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With nationwide locations, TLC sets the Gold Standard for outstanding patient laser eye surgery experiences and outcomes. At the TLC Boston Laser Eye Surgery Center we stand apart from our competition through our commitment to providing the highest level of patient service and clinical expertise.

Surgeon Dr. Santiago Villazon brings extensive corneal training and refractive surgery expertise to the TLC Boston LASIK Center. Having completed over 30,000 refractive surgeries, Dr. Villazon is one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the Greater Boston area. Patients from across Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Northern Connecticut travel to our leading LASIK facility for Custom LASIK and laser eye surgery procedures.

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Dr. Wayne Zahka

Dr. Wayne Zahka is a graduate of Boston University, and the New England College of Optometry. He has been providing the highest quality, Optometric care since 1984 to the Westwood area. He was voted The Massachusetts Optometrist of the Year, in 2002 and has been co-managing with TLC since 1998.

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738 High Street
Route 109
Westwood, MA 02090

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(781) 329-5454

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Dr. Lien-Thu Dao

Dr. Lien-Thu Dao of Haverhill Family Eye Care is a full service eye and vision care provider, specializing in contact lens fittings. Patients throughout the Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire area enjoy the personal care and professional attention they receive.

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59 Washington Street Unit 1B
Haverhill, MA 01832

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(978) 374-0386

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Dr. Amy Nau

Korb & Assoc. is at the forefront of contact lens and dry eye research. They enjoy a national and international reputation which continues to attract patients from around the world. The practice is dedicated to providing the highest level of clinical care, including refractive surgery co-management.

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400 Commonwealth Avenue
Unit 2
Boston, MA 02215

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(617) 426-0370

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Dr. Roselyn Jeun

Dr. Roselyn Jeun, O.D. received her Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry. She completed a residency degree in Contact Lens and Ocular Surface Disease, and has extensive experience in contact lenses, especially advanced contact lens designs. She also provides LASIK comanagement.

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Holliston Vision Center
841 Washington Street
Holliston, MA 01746

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(508) 429-1330

Dr. Michael Pfeffer

Dr. Pfeffer has been employed by Dr. Jeffrey Morrill & Assoc. since 1996. He completed his undergrad studies at Boston Univ. & received his O.D. from N.E.C.O. Today he patients of all ages, for routine eye care and acute emergency visits. He is trained in the co-management of laser surgery patients.

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480 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

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(508) 528-2040

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Dr. Christopher Oldham

Dr. Oldham joined Vision Associates in 2004. He graduated from the Univ. of Maine with a BS in biochemistry & received his doctorate of Optometry degree from N.E.C.O. Dr. Oldham is available for your annual eye exams, emergency visits, glasses & contacts, & laser surgery pre/post operative care.

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Vision Associates
103 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752

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(508) 481-4900

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Dr. Lori Heyler

At Canterbury Vision Care, we take the time to get to know you, your eye care history, and your vision needs. Dr. Lori Heyler provides the expert care, advice, options, and follow up you need whether you are a new patient or an existing one.

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360 West Boylston Street, Suite 106
West Boylston, MA 01583

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(508) 854-0595

Dr. Paul Cangiano

Private practice setting in the art of Boston's northend. I have 20 years of experience with laser vision correction and enjoy helping patient achieve their goals of clearer vision without the dependency of glasses or contact lenses.

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77 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Dr. Suraj Afshar

Dr. Afshar specializes in primary eye care for the entire family including medical eye treatment and prescribing glasses. He specializes in many types of contact lens fittings and CRT treatment. Dr. Afshar enjoys traveling, music and nutrition education.

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230 Lowell Street
Unit 1B
Wilmington, MA 01887

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(978) 658-2020

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Dr. Alex Russakovsky

A graduate of the New England College of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Alex has been practicing at Pearle Vision Somerville since his graduation. He specializes in Diabetic Eye exams, Contact Lenses and Red Eyes. Dr. Alex speaks Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.

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74 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803

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(781) 272-5620

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229 Main Street
Wilmington, MA 01887

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(978) 658-8890

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485 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472

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(617) 923-2022

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TLC Laser Eye Centers

4.9

Ry James

2018-12-09T02:44:10+0000

I have been wanting to do LASIK for about 3 years now. December first I finally did the surgery and I couldn’t be any happier. The next day I 20/20. The staff are friendly, knowledgable Thank you Dr. Villazon and your staff for such a great experience.

Nicole Gadbois

2018-12-02T03:59:00+0000

I contemplated LASIK for 5 years and on Thursday I finally had it done and I am so happy with my results. The day after I am seeing 20/10! The staff are so friendly, knowledgable and supportive. They took the time to make sure I had all the information to make my decision. I highly recommend this place! Thank you Dr. Villazon and staff I will be forever grateful for my new life sans glasses and contact lenses!

Ross Geller

2018-10-22T18:43:20+0000

I am 4 days post-op from my LASIK and have to say, this was a great decision. There are a handful of providers in the area to chose from - some take insurance, some do not; some are deep discounts, some premium. This is your eyes, you will have them for a long time (hopefully). When choosing a LASIK provider, do the research, TLC is at the top of the list. Their staff are prompt, courteous, and caring. You are not just another patient. Each cares about you, why you are having the procedure performed, its it the right fit for you, what are your concerns, how can they make your experience better. Ask your questions, they do have the answers, and will make you feel like your eyesight is the best care possible.

Débora Andrade

2018-10-13T18:57:30+0000

I always thought I was going to be stuck with glasses. I saw a flyer at my eye doctors office and I said why not try a free consultation and see if even eligible to do these procedures! I called them and they got me right in and when I got there they tested my eyes and did all sorts of exams and answered all my questions. A month later I did my surgery and it’s been 3 weeks now and it’s the best decision I’ve made so far. It’s great to see again without my glasses.

Marcy Day

2018-09-21T14:59:12+0000

I had a great experience with TLC! The facility was very clean. Everyone was very professional and friendly. They explained the procedure multiple time so you understand what to expect. Dr Villazon was very calming and explained the steps of the procedure as he and surgical techs were doing them as well as what to expect for the hours following. I would recommend this amazing group of people to anyone looking to get lasik! Thank you TLC for a wonderful experience!

David DeNinno

2018-09-14T13:25:52+0000

I always was hesitant to try LASIK, but always wanted it. TLC was the answer for me! The free consultation really showed me how thorough they are with your prep, and how experienced they are. The actual procedure was quick and easy! I can see how Dr. Villazon has performed over 30,000 of these in his career, because TLC Waltham runs like clockwork! Everything was very organized, the staff were friendly and helpful, and overall I had a great experience. Would recommend highly to anyone looking to have LASIK or PRK done. Skip the "LASIK farms" and go for someone who is really going to take care of your eyes - you do only get 1 pair after all!

Jackie Davis

2018-08-31T16:03:52+0000

Hands down, best experience! From initial scheduling through the consult and my decision making process to the surgery day and follow up on recovery. Amazing! I asked A LOT of questions. Always had a timely and helpful response. My nerves were through the roof surgery day and everyone was great and understanding. The best team of people in Waltham. You will not regret doing this! I wish I did it years sooner!

Shannon Morency

2018-08-05T17:49:43+0000

The nicest group of doctors I have ever met!!! From pre consolation to our post op, they were so kind and helpful! My husband and I would STRONGLY recommend TLC Waltham for lasik eye surgery! We had surgery this past Friday and our vision is unbelievably clear already! Beyond happy with their services!

Lisa DuLany Prout

2018-06-29T18:12:29+0000

I recently had LASIK surgery at TLC, and was really impressed with the staff, the process, and my results. It was important to me that everything be explained in detail, so I would know exactly what to expect—the staff did an exceptional job with this. Furthermore, the process was fast, and the environment relaxed. I’m amazed at how good my vision was shortly after the procedure as well.

Cassandra Puzo

2018-06-29T13:21:12+0000

My life is completely changed since thanks to TLC. I can finally see without glasses it is amazing. My post op appointment is this afternoon. After that I get to drive home for the first time with out glasses ever. I feel so incredibly lucky. I felt comfortable through out the entire process. They even have checked on my a few time since my surgery. I have had almost no pain. Lasik is incredible. TLC in Waltham where amazing. I highly recommend them to any who wants to do this. Everyone of there staff was amazing. Do it , it will change your life.

Chris Gavrielidis

2018-05-24T16:17:55+0000

What a great experience! Had my consultation last Friday, and they were able to fit me in for the actual procedure on Tuesday, just two days ago (a four-day turnaround time). I'm already back to work and seeing 20/15! I could not recommend TLC in Waltham (Boston) highly enough.Everyone from the front desk staff to Dr. Villazon himself was highly professional and very friendly. And I'm not just saying that. I've seen plenty of friendly doctor's offices, but the staff at TLC is just exceptional at their people skills. During the consultation, I met with at least 4-5 people who were each very personable and more than happy to answer my questions. They were very thorough in evaluating me as a candidate for LASIK. They used about 5-6 different non-invasive machines to scan my eyes. By the time I left, they had created a thick folder with all the data they collected from my eyes. To say they were thorough is an understatement, and for me, I was happy to have the assurance that they weren't going to take any risks with my eyes. Overall, they provided me with assurance that I was in very capable and confident hands.I went in four days later for the procedure. (I'm sure most people wait a bit longer than that, but I've been waiting for this day my whole life, so when they asked when I'd like to have it done, I said "as soon as possible.") They walked me through every step of the process with enough detail that I could have described the whole surgery on paper before I went in. I was really glad to know the details up front so there would be no surprises. To avoid any mistakes, they confirmed my personal information to the point of redundancy; every person I met on surgery day asked me to confirm my name, DOB, and what I was there for (i.e. "LASIK in both eyes for distance"). This constant reassurance that I was in capable and confident hands is probably half of why I am recommending TLC so highly.As for the surgery itself, I felt no pain. They have to keep you awake, but they numb your eyes with special drops. I'm a sucker for pain and I felt absolutely none whatsoever. There's mild discomfort as they get you ready for the procedure, but they tell you that beforehand and that is to be expected. But discomfort is not pain, and it didn't hurt at all. (It was one of those things where you go, "What? That's it? It's already done?") Dr. Villazon has a very calming voice, and he guides you through the surgery to explain everything. He was very reassuring. I left the building a mere 15 minutes later, with my vision fully restored. At first it was like looking through foggy glass, but it cleared up within a few hours and it was still very obvious that I had perfect vision. I was literally overcome by the emotion that after 26 years, I could finally see the world naturally with my own two eyes, unassisted. I really didn't think I'd get emotional, but I did. I walked out the front door and my jaw dropped. I could see leaves on trees and I could read signs. Everyone told me it would be even better the next morning when I woke up, and they were right. Now, two days post-op, I am seeing 20/15 and simply wondering why I didn't do this sooner. I feel like a changed man.I could not be happier with these results. I could not be more grateful to everyone at TLC for their friendliness and the high level of care and professionalism I received. Just, wow. I’m blown away by these results. I’ve already recommended them to two of my blind friends and my blind boss. If you're worried about paying, you might be able to finance it for 18 months at 0% interest. But regardless of cost, for what you'll receive, it'll be worth every single penny.

Kellie Jamieson

2018-05-15T23:48:05+0000

I had this place recommended to me by friends and my eye doctor and I couldn’t have been more pleased with my experience! I went in for a consult and was able to determine if I was a candidate right away and scheduled my procedure within the next few weeks! The staff is all super friendly and the place is so clean! Everyone was so eager to help and answer any questions l had. The procedure itself was exactly how they explained and guided me through everything! I would recommend this place to anyone inquiring about lasik or PRK.

Steve Norton

2018-05-12T18:19:08+0000

Had my LASIK procedure done yesterday and couldn’t have been happier. It went great and it’s awesome not to have glasses!

Brittany Hicks

2018-05-12T14:52:25+0000

My experience with TLC Waltham was amazing from the start. I booked my consultation online and within a few hours I got a call and email stating that unfortunately the date and time i picked was not available. They were able to work with me and my busy schedule to find a day and time that worked best. During my consultation they answered all questions, went over payment, and booked my Lasik for two weeks after! Brini worked with my eye doctor to set up my post op appointments in his office so I did not need to do that myself. On the day of the surgery I was the first case of they day and was in and out within 2 hours. I was very nervous that day but Dr. Villazon and his staff made me feel so much better and talked me through every second of the procedure. Afterwards I went home to sleep and woke up with a voicemail from one of the technicians, just checking in, and then this morning (the day after my surgery) I received and email from Jim just checking in as well. The 1 day post op appointment was very quick and after leaving there were some questions I had forgotten to ask. I tried calling the office but the calls were not going through so I emailed Jim back with my questions and he answered within 2 minutes! I highly recommend TLC for lasik procedure! The staff was awesome and the procedure was a miracle! I have 20/15 1 day after the surgery! I am truly grateful for TLC and I will be recommending it to anyone that is thinking about getting the Lasik procedure.

Jen Hu

2018-05-12T00:13:27+0000

I had my lasik eye surgery done with TLC 5 days ago and am thrilled that my most recent post op revealed I’m already at 20/20 vision! I had the absolute best care with TLC and loved working with every person there. Special shout out to my surgical consultant Jim who walked me through all my scans, appointments, and scheduling the first day and made the process so easy! All the eye doctors and the rest of the team were super friendly as well and Dr. Villazon did an amazing job with the surgery (incredibly quick and not scary at all!). They really take care to make sure your recovery is good too with a personal phone call the first day post op! The facility itself was also lovely and welcoming with free drinks, great lighting, and comfy waiting area. I would definitely recommend TLC to anyone looking to get their vision corrected! You won’t meet a friendlier, more competent and caring team anywhere else!

Hali Kovich

2018-04-21T15:06:20+0000

My LASIK procedure was quick and seamless! The center and staff is amazing and very accommodating! Nothing bad to say!! 5 stars!

Janice Mackenzie

2018-04-20T19:31:29+0000

This is the best choice for LASIK, everyone in the practice is very informative, and super kind. My only regret was not having this procedure done sooner. Can not begin to express how happy I am.

Christine Martellio

2018-04-20T18:53:27+0000

Very pleased with my results! I chose mono vision & after just one day, I can see both near & far... TLC paired me with a local doc so the follow up is easy. I highly recommend... only one warning... the hours after the procedure I was quite uncomfortable & had to keep my eyes closed, so don’t plan anything for the night of your procedure

Anjali Singh Chowhan

2018-04-13T02:46:52+0000

Fabulous team of doctors and staff who really make you feel at ease and explain everything thoroughly to you. I was so anxious and it was literally over within 5 minutes. I would definitely recommend TLC Waltham to anyone who is even considering LASIK as you will not be disappointed! Can’t say enough praises about the procedure and the team!

Katie Tom Vecchione

2018-03-26T19:06:01+0000

I had my PRK surgery done at TLC and was very happy with the staff and procedure. They explained everything so well that I knew exactly what the procedure and after care would entail. It was a tough week for sure after the surgery but I know it will definitely be worth it. I healed quickly by following the given guidelines and sleeping most of the first 3 days.My prescription was a -7 (pretty high) and I'm on day 7 now and feeling normal again with just some blury vision as expected. If your getting PRK opposed to traditional lasik surgery plan on 3 days after the surgery of needing help from family, sleeping ALOT and download some good audio books.I would definitely recommend TLC in Waltham :)

Jennifer Surette

2018-03-23T20:13:38+0000

Just had my Lasik procedure yesterday and from consult to follow up have been blown away by how great everyone is here! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Suné Pieterse

2018-03-21T17:33:17+0000

I was incredibly nervous going in, but I am happy to say the results exceeded my wildest expectations and most certainly the best $5k I spent ever!! My only regret was not doing the procedure sooner!!I went in for the consultation on 3/9. TLC staff was very helpful in answering all of my questions and thoroughly explaining the procedure to me. Once they confirmed that I was a candidate for LASIK I was able to schedule time for the surgery right away on 3/19. Due to the short time until the surgery date they were able to do pre-op exam at the same appointment (which I understand you would usually need another appointment for this exam). Again on the day of surgery the TLC staff was very helpful at making sure I know exactly what to expect every step of the way. The procedure itself was very quick, less than 20 mins. Afterwards my eyes were a little blurry and tearing a lot but not much pain. I arrived home at about 8PM and went to sleep right away, the next morning I woke up with perfect eye sight and really no pain or grittiness, just a little dryness (kind of like when you fell asleep with contacts in). The drops help a lot with the dryness and feels great if you keep them in the fridge (great advise from Jim!!)The TLC team provided great support throughout the entire process. The hardest part for me was certainly the uncertainty beforehand, but the entire team has done great to keep me informed and putting my mind at ease.

Michael Staub

2018-03-17T19:50:58+0000

These people are absolute professionals and you could not be in better hands. 10/10 service.

Wendy Burns Sylvia

2018-02-28T17:43:03+0000

The customer care from TLC Eye Center Waltham was excellent!! Far exceeded my expectations. The results were also beyond what I had expected. After a lifetime of needing glasses my vision is now better than 20/20. The entire staff was courteous and professional; I can't say enough great things about them. So amazing to not need glasses anymore from the moment I open my eyes in the morning!! Something I wish I had done a long time ago!

Charlie Humphrey

2018-02-22T21:26:14+0000

Exceptional staff, technicians, optometrists and surgeon (Dr. V). I highly recommend TLC for anyone who is looking to have corrective eye surgery.

Scott Desatnick

2018-02-14T19:44:09+0000

Over the years I've hesitated to get LASIK because my vision with corrective lenses, both contacts and glasses, has been very sharp, 20/15 sharp. After almost 25 years of contact lenses I finally decided to go for it. My optometrist, Dr. Harold Curtain of Pearle Vision in Sudbury (who is also great) referred me to TLC Laser Eye Centers in Waltham, MA. I was nervous leading up to my surgery day but was reassured by a colleague who recently had his vision corrected at TLC as well. He told me it was the best decision he ever made. He too was nervous leading up to his surgery day, almost canceling because his vision "wasn't so bad." Long story short, the entire staff at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Waltham was fantastic. Starting with Jim, my surgical consultant, all the way to Dr. Villazon. On my one-day post-op visit to my optometrist, my vision was already 20/15 WITH NO CORRECTIVE LENSES! It was, and continues to be amazing. Every night I feel like I need to take out my contact lenses, but I don't! My vision is as great now as it was with corrective lenses. I wish I did this a long time ago! To be honest, the procedure was a little uncomfortable, but pain-free. I would do it all over again without hesitation and highly recommend anyone who has ever considered LASIK to visit TLC Laser Eye Centers in Waltham, MA for a consultation. You'll be happy you did! I know I am and can't wait to spend time at the beach or the pool this summer, with no fear of losing my contacts!

Maliah Brumis

2018-02-09T23:01:44+0000

Fast and professional. Felt safe the whole time, crazy I can see perfectly after all these years! I couldn't even see my knees before.

Dan Atkinson

2018-02-09T22:25:00+0000

It's been less than 24 hours since my LASIK procedure, and I couldn't be happier. The team at TLC was great & friendly, and my vision is was 20/15 as of this morning, after 25+ years of needing glasses to do anything.The procedure itself was nowhere near as bad as I expected. I was in the operating room for about 15 minutes. The worst part was probably putting something (a clamp?) on to hold your eye open. But that really wasn't that bad - just a bit awkward. The laser itself was probably the easiest part of the whole thing. There were only 2 reasons I knew it was actually doing something. One was the smell - which they warn you about, and tell you it's not your eye that's making the smell. The other was the assistant softly counting down the 8 seconds that it's actually working. Once everything was turned off and I could sit up again, it was amazing. I could see perfectly, for the first time since middle school. My eyes have felt a little weird since the surgery, and I was happy to fall asleep right away after getting home (much better after a night of sleep), but there's been nothing even close to pain, just mild discomfort, which is totally normal. Overall, it was a great experience, and something I wish I'd done years ago.

Sophia Gramm

2018-01-14T21:24:55+0000

I felt very cared for during the pre-op and surgery experience. Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly. So far I am very happy and thankful I went through with the LASIK procedure. I often have to remind myself that "no, I don't need to take out my contacts!".

Brianna H

2018-01-11T01:20:34+0000

After thinking about it for a number of years, I finally decided to take the plunge and get LASIK. I initially picked the TLC Laser Center in Waltham over other sites because of Dr. Villazon's experience but I decided to stick with them for my post procedural care because of how attentive the rest of the staff is to post procedure needs. One day after my procedure, my vision was 20/20, which is definitely a lot better than I was expecting considering how strong my prescription was pre-LASIK. However I've had pretty significant dry eye (which is not surprising since my eyes were exposed to the laser more than 2x longer than most people) and the optometrists (especially Dr. Brown) have been amazing with helping me to manage it. They are true professionals who care about how you are doing and not just about the end results. I highly recommend TLC in Waltham to anyone thinking about getting LASIK. They explain the procedure and the technology used to do it (there are no actual blades involved anymore), are thorough with their pre-screening, and don't try to push you to get the procedure if you don't feel comfortable with the risks. The only downside I've experienced is that they don't have very long wait times. I have been early to appointments and have barely sat down in the waiting room, only to be whisked off to an exam room. I would love to enjoy the complimentary coffee/beverages for once! :)

Maureen Morrissey-Capen

2018-01-10T19:49:12+0000

Great location. Staff and doctors are very knowledgeable and demonstrate excellent client service. They made the process feel seamless. The doctors talked me through every step of the procedure. Virtually no pain. I had lasik 5 days ago and I’m thrilled with the results. Thank you TLC!

Doan Le

2017-12-27T02:09:39+0000

TLC did such an amazing job on my LASIK surgery. For the last 12 years of my life, I’ve depended on contacts and glasses and now my vision is better than 20/20. Thank you to the TLC team for making this such an easy process from start to finish. This was honestly the best investment I’ve ever made.

Stevie Bristow

2017-11-17T21:47:31+0000

Absolutely amazing! Everyone remembered my name and was super nice!

Julia Traggorth

2017-11-12T15:14:45+0000

I had a great experience at TLC. I appreciated Dr. Villazon's conservative approach. The staff are professional, thorough, efficient, and have great follow through. My optometrist recommended TLC because of Dr. Villazon and because it is a chain they are able to afford abd update to the latest technology. My prescription was -8.5 with astigmitism and now I have 20/20 vision which is pretty amazing.

Ashley Rose

2017-11-11T15:49:42+0000

Just had my LASIK procedure done here and it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice and informative on the consultation and the day of the procedure. They double checked everything and put me at ease. I woke up the next day with no issues and great vision! Would definitely recommend going here!

Tim Martell

2017-11-07T19:40:25+0000

Vision is now 20/10. Had no bleeding or bruising and my halo’s are almost completely gone and it’s only day 2. Do your research. There’s a reason that Dr. V’s record blows everyone else away. Personally, the process itself was not he “breeze” other people describe. I like to know the gory details of what to expect so I can mentally prepare myself. If you dont want gory details, stop reading here.First, they stick a plastic lens in your eye to keep your lids open. But then they clamp it down to the table you’re laying on. So your head is literally clamped to the table by your eyeballs! You feel fairly moderate pressure inside you’re eyeball from this. Next the laser makes contact with the lens and applies even more pressure to your eye. This, for me, was very intense pressure. I believe this was for the correction of my astigmatism. I had to have 2 procedures. One for astigmatism and one for the distance correction. The second part for distance corrections was much less intense. But you’re still clamped to the table by your eyeballs! 😂 also as a he machine comes down and compressed your eye further, you go completely blind until it releases your eye again.When they create the flap, you may have some anxiety about looking in the right place. Because when they flip the flap back on looks like everything is moving (after all that’s what focuses what you see on to the retina). When the flap is removed, you are blind again. You may see flashes of the laser light. I saw streaks of red that reminded me of what happens when you look at a bright light for too long and it remains when you blink your eyes.Then the doc will flip the flap back over. He then uses little brushes that remind me of a squeegee for your eyeball -Smoothing out the flap like a little zamboni for your eye. This part is actually kind of cool and mostly pain free other than some mild pressure from the eyeball clamp.They give you a stress ball to grip and believe me you want it. I was drenched in sweat when the procedure was over and my legs were shaking from a the adrenaline rush. I needed a minute before I could get up.They will tell you to go home and go to sleep after and that the worst part isn’t over for 6 hours. For me, the stinging afterwards was extremely mild. I went to Ruth Chris steakhouse with my wife and had dinner to avoid the 5 o’clock traffic. I was totally fine. The halo effect was very noticeable the first night. But by the next day it was almost gone completely. It seems clear that everyone’s experience is a little different. But, what is consistent is that it was well worth the short discomfort.

Heidi Sorenson Beigel

2017-11-07T00:39:41+0000

Just had Lasik last week, after thinking about it for the past 20 years! TLC Waltham made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in for a consult until I walked out seeing better than I've seen since I was 8 years old. Why did I wait so long! They are all wonderful there and have performed thousands of surgeries. I highly, highly recommend them.

Erica Scott

2017-10-27T20:48:09+0000

I had my Lasik eye procedure on September 28, 2017. I had been thinking about doing it for 10 years, but my nervous always got the best of me. After doing research this summer I stumbled across this center and the outstanding reviews they had. I booked my consultation still unsure if I would even get the courage to do it. I met with Jason and Jim at my consultation. They put me at ease explaining the whole process and what it entailed. Jim showed me the operating room and the mechanism used to hold open my eyes, not as scary as I thought being able to see it all beforehand. I walked out of my consultation with my surgery date scheduled and confidence in my decision to move forward. Surgery day was quick and painless. In the operating room for 20 minutes, followed their directions and was able to see (blurry) after sitting up without glasses. Woke up the next day to clear 20/20 vision and was driving to pick my kids up from school at noon. TLC Waltham office staff is amazing! Can't say enough great things about them. So amazing to not need glasses anymore from the moment I open my eyes in the morning!! Thank you TLC for getting me to that finish line �

Andy Diamon

2017-10-23T01:38:07+0000

They made everything seem so easy. Thank you to everyone at TLC, total team effort... what a great experience.

Henry Klauke

2017-10-21T14:51:35+0000

Had my Bladeless LASIK procedure at TLC in Waltham, MA about a week ago. From the free consultation, to the surgery and beyond, the entire staff was extremely helpful! One of the best aspects of the surgery was the financing options, which allows for the costs to be paid off over 12 or 18 months. That was huge for me. Plus, above all, it's a great feeling having clear vision without glasses or contacts. Highly recommended!

Jamez Josef Marteen

2017-10-02T00:01:30+0000

Staff was super friendly and had all the knowledge you could ask for throughout the experience. Facilities were super clean. Great experience too to bottom. Dr. Villanova was excellent and caring. Would recommend 10/10. Plus it's amazing not using glasses or contacts now.

Joseph Suave Rodriguez

2017-09-19T00:40:10+0000

I checked out a few places for Lasik but just didn't feel comfortable. Once I entered TLC in Waltham, I knew it was the right place. The staff is great, the doctors are awesome and the procedure was effortless. 20/20 vision the next day and I'm feeling great. I would definitely recommend TLC!

Danielle Barrett

2017-09-15T16:07:34+0000

TLC is the best there is. Their staff is constantly attentive, informed, professional, and most of all, kind. They do all they can to make sure you know every step of the way about your procedure and that you are taken care of and comfortable throughout the process. When my family struggled with insurance coverage, they went out of their way to provide us with options to afford the surgery. Each and every staff member is friendly and willing to jump in at a moment's notice to help make your experience as soothing as possible. They even email you or call you personally to check in and see how you're doing! My surgery went off without a hitch and I felt super prepared and at ease, thanks to the wonderful staff at TLC!!

Kris W. Erickson

2017-09-05T19:36:17+0000

After wearing glasses for nearly 22 years and contacts for about 15 years, I finally made the decision to get LASIK. I was referred to TLC by my primary ophthalmologist who I have known for years and trusted greatly. I met for the free consultation immediately following one of my annual eye exams. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They made the process easy and feel natural. Jim and the other technicians made absolutely sure I was comfortable and that all of my questions were answered. The professionalism of everyone at the location in Waltham was top notch.Dr. Santiago Villazon was incredibly caring and comforting through the actual surgery. I placed complete trust and confidence in him, his staff of Doctors and technicians, as well as the LASIK process. Like I mentioned before, they came highly recommended by my primary eye doctor; Now I see why! Everything went exactly as the staff described. Every single step was spot on. No surprises; All expectations were met. I had my process done in the evening so I was able to sleep through the first hours of recovery (I highly recommend this if it's an option for you!). At 7:45am I went to my primary doctor for the day 1 follow up. I had 20/20 vision less than 12 hours after surgery! Here I am 12 days after surgery with 20/15 vision and no side effects (dry eye, etc.). Follow their simple guidelines and post-op care, it's too easy! Of course results may vary and some people heal slower, but I am definitely astounded by the results. I can't believe I didn't get it done sooner.The TLC staff has followed up with my several times after the surgery even though I elected to have my primary eye doctor conduct the post-op eye exams (simply because it was a more convenient location for me in New Hampshire). This further reinforces my decision that TLC was the right place to get LASIK done. I will be a spokesperson for all family and friends considering getting laser surgery.

Christian Venditti

2017-08-30T17:50:23+0000

TLC was recommended to me by my optometrist who I trust wholeheartedly and she was not wrong! What a great experience from start to finish. The entire process was nearly effortless and the results are phenomenal. Highly recommend.

George Kruglyansky

2017-07-25T19:21:51+0000

Very good place to get such an important procedure done, I'm the type of person to leave a review only if the service was truly exceptional and it really was! The team of consultants will answer any questions, they are very knowledgeable and will answer even the most ridiculous questions you may have. Although your initial consultation is a sales pitch and I wish it would feel a bit less of a sales pitch however they are not forcing anything onto to you and it's completely up to you, the surgery went very well and I'm very happy with LASIK procedure. I had a very bad prescription and couldn't see more than 2 inches away from my face, however the surgery completely changed that and I don't have to rely on anything but my own eyes. It is a life changing procedure and I would recommend TLC in Waltham to a family member or a friend!

Emily Scouten

2017-07-21T01:50:22+0000

My procedure was in June. I traveled an hour to go to TLC even though there were other laser centers closer to home. My eye doctor recommended them in his top 3 and after researching and attending my consult I'm so happy I didn't go anywhere else! Everyone in the office was super helpful and they all knew what they were doing. I was super nervous for the procedure- for no reason! No pain and no reason to be scared! I sat up and could see immediately! I would have this procedure 10 times over with TLC for the results I have now!

Stephanie Delaney Landry

2017-07-17T23:23:23+0000

If you are thinking about Lasik I would highly recommend going to TLC in Waltham. I was referred here by my eye doctor and initially did not want to drive 60 minutes just for a consult. I am so happy I did! The staff was amazing. My consult lasted over an hour, they took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions about the procedure. I had my Lasik done on 7/13/17 was in and out in about 2 hours. Came home had a nap and relaxed. By dinner I was feeling okay. I went to my local eye doctor the next morning and he said that I was healing up beautifully and already had 20/20 vision! I could not be more happy to not have to wear contacts anymore after almost 20 years of faithfully wearing them.

Leanne Karlgut

2017-04-08T14:39:49+0000

It's been a week since I had lasik surgery at TLC and wow- I can see. It feels amazing. From the very first appointment, all the staff and doctors were friendly and answered my millions of questions. My favorite specialist was Jim Butler. He replied to every single one of my emails for 3 weeks before the surgery. The procedure took 10 minutes and everything was very easy. I would definitely recommend this place and surgery to anyone.

Melanie Waller

2017-04-01T14:49:51+0000

Awesome experience everyone at the office was so nice and answered all of your questions. I had my procedure yesterday and already am seeing better than 20/20!

Christopher D Graves

2017-04-01T13:15:44+0000

Excellent experience all around. Very personable. Highly recommend.

Lauren White

2017-03-28T14:37:13+0000

If you are reading this, you are considering this surgery. My recommendation is to be brave, and do it. You'll thank yourself later. The surgery itself is fast, and painless. Nerves leading up to it are normal and should be expected. I was most worried about the aftercare, but it is not that bad and the drops take like 20 seconds to put in. I went from not being able to see how many fingers (-7.5) to better than 20/20 in a matter of hours.... HOURS, which is truly amazing. The few hours I spent after sleeping through the uncomfortable healing process, and the money were well worth it in my opinion. ***Six months later*** seeing great always - day/night/at a computer. Apparently, I can see far better than my friends who never wore glasses! Everything is so convenient -- I'd def do this again.

Kevin Cavanagh

2017-02-15T14:13:26+0000

If anyone is considering laser eye surgery I highly recommend TLC great people working there I had a great experience

Greg Joseph

2017-02-10T18:23:18+0000

This place was great. Highly recommend it. The whole staff was excellent

James Shoto

2016-12-20T21:14:09+0000

What an amazing Life Changing experience! I am 3 months out of my Lasik surgery. I went from needing glasses to function every day to having 20/15 vision! Everyone at the office in Waltham has been extremely helpful since I had my first consultation back in March. They are a great group of people and extremely good at what they do! I wish I had done this surgery years ago! I have told all of my friends and family about how awesome this surgery has been for me and I will recommend it to everyone who asks about it. Thanks so much TLC TEAM!!!

Rick Flamand

2016-10-12T13:09:12+0000

I had the procedure 15 years ago just went to my eye doctor yesterday and my sight has been the same since the surgery. Thank you Dr Vilazon you changed my life I am so grateful to have had you as my � surgeon.

Alex Tumbridge

2016-09-23T16:19:51+0000

The staff at TLC is wonderful. The day of my procedure staff made me feel very relaxed and comfortable.I would recommend anyone interested in this procedure to go to TLC.

Ron Ross

2015-04-24T21:34:46+0000

Outstanding experience with the whole team at TLC in Waltham. Thanks so much for the gift of great vision.

Chuck Girardi

2014-08-18T23:45:00+0000

I had surgery on Thursday on Friday I had 20/20 vision in my right eye and 20/30 in my left. Everything they told me to expect was spot on. Everyone in the office was courteous and helpful. the evening of the surgery the surgeon called me at home to see if I was doing alright and asked me if I had any questions or concerns. He made sure that I had his pager number in case something came up that wasn't discussed. This is one of the most professional offices I have ever been to.

Gerard Connell

2013-11-30T01:51:43+0000

Had a very good experience. I wish the post operative care was more hands on, but the operation itself was first rate.

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