The most coveted level of vision is 20/20, which means peepers can correctly identify 20 out of 20 typos on the optometrist's eye chart. Proofread distant copy with the help of today's Groupon: for $2,849, you get all-laser LASIK vision-correcting surgery for both eyes at Whitten Laser Eye (up to a $6,000 value). This deal is only valid at the Charlotte Hall location.

Dr. Whitten's resume flaunts more than 100,000 LASIK surgeries, more than 30 years of experience, and an illustrious client base that includes sports stars such as Tiger Woods and Brad Johnson. The blade-free LASIK procedure reshapes unfocused corneas in about eight minutes, after which the doctor recommends that clients embark on a short nap by counting high-definition sheep. Vision improves immediately following the procedure and continues to do so over the next few weeks. Patients should recruit a chauffeur the day of their procedure, as they may experience some irritation and watering, obstructing view and convincing other drivers they took their honks to heart. Included in this deal are postoperation eye drops to help healing and prevent dryness for weeks to come.

Most anyone over the age of 18 with a stable lens prescription is a candidate for LASIK eye surgery, with vision-fixing solutions determined in a complimentary consultation. Whitten Laser Eye maintains an industry-leading arsenal of technology, from computer-controlled diagnostic topography to one of the first wholly bladeless lasers in southern Maryland. Results can last a lifetime, and any enhancements needed within a year of surgery are included. Peruse the FAQ for other common queries, such as the chance of developing optic-blast powers after the procedure.