After years of serving our community,

Great Plains Eye Specialists & Great Plains LASIK will be closed it’s doors on April 30, 2025. We are grateful for your trust in caring for your vision needs.

Requesting Medical Records*
Unclaimed medical records will be transitioned to Slingsby & Huot Eye Associates of Rapid City, SD, on April 30th, 2025. After they have been transitioned to Slingsby & Huot Eye Associates, you may request your medical records by calling (605) 719-9499.

Patients of Cris Mathews & Lauren Albers

No action is needed. They will continue to serve you at 240 Minnesota St. with Slingsby & Huot Eye Associates.
It has been a privilege to serve as your eye care provider!

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Published: January 11, 2026

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Can You Get LASIK Twice? Enhancements Explained

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Published: January 4, 2026

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