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
Impressed with Dr. Maher, very thorough, personable, my second time seeing him. Staff very good , friendly . Very organized office! I actually told them that ! 😄 Highly recommend. Update 5-2025 just saw him again, yearly check up. Pleasant , professional, caring Gardner office. A+.May 16, 2025
I had the best experience getting lasik eye surgery here. From the initial consultation the staff makes you feel comfortable and like family. Dr Walkowiak was patient, kind, and answered all my questions before deciding if I was going to go through with the surgery. After meeting with him, I knew it was the right decision!! Dr. Warren was incredible on the day of surgery, talking me through each and every step and I am so happy with my results.May 16, 2025
Dr. John F. Warren and Longwood Eye in general were extremely knowledgeable and professional. They patiently answered all of my questions when I was going through the process, and always told me what to expect ahead of time. They were extremely professional and kind. I could not have had a better LASIK experience. It has been about a year since I got LASIK, and it was the best money I've spent! If you are on the line when considering Dr. John F. Warren and Longwood Eye, do it! It is worth it.May 16, 2025
My experience with Longwood Eye & LASIK was 5 ⭐️. Shout out to Dr Warren, my eye surgeon, to my follow up visits with Dr Walkowiak and Dr Benoit, Great team of physicians, thank youMay 16, 2025
Med tech called me within 10 min. of my appt time and each "hand-off" to next step occurred within ~10 min. Dr Lotufo was prompt and knew my history and was clear about my status and next steps.May 16, 2025
Dr Adam Provost was patient to answer my questions. I had ruled out ever wearing contacts again but he took the time to explore options with me.May 16, 2025
Just had my LASIK procedure yesterday, and treatment for a chalazion on my eyelid earlier this week, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Longwood was fast, caring and made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire process. I couldn’t recommend them more! Dr. Warren performed my LASIK Surgery at the Eye and LASIK center in West Springfield and I couldn’t be happier with the surgery and after care. He explained everything I asked about, and even things I didn’t think to ask about and actually cared about how I was doing before, during and after my procedure. Thank you Dr. Warren!May 09, 2025
So I would have lost my right eye were it not for Longwood. A local small town doc couldn't see me for a week. Longwood saw me right away and within 2 days was performing an urgently needed and extremely difficult detached retina surgery... The surgery had to repeat and vision isn't like I'm 20 again, but after a cataract surgery, I'm able to use the right for reading now and don't need cheaters. So I'm very happy with what Doctors Ying and Fay were able to accomplish with what little mother nature left them. I believe we are blessed to have a world class organization like Longwood in Western Mass doing what they do. I highly recommend you visit Longwood YEARLY and call them right away if you detect any problems in your vision. Outstanding doctors, service, and simply an excellent organization. THANK YOU EVERYONE AT LONGWOOD! 😎May 08, 2025
I had my LASIK performed at the West Springfield location by Dr. Warren - I have nothing but good things to say. I was extremely nervous for the procedure, but all of the staff was fantastic and gave me the reassurance I needed to get through it. The doctor and nurses chat with you through the duration of the procedure which really helped take the focus away from my nerves. All of the staff are extremely professional and personable. Additionally, I cannot believe how much other lasik offices charge for this procedure - Longwood truly is the best in the business, both cost effective and their professionalism. The very next day after my procedure I could see perfectly - the staff shared the same excitement as I did. I additionally want to note how spectacular Dr. Walkowiak is. He does a great job in connecting with his patients, and talked me through every step of what the procedure would entail. If you’re looking to get LASIK, this is the place to go - cannot recommend it highly enough.May 08, 2025
The staff and Technicians are so nice to me it’s unbelievable. Especially Doctor Lotufo. He’s a Great Doctor and a wonderful person! I would Recommend any Family member or friends to Longwood & LASIK.May 08, 2025
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