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As a police officer and a soldier, my eyes are very important. Since receiving the procedure [LASIK], my vision is amazing. The staff at Loden Vision was very professional and very helpful in making my transition to 20/20 vision. I highly recommend this procedure.

Chris K.
Metro Nashville Police Department

After having been in glasses and contacts most of my life (about 40 years), getting to experience seeing 20/20 without glasses or contacts is amazing. It’s like a whole new world. I am seeing everything around me in greater detail and clarity. Dr. Loden, the staff at LVC have treated me with such respect and courtesy and have nothing but what is in my best interest at heart. My only wish is that I would have had this procedure done a lot sooner in my life, so I could have been enjoying life more, sooner.

Nancy B.

I came all the way from Westpoint, Mississippi for my LASIK because of Dr. Loden’s reputation in Laser surgery. LASIK is the best decision I ever made!

Lisa C.

Many thanks to Doctor Loden and his amazing staff! They made something that would otherwise be very intimidating very comforting. Their professionalism and service was off the charts. I am one day post surgery and am pain free and can see better that I have for twenty years. I would recommend them to anyone!

Hampton B.

So far, so GREAT!
A big thank you to Dr. Loden and his staff! I recieved the LASIK procedure yesterday after lunch and today at the morning check up, I have 20/15 vision in each eye and it will only improve! Thanks again to Dr. Loden and his amazing staff!

Wendall M.

I am thrilled with my decision to have Lasik, and Dr. Loden and his staff were wonderful from start to finish. I felt very cared for and considered. The surgery itself was easy, painless, and I was pleased with the staff’s professionalism and compassion. I had a lot of concerns, and Dr. Loden took the time to address those concerns. I highly recommend both Lasik and Dr. Loden!

Robin L.

Dear Dr. Loden,
I am writing to commend you on one of the most professional and caring staffs I have ever dealt with.

After the warm greeting and helpful service from your front desk staff, I was sent to the capable and comforting hands of the surgical team. They were an absolute delight. After my procedure, I received constant reassurance and understanding for my nervous state. I want to thank all of those wonderful people and yourself for a job well done. From the bottom of my heart and my eyes, I appreciate you.

P.S. Thank you for the personal follow-up phone call. You epitomize the care associated with the word “doctor!”

God Bless,
Brooke K.

Being a dentist, I am totally dependent on my eyesight for my livelihood. I chose Dr. Loden because of a friend’s recommendation. After finding out about Dr. Loden’s training in laser surgery, there was no question of who would perform my LASIK. I can now hunt on weekends without the worry of my glasses fogging up.

Dr. Richard G.

Dr. Loden and his staff were wonderful to me from the first time I came in for my evaluation. I can never thank Dr. Loden and his staff enough for the wonderful care that I received before and after surgery.

Heather C.

Wonderful!!!!
I had ILASIK last Friday. It was easy, pain free, and great. The staff was professional yet welcoming. They were very helpful from the first time I called to set up a consultation to the very end. I was told I could probably end up with 20/15 and by the next morning that is exactly what I was, 20/15. The evening of my surgery Dr. Loden even called me at home to see if I needed anything and to see how I was doing. That was like 7:00 P.M. Now that’s dedication. I would recommend and actually have recommended them to ANYONE!!!. THANKS SO MUCH for helping me be free of the glasses and contacts permanently….

Molly
05/28/2021
5 stars 5
I am 3 weeks post-op and I can see 20/15! One week post-op I was seeing 20/20. The day after surgery I was seeing 20/20!Getting lasik was SO worth it. Ive been wearing glasses and contacts for 22 years. I was so nervous going into surgery, but everyone was so kind. It was done so quickly and there was no pain!( i recommend getting the Care credit card if youre unable to pay in full. They give you 24 months 0% interest. Super helpful!)Thank you Dr. Loden and staff! You changed my life!

05/27/2021
5 stars 5
I didn't know what to expect my first appointment for both myself and my daughter at Loden Vision Center in Smyrna, TN. I had actually made an appointment a couple years prior and put it off. I remember being concerned that there may be some type of high sell tactic, given the amount of advertisements on the radio at the time. But my daughter had a scary incident recently and was seen in the hospital regarding her vision and was advised to see an opthamologist. In looking at reviews, and various doctors I landed on Loden. After our visit today, I wasn't disappointed in the least. Doctor Gary Jenkins was so informative. He explained to both of us, in different rooms (she's 18 now), what this event was that had occurred. He explained what to look for in the future and reasons it occurred. He was very kind and very quick to dispel bad information we'd been given by people with good intentions. We also wanted to mention that were also seen by two other people before Doctor Jenkins in the exam room that provided a great deal of the eye exams as well. I apologize but we don't recall their names, and didn't get cards for them. However, we both felt, and wanted to mention, them. If they were not optometrists, they should be. They were each quite thorough and capable, having performed the part of the exam that seemed more of the vision assessment, provided our prescribed powers, bifocal measurements , contact lens data, eye drops, etc. Again, I apologize for not knowing the proper names of the services they performed, but they each work very well with Doctor Jenkins.Finally, it was time to order our glasses and contacts where we were helped by Rachael Stacey, LDO and Jacqui Smallwood, LDO, and they were each so very helpful in so many ways. They were quite kind and attentive in leading us to exactly what we asked for with regard to frames. Then we both had special requests regarding the material and coatings on the lenses. They were each very knowledgeable of every various option. We both work with our eyes extensively and my daughter is an artist involving light. So, I'm sure you might imagine the degree of detailed questions we had with regard to reflective coatings, etc. I too, have problems with reflective coatings not usually lasting on my lenses as long as I felt they should. I felt they were each very knowledgeable in that they could recommend the most durable of every lens substance including advising us of the best cleaning methods to sustain the coatings we were buying.After all was said and done, we'd kept them after closing but we wouldn't have had a clue from their demeanor. They both worked with our insurance to make sure all coverages were accounted for from our insurance before providing our final charges. Not once, did I feel a strong feeling of "being sold" and I honestly can't say that from other places we've bought glasses and contacts from in years past.I must give the entire experience the highest rating and/or review possible and I am quite critical of service, as is my daughter. We can't recommend Loden Vision Centers highly enough, and specifically this location, as a result of our experience today. Thank you.

05/22/2021
5 stars 5
Wow where do I start... from the initial consultation to surgery it was an amazing experience. Every Dr and receptionist along the way were great. Lilly broke down the cost options and help me choose the best plan for me, and helped me see that cheaper isnt always better. This procedure was worth every penny and a day later I see better than ever.

05/22/2021
5 stars 5
Such great staff! Everyone was extremely helpful and explained everything nicely. Day of surgery was quick and easy. No pain! Thanks you for no glasses!

05/15/2021
5 stars 5
Procedure was quick and painless. Seeing great results in less than 24 hours. Friendly, helpful staff.

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