LASIK in Walnut Creek — All-Laser, by a Cornea Specialist
Bladeless LASIK with the WaveLight FS200 and Allegretto lasers, performed by a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. $2,650 per eye, all-inclusive.
LASIK is an outpatient laser procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Vahid Feiz, MD — board-certified, cornea and laser refractive surgery fellowship-trained at UC Davis, 21+ years in practice — performs the evaluation, the procedure, and all follow-up personally. The procedure is entirely bladeless, using the WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser for the flap and the Alcon WaveLight Allegretto excimer laser for the treatment, at InVision Laser Center in Concord. The all-inclusive price is $2,650 per eye, including a free evaluation and one year of follow-up and enhancements.
The technology
WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser
Creates the corneal flap in roughly six seconds, with no blade and no mechanical microkeratome. Flap thickness and diameter are planned to the micron for your specific cornea, which is what makes LASIK viable for some corneas that older technology could not treat safely.
Alcon WaveLight Allegretto excimer laser
Performs the vision correction itself. It actively tracks eye movement, so the treatment stays centered even as your eye makes small involuntary movements, and its wavefront-optimized profile is designed to preserve night-vision quality.
Is LASIK right for you?
The evaluation is more thorough than a glasses exam, because the decision depends on the shape and thickness of your cornea, not just your prescription. Dr. Feiz measures:
- Corneal topography and tomography — a three-dimensional map that rules out keratoconus and other irregularities that would make LASIK unsafe.
- Corneal thickness — determines whether LASIK, PRK, or neither is appropriate.
- Tear film and ocular surface — untreated dry eye is the most common reason for a disappointing result, so it is addressed first.
- Dilated refraction — to confirm your true prescription and check the health of the lens and retina.
You generally qualify if you are 18 or older, your prescription has been stable for at least a year, and your eyes are otherwise healthy. Pregnancy, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, keratoconus, and significant dry eye are reasons to wait or choose a different procedure.
What happens on surgery day
- Numbing drops and a mild sedative — no injections, no general anesthesia.
- Flap creation — the FS200 femtosecond laser creates a thin, hinged corneal flap in about six seconds. No blade is used.
- Laser reshaping — the Allegretto excimer laser reshapes the cornea beneath the flap according to your custom treatment profile. You look at a fixation light for a matter of seconds.
- Flap repositioned — it seals naturally within minutes. No stitches.
- Home to rest — someone drives you. You will use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops for about a week.
Dr. Feiz sees you the next morning at the Walnut Creek office, then at roughly one week, one month, and three months. Every one of those visits is included in your fee, as is any enhancement needed within the first year.
What it costs
$2,650 per eye, all-inclusive. LASIK and PRK are the same price, so nothing about the recommendation is financially motivated. The fee includes the free evaluation, twelve months of follow-up visits with Dr. Feiz, and enhancements within twelve months. CareCredit financing and HSA/FSA funds are accepted. Insurance & financing · Full cost breakdown →
Why have LASIK with a cornea specialist?
LASIK is a corneal procedure. Dr. Feiz completed a fellowship dedicated to the cornea and laser refractive surgery at UC Davis, spent nearly a decade in academic ophthalmology teaching these procedures to residents and fellows, and has been in practice for more than 21+ years. That background matters most in the cases that are not routine — thin or irregular corneas, dry eye, high prescriptions, prior surgery — and it is why he is comfortable telling a patient that LASIK is not the right choice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does LASIK cost?
$2,650 per eye, all-inclusive. That is the same price whether you have LASIK or PRK, and it covers your evaluation (which is free), the procedure, every follow-up visit for a full year, and any enhancement you may need within that year. CareCredit financing is available. See the cost page.
Which laser do you use?
Dr. Feiz uses the Alcon WaveLight Allegretto excimer laser for the vision correction itself and the WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser to create the corneal flap. That means the procedure is entirely bladeless. The FS200 creates a flap in about six seconds, and the Allegretto tracks your eye throughout the treatment.
Where is the surgery performed?
LASIK and PRK are performed at InVision Laser Center in Concord, a few minutes from our Walnut Creek office. Your evaluation and all follow-up visits are with Dr. Feiz at the Walnut Creek office.
Does LASIK hurt?
No. Numbing drops are used and most patients describe pressure for a few seconds rather than pain. Mild scratchiness or light sensitivity is common for the first 4–6 hours and is managed with drops and rest.
How long does it take?
The laser treatment itself takes well under a minute per eye. Plan on roughly two hours at the laser center on surgery day, including preparation and a short rest afterward.
How soon can I see and drive?
Most patients notice a dramatic improvement within hours and see well enough to drive and return to desk work the next day, after Dr. Feiz checks your eyes at the day-one visit.
Can LASIK correct astigmatism?
Yes. The Allegretto platform treats astigmatism very precisely, and most patients with astigmatism in the treatable range can be fully corrected.
I'm over 45 — can I still have LASIK?
Often, but the conversation changes. After about 45, presbyopia means LASIK alone will not eliminate reading glasses. Options include monovision LASIK or, if early lens changes are present, refractive lens exchange, which corrects distance and near and also prevents future cataract surgery. Dr. Feiz will tell you which fits your eyes rather than fitting you to one procedure.
What if I'm not a candidate?
Then Dr. Feiz will say so. Some patients are better served by PRK, some by a lens-based procedure, and some by staying in glasses or contacts. The evaluation is free, so there is no cost to finding out.
What are the risks?
Serious complications are rare. The most common side effects are temporary dry eye and night glare or halos, which improve over weeks to months for most patients. Flap problems, infection, and under- or over-correction are uncommon and are minimized by careful screening — which is why some patients are told they are not candidates.