LASIK Technology

LASIK technology is simply not the same at every center.

LASIK from 20 years ago is simply not the same. Equipment has improved, new technologies have developed, and new safety standards have been put in place. Our expert surgeons guide you in choosing the best option for your unique eyes.

After learning about these amazing strides in laser vision correction, make sure to choose the most advanced, precise, and safest treatment. This is what Grand Rapids Ophthalmology has invested in for you.

Next-Generation Excimer Laser Technology

At Grand Rapids Ophthalmology, we use the state-of-the-art Alcon Wavelight® EX500 Contoura technology for LASIK. This provides you a personalized and highly accurate procedure.

The Alcon Wavelight® EX500 Machine

What is Contoura Vision?

Contoura Vision is the latest LASIK diagnostic tool and laser technology from Alcon. This topography-guided LASIK treatment uses the Wavelight Topolyzer Vario and Wavelight® EX500 Excimer Laser. This allows your surgeon to give you the most precise surgery possible. The Contoura technology measures the unique contour of your cornea by mapping out each eye using 22,000 data points. The laser is then custom programmed to your individual measurements.

How is Contoura Vision Technology Personalized for Each Patient?

Traditional LASIK relies on using your glasses or contact lens prescription. When correcting your vision with LASIK, you want something more precise than these prescriptions. Glasses and contact lens prescriptions only measure refractive errors in increments of .25 diopters. Using the Topolyzer Vario, your surgeon can make a detailed topographical map of your eye. This technology uses light waves to scan your eye, allowing each part of your eye to be measured in the most significant detail. Every tiny hill and valley are shown on the map. This map allows your prescription to be measured in increments of .01 diopters, 25 times more accurate than your glasses or contact lenses. When it comes to seeing clearly after LASIK, these are the details that matter. The map that the Topolyzer generates programs the excimer laser, ensuring a high level of accuracy.

Why Contoura Vision?

Contoura Vision is one of the most advanced systems available for LASIK surgery. If you are looking for the best option, choose a customized LASIK Contoura Vision experience from Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. This will ensure that you get the most accuracy when diagnosing and correcting refractive errors. Our expert staff is dedicated to 100% patient satisfaction. If you’re considering whether LASIK could be right for you, contact us today for a free consultation.

With a focus on the most advanced technology, our exceptional team of LASIK surgeons, and our convenient locations, LASIK at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is the obvious choice. Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is dedicated to delivering eye care you trust, for the ones you love.

Major Advancements in LASIK Technology

1995-2000 – The advent of the first excimer lasers used in conjunction with microkeratome. This was a blade driven system that required a mechanical blade to make the corneal flap.

  • PRK FDA approval occurred in 1995
  • LASIK FDA approval occurred in 1996

2000-2003 – Wavefront technology is approved in May of 2003. Using a wavefront device, your eye surgeon can measure your distinct cornea’s shape and texture, and then customize the laser to treat your unique eyes.

2003-2007 – The emergence of the femtosecond laser work and clinical trials were conducted during these years with eventual FDA approval coming in 2007. LASIK corneal flaps could now be made with a precision-guided laser instead of a blade. LASIK just got safer and more predictable.

2010 – The WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser system is launched integrating the excimer laser, wavefront technology, and femtosecond lasers into one system.

2015 – Alcon introduces Contoura Vision, the latest advancement in its WaveLight refractive portfolio. Contoura Vision is a unique topography-guided LASIK procedure because of the way it maps the eye to guide treatment. Traditional wavefront-guided LASIK can produce good results by measuring about 200 points of curvature on the cornea, Contoura Vision measures 22,000 points.

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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.

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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
Monday: 7:30am-6pm
Tuesday 7:30-5pm
Wednesday 7:30-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday 7:30-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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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