LASIK Eye Surgery in Charlotte, NC
Experience freedom from glasses and contacts with Charlotte’s most experienced LASIK surgeons and state-of-the-art WaveLight® EX500 technology.
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What Is LASIK
LASIK permanently reshapes your cornea with a laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism — offering life-changing visual freedom in an outpatient procedure that takes just 15 minutes per eye.
At Horizon Eye Care, we have been performing laser vision correction since 1993 and LASIK since 1997, giving us over 25 years of experience helping Charlotte patients achieve the clear, stable vision they’ve always wanted.
Am I a Candidate?
Ideal candidates are ages 21–60 with a stable prescription for at least one year and good overall eye health. Most patients who wear glasses or contacts qualify — your free consultation will confirm candidacy.
You may not be a candidate if you have severe dry eye, thin corneas, or certain corneal conditions. Our thorough pre-operative evaluation includes dry eye testing, corneal mapping, and a complete refraction to ensure safe, optimal outcomes.
Our Technology
We use the WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser with topography-guided Contoura® Vision, tracking your eye 1,050 times per second for precise, personalized correction that often achieves vision better than 20/20.
Our femtosecond laser creates the corneal flap blade-free, enhancing safety and predictability. The result is a fully customized procedure mapped to your cornea’s unique characteristics for maximum clarity and comfort.
Recovery & Results
Most patients notice dramatically improved vision within 24 hours. With our Weekend LASIK™ program, you can have surgery Friday and return to work Monday with clear, stable sight — minimal downtime required.
Expect mild irritation for 6–12 hours after surgery, similar to wearing dirty contact lenses. Most patients can drive the day after their post-operative eye exam. All follow-up visits at 1 day, 2 weeks, 3 months, and 12 months are included.
Advanced LASIK Technology & Techniques
State-of-the-art equipment and specialized techniques for superior outcomes, maximum safety, and results that often exceed what you achieved with glasses or contacts.
WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser
The fastest, most precise excimer laser available — delivering treatment in seconds with eye-tracking technology that automatically pauses if movement is detected during the procedure.
Topography-Guided Contoura® Vision
A detailed corneal map creates a customized laser treatment profile unique to your eyes, achieving vision that often exceeds what you had with glasses or contacts before surgery.
All-Laser LASIK
Our femtosecond laser creates the corneal flap with blade-free precision, enhancing safety and predictability while eliminating the need for any surgical instrument contact during flap creation.
Weekend LASIK™
Designed for busy professionals, our program lets you have surgery on Friday and return to work Monday with clear vision, with late-afternoon consultation slots available on Tuesdays.
Meet Your Charlotte LASIK Specialists
Refractive surgeons with over 25 years of combined experience helping Charlotte patients achieve life-changing visual freedom.
Jonathan S. Minkowski, MD
Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist
Hunter S. Stolldorf, MD
Cataract, LASIK & Refractive Surgery Specialist
Serving Cotswold, Mallard Creek & Mooresville
Advanced Laser Eye Surgery Throughout Charlotte
Our LASIK team serves the greater Charlotte area from these convenient locations:
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Vision Restored, Lives Transformed
“Staff were pleasant and friendly: Dr. Hoffman was very professional and kind. Overall it was a pleasant experience.”
“Dr. Cameron was friendly yet quite professional. His exam seemed thorough and his recommendations sound. He answered questions I had and took his time - he was not rushed to get to…”
“All staff from checking in at the front desk, throughout my appointment were very helpful. Dr.Minkowski did a great job of explaining options/the process of cataract surgery with me, especially given my…”
“I have been coming to Dr. Minkowski for over 2 years and he is an awesome doctor. He makes you feel welcomed and worry free. He explains everything in detail and will…”
“Dr. Hoffman and his staff responded promptly to my questions/concerns and I am extremely satisfied with my outcome.Having them as a care team has been a pleasure and I would recommend.”
“Dr. Marc James has been my doctor for 20 years or more and has always provided excellent care.”
“Dr. Biber does a great job talking through options and listening to concerns to reach the best possible outcome!”
“My visit was great with my doctor, everyone treated me with kindness and respect. Friendly environment, and they made sure they took care of my concerns. Thank You!!!”
“Both doctor and tech were exceptional.”
“This was my first visit. All of the staff were friendly and competent. A lot of hurry up and wait but that made them very efficient moving all the patients through.”
“First visit with Dr Jones as my usual doc retired last year. I’m happy with his protocol”
“Great experience…friendly staff…”
“Dr Jones was excellent! It was first time had seen him and I thought he was caring, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend him!!”
“Nice facility, pleasant people”
“My first time going to her and I genuinely feel a good connection to her.”
“Phenomenal physician/surgeon. Took excellent care of my mom. Would highly recommend him.”
“Very nice bunch of people and nice facilities”
“I always have an excellent experience at this eye doctor. Dr. Daugherty is always, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful.”
“Outstanding experience, He prepared me for what to expect, was diligent in the procedure, called at home that night to check up, and dialed in a nearly perfect prescription . Vicky ,…”
“He was amazing with my son. He talked him through everything he was going to do. I hate he is retiring and we have to find a new eye doctor”
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