Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

Lasik Candidates

LASIK has improved the day-to-day lives of millions of people around the world—but is it right for you? As with any surgical procedure, it’s important to do your homework.

“Successful LASIK depends on being a good candidate,“ says Dr. Scott Weber, an eye surgeon at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology’s Greenville office. “The easiest way to find out if LASIK is right for you is to make an appointment for a complete evaluation to discuss the procedure.”

In this space, Dr. Weber answers questions he often gets from his LASIK patients:

What happens at an evaluation appointment?

This initial appointment includes a very thorough eye exam that uses a series of diagnostic tests and scans designed to thoroughly check your vision and eye health, including dilating your eyes to enlarge the pupil. Based on the results of this initial exam, you and your surgeon will discuss whether LASIK is right for you.

What makes me a good candidate for LASIK?

To be a good candidate, you must be between the ages of 18-60, have healthy eyes with a stable prescription, and wear corrective lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism.

Factors that may disqualify you from LASIK surgery include large pupils, corneal scarring, dry eyes, a very high glasses prescription, and certain eye or medical conditions. If you’re pregnant or nursing, you’ll need to wait 3-6 months after you’re done for LASIK.

Is LASIK safe?

With millions of successful procedures each year, the complication rate of LASIK is extremely low. At Grand Rapids Ophthalmology, we maintain the highest quality and safety standards by using state-of-the-art Custom Blade-Free laser technology. Our LASIK patients are the only ones in greater Grand Rapids to receive their procedure in a certified surgical center.

What should I look for in a LASIK provider?

Make sure the surgeon who evaluates you for LASIK will be the same surgeon who performs the procedure. Also, look for access to your doctors before and after the procedure. Grand Rapids Ophthalmology’s team approach allows you access to our team of doctors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—providing you expert, comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery.

If cost is a factor, financing options are available. For example, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology offers zero-money down and interest-free payments for 24 months.

Bottom line: A free-evaluation appointment is the first step toward a lifetime of improved vision.

“Many of my patients say their only regret is putting off LASIK for so long,” says Dr. Weber.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology offers a free evaluation and pre-procedure testing with the surgeon who will also do your procedure to see if you are a candidate for Laser Vision Correction (LASIK and other laser procedures).

GRO provides expert, comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery

  • Dedicated to 100% patient satisfaction
  • From initial evaluation to post-op your surgeon is here
  • Advanced laser technology

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Schedule an appointment today to experience the GRO difference. Call 616.588.6598 or click here.

Our Locations

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is pleased to provide top-quality, comprehensive eye care to our patients in the Greater Grand Rapids area. We have 15 conveniently located eye care centers that utilize the latest and most advanced technologies across the entire spectrum of ophthalmology. If you are seeking information about one of our eye care locations please click into our locations page for more information. Hours are subject to change due to upcoming Holidays.

Construction Update: The ramp from US-131 northbound to I-96 westbound is closed and will remain closed through mid-September. Please allow extra travel time and plan routes accordingly to arrive for your appointment on time.

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East Beltline
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
East Beltline Medical Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on the Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford - enter from Bradford)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am – 5pm
Late Night – T: 8am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 11am
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Grandville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Rivertown Office Center
4475 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(Located on the Northwest corner of 44th St/Rivertown Pkwy and Wilson - enter from Wilson)
616.588.6598
Hours
Tu, W, F: 8am-5pm
Late Nights – M, Th: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Walker
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (Located on the upper level)
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the upper level)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, T, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – W: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Cutlerville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Corewell Health Care Center
80 68th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(Located inside the Corewell Helath Care Center on the corner of 68th St and Division)
*Please note there is no exterior signage showing Grand Rapids Ophthalmology at this time.
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-6pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Rockford
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
6050 Northland Dr NE, Suite 100
Rockford, MI 49341
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 7am-5pm
Caledonia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
10047 Crossroads Ct SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
616.588.6598
Hours
M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Closed 12pm-1pm daily
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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East Grand Rapids
Lakeshore Eye
717 Bagley Ave SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.588.6575
Hours
M-Th: 8am-5pm
F: Closed (until December 1, 2023)
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Holland
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Lakeshore Medical Campus
3235 N Wellness Dr, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49424
(Located ¼ mile East of US-31 on the left)
616.994.0477
Hours
M, W, Th: 8am-5pm
F: 7:30am-3:30pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Thurs 8am-5pm & Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
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Ionia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
537 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
616.527.1640
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Greenville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
705 S Greenville W Dr. #Suite 201
Greenville MI 48838
616.754.5667
Hours
M: 7:30am-6pm
Tu, W: 7:30am-4:30pm
Th: 8am-5pm
F: 7:30am-4:30pm
Standale
511 Wilson Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.301.8663
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – T: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am – 5pm
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GRO Surgical Center
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Surgical Care Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford – enter on the second floor)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, TU, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Walker Surgical Center
Walker Surgical Center
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the lower level)
616.588.6570
Hours
M, Tu, W, Th, F: 6am-5pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 6am-5pm
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