10/06/09

Awesome (& Quick) Experience!

by PJB81

My corneas were too think for LASIK so I had PRK (more invasive, longer recovery time). Staff @ DLC were very helpful, took the time to explain all the minor details I hadn't even thought of fretting over before - I was prepared come morning of the surgery except was too nervous to eat before I came. Big Mistake - due to sedatives, its recommended you eat breakfast and they had plenty of munchies on hand! Yay! Also gave me lots of Optive sample drops ($12/box @ pharmacy!) so that was definitely helpful. Brought in the Rx drops day I came in and they explained everything before I went in for surgery.

Surgery itself: glad this is a 1 time thing, took all of 10-15 minutes in a cold room with the doc, 2 nurses, and a huge warm stuffed dog sitting on top of me for comfort. Nice touch! Then I was out, home, and sleeping cozily in bed for the next 6 hours. I woke up seeing tons better, and vision has been gradually improving since then.

• Pros: Upfront, Efficient, Great Post-op care (Advanced EyeCare)
• Cons: Expensive

09/11/09

Dr Dell and his team are miracle workers!

by happy to see

I can't praise Dr Dell and his team enough. I have worn contacts and glasses for 15 years and decided enough was enough! I was referred to Dell Laser Consultants by my doctor and feel lucky this was her preferred choice. The staff was very kind and answered all my questions no matter how crazy they were. The exams leading up to my custom intralase were very thorough and they reassured me everything has to be 100% correct before they would proceed. The procedure was unbelievably quick and easy. There was NO pain at all. I was in and out of the OR in 15 minutes or less. The following day I had my followup appointment with my doctor and could see 20/15 individually out of each eye and 20/10 with both eyes!!! What a feeling of freedom! Thank you Dr Dell, Dr Cunningham and all the wonderful girls you work with. I could not be happier!

08/27/09

Best Vision I Have Ever HAd

by Dr Oosterbaan

I have been an optometrist for nearly 20 years. I have worked with Dr. Steven Dell, sending him patients for roughly 15 years. Over the years, I have sent him some of my more difficult surgical challenges in addition to several refractive surgery patients.

I have discovered a few things that I really like about Dr. Dell and his organization. The most important thing I have discovered is that they will only do refractive surgery when everything is 100% right. I have had a few instances where I referred a pt. for surgery and thought they were a great candidate but upon final testing at the surgery center, one measurement was not quite right and so either surgery was cancelled or postponed. In other words, there was a question about whether or not the patient was a good candidate. Other surgery centers would have done the surgery regardless, I know, but DLC did not. I like that. That is why I trust this center. Furthermore, I keep seeing results like 20/15 in each eye and even witnessed a patient read 20/10 and get every letter right. I have never seen that before. Frankly, I got a little jealeous. So 2 ½ months ago DLC performed laser refractive surgery on my eyes and I am 20/15 in each eye. But the quality of vision goes beyond what can be measured in the exam room on the eye chart. Everything is just crisp. I have never seen this good before in my whole life. Words cannot describe the joy you get from not only the awesome vision, but the freedom to see without glasses or contacts. I am greatful to the Lord for my good vision but you can bet that I am also thankful to Dr. Dell and his staff for their commitment to excellence.

08/15/09

The Best in Austin!!!

by LeahB512

I had Intralase Lasik Eye Surgery last month at Dell Laser Consultants and I've been extremely happy with the results. I was referred to them by Eye Tech in SW Austin. I haven't had any problems since the surgery, just maybe a little dry eye. Which is to be expected. Overall, a great place! The only downside is the cost..it's $6,000 dollars. But it's worth it if you don't want to wear contacts or glasses anymore. I highly recommend them!

• Pros: Friendly Staff
• Cons: Cost

08/02/09

Extremely comfortable

by aggman10

I had worn contacts for over 22 years. In the past year and a half, I started experiencing Corneal Ulcers. Each ulcer I experienced, left a scar on my cornea. I knew I had to get out of the contacts but the thought of going back to the glasses was unthinkable. After seeing two other eye surgeons who stated that I was not a candidate for the Intralasik due to the scarring on my cornea, I saw Dr Dell. He immediately assured me that he could do the surgery and told me of another person that was in my situation that he had recently operated on that was doing very well. I had the surgery two days later. It was one of the best decision I could have made. Everyone was supportive at the office and I felt like they had taken a personal interest in me. The surgery was painless and quick. When I awoke the next morning, my world was clear for the first time without the benefit of contacts or glasses. I would recommend Dr Dell to anyone considering this procedure and have already done so, and my surgery was three days ago. Many thanks to Dr Dell and his staff at the Dell Laser Consultants office!

• Pros: The staff and Dr Dell
• Cons: None

06/23/09

Excellent experience

by Sentinus

I have worn glasses since I was in the 7th grade. I was not happy about it then, but I became use to it over the years.

About ten years ago I started looking seriously at vision correction surgery, but found that, at the time, I was not a candidate for LASIK because my cornea's were "too thin". I was told I was an excellent candidate for PRK, but I was just not comfortable with it. So I would keep checking to see if technology had advanced enough every so often, but about two years ago I decided to stop considering it and just stick with glasses.

That was until recently when I learned about an increasing problem I was having with my right eye that glasses were simply not addressing. I was referred to Dr. Dell. I had visited Dell Laser Consultants back in 2002, they still had me on file, were still friend and thorough, and I was very shocked when they said I qualified for Custom Wavefront Intralase. I figured that I would have to undergo ASA (the newer version of PRK) or have a lens replacement procedure for my right eye at the very least. Due to their practice having some of the most advanced equipment in the area, that only became an option if I felt more comfortable with it. Obviously I chose the Custom Wavefront Intralase.

The staff has been great and very professional. I was fortunate enough to be able to schedule my surgery for the following week.

Like other people, I had some understandable concerns about the procedure, but the staff and Dr. Dell were able to answer all my questions and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire procedure. I left being able to see better than I had in decades without glasses.

I never felt pressured to undergo any procedure, they were extremely thorough before, during and after the surgery, and I was never made to feel like I was "just another patient". That level of professionalism and patient service is simply too hard to find these days.

Dell Laser Consultants easily deserves the outstanding rating I am giving them and I hope they continue to earn well deserved praise for a long time to come.

• Pros: The entire staff is very professional and friendly
• Cons: I did not experience any drawbacks

05/23/09

Dr. Dell is the best!

by bigbigworld

Dr. Dell did my Lasik surgery in 2000. My results were excellent and I am so happy with the results, even 9 years later. The office is clean and comforable as well.

• Pros: Extremely professional.
• Cons: Can't think of any.

04/10/09

Could they have made it any painless???

by atxcj

I had a VERY bad astigmatism and have always wore glasses. Late 2008 I decided to get Lasik and after careful consideration decided to go with Dell Laser.

I had the surgery in mid-Jan and haven't been happier! I just had my 3 month check and have perfect vision in both eyes. The staff did everything I asked and were very professional. The pre-op, surgery day, and follow-up visits were all included and have gone perfect so far. My wife is going to get it done next year and we're definitely going to DLC again.

• Pros: I was told and now agree - best surgeon in Texas and beyond!
• Cons: that I didn't do this years ago!

01/27/09

The best lasik

by pooh1bear

I had a great experience here. Everyone here is very helpful in answering any question you have and friendly.

01/22/09

Best doctor!

by kozreed

I had a Lasik procedure with Dr. Dell at Dell Laser Consultants. It was an awesome experience.

The doctors and staff at the surgery center were very friendly and knowledgable and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I was so amazed at how quick and painless the procedure was and how well I could see right after it was done.

If your considering laser vision correction I would definately recommend seeing the folks at this center before going anywhere else.

Thanks Dr. Dell