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Ready to rely less on glasses?

If contacts, frames, or blurry mornings are wearing on you, start with a LASIK consultation and get clear answers about candidacy, cost, recovery, and next steps.

Candidacy first
Vision freedom
Clear next steps
Candidacy reviewed - Cost questions welcome - No pressure to commit
Dr. Nancy Tanchel
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Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon
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CandidacyReview

Review your prescription, eye health, goals, and whether LASIK may be a fit.

Vienna VisionCare

Personalized LASIK care in Vienna, with a team focused on clearer vision and comfort.

Why people ask about LASIK
Tired of glasses
Contact lens friction
Want candidacy answers
Dr. Nancy Tanchel
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon
Cost Clarity
Ask about pricing, financing, and what is included before deciding.
Vienna, VA
Liberty Laser Eye
Personalized Planning
Review timing, recovery, and alternatives before committing.
Sound familiar?

When vision correction starts to feel like work

Glasses, contacts, dry lenses, and blurry mornings can add friction to normal life. A LASIK consultation can help you understand whether your prescription, eye health, and goals make laser vision correction worth exploring.

Tired of glasses
Frames, fogging, prescriptions, and daily wear can start to feel like a constant workaround.
Contact lens irritation
Dryness, cleaning, travel supplies, or touching your eyes every day can wear on you.
Blurry mornings
Many people want to wake up and function without reaching for lenses first.
The solution

LASIK is a decision worth understanding

LASIK is designed to reshape how light focuses in the eye, with the goal of reducing dependence on glasses or contacts for the right candidate. The first step is finding out whether your eyes are a good fit.

During your consultation, your team can review measurements, answer safety and recovery questions, and compare LASIK with other vision correction options if needed.

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Procedure Flow
How It Works

A modern care path designed to make the next step clear.

1
Consultation
Talk through your vision routine, goals, questions, and what you hope LASIK could simplify.
2
Eye measurements
Your team checks prescription stability, corneal shape, tear film, and other fit factors.
3
Candidacy review
Learn whether LASIK may fit, whether another option is better, and what tradeoffs to consider.
4
Clear next step
Leave with practical guidance on cost questions, timing, recovery expectations, and decisions.
Why patients choose it

What LASIK may change in daily life

Less lens dependence
LASIK is commonly chosen by people who want to rely less on glasses or contacts.
Simpler routines
Mornings, workouts, travel, and busy days may feel less tied to frames, cases, and lens supplies.
Candidacy clarity
A consultation helps you understand whether your eyes are a reasonable fit before you commit.
Informed confidence
Get answers about recovery, cost, technology, alternatives, and what to expect.
Is this right for you?

LASIK may be worth exploring if

You want to rely less on glasses or contacts.
Your prescription has been reasonably stable.
You want a specialist to review your LASIK fit.
You have questions about cost, recovery, or alternatives.
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Start with a consultation.

Your doctor can review your eyes, explain whether LASIK may fit, and answer cost, recovery, and technology questions before you decide.

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LASIK Specialists
Dr. Nancy Tanchel
Dr. Nancy Tanchel
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon
Your specialist

Dr. Nancy Tanchel

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon - Vienna, VA

Dr. Nancy Tanchel is a board-certified ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon at Liberty Laser Eye Center in Vienna, VA. The practice says she has performed 30,000+ LASIK, All-Laser LASIK, and PRK procedures and has focused on custom laser vision correction in the DC metro area since 2002.

Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK, All-Laser LASIK, PRK, and custom vision correction.
Per the practice, Dr. Tanchel has performed 30,000+ LASIK and PRK procedures.
Liberty says she helped bring modern bladeless/all-laser LASIK technology to the Washington, D.C. region.
The practice

A LASIK conversation built around fit

Liberty Laser Eye Center is a Vienna, VA vision correction practice serving the Washington, D.C. metro and Northern Virginia area with LASIK, PRK, Presby LASIK, topography-guided LASIK, and related eye care services.v

Detailed candidacy screening: The site emphasizes careful evaluation before recommending surgery, including matching patients to LASIK or PRK based on eye health and anatomy.
Advanced laser vision correction: Liberty highlights blade-free All-Laser LASIK, wavefront/topography-guided planning, and FDA-approved technology.
Focused refractive care: The center has offered laser vision correction since 2002 and positions Dr. Tanchel as the consistent lead surgeon rather than a rotating provider model.
Location
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8321 Old Courthouse Rd. Ste 110
Vienna VA 22182
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What to expect

How the LASIK consultation works

1
Discuss your goals
Share what frustrates you about glasses or contacts and what you hope LASIK could improve.
2
Complete testing
Your exam can evaluate prescription, corneal shape, tear film, and other candidacy factors.
3
Review options
If LASIK is not the best fit, your team can explain alternatives and why they may matter.
4
Know the next step
Get practical guidance on timing, cost questions, recovery expectations, and follow-up.
Patient Outcomes

What patients say after treatment

4.9
70+
Life After Treatment
A clearer daily routine may start with answers

Patients often explore LASIK because they want fewer glasses-and-contact hassles. Your consultation helps connect those goals to candidacy, safety, recovery, and what is realistic for your eyes.

"I had a great experience at Liberty Laser Eye Center. Dr. Nancy Tanchel and her entire team were extremely professional, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. They explained everything clearly and answered all of my questions, which really helped me feel confident before the procedure. The surgery went smoothly and the staff was very supportive from start to finish. I’m very grateful to Dr. Tanchel and her team for their excellent care and professionalism. Thank you all for helping me improve my vision. I truly appreciate the great work you do."
Kenneth C.
Verified Patient
"I appreciated how honest and straightforward the doctor was during my evaluation. Instead of pushing surgery immediately, they carefully reviewed whether I was truly a good candidate. That honesty gave me a lot of confidence in the clinic. The procedure went perfectly and my vision is now better than it has ever been."
Deyon R.
Verified Patient
"The level of care here really stands out compared to other clinics I visited. They took detailed measurements and explained why certain treatment options would work better for my eyes. The follow-up appointments were just as thorough as the consultation. Very professional team from beginning to end."
Rose D.
Verified Patient
Common questions

Everything you need to know

How do I know if LASIK is right for me?

A consultation can review your prescription, corneal shape, eye health, and goals so you can understand whether LASIK may be a fit.

Does LASIK hurt?

Many patients ask about comfort before they decide. Your care team can explain numbing, what the procedure may feel like, and what to expect afterward.

How long does recovery take?

Recovery varies by patient and procedure plan. Your consultation can cover typical timelines, follow-up, and how to prepare.

What does LASIK cost?

Cost depends on the practice, technology, and your plan. A consultation is the right place to ask about pricing and financing options.

What should I expect at a LASIK consultation?

A LASIK consultation typically includes a vision exam, a review of your eye health, and measurements that help Dr. Tanchel discuss your options. It’s also a good time to ask about expected next steps, recovery, and any questions you have.

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