Business Details
Your Trusted LASIK & Eye Surgery Center in Cary, NC
At Laser Eye Center of Carolina, we are dedicated to providing exceptional vision correction solutions through advanced technology and personalized care. Founded by Dr. Dean Dornic, a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience, our center specializes in LASIK, cataract surgery, and implantable contact lenses. Our commitment to using FDA-approved technology ensures safety and precision, while our thorough patient evaluation process guarantees tailored treatment plans.With locations in Cary and Smithfield, North Carolina, we serve Raleigh and Durham areas, prioritizing patient education and comfort throughout every step of their vision correction journey. Recognized nationally for excellence, we combine expertise with compassionate care to deliver life-changing results.
Services
LASIK
Cataract Surgery
Implantable Contacts
Monovision
Corneal Cross-Linking
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of surgical expertise from a board-certified ophthalmologist.
- Our center utilizes FDA-approved technology like IntraLase and CustomVue.
- Personalized care ensures tailored vision correction solutions for every patient.
- Recognized nationally as leaders in laser eye surgery by industry experts.
- Comprehensive patient education guarantees informed decision-making about your vision.
Associations and certifications
- FDA
What people say
Excellent vision results
Personalized care
Knowledgeable staff
Painless procedures
Thorough consultations
Services
LASIK
LASIK is a laser eye surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. Our blade-free IntraLase technology ensures precision and safety, while CustomVue technology delivers personalized results. Patients often achieve 20/20 vision or better, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery removes clouded lenses and replaces them with artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs) to restore clear vision. Using advanced laser technology, we ensure precise incisions and faster recovery. This procedure also corrects presbyopia or astigmatism, providing long-term visual clarity for active lifestyles.
Implantable Contacts
Implantable contact lenses (Visian ICLs) correct severe myopia without removing corneal tissue. These lenses are placed behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, preserving the eye's focusing ability. Ideal for patients unsuitable for LASIK, offering reversible vision correction with immediate results.
Monovision
Monovision uses LASIK to correct one eye for distance vision and the other for near vision, addressing age-related presbyopia. This technique reduces dependency on reading glasses while maintaining functional vision for daily activities, tailored through comprehensive preoperative assessments.
Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal cross-linking strengthens weakened corneas in keratoconus patients using UV light and riboflavin eye drops. This minimally invasive procedure halts disease progression, stabilizes vision, and prevents the need for corneal transplants, offering long-term structural support for improved visual outcomes.
People
Dr. Dean Dornic
Medical Director
Dr. Dean Dornic is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience in LASIK and cataract surgery. Recognized as a LASIK Gold surgeon and Newsweek leader in laser eye surgery, he has performed thousands of procedures and trained other surgeons internationally.
Questions
What vision correction options are available for severe nearsightedness?
We offer implantable contact lenses (Visian ICLs) and LASIK for severe myopia, tailored to your eye health and lifestyle needs.
Is LASIK safe for active lifestyles?
Yes, our blade-free LASIK with IntraLase technology provides stable results ideal for athletes and active individuals.
How long does cataract surgery recovery take?
Most patients resume normal activities within 24-48 hours after laser-assisted cataract surgery with minimal discomfort.
What sets your center apart from other eye clinics?
We combine nationally recognized expertise, FDA-approved technology, and personalized care for optimal vision outcomes.
Do you offer financing for vision correction procedures?
Yes, we provide flexible financing options to make life-changing vision correction accessible for qualified patients.
Can I schedule a LASIK consultation online?
Yes, our website allows online consultation scheduling with pre-visit questionnaires to streamline your appointment.
Reviews (7)
Sydney Mehr
Dec 18, 2020
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The front desk staff is so rude and condescending. The doctor was impatient and uninterested. Overall it was a waste of time, I was not taken care of properly, and I was insulted by the blond front desk woman.
Patricia Eisbrenner
Jun 13, 2020
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I recently moved down from Pennsylvania and was looking for someone to do my second eye Cataract surgery. with the recommendation from a family member I went to Dr Dornic and from start to finish I knew I made the right decision. Dr Dornic, Pam and the staff made it an amazing experience! I am seeing better than ever and I am so appreciative of everyone taking the time to answer my questions and help keep this grandmother calm through the process of my cataract surgery!
Paul Timberlake
May 30, 2020
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First appointment. Waited for over 20 minutes. No information offered from office staff on reason(s) for the delay. Picked up my insurance card and left.
Bob Morane
Mar 26, 2020
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The most pleasant doctor to interact with since my arrival in NC 8 years ago. Excellent clinician and does not dilly dally once he has made a diagnosis. You can tell by the crowds in his Smithfield office how I am not the only one with this high opinion. Take a trip to his Cary office. I gladly take the extra miles.
Andre Sanders
Dec 28, 2019
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I've been trying to get my eye surgery done from them for a while now (over a year at a minimum to say the least). They keep saying we're waiting on your prior authorization from your insurance and I've had shoulder surgery since Dr. Dornic's office told me that THE LAST TIME. Less than 3 minutes ago, I was placed on forever, told the office manager is in the bathroom, we'll call you next week, to having the phone hung up on me and being sent to voicemail. HORRIBLE customer service. I don't know, but I really hope Dr. Dornic. doesn't know this is how his patients are being treated by the front desk staff.
Adam Pad
May 30, 2019
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Dornic isn't that great of a doctor, not only did he mess up my friend's vision, leading him to loose his job, he also didn't detect my eye problem during Lasik consultation :( he simply said I was a good candidate -_-' then I did Lasik. My vision went crazy afterward. It took 5 months before he sent me to a neurologist, then I was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) So be careful, as he doesn't detect any eye problem before anything :(
Judy Grabowski Judy G.
Apr 01, 2019
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My daughter had lasik with Dr. Dornic and is absolutely thrilled with the results. The consultation was easy and the staff seemed very pleasant and informative and answered all my questions. They remembered her name when she came in for the surgery even though they had only met her once before at the appointments, which was nice. I myself had my own eye issue where he came in on a weekend to see me for a emergency visit. I would highly recommend Dr. Dornic and his staff.
