How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona
Choosing a LASIKsurgeon in Scottsdale is more than a procedure—it’s about your vision, freedom, and future. If you’re searching for “LASIK near me,” Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has helped patients across Arizona preserve and enhance vision for more than 35 years with personalized care, advanced technology, and board-certified expertise. Our mission is compassionate, customized care; our goal is simple—tailored clarity for your life.
Check Key Criteria Before You Decide
1) Board Certification & Subspecialty Training
Choose a surgeon certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and ask about refractive surgery training, fellowships, and ongoing education. This ensures your surgeon meets national standards and stays current with best practices.
Pro tip: In your consult, ask who performs your pre-op measurements, surgery, and post-op care, and how your surgeon coordinates with your optometrist.
2) Technology that Fits Your Eyes
Modern, blade-free platforms allow customized treatments and smoother recoveries.
At Barnet Dulaney Perkins in Scottsdale, we utilize:
Femtosecond laser for flap creation (e.g., IntraLase).
Wavefront-optimized and wavefront-guided excimer platforms (e.g., WaveLight® Allegretto and VISX Star S4 IR®) to refine vision and reduce glare/halos.
Corneal imaging & topography will be used to tailor treatment planning.
3) Surgeon Experience & Outcomes (and how to ask about them)
Experience matters—but so does measured performance. Ask:
How many LASIK procedures they perform annually.
Enhancement/retreatment rates (a transparent practice will share a typical range and how they minimize touch-ups).
How they set a target refraction based on your prescription and corneal health.
Reality check: No practice can guarantee “perfect vision.” LASIK aims to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses/contacts; some patients may still prefer glasses for specific tasks. If you have astigmatism, customized treatment can improve clarity beyond what
your current glasses provide.
4) Follow-up Support You Can Count On
Post-op care is essential for comfort, healing, and long-term stability. Choose a team that builds a schedule around you—and offers an enhancement policy when medically appropriate. At Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, your post-op plan is mapped out at the consult, so you know what to expect.
5) Local access & a Scottsdale-based team
Convenient, nearby care makes testing, surgery, and follow-ups easier. Meet the people who will care for you before and after surgery:
Transparent estimates should explain what’s included (pre-op testing, surgeon fees, facility, post-op visits) and the enhancement policy. Ask about CareCredit, HSA/FSA, and any prompt-pay options.
Vision for Life: Lasting Clarity and Peace of Mind
At Barnet Dulaney Perkins, your vision is for life — and so is our commitment to protecting it. That’s why we offer the Vision for Life plan, designed to give you confidence long after your LASIK or PRK procedure.
What It Includes
If your vision changes and a laser enhancement is medically appropriate, you may receive the procedure at no additional cost with one of our surgeons.
Enhancements are included for one year after LASIK or PRK — even without enrolling in the plan.
With Vision for Life, you’ll enjoy coverage beyond that first year, giving you lasting peace of mind.
Eligibility
Available to patients in good eye health who undergo their procedure with a qualified surgeon.
Enrollment is completed before your initial laser procedure.
To maintain eligibility, you’ll need annual eye exams with a trusted provider.
Why It Matters
Even though enhancement rates are low (around 2%, lower than national averages), younger patients or those with changing prescriptions may benefit from extended coverage.
A Better Investment in Your Vision
Some LASIK centers advertise “cheap LASIK” that comes with hidden costs. At Barnet Dulaney Perkins, the price of your procedure is straightforward and never changes based on your prescription. More importantly, you’ll be treated by surgeons who specialize in all types of vision correction — so you’ll never feel pressured into LASIK if another option is better for your eyes.
Your LASIK Decision Checklist — Scottsdale Edition
Board-certified ophthalmologist with refractive experience
Local, accessible Scottsdale team and surgeons you can meet
Clear pricing with financing and HSA/FSA options
Post-op plan tailored to your eyes and lifestyle
Why Choose Barnet Dulaney Perkins in Scottsdale
Innovation: Our doctors are leaders in the field of vision correction. We are proud to have been at the forefront of LASIK in Arizona and continue to introduce advanced technologies for all types of vision correction. We are among the first in the state to offer bladeless LASIK. Our lasers and eye-mapping technology enable us to customize and optimize your procedure for your unique vision. Our doctors are also among the first to perform vision correction with the implantable contact lens (ICL). They are experts in lens replacement for reducing or eliminating the need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Experience: As a renowned teaching facility, Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center helps to introduce the latest vision correction procedures and technologies to other doctors nationwide. For example, our surgeons perform the ICL procedure so often that their colleagues come to them to learn about it. Our surgeons are also involved in leading-edge research and continually present their findings at global ophthalmology conferences. Our center participates in FDA trials that help move the entire vision science field forward.
Reputation: For decades, our doctors have maintained an excellent reputation for satisfying patients and providing the highest-quality outcomes. As a result, eye doctors from Arizona and beyond refer their patients, including their family members, to Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. We encourage you to visit our website to hear our patients discuss their experiences with us.
We know that your vision is your world, and we dedicate ourselves to keeping your world bright and in focus! Our pleasure is to serve you, our patient, at the highest level.
Your LASIK consult: who you’ll meet
Your FREE LASIK consult is performed by our optometrist, Dr. Nappi, who specializes in refractive evaluations. You’ll receive comprehensive testing, a clear recommendation (LASIK, PRK, or an alternative), and time to get answers to every question—no pressure, just clarity.
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