"Lasik surgery changed my life in more ways than I can possibly number. For some reason, wearing glasses and struggling to deal with the discomfort of wearing contacts seemed to hinder my self-confidence. Since having lasik, I'm more confident in daily activities as well as in learning new things - like snow skiing, which I enjoy doing almost every year now. I also drive a convertible and enjoy not having to juggle prescription glasses and sunglasses when I want to put the top down and not having to panic if I can't find my glasses at all! Vision correction by laser was so simple, quick and painless that I can't believe that I waited so long to visit Emerald Coast Eye Institute. Having lasik surgery was one of the best decisions that I've ever made. It truly gave me a new outlook on life!

"Since having lasik surgery, I've been so thankful for all the benefits of being able to see clearly that I've made it habit to bring up my success story every time I meet someone who wears glasses or has trouble with contacts. Over the years since my surgery, I have seen numerous friends visit Dr. Poppell and enjoy the same wonderful outcome from lasik surgery that I experienced."

"Prior to joining RE/MAX Southern Realty, I was privileged to assist Dr. Poppell in developing his first radio advertising campaigns which featured testimonials from lasik patients, like myself. When I first started working with Emerald Coast Eye Institute, I remember that Dr. Poppell performed vision correction by laser surgeries just one day per month. Now, due to his phenomenal expertise in the field of laser surgery, he now offers this specialty service one day each week -- and the number of people who have walked out of his office with their sight restored has greatly increased! Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising, and Dr. Poppell's patients, from my experience, are thrilled to tell their success stories!"

"I had lasik surgery over 6 years ago. Each time I see Dr. Poppell or visit Emerald Coast Eye Institute, I feel like I can't find the right words to express my thanks. Simply waking up in the morning and being able to see the clock without having to find my glasses is wonderful! I no longer have to depend on having a pair of glasses in the house, in the car and a spare at work in case I loose one pair or tear a contact lens. My bathroom vanity is free of saline solutions, contact cleansers, tear drops, contact cases and prescription glasses and sunglasses. Lasik surgery gave me 20/20 vision plus the benefit of using my time and money for much more enjoyable things."

Stacey "Lee" Leonard