2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z

While the Elric brothers said don't forget October 3rd, 1911, my date to never forget is May 3rd, 2025. That's the day I finally broke free from 24 years of wearing contacts and glasses. A few years ago, my vision prescription finally stabilized at -4.25 in my left eye and -5.75 in my right eye. Armed with FSA funds and a desire to rid myself of glasses and contacts, I took on the side-quest of upgrading my eyes. After getting a few vision consults (an essential part of adulting when it comes to any big purchase), I settled on IQ Laser Vision for the following reasons: 1.) Recommended by a friend who got SMILE there 2.) Other places seemed to be pushing me towards either LASIK or EVO-ICL, but I preferred SMILE for the cost, quick recovery time, and the smaller corneal incision. IQ Laser Vision is the #1 SMILE center in the US. 3.) Robert Lin had an AMA on reddit and his posts were really informative and helpful; it built up a lot of trust and confidence for me in IQ Laser Vision. 4.) No fee for credit card payment (other places charge a 3% fee) Dr. Patrick Pham did my SMILE procedure - I have nothing but good things to say about him. I was a bit nervous beforehand, but Dr. Pham put me at ease with his pre-op pep talk before going under the laser. I also appreciated his updates during the procedure, telling me things like "you're doing great" and "I'm about 65% done with what I need to do for your left eye." Total procedure time was about 15-20 minutes and I had no pain or irritation in my eyes. Recovery time was about a day to have functional vision, and 3 days later at my post-op appointment I had 20-20 vision. If you're considering corrective vision surgery, definitely book a free consult at IQ Laser Vision. Based on my experience with them, I wish I had gotten SMILE sooner.

2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z

I am very pleased! My son had surgery with them, and they were patient in helping him get his eyes opened wide enough. It's exciting to think how LASIK will benefit my son going forward.

2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z

I recently had LASIK at IQ Laser Vision in Rowland Heights, and I couldn't be happier! Dr. Lin and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring, and professional throughout the entire process. The facility is clean and modern, and the consultation was very thorough. Dr. Lin made the actual procedure quick and comfortable, and my recovery was faster than expected. Within a couple of days, I saw clearly without glasses or contacts--truly life-changing! If you're thinking about LASIK, I highly recommend IQ Laser Vision and Dr. Lin. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made!

2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

I had refractive lens exchange light procedure on 4/16 with Dr. Patrick Pham @ IQ Laser Vision. Procedure took 1 hr and half for both my eyes. Honestly going in I was nervous. During the procedure Dr. Pham, with his calm voice, walked through the steps and reminded to focus on middle of triangle lights. My eyes were still dilated but I was able walk out operation room and can see without glasses. I did not feel any pain. Rested for few hours but I was up and watched the Dodgers beat Rockies 8 to 7. Next day I had post operation checkup with Dr. Grace. She was great and answered all my questions. On my way out to waiting room, I met Dr. Pham, he remembered me and asked how I was doing. Friendly doctors, technicians and receptionists. I will have follow up appt. next thur and my first adjustment on May 19.

2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z

just want to say thank you to Dr.Pham For The amazing surgery, he made sure i was 100% taken care of. Everything went great i can see crystal clear. Office Experience was excellent totally felt good vibes. I feel like the new improve version of me and í honestly don't even recognize myself with glassess anymore good things are happening at Iq Laser Vision.

2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

I had an amazing experience with IQ Laser Vision for my SMILE procedure. From the start, the consultation with Danielle was super helpful--she actually had the procedure done herself, so she was able to answer all of our questions and really ease any concerns we had. She was honest, knowledgeable, and super easy to talk to. It made a big difference knowing she'd been through it herself. What really stood out to me was how thorough they are. They ran a bunch of detailed tests and exams to make absolutely sure I was a good candidate for the procedure. And even on the day of the surgery, they rechecked everything again just to be 100% confident. That level of care and caution gave me a lot of trust in the process. Dr. Joseph Barrion was awesome--before the procedure, he took the time to sit with us, go over exactly what to expect, and make sure we felt comfortable and ready. He explained everything clearly and really helped calm any nerves we had. The procedure itself was quick and completely painless. It's been two weeks since, and honestly, recovery has been smooth. I don't feel anything different than I did before, other than the fact that I can see now without glasses or contacts. I actually have to remind myself to use the eye drops because the dryness has already faded. Follow-up appointments and post-op care have been great too. Overall, 10/10 would recommend--whether you're on the fence or already planning to do it, you're in great hands here.

2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z

Getting EVO ICL at IQ Laser Vision was truly life-changing. I was nervous at first, but the team made me feel completely at ease, explaining everything and answering all my questions. The procedure itself was quick and painless, and my vision was noticeably sharper almost immediately. What really stood out to me was the level of care and professionalism at IQ Laser Vision. They made sure I was comfortable every step of the way, and the follow-up care was excellent. If you're thinking about vision correction and want a hassle-free experience with amazing results, I highly recommend them. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made!

2025-03-23T00:00:00.000Z

Today is the 3rd week after my SMILE procedure. I was waiting for my eyes to set in before doing my final review. I've been wearing glasses since I was 10 years old. I am the only one in my family that wore glasses. I was brought into a room when I was called up and was again told about the process of the procedure. I also began asking lots of questions, and the nurse answered them with confidence and clarity. She told me to watch a video while I waited for my surgeon after be left the room. I waited for about 10 minutes or so. My surgeon Patrick Pham walked in and again went through the guidelines and steps I needed to follow. There were only 3 steps to follow: 1. Do not move or talk during the procedure. Listen to exactly what you're told by the surgeon. 2. Do not blink or move your eyes. 3. Keep staring straight no matter what. Again, I asked repeated my questions and new questions I thought off while waiting. Again, the same answers were said and was able to clam my nerves a bit. Shortly after the brief introduction, and questions, it was finally time to step into the surgery room. I got up and I noticed that I was a little shaken up. I was definitely nervous and was beginning to question and regret this decision. I've gotten this far, there is no turning back now. As I entered the room, I was told what I was instructed to do. I laid flat down on a bed and was placed under a machine. This was it. My heart was racing a bit and my anxiety was starting to rise. The surgeon started to drop numbing drops into my eyes. It did sting a bit. My eyes felt a burning sensation, but it quickly dissipated after like 30 seconds. Follow that, my eyes were taped wide open. This was done to keep me from blinking my eyes. Without any delay, the surgery began. My left eye was first. I was told to look directly into a green blinking dot/laser. As I stared at it, it got closer and closer till my vision went all white. This was because there is a suction tube/cup that is sucking up your eyes. It was a weird but interesting experience. This only took like 30 seconds. As my vision went all white, I still saw a faint light of the green dot/laser. And to clarify, no there was no pain and I did not feel anything. I just kept staring straight ahead. My pounding heart began to calm down and my anxiety was set back. Everything was going well. Shortly after, the doctor then goes in for the cut and does what he needs to do. I was actually fascinated as I saw the cut and some layer was being pull out of my pupil. This whole procedure took about only 2 minutes or so. Crazy part is that noticed is that I did not have the urge to blink at all. As the final step, the surgeon goes to apply some kind of ointment on the surface of the eye to sanitize the small cut. My vision slowly came back but it was blurry/hazy. Shortly after that, it was my right eye. Same as explained, every step was the same. It was definitely very interesting. With the right eye done, that was it. The procedure was over and Patrick Pham congratulated me. My vision was definitely very clear, but I had a hazy filter to it. Best way to describe this is your vision in a steaming hot shower/sauna. I went home and did what I was instructed. I had to apply an antibiotic eye drop every 2 hours and 1 hour of lubricating eye drops every 1 hours while awake. I had some lunch, did the eye drops and just went straight to bed. I had a hard time sleeping but I kept my eyes closed for about 6 hours. it was very boring haha. Day 2, my vision was clear. My left eye was very clear, but my right eye was hazy. It was probably because the lack of sleep as I did not let my body heal on its own. The best part was that I did not need to reach my glasses waking up haha! I still follow the same protocol. Applying the eye drops only in my waking hours. All I did on that day was stay in bed the whole day from morning to night and listen to podcasts. Again, I was bored out of my mind. Day 3, I got some decent sleep. Vision did improve slightly. This was also the day for my 3 day follow up. i went to follow up and they did the whole test on how far you can see or read. I was told I had 20/20 vision now. I was still a bit concerned about the haziness in my right eye. I mentioned it to the doctor and reassured me that it is normal and it will fade over time. It takes roughly 3-6 months for your brain to adjust to your new vision. Fast forward 3 weeks since I'm limited on how much I can write, my vision is now clear. The haziness is still there in my right eye, but it is barely noticeable. I am consistently on the computer for work and at home. In order to help, I'm wearing blue light lenses to protect my eyes. Overall, I am very happy I've done this surgical procedure. As lots of people mentioned that this is the best choice they've made in their life, I do attest that it sure is the best decision i did in my life. Thank you IQ Laser Vision and to my surgeon Patrick Pham!

2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z

2025年的2月27号，终于下决心去IQ laser vision做了半飞秒近视手术，虽然左眼恢复的没右眼那么好，但是过了十来天，现在两只眼睛看得都好清晰，达到国际的1.0视力标准。不用戴眼镜的感觉真的超级棒。