Optometrist, Dr. Andy Qualm, recently had iLASIK at the Eye Institute.  Learn more about his experience.

Surgery Day - December 18, 2009 My iLASIK surgery was today at 9:30 a.m. It's now less than 8 hours after surgery and I’m doing great and even able to type this on my computer! My vision is still a little bit hazy, but it's getting better all the time. At this point, I can see everything I could with my glasses, but hopefully by tomorrow I'll be able to see even better. My day started off with my fiancé taking me to breakfast before the surgery. I had a few butterflies in my stomach during breakfast, but...

Our Give the Gift of Sight winner, Nicole Long, shares some of her thoughts before her surgery on December 18. I don't know how to begin to express how deeply grateful I am to everyone who helped me win this surgery. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all my family and friends, their family and friends and many people I haven't even met who took the time to vote for me. This surgery will completely change my life and I owe it all to the people who voted for me and the amazing staff ...

And the winner is...Nicole Long!  Congratulations to Nicole for receiving our free iLASIK procedure for Give the Gift of Sight.  Nicole's surgery will be December 18, so check back to hear more about her experience as she gets ready to See Life Clearly without the hassles of contacts or glasses!

Enjoy this video from Optometrist, Tom Golis, as he shares his LASIK experience at the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute.