There was a point in his career where working at a large clinic, treating upwards of 30 LASIK patients per day was his “normal.” While many ophthalmologists make a great living through that avenue, it lost the personal care Dr. Hofer has always been best at. That’s why he founded Eau Claire LASIK.

“It just wasn’t my style,” Dr. Hofer said in a sit-down interview in his office. “Maybe it’s the way I was brought up, coming from a small Wisconsin town, but I never thought I needed to perform LASIK on anyone and everyone. I just wanted to meet people and totally put them at ease here.”

“I made a huge commitment to this business because I wanted to work with this specific team, I wanted to be a local business, and I didn’t want patients to call Eau Claire LASIK and then be sent to talk with someone in Canada or Ohio or somewhere else to talk about this stuff,” he continued. “I wanted to do this the right way, and I think that has value.”

Patients, current and previous, seem to agree with that value. Clients who have become familiar faces, word-of-mouth recommendations bringing folks near and far to Eau Claire LASIK, and handwritten letters over the years expressing their thanks to the team at the front of the office as well as Dr. Hofer, are the proof.

“I have the same sense of care and responsibility for patients and my team as I do my family.”

Outside of the office, Dr. Hofer enjoys spending time with his wife and two Labrador dogs, and his grandkids. “You can’t miss out on those experiences, those feelings,” Dr. Hofer said. “That kind of joy, it’s overwhelming. Those moments are a big reason why I enjoy this so much: I have the same sense of care and responsibility for patients and my team as I do my family.”

Eau Claire LASIK leads with no fuss and no fear. Whether you have friends and family who have had LASIK or are only just considering LASIK yourself, the kind of care you deserve is available locally, right in the Chippewa Valley.

Most considering LASIK have had experience with contact lenses or glasses already, and by their early twenties, likely have stable vision. After a free consultation at Eau Claire LASIK, candidacy for LASIK can be determined, and financing options explored.

Eau Claire LASIK accepts just about all types of payment: Cash, check, debit and all major credit cards, as well as FSA and HSA cards. Beyond that, right now through the end of 2024, the clinic is offering 24-month deferred financing for LASIK. That’s $0 down and 0% interest for up to 24 months.

Swing by the office on the Southside of Eau Claire or give the team a call to learn more and set yourself up to enter the new year with clear vision.