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LASIK vs SMILE vs PRK surgery

October 23, 2018

PRK vs LASIK vs SMILE: Choosing The Right Laser Eye Surgery

PRK vs LASIK vs SMILE For those looking for the best laser vision correction strategy in Cleveland, LASIK, SMILE, and PRK are your options. At Clear Choice LASIK, all three are considered effective ways to correct your vision and become less dependent on glasses and contact lenses. But, you may be asking yourself, which one […]

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October 12, 2018

Is LASIK Covered By Insurance?

TLDR: Most health and vision insurance plans do not cover LASIK because it is considered an elective or cosmetic procedure, not medically necessary, but many vision plans offer discounts. Potential savings methods include using pre-tax funds from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for the surgery, which costs an average […]

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Clear Choice Vision Correction

October 2, 2018

RIP to a Special Friend

Today we say goodbye to a very special friend and patient of ours, Ana, a Golden Lion Tamarin who lived at the Akron Zoo. Back in 2017 the Akron Zoo contacted Dr. Wiley about Ana, who was having trouble seeing. Ana was 13 years old. She weighted 1.25 pounds. It is estimated that there are […]

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Man reading his smartphone without glasses

September 28, 2018

What can I do to lower the cost of LASIK?

Tax-Free Savings Accounts If the price of LASIK surgery has prevented you from making an appointment with Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center, you should investigate an overlooked funding option. Many employees, as well as the self-employed, have Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to which deposits are made throughout the year. These […]

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Father and child reading a picture book together at home

December 13, 2017

Maximize your HSA / FSA for LASIK this Holiday Season!

There’s no shortage of fun to pack in during the Holiday season. From turkey dinners to Christmas lists, the to-dos can get long. You might not think to add it initially, but somewhere between buying presents and sipping eggnog, “maximizing the funds in your HSA / FSA” shouldn’t be overlooked. After all, it’s money you’ve […]

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ClearChoice Lasik Center Brecksville Building

November 28, 2017

What To Expect From A Free LASIK Eye Exam at ClearChoice

“My only regret is I didn’t do it sooner!” -Sarah F., LASIK patient, May 2017 Congratulations, you scheduled your consultation for LASIK eye surgery, what’s next? The Overview: The LASIK eye exam consultation is when our doctors determine if you’re a good candidate for LASIK. (Spoiler alert: we also want all of your visits with […]

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Man enjoying dinner and conversation without glasses

October 2, 2017

Clear Choice LASIK Discounts

Your insurance says “no” to covering LASIK, but there’s more to the story… Following a thorough eye exam, once it’s established a patient is a good candidate for LASIK the next logical question is, how can I make LASIK affordable for me? Some insurance policies do offer some benefits that can help people wanting LASIK. […]

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Players enjoying an indoor volleyball game

August 30, 2017

Clever and Unconventional Ways to Afford LASIK

Thousands of satisfied customers can tell you paying for LASIK was worth every penny to them, but we get it, the costs associated with getting LASIK surgery aren’t something individuals always carve out in their budgets. We know how it goes, money doesn’t grow on trees (except, have you seen those braided money Bonsai trees? […]

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LASIK Questions

August 25, 2017

How Long Does LASIK Last? Is LASIK Permanent?

One of the most common myths about LASIK is that the results “wear off.” A lot of people assume they will have to undergo multiple procedures to maintain the results. Is LASIK Permanent? LASIK is a permanent surgical vision correction procedure. A laser is used to change the shape of the cornea to correct nearsightedness, […]

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