Get matched, free, with licensed eye surgeons near you

What Sightlume does

If you are curious about LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, or lens-based surgery, we help you take the next step without pressure. You tell us a few basic details, and we try to match you with licensed ophthalmologists in your area for a consultation.

What we do:
- Explain common vision-correction procedures in plain language
- Help you compare consultation options near you
- Let you choose whether to book, wait, or do nothing

What we do not do:
- We do not perform surgery or eye exams
- We do not diagnose eye conditions or tell you which procedure is right for you
- We do not promise results or say you are a candidate

If you want to start, you can get matched. If you are still learning, see our overview of candidacy and the exam.

What we ask for — and what we do not ask for

We keep the form simple because we are a matching service, not a clinic.

We may ask for:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email
- ZIP code
- Preferred language
- Which procedure you are curious about

We do not ask you to send us medical history, prescriptions, eye records, or other private health details. The real medical questions happen later with the surgeon's office, if you decide to schedule.

This matters for a simple reason: only a licensed eye surgeon, after an in-person exam, can say whether you may be a candidate and discuss what fits your eyes. Many people are not candidates, and an honest surgeon will say no.

What happens after you submit the form

Here is the usual process:

1. You send basic contact details. We use them to look for licensed ophthalmologists near you.
2. We share possible consultation options. Depending on your area, language needs, and what procedure you asked about, there may be one or more options.
3. You decide whether to contact or schedule. There is no obligation to move forward.
4. The surgeon's office handles the exam. That is where they check your prescription stability, corneal shape and thickness, eye health, age-related changes, and other factors.
5. You compare and choose. You can meet more than one surgeon. You can ask questions. You can walk away.

No surgery happens just because you filled out a form. No one can honestly tell you the best procedure for your eyes without an exam first.

If you want help preparing, read how to choose an eye surgeon.

What to expect from a real consultation

A good consultation should feel clear, calm, and honest.

You should expect the surgeon or their team to explain:
- Whether you may or may not be a candidate
- Why one procedure might fit better than another, or why none may fit
- The real risks of surgery
- The likely recovery timeline
- Typical costs and payment options

Important truth: every vision-correction surgery has risks. These can include dry eye, glare or halos at night, under-correction or over-correction, infection, flap-related problems in LASIK, slow healing in PRK, and rare vision loss. Results vary from person to person. Some people still need glasses for certain tasks. Some need enhancements later. Some decide the tradeoffs are not worth it.

If you are comparing options, these pages may help:
- LASIK
- PRK
- SMILE
- ICL

And if you want a plain explanation of downsides, see LASIK risks and side effects.

Your control, your timing, your choice

This process should stay in your hands.

• You can compare consultations before deciding anything
• You can bring a family member or friend to the exam
• You can ask for the surgeon's reasoning in simple language
• You can ask about total cost for one eye or both eyes
• You can wait if you feel unsure
• You can keep your glasses or contacts

Typical self-pay ranges in the US are often around $2,000-$3,000 per eye for LASIK, $1,800-$2,800 per eye for PRK, $2,200-$3,200 per eye for SMILE, and $3,000-$5,000 per eye for ICL. Both eyes are usually about double. These are estimates, not quotes. Real price depends on the procedure, your eyes, the technology used, and where you live. Insurance rarely covers elective vision-correction surgery. You can learn more on our costs page.

Sightlume is free for you to use. Participating surgeons pay a flat fee to be part of the service. That does not mean you should rush. Take your time and choose who you trust.

A last honest note before you begin

It is normal to hope for less dependence on glasses or contacts. It is also normal to feel nervous. Both can be true.

Our job is to help you understand the process and find consultation options near you. Our job is not to tell you what surgery to get. This page is general information, not medical advice. Only a licensed eye surgeon, after a full in-person exam, can tell you whether you are a candidate, what the risks may be for your eyes, and whether surgery is a good idea at all.

If you want to take the next step, you can get matched.