Drive time per visit (from Waco)
Minutes — you're already home
1.5–2 hours each way to Austin or Dallas
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What Is LASIK?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) permanently corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping your cornea with a precise excimer laser. The result: clear vision without glasses or contacts.
The procedure takes about 15 minutes and recovery is remarkably fast — most patients see clearly by the next morning. Over 20 million procedures have been performed worldwide, making LASIK one of the most studied and trusted surgeries in medicine.
Corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness & astigmatism
Procedure takes ~15 minutes total
Most patients see clearly within 24 hours
No stitches, no bandages, no daily drops long-term
FDA approved and extensively studied for 30+ years
Performed by Waco's only fellowship-trained refractive surgeon
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LASIK in Waco vs. Driving to Austin or Dallas
Central Texans shouldn't have to burn a day on I-35 to get world-class LASIK. When you add up drive time, fuel, hotels, and time off work, "cheaper in the city" often isn't cheaper at all — and your healing deserves more than a car ride home or a hotel room far from home.
Real travel cost
Typical Austin/Dallas care means 3–4 trips highway trips from Waco — about 9–16 hours behind the wheel and $105–200+ in fuel before you count tolls, meals, or time off work.
Your bed, not a hotel
Many metro patients stay overnight for a next-morning post-op exam. That's $130–200+/night on top of surgery — or a long, uncomfortable drive home the same day. We want you home in minutes.
Price-match guarantee
Bring us a written, comparable quote from another provider. We verify it and match or beat verified pricing — so you get fellowship-level care locally without paying metro premiums.
20-Happy guarantee!
While it is illegal to guarantee surgical outcomes, we will be with you every step of the way until you are 20-happy.
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Brazos Eye · Waco
Austin / Dallas
Estimated fuel per round trip
$0 — no highway trip required
$35–50 per visit (≈190–200 mi RT)
Travel for full care (consult, surgery, post-op)
Local — all visits at our Waco office
3–4 trips road trips · 9–16 hours driving · $105–200+ in fuel alone
Where you sleep after surgery
Your own bed — home in minutes, not hours
Often a hotel if you need next-morning post-op before driving home
Travel and hotel figures are typical estimates from Waco based on round-trip mileage, current fuel prices, and standard next-day post-operative scheduling. Individual competitor pricing and staffing models vary; price-match applies to verified written quotes for comparable technology and surgeon credentials.
Keep your LASIK close to home — same surgeon from first consult to final follow-up, with pricing we stand behind.
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Your Doctor Is Your Surgeon — Start to Finish
At many practices, you meet one doctor in Waco for the consultation — then get handed off to a different surgeon hours away in Dallas or Austin. After surgery, your local doctor often cannot see your records clearly, does not have the same equipment, and may not be able to help if something needs attention.
At Brazos Eye Surgery, the fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who evaluates you, plans your LASIK, performs your procedure, and manages your follow-up is the same person. No referral maze. No guessing what happened in another city. Full surgical capability, advanced diagnostics, and direct accountability — right here in Waco.
- One surgeon owns your care from consult through recovery
- On-site equipment to evaluate, treat, and refine outcomes locally
- If you have a question after surgery, you call the person who operated — not a front desk in another city
We Won't Sell You a Surgery You Don't Need
LASIK is an outstanding procedure — when it is the right tool. Many laser centers are built to sell laser vision correction to everyone who walks in. That is not how we practice medicine.
If your natural lens is already changing — especially after age 40 — another round of LASIK may not fix what you are actually experiencing. We evaluate your cornea, your lens, and your long-term goals together, and we will tell you plainly when a lens-based procedure is the better answer.
What we promise
If LASIK is not the right long-term solution, we will recommend clear lens exchange or cataract surgery instead — even if that means we do not perform laser vision correction today.
What volume centers often miss
Blurry vision after 40 is often presbyopia or early lens changes — not “failed” LASIK. High-volume chains like LASIK+ are built to sell repeat laser surgery when the lens is the problem — which can leave you paying twice and still needing glasses. We would rather explain that upfront.
Are You a Good LASIK Candidate?
Good candidates typically share these characteristics:
Age 18–45
Vision should be stable for at least 1 year
Prescription range
Up to about -10 nearsighted, +4 farsighted, or 5D astigmatism
Adequate corneal thickness
We measure this precisely at your free consultation
Healthy eyes
No active eye disease, dry eye, or keratoconus
Not pregnant or nursing
Hormonal changes can shift your prescription
20-Happy guarantee!
While it is illegal to guarantee surgical outcomes, we will be with you every step of the way until you are 20-happy.
Not sure if you qualify? The only way to know for certain is a consultation.
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Common LASIK Questions
Does LASIK hurt?
No. Numbing drops are used and most patients feel only slight pressure. The procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye.
How fast is recovery?
Most patients see clearly within 24 hours. You can return to normal activities the next day, with full stabilization in 1–3 months.
Am I too old for LASIK?
LASIK is ideal for adults 18–55 with stable vision. If you're over 45, we'll discuss whether LASIK or a lens-based option is better for your lifestyle.
What if my prescription is too high?
Some prescriptions exceed LASIK's range. We may recommend PRK or ICL — both available right here in Waco.
Is LASIK permanent?
LASIK permanently reshapes your cornea. Results are long-lasting, though natural age-related changes (like reading glasses after 45) can still occur.
How much does LASIK cost?
Cost varies by technology and prescription. We offer financing options so cost is never a barrier. Ask about our payment plans at your free consultation.
Ready to See Without Glasses?
Your free LASIK consultation includes a complete corneal evaluation, prescription check, and personalized recommendation — no pressure, no obligation.