The LASIK Vision Institute, Columbia

If you're willing to let someone operate on your eyes with a laser, what's the one thing they better have? Steady hands are important, sure, but how about experience? All told, The LASIK Vision Institute's doctors have performed more than 1.3 million eye surgeries at over 70 locations nationwide. Across its network, the company has independent, experienced surgeons who are all LASIK experts.

Technology has played a major role in LVI’s success, as well. Each location relies on FDA-approved laser technology that results in minimal discomfort and short recovery times, in addition to helping most patients see 20/20 or better.