What is a WaveScan or visual fingerprint?

A WaveScan is a visual fingerprint of the eye. Quick and painless, a WaveScan maps out the terrain of your eye, and measures the imperfections on the cornea. A WaveScan is one of the first diagnostic tools doctors use to determine a patient's eligibility for LASIK surgery.

For more information, please call us at 888-663-2020.

Can I finance my surgery?

The Laser Center for Vision Care offers the Chase HealthAdvance Vision Care plan, which allows patients to apply for 0% interest for up to 24 months.

Is the cost of refractive surgery tax deductible?

It is possible that your surgical procedure can be claimed as a medical expense to be itemized on your federal income tax return.

Can I use funds from a Health Saving Account (HSA), or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for surgery?

Yes. You can also use Flex dollars from your employer-based Flexible Savings Account, or Health Savings Account. Some insurance plans and employers offer discounts for refractive surgery procedures; check your employee benefits and health insurance plan. Refractive surgery is an eligible medical expenditure for HSAs and FSAs.

Call us at 888-663-2020 to find out more.

SHUTTLES

The UT Southwestern Physical Plant Department provides shuttle services. For questions regarding this service, please call 214-648-3375. Please note all times are approximate, subject to traffic and weather.

Route 822 Shuttle South
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Provides services to the following locations:

• Medical Market Center (TRE)
• Amelia Court
• Harry Hines Boulevard and Loftland Street
• Sprague Building

This shuttle service coincides with the TRE/Medical Center Station schedule and allows time for train passengers to board the shuttle.

Hours of Operation:
6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday
15 minutes for round trip

Route 823 Shuttle South
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Provides services to the following locations:

• Medical Market Center (TRE)
• West Campus (Outpatient Building)
• North Campus
• Bass Center
• Clinical Buildings 1 and 2
• West Campus

Hours of Operation:
6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday
18 minutes for round trip

Blue Line Route
Provides service between the Aston Building and the self-parking lot.

Hours of Operation:
7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
5 minutes for round trip

Connector Bus Route
Provides service between North Campus, UT Southwestern University Hospital and South Campus Plaza.

Hours of Operation:
7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday
5 minutes for round trip

Clinical Shuttle Route (Orange Line)
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Provides services to the following locations:

• Clinical Buildings 1 and 2
• West Campus (Outpatient Building)
• West Campus
• Aston Building
• Sprague Building
• North Campus (Seay Building)

Hours of Operation:
1. Shuttle 1 - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday; 20 minutes for round trip
2. Shuttle 2 - 9:10 a.m. - 3:55 p.m., Monday - Friday; 20 minutes for round trip

Southwestern Medical Park Apartments Route
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Provides services to the following locations:

• Southwestern Medical Park Apartments (6401 Maple Avenue)
• Simmons Building
• Health Professions Building
• South Campus Plaza/Inner Campus Drive

Hours of Operation:
6-10 a.m., 4-10 p.m.; Monday - Friday
20 minutes for round trip

Bass Center Express Route
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Provides continuous, 5-minute round trip service between the South Campus Plaza and the Bass Center.

Hours of Operation:
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Monday - Friday