compensate for the unique curvature of your eyes, allowing your doctor to customize your laser vision correction treatment and preserve the highest quality of vision.
With earlier laser systems, the “optical zone”, or area of correction, was centered on the front of the cornea; the result was a flattened circular area that ended with an abrupt edge, causing unwanted side effects like poor night vision, glare, and halos.
The illustration below demonstrates the use of additional pulses to the cornea periphery which preserves the aspherical shape of the cornea. This compensation, combined with the incredible small 1mm size of the laser beam, produces a smooth, effective optical zone that results in higher quality vision.
PerfectPulse™ Technology and Smart Energy Control
The Allegretto laser is the fastest and most precise laser system with the ability to treat the widest range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The PerfectPulse Technology™ safely and accurately controls every single laser pulse from start to finish. It is applied to help ensure safe and precise work at high speed.
Smart Energy Control automatically measures and balances the energy level to ensure that each laser pulse delivers the same accurate result. After the beam has been created, it passes through three check points, where the energy level is checked and adjusted if necessary, ensuring that the beam is perfectly attuned to its destination.
Eye Tracking Technology
High-speed eye tracking is used to follow the eye’s fastest movements. Every 4-6 milliseconds, the eye’s location is measured and the internal mirrors of the WaveLight are automatically aligned. Just before each pulse is released, a final check is made to confirm the position of the eye. This happens 200 times every second, once for every laser pulse.
As a result of these unique technologies, the WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser is completely controlled, achieving the most accurate level of correction possible.
Oculus Pentacam
The Oculus Pentacam is an essential tool for diagnosis and management of corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.
The innovative technology of the Pentacam has enabled physicians to analyze the front surfaces of the eye with an accuracy that was previously not available, thus permitting them to diagnose eye conditions and diseases with greater confidence.
The pentacam captures a high resolution image of the anterior eye segment and provides information from the anterior corneal surface to the posterior crystalline capsule. The images generated are three-dimensional rotating models used for corneal topographic and chamber analysis. They are movable presentations that are highly reliable and precise.
Key advantages of the rotating image process are:
- Precise measurements of the central cornea
- The correction of the eye’s movement
- The easy fixation for the patient
- Extremely short examination time
Best Diagnostic Technology for LASIK Treatment
We use only the most advanced diagnostic equipment to determine your candidacy with the utmost confidence. During your free 60-minute consultation, we’ll perform a thorough examination including:
- auto-refraction
- pupillometry
- corneal topography
- pachymetry
These tell us about, not only your prescription but the size of your pupils, the shape, health and thickness of your cornea, and the level of aberrations present in your visual system. All are critical in determining if LASIK is right for you.
State-of-the-Art Eye Surgery Facility
The design of our surgical facility is to specifically provide the best in laser vision correction in a comfortable and relaxing environment. From the consultation room to the laser suite, you’ll notice the difference! Our goal has always been to provide the best technology, superior surgical results, and a laser vision correction experience so outstanding you’ll want to tell all your friends.
What is 20/20 Vision?
Generally speaking, if your visual acuity is determined to be 20/20, you see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 20 feet. Comparatively, if you have 20/40 vision, you see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision could see from 40 feet. And, if you’re one of the lucky ones who has 20/15 vision, you can see at 20 feet what others would have to move up to 15 feet to see.
Will I See 20/20 After LASIK?
After LASIK, most patients see as well, if not better, than they did with their glasses or contacts. As a matter of fact, one thing that makes our office special, is that we’ll provide you with our actual results with other patients as your same prescription – in writing. Whatever your prescription, we’ll provide you with specific information about your likelihood of achieving 20/20 vision. No guessing. No generalities. Just the actual data to help you make an informed decision.
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LASIK Eye Surgery Results
Results matter most. So be sure to research what other patients are saying about their own experience with your surgeon. Specifically, look for reviews about how they were treated, before, during and after their LASIK procedure.
Also, pay attention to their reviews about their vision after LASIK. How well do they see? Are they happy with their vision? Your LASIK experience should be both enjoyable and effective. Taking time to identify top surgeons with outstanding patient care will help you achieve both.
Schedule A Consultation
If you are interested in Lasik vision correction, contact our office today! Call 1-855-286-2020 to schedule a consultation with one of our ophthalmologists.
Testimonials
Dr. Warren and Dr. Walkowiak were both outstanding doctors and I am so grateful to have booked my Lasik through Longwood Eye. All other staff at Longwood Eye were great as well. Dr. Walkowiak was very kind, approachable, knowledgeable, and helped to answer any questions I had and make me comfortable during the entire pre op process. Dr. Warren performed my surgery and it couldn’t have gone better in my opinion! He also was very kind and knowledgeable and broke things down step by step so I knew what to expect the entire time (love no surprises!). Thank you both for a wonderful experience and I recommended anyone who is looking into Lasik eye surgery or other needs to check out Longwood Eye.September 11, 2023
My experience at Longwood Eye care has been nothing short of stellar! I am seeing Dr. Howard Ying for macular degeneration and receiving injections in my eyes monthly. Everyone has been kind and compassionate, informative and helpful at every visit. I am so grateful to have found this office and I look forward to continuing my treatment here.July 18, 2023
I have known Dr. Fay for almost 27 years. Only recently did I have both eyes operated on and now have near perfect vision. The amazing part is I have spent the past 20 years legally blind in my right eye due to numerous issues. Now 25/20 vision in that eye and 20/20 in the left eye. The whole team comes with the highest of recommendations.May 16, 2023
All of the care given to my Aunt for her 2 cataract surgeries & followup has been exemplary! Dr. Warren, Dr. Patel, Dr. Spatcher & Dr. Benoit & all of the Care Team staff including office staff, we thank you for treating your patients with dignity & respect. God bless. We highly recommend!!January 28, 2023
Very good experience. All of the assistants who work there were very helpful and nice (especially Kathy)! Dr. Ying was my surgeon, he diagnosed my problem and performed a vitrectomy which was done at the Greenfield hospital/ Franklin Medical Ctr. The staff was wonderful, and Dr. Ying performed an excellent surgical technique to alleviate my eye floater problem. No pain! I would highly recommend DR Ying...he is very calm and patient, and not only listens extremely well, but explains himself well also.December 22, 2022
I went there super stressed ,because of a eye issue .. the staff was amazing .. everyone is so so nice .. the doctor was the smartest. She explained what was happening and what to do , gave me the right medicine (drops) and made a follow up for the following week . They really care about their patients. I would go back instantly . Best eye place around . Super greatful !!!!!!!!!! What a great staff 💯💯💯💯December 20, 2022
I experienced cataract removal and lens replacement. The entire procedure was coordinated and executed with professional precision. The pre and post exams ensured all had gone well and further lent a good comfort to the whole experience. Personnel care and interact with patients as though they were friends or family. Highly recommend this organization for anyone contemplating any procedure dealing with your sight and well-being.December 19, 2022
Longwood Eye & Lasik Center in West Springfield, MA was excellent. The doctors and staff are very professional, safety-conscious, informative yet caring. I recommend them 100%.September 29, 2022
I am having a remarkable experience with The Eye & Lasik Center, West Springfield, MA as well as the other offices (Greenfield Ma,, Gardner, Ma). I consulted with Dr. Warren regarding cataract surgery, and have since had my right eye "fixed." I am a believer (as he would say). The procedure was painless and the results astounding. Dr. Patel has performed my follow up visits and she is quite remarkable. There are so many folks to mention, such as Tracy and Olivia and Dr. Walkowiak. These folks are kind, professional, and very willing to spend time talking about the procedures, what to expect, and any aspect of the cataract surgery process. They respond quickly to phone calls and are always available. Kudos to all of them - I appreciate everything they all have done for me, and I especially respect their knowledge and response(s) to my specific needs and questions. Thanks to all of you, you have made my life brighter, easier, and with one eye "fixed" completely visible where it was cloudy and dark a week ago.September 28, 2022
All the helpful staff at Eye & LASIK Center made my laser surgery a great one. My husband had his surgery seven years ago and has always told me I should have it done. I have got to say, I was a little afraid of the”surgery” aspect of it and put it off. Now that I’ve had the correction done, I ask myself why I waited so long. Now I would recommend it to anyone who needs it. Thank you to all of you that made this personal experience one to remember! An eye for detail.September 09, 2022
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