Choosing A Lasik Surgeon

Colorado Springs & Pueblo, CO

When choosing a LASIK surgeon, we encourage you to utilize the Report Card checklist below to make sure that you are receiving the highest quality care possible. Buckley Vision Institute passed the test with flying colors!

Has the surgeon performed a very large number of vision correction procedures?
Dr. Buckley has performed tens of thousands of procedures.

Has the surgeon been in practice in Colorado Springs for a long period of time?
Dr. Buckley has been in practice in Colorado Springs since 1983.

Does the center offer a full refund of your surgery fee if you don’t achieve at least 20/20 vision by the end of your postoperative period?
We offer our exclusive 20/20 money back guarantee for Lasik.

Does the surgery center use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to determine if you are a physical candidate for refractive surgery?
We use VISX WaveScan®, ORBSCAN II, & the Plusoptix pupilometer.

Does the surgeon personally develop each surgery plan, or do optometrists or other doctors do that for the surgeon?
Dr. Buckley personally develops each surgery plan from examination diagnostic results. He never trusts another doctor to do this for him.

Does the center’s laser track your eye movements during surgery in all three dimensions?
The VISX ActiveTrak™ laser tracks eye movement in all three dimensions. It’s the only laser that does!

Does the surgeon perform 100% of all surgeries or do other surgeons perform some surgical procedures?
Dr. Buckley performs all refractive surgeries at Buckley Vision Institute.

Are enhancements included in your surgery fee or does the center charge extra for them?
Enhancements accomplished during the postoperative period are included in our surgery fees on our top three plans.

Does the center offer reduced cost enhancements after the postoperative period?
We offer A Ten Year Retreatment provision, which provides enhancements for a greatly reduced fee.

Does the surgeon practice refractive surgery exclusively?
Dr. Buckley only performs vision correction procedures.

Does the surgeon offer the latest generation Blade-Free IntraLase method instead of the older blade technology?
We use the latest 4 th Generation Blade-Free IntraLase method which is far safer, more accurate, and more comfortable than the older microkeratome technology that uses a blade.

Is the surgeon experienced and qualified to perform all types of vision correction surgery including INTACS™ and Refractive Lensectomy in case one of these procedures is best indicated for you?
Dr. Buckley is experienced and qualified to perform all types of refractive surgical procedures.

Is the surgeon present at the center or available on call in case of emergency?
A surgeon is available for emergencies 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.

Does the surgeon have local hospital privileges, and if so, where?
Dr. Buckley has privileges at Penrose/ St. Francis Hospital.

Is the center a member of the Better Business Bureau and do they have a satisfactory record?
Buckley Vision Institute is the only BBB member in Colorado Springs.