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An Important Announcement from Carrot LASIK & Eye Center

Dear Carrot Patient, Carrot LASIK & Eye Center has been a veteran-owned, family-run practice since August 2019. We opened our doors with a simple idea: deliver big-practice technology with small-practice care. You trusted us with that, and we are grateful. Why we are making a change We want to be honest with you about what has happened to independent medical practices like ours, because it is the reason for everything that follows. Since 2019, nearly every cost of running a practice has climbed sharply: staff wages, medical supplies, rent, malpractice coverage, software, and the technology it takes to care for your eyes well. Over that same period, what insurance carriers pay for an eye exam or a medical eye visit has gone the other direction, falling year after year. Today, for many routine and medical visits, the reimbursement we receive is less than what it costs us to provide that visit. No amount of hard work fixes arithmetic like that. The numbers are a matter of public ...
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Is EVO ICL Reversible and Safe? What Mesa Patients Should Know

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Is EVO ICL Reversible and Safe for Patients in Mesa? Yes, EVO ICL is reversible , and the procedure has a strong safety record for patients in Mesa who meet candidacy criteria. A surgeon can remove or exchange the implantable collamer lens if vision needs change, because the procedure leaves the cornea and the eye’s natural lens in place. Complications are uncommon. Possible complications include increased eye pressure, inflammation, and the need for additional surgery, so candidates are screened carefully before surgery. At Carrot LASIK & Eye Center, a veteran-owned practice in Mesa, EVO ICL is performed by Matthew Hammond, M.D., Michael Herion, M.D., and Kelly Kiser, M.D. Dr. Hammond and Dr. Herion both served in the U.S. military and are Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and all three are Fellows of the World College of Refractive Surgery. Why Would a Mesa Surgeon Remove or Exchange an EVO ICL? EVO ICL is designed to be removable , so a Mesa surgeon can take it out during ...
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Visual Field Test in Mesa, AZ: Catches What 20/20 Misses

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You can read the 20/20 line on an eye chart, feel like your vision is perfect, and still be quietly losing part of your visual field. In conditions like glaucoma , that vision never comes back. It’s the reason visual field testing exists. According to the CDC , about 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and because the early stages usually cause no symptoms at all, roughly half of them don’t know it. Glaucoma has earned the nickname “the silent thief of sight” for exactly this reason: it typically takes vision from the edges inward, so gradually that the brain compensates until real damage is done. Visual field testing is how eye doctors catch and track that kind of loss. And at Carrot LASIK & Eye Center in Mesa, Arizona, visual field testing is now performed on a wearable headset platform rather than the traditional tabletop perimeter, using the same trusted diagnostic protocols (the 24-2, 10-2, and 30-2) that ophthalmologists have relied on for decades. ...
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Is LASIK or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) the Better Choice for You?

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Two procedures dominate the vision correction conversation for adults whose eyes have started to change, and they work on entirely different parts of the eye. Which one a surgeon recommends turns on a question most patients have never been asked. Is LASIK or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) the better choice for me? The choice between LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange depends primarily on which part of the eye is causing the vision problem. LASIK reshapes the cornea and suits adults whose natural lens still focuses clearly. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also called Custom Lens Replacement, replaces the eye’s natural lens and is generally considered for adults over 50 whose lens has begun losing focusing ability. Prescription type also shapes which procedure a surgeon recommends. Matthew Hammond, M.D., board-certified ophthalmologist, Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery, and co-founder of Carrot LASIK & Eye Center, evaluates what the natural lens is doing befo...
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Is EVO ICL a Good Option for a High Prescription in Mesa?

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A prescription that’s too strong for LASIK doesn’t always mean vision correction is off the table. For people with high nearsightedness in particular, EVO ICL is one option worth understanding before deciding on a procedure. Is EVO ICL a good option for a high prescription in Mesa? Yes, EVO ICL is often a strong option for high prescriptions, including many that exceed the range LASIK can safely treat. EVO ICL is an implantable collamer lens placed inside the eye to correct nearsightedness without removing corneal tissue. Whether it’s right for a specific prescription depends on eye anatomy, prescription stability, and overall eye health, confirmed during a consultation in Mesa. Carrot LASIK & Eye Center is a veteran-owned, full-service ophthalmology practice in Mesa led by Matthew Hammond, M.D. and Michael Herion, M.D. — both Fellows of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Carrot offers seven modern vision correction procedu...
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How to Find a Good LASIK Surgeon in Gilbert, AZ

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Choosing a LASIK surgeon comes down to a few specific details that can be verified before booking an appointment. Knowing which factors matter, and where each one can be confirmed, is what separates an informed decision from a guess. How do you find a good LASIK surgeon in Gilbert, AZ? A qualified LASIK surgeon can be identified through four verifiable factors: board certification in ophthalmology, documented refractive-procedure volume, the generation of laser technology the practice uses, and whether the operating surgeon personally manages pre- and post-operative care. None of this requires guesswork. Each factor is confirmable before scheduling, through state medical-board records, the practice’s disclosed case numbers, and the consultation itself. Board Certification and Credentials: What to Look For Board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology is the core credential for a LASIK surgeon. It confirms an accredited residency and ongoing competency assessm...
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What Credentials Should You Look for in a LASIK Surgeon in Mesa?

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Choosing a LASIK surgeon is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your vision. Understanding the credentials that indicate a qualified surgeon helps you evaluate your options with confidence. What board certifications should a LASIK surgeon in Mesa have? Board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology is the primary credential to look for in a LASIK surgeon. This certification confirms the surgeon completed an accredited ophthalmology residency, passed rigorous written and oral examinations, and maintains ongoing education requirements. Ophthalmology board certification specifically ensures training in eye surgery, while additional fellowship training in refractive surgery demonstrates specialized expertise beyond the baseline. At Carrot LASIK & Eye Center, both Dr. Matthew Hammond and Dr. Michael Herion are board-certified ophthalmologists. Dr. Hammond completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., while Dr. Herion ...
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