Laconia Eye & Laser Center is a professional association of three Board Certified Ophthalmologists, who together have more than 50 years experience in eye surgery. We perform the latest in small incision cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and LASIK Laser Vision Correction, using an on-site VISX S4 excimer laser with wavefront technology.Laconia Eye & Laser Center is a comprehensive eye care practice, which serves the Lakes Region and central New Hampshire, offering eyeglass sales and service, contact lens fitting, eye examinations and laser surgery - all done under one roof.
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Dr. Douglas Scott received his medical degree from the University of Chicago, ophthalmology training from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Harvard University in Massachusetts. He has practiced general ophthalmology with an emphasis on glaucoma in the Lakes Region since 1990.
Dr. Andrew Garfinkle received his medical degree from the University of Washington, ophthalmology training from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and completed additional fellowship training in cornea researching the healing mechanisms of the surface of the eye. As an Assistant Professor at McGill University, he became involved in excimer laser surgery in 1992 as the technique was evolving. He has performed over 8,000 excimer laser treatments and is a certified VISX trainer who has taught other eye surgeons to do LASIK and PRK surgery.
Dr. Feller earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont and completed his post graduate training at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. His clinical interests include cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, medical treatments of retinal disease and glaucoma, and minor eyelid surgery.
Dr. Cynthia Lawrence received her Optometric degree from the from the New England College of Optometry and then completed a Primary Care residency at the Boston Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Boston, MA. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry. She joined Laconia Eye and Laser Center in the summer of 2017 after practicing many years of medically-oriented and primary care optometry at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.Dr. Lawrence was also an Instructor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth throughout her time at DHMC.
Reviews (10)
Trish Booth
Jun 21, 2022
Chris Babbitt
Jun 21, 2022
Charles Rand
Apr 25, 2022
Tina Ayers
Mar 14, 2022
I just called to double check to see what time I was supposed to be there. And because I missed my appointment that was scheduled in February not in March i.can no longer be rescheduled. It's not like I miss the appointment on purpose. I really thought it was for March. Now I have no eye doctor. After 9 years of never missing an appointment.
Ida White
Nov 09, 2021
I paid over $800 for a pair of glasses there. I was supposed to get them in 7-10 days. After 2 screw-ups either by the optician Maureen or the lab I finally got them almost a month later. When I checked the prescription that should have had ALL of my info on it I saw that the PD (pupillary disance) number wasn't on there. I called to get it and optician, Maureen, said they don't give that out because of "policy".
After messing up twice and making me wait so long the least she could have done is give me that number. All she did is make sure I never purchase anything there again. One star for lousy customer service.
After messing up twice and making me wait so long the least she could have done is give me that number. All she did is make sure I never purchase anything there again. One star for lousy customer service.
Tim Carter
Nov 04, 2021
I went here for the first time yesterday. A neighbor, who's an ER doctor, goes here for her eye care. I saw Dr. Feller and was extremely happy with his conservative approach to my mild cataracts. He's super relaxed and made me feel comfortable. I've found a new eye doctor and that gives me great peace of mind.
Nathan Sullivan
Jul 09, 2021
Wait times are ridiculous, expect to sit there for at least 30 minutes after your scheduled appointment time to even see an assistant. Front desk is unfriendly and unwelcoming. Apart from poor managerial skills, the doctors seem unskilled. My lasik was done poorly and one eye didn't heal correctly. They couldn't figure out why, so they sent me to Boston.
They continue to be astonished when I tell them my eyes aren't working correctly. You would have a better time going elsewhere instead of wasting your time at such a lackluster facility.
They continue to be astonished when I tell them my eyes aren't working correctly. You would have a better time going elsewhere instead of wasting your time at such a lackluster facility.
Jasmine Quiroz
Feb 08, 2021
I am so grateful someone referred me to this place. I have never had such thorough service, with such knowledgeable staff. I've worn glasses almost my whole 32 years, so I've been to my fair share of optometrists. The staff in my experience has always been nice and cheerful. Would totally recommend.
Terry Phillips
Jan 05, 2021
I did not want to even give 1 star. This would have been my first appointment and I drove over an hour to get there. Then waited for 45 minutes beyond my appointment time and finally I asked what was going on. The lady said they would be calling me soon. But that there were 2 people ahead of me. Like what the actual hell. I was scheduled for 10:30 and arrived at 10:15. After 30 minutes beyond my appointment and there are still 2 ahead if me. They need a new booking system. I left without being seen. Will find another doctor.
Melissa Dolpies
Oct 25, 2020
One star is too generous for this office. Brought my 9 year old son for an eye exam yesterday. He has autism and is mostly non verbal. He has lots of experience at doctors visits, has had two surgeries and even sits for dental cleanings like a champ. He is well behaved and calm and does great at visits. I did let the office know on three occasions what his condition was and never once was it questioned or made to be a possible issue. Dr. Savard refused to give my son an eye exam and told me how he does not want their office even taking on children under age 12.
He then began to explain to me like I was a child what an eye exam is. His demeanor with my son was standoffish from the beginning and he acted as if he already knew my son wouldn't sit for the exam so why bother. His frustration and poor bed side manner was immediately picked up on by my son. I could tell my son was very uncomfortable, and so was I.
He didn't even attempt to give the exam and instead walked us out to a receptionist and said that we need to go see a specialist who is better equipped to handle my son. That is a lie! Dr. Savard was the reason the exam did not take place, not my son. He didn't even take the time to say hello or get to know my son before dismissing him. Not the first time we have been discriminated against.
Then to make matters worse the woman who was supposed to check us out was so rude that I walked out of the office. Please parents beware of this place and bring your kids somewhere else. I noticed their reviews aren't stellar, wish I saw that first.
He then began to explain to me like I was a child what an eye exam is. His demeanor with my son was standoffish from the beginning and he acted as if he already knew my son wouldn't sit for the exam so why bother. His frustration and poor bed side manner was immediately picked up on by my son. I could tell my son was very uncomfortable, and so was I.
He didn't even attempt to give the exam and instead walked us out to a receptionist and said that we need to go see a specialist who is better equipped to handle my son. That is a lie! Dr. Savard was the reason the exam did not take place, not my son. He didn't even take the time to say hello or get to know my son before dismissing him. Not the first time we have been discriminated against.
Then to make matters worse the woman who was supposed to check us out was so rude that I walked out of the office. Please parents beware of this place and bring your kids somewhere else. I noticed their reviews aren't stellar, wish I saw that first.
