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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LASIK and Digital Lifestyles: Heavy Screen Use Before and After Surgery

For many patients considering LASIK, screen time is a major part of daily life.

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Published: July 11, 2026

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Why Some Patients Are Better Suited for LASIK Alternatives

LASIK gets most of the attention when it comes to vision correction, but it’s…

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Published: July 4, 2026

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LASIK Screening Tests Explained: What Each One Measures & Why It Matters

A LASIK consultation can feel like a whirlwind of machines, lights and scans. You…

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Published: June 25, 2026

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What Patients Regret (and Don’t Regret) About LASIK

LASIK consultations often begin with technical questions about prescriptions, healing timelines or candidacy. But…

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Published: June 18, 2026

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