Dave’s LASIK Story

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As a fitness professional, living glasses free has brought Dave’s fitness to the next level! Dave came to the doctors at Brinton Vision in St. Louis, Missouri for LASIK eye surgery, and they gave him his visual freedom. Hi, I’m Dave from St. Louis, Missouri. I had the SBK procedure done at Brinton Vision in …

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Can I Use My HSA or FSA for LASIK?

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You can pay for your LASIK procedure using pre-tax money through a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), which could result in saving 20–30% for those who qualify. The year 2025 is quickly approaching, so it’s time to schedule your LASIK consultation with Brinton Vision and start the new year with …

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5 Ways to Not Be Nervous, Scared or Have Anxiety About Your LASIK Procedure

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Fear of the unknown, fear of pain, fear of lasers … there are lots of reasons LASIK laser eye surgery patients experience “white coat hypertension” before their vision correction procedure. As LASIK specialists, we firmly believe that information is one of the most powerful tools to combat anxiety about surgery. Here, we’ll arm you with …

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Are You Awake During LASIK?

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Am I awake during LASIK? When we think of surgery, most of us immediately imagine getting put to sleep under general anesthesia. LASIK eye surgery is different in that patients remain fully awake for the procedure. Fear of pain or injury from sudden coughing or sneezing are two of the most common reasons for a …

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What happens if I blink during LASIK?

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No patient at Brinton Vision will ever have to find out what happens if they blink during their laser eye surgery because we take reliable measures to prevent it. If you’re considering a laser vision correction procedure, keep reading to find out how we keep you safe and comfortable throughout the experience. Many of the …

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