What Is the Price of LASIK?
At Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, we want to keep our patients informed on what to expect when they undergo vision treatment. One of the most important considerations for patients is the price of LASIK surgery. According to national averages, LASIK costs between $2,000 and $3,000 per eye. The doctors at our Rapid City laser…
Read MoreLASIK Results
You’ve no doubt heard that LASIK can eliminate your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. This is true, but patients have wondered just what results that can expect after LASIK surgery. We’d like to take a few moments right now to look at this matter. When you visit our Rapid City laser eye surgery, we’ll…
Read MoreEye Institute Provides Continuing Education for Optometrists
Every year the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute hosts a Continuing Education program for local and regional Optometrists. The program has grown significantly over the years and topped off at 66 OD’s in attendance for 2013. The program attracts OD’s from Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The Eye Institute provides CE credits…
Read MoreLASIK and Autoimmune Disorders
At Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, the premier laser eye surgery center in the Midwestern United States, we help to ensure the success of LASIK procedures by meticulously screening potential candidates. By distinguishing between those patients most likely to achieve excellent outcomes through LASIK and those patients at heightened risk for LASIK complications, we live…
Read MoreThe Danger of Infection after LASIK
At Black Hills Regional Eye Institute in Rapid City, LASIK surgery is performed in a state-of-the-art surgical center that meets or exceeds all standards of safety and cleanliness. Part of the reason for our outstanding record of success in performing laser eye surgery is that we put the safety of our patients above all else….
Read MoreLASIK Risks
LASIK has truly made a difference in the lives of millions around the globe. This safe and effective refractive surgery has allowed people to see clearly without the assistance of glasses or contact lenses. But we always stress to patients that there are risks related to LASIK surgery. By informing patients of both the risks…
Read MoreBlack Hills Regional Eye Institute Continuing Education
The Black Hills Regional Eye Institute will be hosting a one-day seminar for optometrists on Saturday, February 8, 2014. The event will be at the Arrowhead Country Club in Rapid City, SD. We are expecting attendees from South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming. The seven COPE approved lecture topics include; Embracing Change, You…
Read MoreLASIK Candidates
Many people have benefited from LASIK over the years. This refractive surgery has been able to improve people’s vision and eliminate their dependence on corrective lenses. As effective as LASIK surgery is, however, not everyone will be a LASIK candidate. We’d like to take a moment right now to look at basic requirements for candidacy…
Read MoreSCHEDULE A CATARACT EVALUATION CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION LASIK Side Effects
At Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, a reputable Rapid City laser eye surgery practice, our LASIK surgeons have the skill and experience to safely perform the procedure. But before patients make the decision to undergo surgery, they should be aware of the side effects that are common in the weeks after LASIK surgery. Hazy Vision…
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