LASIK Story to Be Free of Glasses

Dr. D’Ambrosio prescribed my first pair of glasses at age 3. My family came to the realization that I sat so close to the television as a young child because I couldn’t see it. I always wondered what it would be like to wake up in the morning and be able to see clearly. I was always frustrated that I couldn’t swim and play with my friends freely without constantly worrying about my glasses. When I was age 7, I had a terrible bike-riding accident. My mother constantly reminded me that my glasses saved my vision (after having plastic surgery and 18 stitches disturbingly close to my right eye there is probably a lot of truth to this). This made me grateful in a way to have glasses, but never changed my desire to be free of them.

I begged and pleaded with my parents to allow me to wear contact lenses as I was getting older. They had a very difficult time agreeing with me. When I turned 14, I was finally told I could try contact lenses. I was over the moon!!! The only problem was I never wanted to wear glasses after my new found freedom! There were many instances where I was instructed on proper wearing time and hygiene with contact lenses from the optometrist I followed up with. I have to admit, being a teenager I didn’t take this very seriously. There were many times when I had to take breaks from contact lenses to help improve the condition of my corneas. I always dreamed of the day that I could have refractive surgery, and finally this was an option for me! Dr. Chang informed me that I was a candidate for both PRK and LASIK. I ended up deciding to have PRK. So far in my life this has probably been the best decision I have ever made for myself. I wake up in the morning and everything is so bright and clear. I can fall asleep not worrying that I forgot to take my contact lenses out. I am able to see the clock in the morning. I can go to the beach without having a fit that my contacts are irritating me. I recommend PRK for anyone that is a candidate. I waited far too many years before going through with this and regret it. Many of those don’t know the first step to moving forward with refractive surgery. Dr. D’Ambrosio’s office has FREE consultations to let you know what your refractive options even are!! You have nothing to lose. Best of luck!

Erin C.

Staffed by a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration (AMD) and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses, eyewear and optical services.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 that serve the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area.

Amazing LASIK Patient Story

My experience at D'Ambrosio eye care for my LASIK was amazing. Everyone was extremely helpful from my first consultation (finding out if I was a good candidate for LASIK, and financing) to the surgery and follow up appointments.

They were very thorough with explaining of the procedure and answering all questions I had. Being someone that has worn corrective lenses for over 20 years I strongly recommend LASIK at D'Ambrosio.                                                                                  

Kerry C.

Patient Story of Calm LASIK

From the moment I walked in the door for my consultation with D'Ambrosio Eye Care, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. They were sure to answer all my questions in ways I could understand so I always felt like I knew exactly what was going on. When the day of the surgery came around, the doctor was calm and confident which greatly helped to settle my nerves. Between my understanding of the procedure and the doctor’s soothing narration to me through the operation, I felt completely confident in my outcome and my nerves fell away. And the best part of it all was sitting up and immediately being able to read the clock on the far wall. Prior to LASIK, I couldn't read anything farther than a foot from my face; now I have 20/15 vision and I'm still surprised at what I can see across a room. LASIK was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'm extremely glad I chose D'Ambrosio Eye Care to do it.

Kim R.

My LASIK Story of Life

My LASIK story began since I had been wearing glasses since I was 7 years old and I HATED them!  I was significantly nearsighted and was mortified at how obnoxious my thick lenses were.  I remember getting ready for my Homecoming dance – trying to put mascara on behind my glasses was such a pain!  I finally tried contacts when I was 17. I was so happy to be rid of my glasses – except that I was a terrible contact lens wearer. I put myself at risk for so much – sleeping in my contacts, wearing ripped lenses, using old solutions or just plain water to store them – my eye doctor was constantly after me to be better with my eyes.  I finally decided to schedule my surgery with Dr. D’Ambrosio. I had a consultation exam that was very thorough and all my questions were answered.  My mom came to surgery with me and watched my procedure on the TV screen. I remember being told by a nurse to “look at the target light”, except that target light seemed so big and blurry without my glasses on.  As soon as the procedure was over, that target light became very clear. I sat up on the surgery bed afterwards and could see out the window to the waiting room.  My mom was crying. I asked her through the window, “Why are you crying?” She started to laugh and cry a little more.  I came out and she said, “At first, I cried because you’ve been wearing glasses for 20 years, then I cried because you could see that I was crying from the bed!”  For months after surgery, I found things that I was no longer hassled by in my day to day life.  I didn’t have to hold shampoo and conditioner bottles up to my nose to distinguish between them in the shower.  I didn’t have to pack a separate bag for my glasses, contacts, solutions and containers when traveling overnight. I could fall asleep watching Red Sox games on TV without crushing my glasses in the middle of the night. I could wear mascara – and SEE to put it on!!  Most importantly, as my parents pointed out, I was safer.  It wasn’t until after my surgery that my mother told me how, if there was ever a fire or something in the middle of the night, she worried about me being able to see to get out of the house safely. Because my vision had been like that my whole life, I never thought of it that way. LASIK surgery was easily one of the best decisions I made for myself.

Jenny E.