Canton Eye Doctor

LASIK Center

When glasses and contacts become too much to keep up with, it’s time to consider LASIK. Millions of people have already experienced the life-changing visual clarity of LASIK—now you can too.

To correct vision in both eyes, LASIK takes about 15 minutes.  After your procedure, you’ll start noticing visual clarity gradually. Most patients can return to work and perform normal activities by the next day. Not only will you enjoy vision clarity and a quick recovery, but you’ll feel more confident as well. To get started with LASIK, schedule an appointment. 

During your appointment, our doctors will evaluate your eye health to ensure LASIK is right for you. Don’t be discouraged if you find out you’re not a candidate for LASIK. We offer alternative procedures such as VERISYSE lenses. Contact us today for more information.

Cataract Center

Do you find it impossible to drive at night due to headlight glare? Has blurry or cloudy vision forced you to adjust your lifestyle? You may be experiencing common symptoms of cataracts. If you’re 40 years or older, schedule an appointment immediately. As the leading cause of preventable blindness for that age group, cataracts cannot be ignored. 

At your evaluation, your doctor will discuss your diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment options, including cataract surgery. We’re the leaders of blade-free cataract surgery in Stark County, contact us today.

Optical Shop

Families choose us as their vision care providers because we offer various prescription and lifestyle frames and lenses for everyone. Take a look at our Optical Shop for quality prescriptions, sunglasses, and computer glasses from designers such as Coach, Oakley, Silhouette, and more. 

Our highly experienced certified opticians can help you find the right style, brand, and lens technology for your vision. Contact us today to find a pair of glasses that fit your lifestyle.

Contact Lenses

Whether you’re tired of wearing glasses or don’t like maintaining them—our professionals can help you find a contact lens that fits your needs. With the latest technology and designs to choose from, we provide a superior selection of difficult contact lens fittings, including keratoconus, high astigmatism, and more. To get started with our contact lens services, contact us today.

Patient Center

We want the best vision possible for you. Please take a look at our list of accepted insurance plans here. If you want more information or can’t find your provider on our list, contact us.

Canton Optometrist

Laurence J. Karns

Dr. Karns is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship trained in cornea & refractive surgery.  His specialties include cataract surgery, advanced technology intraocular lens implants, refractive surgery, as well as management of numerous ocular diseases.

Michael L. Smit

We are very excited to have Dr. Smit join us and offer our patients his expertise in cataract and refractive surgery, surgical and medical treatment of glaucoma, medical treatment for retinal disease, and many other ocular eye conditions.

Paul W. Turgeon

Dr. Turgeon is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and Medical Director for the Institute for Refractive & Intraocular Surgery Center, who specializes in medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts, as well as complicated anterior segment surgery.

Directions to Our North Canton, OH Office :

The best place to find expert vision care in Downtown Cantons, OH is at our office. We look forward to helping you improve your vision and quality of life.  Follow the directions below to find us. 

If You’re Heading Heading North OH-43

Continue heading north on OH-43 until you reach 6th St NE, where you’ll turn left. Next, you’ll turn right onto Market Ave N followed by a left onto 721/9th St. NW. Continue on 9th St. until you reach Mckinley Ave NW where you’ll turn left. You should see our building and parking. 

If You’re Heading Heading South on OH-43

Continue on OH-43 until you reach Tire Choice Auto Service Centers, which should be on your right. There you’ll make a right turn followed by a left on Mckinley Ave NW. At that point, you should see our office on the left and parking.