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Changing lives through the gift of visual freedom

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The first LASIK provider of its kind in St. Louis

Brinton Vision is dedicated to one goal: changing lives through the priceless gift of sight. Our intent is to provide the best LASIK St Louis has to offer. Laser vision correction is the only thing we do, and we do it well.

So much of life is taken in through our eyes, and there are too many remarkable things to see and experience to let glasses and contacts get in your way.

Each year thousands of patients come to Dr. Jason P. Brinton seeking what we call visual freedom, or crisp, clear vision free of glasses and contact lenses. We accomplish this through LASIK plus its modern variations – SMILE, EVO ICL, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), PRK, and custom lens replacement (CLR, a cataract surgery alternative).

So, which of these procedures may be right for you? Call us at 314-375-2020. We will be happy to set up your Brinton Vision Ocular Analysis to see how we can help you achieve visual freedom.

We believe a life free of glasses and contacts makes it easier to live every moment, in the moment. We want that kind of possibility for everyone.

Harvard MD, Dr. Jason P. Brinton

Refractive Procedures

At Brinton Vision, we’re not just a St. Louis LASIK practice. We are also a specialty refractive practice that performs LASIK plus all of its modern variations. What does this mean for you? With more options, you get a personalized, tailored approach to laser vision correction.
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Ages 18-59

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Ages 18-59

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Ages 50+

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Ages 18-59

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PRK

Ages 18-59

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LASIK, or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a life-changing laser vision correction procedure that can treat farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia), over-40 vision (presbyopia) and astigmatism. Not all LASIK is created alike.

Sub-Bowman keratomileusis, or SBK, is a modern form of LASIK, and we are pleased to offer SBK laser eye surgery in St. Louis at Brinton Vision. SBK is commonly referred to as bladeless LASIK. We combine state-of-the-art lasers with wavefront diagnostic technology to map the surface and interior of the entire eye for results that are more precise than ever. In fact, due to this technology, many patients who have been told they are not candidates for LASIK can be treated right here in St Louis at Brinton Vision.

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Quality of care and outcome should be your top priority when considering LASIK or any other laser eye surgery. Brinton Vision encourages you to research your options and decide for yourself if customized vision correction is right for you. We are committed to providing excellent patient experience that includes state-of-the-art, in-depth eye examinations to determine which procedure is best for your unique eyes. We offer monthly financing options and accept HSA and FSA.

Despite the fact that laser vision correction provides extraordinary results, most insurance companies consider them to be elective and do not cover the cost of LASIK. In today’s world of coupons and Groupons, cheap or discount LASIK may seem like a good option. However, prices advertised by these providers may or may not include use of new technology, availability of LASIK alternatives that may be better for you, advanced diagnostics, post-operative care and patient satisfaction guarantees. Brinton Vision offers a difference you can see from the moment you walk in our door.

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In this modern day and age, LASIK is not the only option for visual freedom. Visian ICL, SMILE, KAMRA inlay, PRK, CLR (Custom Lens Replacement) and SBK are better options for many people, yet it can be difficult to find a LASIK surgeon who has invested in the training and technology needed to provide LASIK alternatives.

Brinton Vision specializes in LASIK plus all six of its modern alternatives. We take great pride in providing proven technology and personalized treatments to help the people of St. Louis achieve their visual freedom, even if they’ve been told they are not candidates for LASIK. Your Brinton Vision Ocular Analysis will allow Dr. Brinton to provide a personalized recommendation to best meet your vision goals.

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Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process. In the past, cataract surgery has been limited by lens implants that could not correct a full range of vision. Many St. Louis cataract surgery centers still use these lenses even though they don’t offer the freedom from glasses that our patients seek. At Brinton Vision, we offer an alternative called Custom Lens Replacement (CLR) that not only eliminates the worry of cataracts, but that can give our patients clear, crisp vision before cataracts lead to serious vision problems.

CLR is a LASIK alternative in which the lens of the eye, where cataracts develop, is replaced with a lens that corrects vision and prevents further cataract development. For many patients, that means no more glasses, no more cataracts and no more missing out on life’s beautiful moments.

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Age-related loss of near vision begins to affect most of us in our 40s and early 50s. This so-called over-40 vision problem is called presbyopia, and it affects all of us as the lenses of our eyes become less flexible with age. It’s the reason most of us end up with a colorful supply of reading glasses. Without treatment, presbyopia progresses, worsening our vision and changing our glasses prescriptions from bifocals to trifocals to progressive lenses.

Brinton Vision specializes in giving our patients clear vision without glasses or contacts, including those whose lives are affected by presbyopia. Modern PRK is among the latest in our toolbox of available procedures to help patients achieve visual freedom. We also offer SMILE laser vision correction, and SBK, all of which address presbyopia in different ways. To find out which procedure is right for your unique eyes, schedule your comprehensive Brinton Vision Ocular Analysis today.

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Doctors Who Trust Brinton Vision

Dr. Holly Magre, OD

Family Eye Care
O'Fallon, IL
Procedure: SBK LASIK - 2022

Steven Tersigni, MD

LASIK Surgeon at Tersigni Vision
Portland, OR
Procedure: EVO ICL – 2022

Dr. Ben Secoy, OD

Manchester Eye Care
St. Louis, MO
Procedure: SBK LASIK – 2019

Dr. Jon Reid, OD

Advanced EyeCare
Carbondale, IL
Procedure: SBK LASIK – 2019

Dr. Steven Haring, OD

West County Eyewear
St. Louis, MO
Procedure: CLR – 2019

Michael Brusco, MD

LASIK Surgeon at Brusco Vision
Falls Church, VA
Procedure: ICL – 2014

Chris Perry, DO

BJC
St. Louis, MO
Procedure: CLR – 2023

Dr. Joe Roth, OD

Fenton Family Eyecare
Fenton, MO
Procedure: EVO ICL – 2024

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FDA Clinical Research

Brinton Vision is an approved site for FDA clinical research, and Brinton Vision actively participates in Phase III FDA clinical trials that lead to the next generation of lasers and lens implants. Being a clinical research site means having a significant amount of oversight and supervision to ensure that Brinton Vision meets the highest clinic and surgical standards. Only a small number of LASIK surgery facilities in the country are FDA-monitored clinical research sites and go through this level of scrutiny.

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