Wellish Vision Institute

I was very excited to get Lasik or PRK done here but now I have some serious doubts based on how the office is managed and their policies.
I went in for a consultation, they said I would be a great candidate for PRK, may possibly be approved for Lasik. They said it had a speedy recovery time. I went ahead and booked the $ 300 pre-​op battery of exam tests.
The wait time wasn’t terrible, I had all of the tests done, and then the doctor came in to explain that I was only a candidate for PRK, that I wouldn’t be able to drive for 10 days, and for six months afterwards it was sunglasses ²⁴⁄₇ outside, vitamin C, fish oil, special prescription eyedrops, all this other stuff. OK — fine, it’s *a lot* of recovery time — it would have been nice to have been told in the consultation appointment.
The doctor was nice enough — he has great reviews here — and said he would rather I wait 4 months to get the procedure done to make sure my eyes stabilize — which is fine. I’m glad he is being conservative in his treatments.
But in the meanwhile, I need glasses. I called billing several times, left a message each time and they got back to me a few days later. From the hours of tests, they couldn’t even provide me with a prescription, and I would have to pay for my medical records (hello — the records are mine. I paid for all of the tests. why can’t I have a copy of my own medical records without having to pay you a per page fee!?). The person in billing referred me to a woman in the office who said that for $ 79 they could do an exam so I could get a prescription. When I called back, they didn’t honor this, and said they don’t do any exams at all. The guy I talked to then said that they refer out to an optometrist (so… who is doing all of your tests in your office??) and then forwarded me to another black hole voicemail. It has been two weeks since I was screened for PRK and I still don’t have glasses. I’m going somewhere else to get my prescription and my glasses because I really would love to be driving legally and I really don’t see the point in going back to these people for PRK.

Great staff and great doctor. I feel special every time I go.
I just hate I moved further way. But it is always great to get good service and feel satisfied with everything you received. I only hear good things about him and I have only good things to say. Bless him.

I had to write this review (1^st time I’ve done this) since it was his Unilocal reviews that convinced me to have my surgery done by Dr. Wellish. I had cataract removal, astigmatism correction and lens implants in both eyes. I could not be happier. I’m seeing better than I ever have. I can’t believe that people would complain about the wait time for their visit. I waited too but you’re talking about your sight. Dr. Wellish is well worth the wait. Also, the wait was only for the 1^st visit. The follow-​up visits done by Dr. McCandless (also a fabulous & caring doctor) were very short wait times. I was a wreck before the surgery with worry & fear. Dr. Wellish & his group took amazing care of me. Now I tell everyone I can about how wonderful this group is & how glad I am to have found them. Thank you again & again.

Coming to Wellish for my LASIK was literally the best decision I’ve ever made! I am incredibly grateful and happy with the results. Worth every penny to know I was in great hands! I LOVED working with Dr. McCandles and Dr. Wellish. They are so knowledgable and calming that they made the situation so comfortable. Rebecca and Tahani are also among my favorites there for their friendliness and patience. Once again so so so grateful for the good hands I was in and for my now perfect vision!

I first had contacted another LASIK center for a consultation but I needed to reschedule a few days after due to work. When I called to reschedule, the guy gave me an attitude so I just told him to cancel the consultation (even after he was asking if I still wanted to reschedule… yeah, no).
Anyway, I called my insurance company to see which LASIK center is under my insurance and good thing they said Wellish Vision Institute. I called them to schedule my consult and saw Brittany a few days after. I kid you not, they have the nicest staff EVER; not a single person there is rude AT ALL. Brittany was such a sweetheart, she explained everything about the LASIK procedure, Dr. Wellish, pricing, etc. Tehani works up front and she is beyond nice, super friendly, and professional (actually they all are). I didn’t decide right then and there if I wanted to get it done so I went home, contemplated about it, and called them that same day to let them know I wanted to go ahead and get LASIK done. The appointment before surgery and the day of, it takes 2 – 3 hours but it goes by fast so don’t worry (just make sure you don’t have anyone waiting for you so they don’t complain about the «long wait»).
I got LASIK done last Thursday and I’m SOOOOO glad that I did and that I chose Dr. Welish. I now see 20/​20, I don’t have to spend so much money on contacts anymore, and I can wear sunglasses without having to put it over my eyeglasses lol. If you ever decide on getting the procedure done, you HAVE to go to Wellish Vision Institute. He is truly the best LASIK surgeon in the State of Nevada. My experience was flawless from my consultation up to my post-​op.
Dr. Wellish, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for correcting my vision. You and your staff (especially Brittany, Tehani, and Dr. McCandless) are the nicest, most caring, and professional people. Wishing all of you the very best. :D

I just had LASIK 4 days ago by Dr. Wellish and his team. The entire experience couldn’t have gone any better. Everyone on the team was super friendly and knowledgable in their department. I had many opportunities to ask any questions or bring up any concerns I had. They made me feel well taken care of before, during and after the procedure. I never had to wait longer than 5 minutes to be called in from the waiting area. My vision was already ²⁰⁄₂₀ the night I had my surgery without any pain or complications.
After surgery I ate a quick lunch while keeping my eyes closed most of the time (they were a little sensative to light and teared when I opened them). Afterwards, I went home and slept for 4 hours and woke up feeling very normal except that I could finally see with my new vision! I was so excited that I walked around outside to look at everything.
I am still taking my drops as directed and finished two of my follow up appointments with perfect vision and great healing.
I would reccommend Dr. Wellish and his team to anyone looking to have LASIK.

I had LASIK with Dr. Wellish in 2004. My vision was horrible– ²⁰⁄₂₇₀₀. Eleven years later and still no glasses. My vision has held steady at 20/​40, and I still don’t need readers at age forty-​five. LASIK was life changing. If you’re considering it, do it. Dr Wellish is the best. The office was organized & on time. They know what they’re doing.

If you want a Great Doctor Welish is the Best a 2 hours is nothing for a lifetime of sight if your getting the Best traveling is no big deal for sight it’s relaxing and a peaceful place., And you can watch your loved one getting it done if you choose so 2 hours or a lifetime there is no comparison they treat you like royalty.

After careful research I chose Wellish to do my LASIK. Are there cheaper places in vegas? Yes. More experienced, trusted & respected in his field? No! I wanted to choose the very best for my eyes. Definitely had to go with the top option Custom Vue LASIK– I got it done 4 days ago– it really is a 24 hr recovery!
From the first consultation I had with Rebecca to the pre-​op exams I had with Bernie & McCandless, even the front desk ladies — every single member of the Wellish team that I encountered were such a comfort to talk to, I truly was made to feel like I was a valued patient every step of the way & most importantly: never pressured! Dr Kent Wellish is of course the master he is definitely worthy of trusting your vision, just wait til you meet him, you’ll understand what I mean.
I now feel so proud of myself for having the courage to take this huge step I’ve longed to do for years. I am grateful that I found Wellish Vision Institute to make this an easy and regret-​free decision for me. I highly recommend!
Btw this LASIK procedure pays for itself in 10 yrs its what I would’ve spent on contacts alone, not to mention the elation of visual freedom!

The wait time wasn’t bad at all. The most I waited at all my appointments was maybe 15 mins. I’ve waited longer at airports and when it comes to my vision I don’t care how long I have to wait.
Tehani at the front is so sweet and remembers everyone. The refractive counselor Rebecca was always on top of her game and even called me after my surgery to make sure I was ok. Britney was so caring and attentive and made sure I was comfortable right before my surgery. Dr. Wellish was so amazing and awesome and kept me calm during the entire procedure. His staff is so caring and attentive. Dr. McCandless is so nice and caring and answered any questions I had. Bernie did my pre-​op exams and was awesome as well.
I was –6.25 in one eye and –5 in the other and now I have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision which is better than ²⁰⁄₂₀. It’s a freaking miracle I tell you!
I definitely recommend Dr. Kent Wellish if you’re considering LASIK surgery. I can’t thank him and his entire staff enough!

I can’t say enough great things about this practice, Dr. Wellish, Dr. McCandless, and the staff. While I’m originally from Las Vegas, I now live across the country and they were more than accommodating when it came to scheduling my appointments and even finding a doctor for me locally for all my follow ups. I flew back for LASIK because I’ve heard nothing but great things from people I know who have had their surgery done here, and now I can see why.
My LASIK procedure went very well, I felt that I was well informed going in to the surgery and the post-​op care was just as attentive. I rarely write reviews for anything, but the level of care here warranted the time to recommend them and, furthermore, I’m free from glasses and contacts for the first time in 23 years. I really couldn’t be happier.

Only 5 stars, just because I can’t give them 7! I went to Unilocal initially looking for lasik surgeons, made a list for myself to go interview them. Made an appt with Wellish fist, met with a superstar by the name of Rebecca, who walked me through the procedure, explained the technology, (which by the way is the most advanced in town) and the prices. I as pretty sold at the moment, but told her as a personal rule, I don’t make impulse decisions and would have to go meet with at least one other professional to be able to make a sound comparison. Not going to name any names, but I met with a couple other professionals in town, they didn’t even come close to the quality of service, and scale that the wellish vision institute has.
Being a business owner I can appreciate how someone organizes and runs his operation, and my god is this a well oiled machine! Never waited more than 15 minutes, not once was greeted by someone that didn’t have a smile on their face.
It was several days after the procedure that I remembered that I was anxious on surgery day. Procedure lasted not longer than 10 minutes in my opinion, (haven’t asked) but I remember asking Dr Wellish, that’s it, are you really done?
Right now I have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision, which is better than normal!
I don’t know what else can I say, one of the best investments I have ever made. Oh wait there’s more. Went to my regular optometrist for a checkup and he says, you went to the best surgeon in town, good job. In hindsight I probably should have asked him for a referral and not went to Unilocal,but I guess I probably would have ended up here anyways.
So Thank you, E Flamingo Wellish team!
And the Oscar goes to:
Tehani– The Front Desk charm — Superstar
Gabby– Superstar
Dr. McCandless — Superstar
Dr Wellish– Mega Superstar
Please message me if you have questions.

To start off. the staff is friendly & the doctor is good. But just make sure you have AT LEAST 2 HOURS to kill. I mean. seriously…I know doctor’s office can get busy but this is the 2^nd time here accompanying my mother. At the minimum, plan to sit around & waste 2 hours of your life.waiting.

Who reviews a surgeon? I do! It is important. I had lasik performed by Dr. Wellish in November of 2012. Since then, I have recommended him to friends and coworkers. I was really impressed by their friendly, efficient and professional service. I have had good results and still am sometimes amazed that I can see without any correction. This is the best thing I have done for myself in years.
They have different surgery options and I went with the one that gives you ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision. They have one that is more expensive but gives you super hero vision. I decided to pass, since it seemed unnecessary.
Dr. Wellish was recommended to me by optometrist and I can’t thank him enough. I was moving out of state just a couple of days after my surgery, so they made arrangements for me to see my regular optometrist for my first followup, then I came back to him for the next one. That extra step, and the fact that the doctor himself called me the night of my surgery really reinforced that I made the right decision. Fantastic service, great results!
I think we’ve all heard those $ 299 per eye commercials on the radio for other places. I love a bargain as much as the next woman, if not more, but this is not the place to cut corners.

I can’t believe there aren’t more reviews for this business. I have zero complaints… from the initial consult to the the final product I have been 100% satisfied. The staff is friendly and efficient. The process is clear cut with no unanswered questions. Wait times are minimal, while results are optimal. I will recommend anybody I know to Wellish Vision Institute without hesitation.

Wait time is looooooong. just for eye exams to see if you qualified
But the lady who explained us about the different procedures was very nice, knowledgeable and no pressure. Its just too expensive. Lasik of nv quoted us 2k less than wellish.
Why go to more expensive when both services are great.

Good doctor but TERRIBLE WAIT TIME!!!
2 hours (after scheduled time!!) wait time for 3 minutes with doctor!!! Totally unacceptable!!! Nobody came to inform us that will be long delay or to tell us anything! After exam the Back Office manager came out (after 2 times requesting to see her) to tell us that she’s sorry but that they CAN’T CONTROL doctor’s timing???
I’ll think if I’ll return there — soooooo disrespectful because if a patient is late 2 hours to appointment they CANCEL IT!!!

My optometrist recommended Dr. Wellish and his team. There’s a reason why I’d been going to my optometrist for 12 years.
I just recently got my LASIK surgery done on both eyes and am extremely happy. Dr Wellish and his staff were courteous. Beginning from my first consultation appointment, I was given all the information I needed and was made aware of what was to follow. I have already recommended Dr. Wellish to my friends thinking about LASIK, as with his experience and the detail to making sure your questions are answered all through the process is amazing.
THANK YOU REBECCA, TAHANI, DR. WELLISH AND McCANDLESS!

My husband and I both had LASIK done here and we had VERY different experiences. He went first, and I went 2 months later…
First off, I live in Summerlin, and the Wellish main office is a 45 minute drive each way. So add an hour and a half to each appointment time. Here is a quick run down of all of your appointments:
1) 1 hour consultation to see if you are even a candidate for the surgery.
2) 3 hour pre-​op testing
3) 1 hour LASIK surgery
4) 1 hour day-​after post-​op
5) 1 hour week-​after post-​op
6) 1 hour month-​after post-​op
So as you can see, if you do not have a flexible schedule this will be very annoying to the other people in your life that have to adjust to your 6 appointment times all within a month. My husband was lucky and these affected no one, however I have 25 clients and a 2 year old that all depend on me being at a certain place at a certain time.
Secondly, my scheduled surgery day was canceled on me the-​day-​of and moved to the following day. Annoying, yes, but what can I do? Nothing. Did this happen to my husband? No, of course not.
Finally, operation day!!! When you check in to the office they make it very clear that you must power off your cell phones. That’s fine, after all, who do I think I am, Alec Baldwin? So while waiting for my 2 Valium to kick in, they send me to the «quiet» room to try and relax. I’m in there no more than a minute when a cell phone alarm of church bells starts ringing for 5 consecutive minutes. My anxiety is now through the roof as I blindly (because I’m not wearing my glasses) feel my way out of the room and into an employee break room to shut the darn thing off. I later found out this was Dr. Welish’s phone which he chooses to keep on. I guess his cell phone frequency goes off his own special waves. What was my husbands experience like while waiting for his Valium to kick in? «Zen-​like» were his exact word. Good for him.
Finally, operation time!!! As I stumble in like a drunk lady with lead feet, I quickly remind the staff that my husband would like to watch the surgery through the glass from the waiting room (as I did 2 months prior for his). They assured me that they were aware of my request. The surgery was uncomfortable and felt like it took forever. I got bubbles under my flaps which had to be smoothed out, which was not at all fun. Did my husband have bubbles under his flaps? Nope, why would he? So I am now ushered back into the waiting room where my husband is eagerly awaiting me and the first thing I ask is what he thought of watching the surgery? Oh, they forgot to open the blinds until it was over half way over. Seriously? Just fabulous. I was beyond upset that they couldn’t be bothered to meet my very simple request. Because of course they remembered to do it for him!
A full week later, I have ²⁰⁄₂₅ vision, which is not yet perfect. But they say it can take up to a month. I required tear duct plugs to keep my eyes more moist. It’s an uncomfortable process. Did he? No. And in case you’re wondering, my husbands vision was ²⁰⁄₁₅ the very next day. That’s better than perfect.
I write this review as a combination of both of our experiences. Obviously his would have been 5-​stars. I do think the staff there is extremely friendly and knowledgable. As for Dr. Wellish himself, he seems a little like The Great and Powerful Oz. You never meet him until moments before he slices your cornea open and shoots beams of lasers into your retina. He’s ok with last minute schedule changes, not abiding by his own cell phone policy, and disregarding patients simple requests. But he will happily take your hard earned $ 4,000. He wouldn’t know who I was if I passed him on the street tomorrow, and he did my surgery a week ago. So thank you Dr. Oz, I mean Wellish, I hope at my month post-​op I do have ²⁰⁄₂₀.

My biggest regret with my surgery and Dr. Wellish’s office? Not doing it sooner! I originally put down a deposit for my surgery 3 years ago and just finally had the surgery in December, 2013. I was really scared about the process, but in the end it was extremely simple and pain free. Unfortunately I didn’t qualify for LASIK because of my astigmatism so I had to have the PRK surgery, which has a longer healing time. I went in for my one month follow up this week and my vision is so great that I received a notification to the DMV that I no longer have a restricted license due to vision correction!
All in all, the experience was wonderful. Dr. Wellish spent over an hour with me going over the differences for PRK vs. LASIK and discussing why he recommended PRK for me. I didn’t feel rushed or like just a number, I felt like I was his only patient that day. His goal was to satisfy my concerns before moving forward and he took the time necessary to do that. The day of the surgery I was given some medication to take the edge off and my eyes were numbed, so I didn’t feel much of anything. In a matter of minutes it was over.
I’ve been back to his office several times for follow ups and have been impressed by his facility and staff. From the front desk staff to his support team (other doctors and nurses), everyone is friendly and competent.
One note on the cost. I imagine some people are detered by the cost, I know I was. I found Dr. Wellish to be a bit more expensive than other doctors in town. I’m glad I took my optometrist’s advice and went with him. There’s a reason he costs more – he’s the best in town, bar none. I think paying a bit more for such an important surgery is a no-​brainer. Why mess around and take chances with something as important as your vision?
Highly, highly recommend Dr. Wellish. If you are even considering LASIK surgery, GO FOR IT! It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done and I’m so grateful to Dr. Wellish and his staff for their work.