Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute

La Jolla, California • LASIK Eye Surgery Center

Patient rating

Google reviews
4.7 177 reviews

Price transparency

How we score
4/5 out of 5

Contact Information

4130 La Jolla Village Dr UNIT 300, La Jolla, California, 92037

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LASIK Price at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute

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Financing & Payment Options:

  • Financing Available
  • FSA Accepted
  • HSA Accepted

Center Overview

Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute is a LASIK and vision correction center located in La Jolla, California. Led by Michael Gordon, MD with 50 years of experience and over 100,000 procedures performed.

The Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its staff's friendliness and attentiveness, the painless nature of the procedures, and the excellent vision outcomes reported by many patients. However, some negative reviews highlight concerns about the lifetime warranty's limitations, inconsistent communication, and less-than-ideal outcomes for a few patients. The majority of patients express high satisfaction, but potential patients should be aware of the possibility of less favorable results and the need for thorough communication with the staff.

50
Years Experience
100,000+
Procedures
3
Laser Types

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How we score
4/5

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Center Features

Free Consultation
Weekend Hours
Online Booking
Wavefront Technology

Pricing Details

Price Per Eye
$2,600
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Budget-Friendly Average Premium
Area Average
$2,500
4% above
Based on 0 centers in your area
$1,000 Off LASIK
$217/month
With 24-month financing through CareCredit
FSA/HSA funds can also be used for this procedure

Price History

Price & Promotion History

Nov 12, 2025
Latest check
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$1,000 Off LASIK
Jun 22, 2025
Previous check
$2,600 per eye
Dec 10, 2024
Previous check
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$400 OFF LASIK
For a limited time
Nov 30, 2024
Previous check
$2,600 per eye
$400 discount on LASIK treatments
Limited-time offer.

What's Included

What's Included

Current Promotions

$1,000 Off LASIK

Financing Options

Financing partners:

  • CareCredit
FSA Accepted HSA Accepted

Guarantee Information

Lifetime Guarantee
Not Available

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What This Means

Additional procedures or adjustments after your initial surgery may incur extra costs. We recommend discussing coverage options during your consultation.

Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
PRK
EVO ICL
Wavefront-Guided Technology
Additional Vision Services
Cataract Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Dry Eye Treatment
Corneal Transplants
Corneal Cross-Linking
Glaucoma Treatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Vitrectomy
Pterygium Surgery
Cosmetic Treatments
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Eyeglasses

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
Michael Gordon, MD
ABO Certified
50 Years of Experience
100,000 Procedures Performed
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

70.0%
Very Good

The Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its staff's friendliness and attentiveness, the painless nature of the procedures, and the excellent vision outcomes reported by many patients. However, some negative reviews highlight concerns about the lifetime warranty's limitations, inconsistent communication, and less-than-ideal outcomes for a few patients. The majority of patients express high satisfaction, but potential patients should be aware of the possibility of less favorable results and the need for thorough communication with the staff.

Review summaries are auto-generated from public Google reviews and may miss context. See methodology.

Key Strengths

Friendly and caring staff
Painless procedure
Excellent results (20/20 or better vision for many patients)

Areas for Improvement

Lifetime warranty limitations
Inconsistent communication and follow-up
Unrealistic expectations about vision improvement post-surgery (not all patients achieve 20/20 vision immediately or at all), Dry eye issues, and high cost of eye drops

Common Procedures

LASIK
Pterygium surgery
ICL surgery
Cataract surgery

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

Generally positive, with many patients praising the friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness of the staff. However, some patients reported poor communication and lack of responsiveness.

Facility

State-of-the-art facility

Typical Outcomes

Many patients report achieving 20/20 or better vision after LASIK, with some experiencing mild discomfort or light sensitivity post-surgery. However, some patients experienced less favorable outcomes, including vision that did not improve or even worsened after surgery.