Turner Eye Institute

Summary:
I had LASIK eye surgery yesterday and couldn’t be happier with the results! I woke up yesterday morning blind, as usual, and I woke up today seeing clearer than I ever have before. I had forgotten what it feels like to see without the aid of glasses or contacts. I’m so happy that I went through with it. I’m literally running around town like a crazy person reading every sign I come across. R.I.P. glasses! You’ve been good to me over the years, but it’s time that we part ways — at least until I hit the 40’s. I’ll miss you, kinda.
Dr. Patel and Turner Eye Institute:
I was referred to the Turner Eye Institute by my eye doctor at Primary Eye Care in Castro Valley. I have astigmatism and after wearing glasses for years and having issues with contacts I decided I wanted to have this procedure done. I could tell from my first visit that this was the place for me. Dr. Patel is very kind, patient, and knowledgable. He took the time to answer all of my crazy questions, even the hypothetical ones. The rest of the staff were also kind and accessible too.
Procedure:
I was a nervous wreck but everyone made me feel at ease. Dr. Patel was very calming during the procedure and always let me know what move he was making before making it. The procedure was actually much quicker than I expected. I did not experience any pain during the procedure, only pressure at certain moments and you are warned of it before hand. You’re literally in and out before you know it.
Recovery:
Afterward, my vision was hazy but functional as expected. Dr. Patel checked my eyes after surgery to ensure the that the flap was looking good. They put on my plastic eye guards and off I went. You’re instructed to use drops and to sleep through to the next day and not to use your eyes. I only briefly experienced some burning and tear production a couple of hours after the surgery (as expected) and then it went away. After the burning I didn’t experience any other side effects. The recovery was painless and I was comfortable through the night.
Next day/​morning:
I literally woke up seeing clearer than I ever have in my life. I immediately went to my front window and looked out at a street sign that I could not read before without glasses. I could see it clear as day. I’m still in shock. My eyes don’t even feel like they underwent any kind of a procedure yesterday. They feel and look hydrated and normal. It’s such a trip! I wanted to hug Dr. Patel at my follow-​up this morning but refrained from doing so.
Closing:
I highly recommend Dr. Patel and the Turner Eye Institute to anyone interested in having the LASIK procedure done. The procedure is scary to think about but having gone through it now, I’d do it again in a heart beat. It was a piece of cake. Getting a filling at the dentist is much worse! I’m no longer dependent on glasses or contacts (still can’t believe I’m able to say this on day 1) and it feels wonderful.

Dr. Patel is the most pleasant, professional and caring doctor you can hope for. The staff is amazingly well trained. The place to go if you are looking for a LASIK surgeon!