Wichita Vision Institute

Wow! ...just wow! Dr. Patel is so thorough and has such an eye for detail. I've been walking around with 20/40 vision for 20 years. Dr. Patel dialed meet into 20/20 For the first time in decades!

I have had vision issues since 5th grade and have always been interested in LASIK but never really considered it due to cost. I started investigating my insurance and realized that I could use Qualsight LASIK thought my insurance to help offset the costs. Qualsight LASIK partnered with Wichita Vision Institute and even though they were not my regular eye doctor I felt at home there. While the wait times may be a little longer, they do a thorough job and really make sure you are a good candidate and your eyes are ready for the procedure. Dr. Patel is really nice and easy to talk to. I highly recommend both Qualsight and WVI/Dr. Patel. Just do it you will not regret it! I still see perfect a year later and I was around 20/400 before.

From Dr. Patel's recommendation, I was told to forgo LASIK and instead opt for PRK. Initially, I was surprised as I had gone to two other nationally recognized ophthalmologists who specialized in LASIK and both told me I was a perfect candidate. Both of the other doctors missed that I had a history of severe dry eyes whereas Dr. Patel knew from just a 10 minute eye exam. I ended up getting PRK and on the day of my surgery, I was guided through all my questions, concerns, and given detailed instructions on what to do post surgery and what to expect during recovery. The surgery was surprisingly quick and painless. I was given a goodie bag with drops and lubricant. I followed the directions (use the lubricant liberally!) and although the first couple days were painful and I mostly slept, I could see decently in about a week and almost perfectly within 2-3 weeks.It's been nearly a year from my surgery and I can't begin to tell you much my life has improved without glasses. I'm so glad I listened to Dr. Patel's advice for PRK because even though the recovery time was longer, I have zero issues with dry eyes. I've never felt more appreciated and cared for at any other doctor's office than at WVI.

Dr. Patel is an excellent physician, most caring of your eye health. She is very knowledgeable on the latest research. I was explained of the recent approved Pan Optix lens, which I received and I'm so grateful to Dr. Patel offering these lens. Patients are given numerous tests to diagnose one's eye health, which may take time, but it is worth the time to find out about your eye health. The staff is friendly and caring that conduct the tests or work behind the desks. I recommend Dr. Patel!

We travel all over the US and have gone to many opthalmologists over the years. We have never had such a thorough examination. Next year, no matter where we are, we intend to travel back to Wichita for our annual eye exam.

Great doctor, very personable. Wait times may be little long since she spends whatever time is necessary with her patients but have never consider another doctor for my eyes.

Dr. Patel is a very personable expert in her field. She answered an after hours call I made within minutes about a possible eye emergency . She then consulted some other eye experts to confirm her advice and called me back to reassure me. Finally she had me come in to her office the first thing the next morning for a through eye exam.