Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us


Mission Statement:

The Blue Laser Group Physicians and employees are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients. Through outstanding service, continual staff education and training, our goal is to affect positive change in the lives of not only our patients, but our staff and all those we come in contact with. Our doctors believe that maintaining state of the art technology, current treatment and management techniques, and a full range of services allows us to consistently deliver exceptional results in comprehensive eye care.

Blue Laser Group was founded in 1986 by board certified ophthalmologist Richard H. Blue, M.D. The practice began with the first office in Winder, Georgia and over the years has established locations in Athens and Gainesville, Georgia and Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina.

At our Gainesville laser center we perform the all LASIK (laser vision correction) procedures, as well as diagnosis, treatment and management of Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, and Dry Eye.

All of our locations offer a full range of eye care services. Services in these locations also include cataracts, routine eye examinations, and bladeless LASIK featuring the Intralase laser.

LASIK Self-Evaluation Test

Are you seeking LASIK in Northern Georgia or Western North Carolina? Find out if you can be a LASIK Candidate.

Financing Options

We offer numerous financing options for our patients when it comes to obtaining LASIK. Our goal at Blue Laser Group is to make LASIK affordable for any budget. Currently offering 24 month 0% interest financing.

Laser Vision Seminar

Knowledge and understanding are a vital component to any vision correction procedure. To ensure our patients are knowledgeable about and comfortable with their procedure, Blue Laser Group offers free informational seminars on laser vision correction procedures.

Patient Stories

Blue Laser Group strives for excellence in Ophthalmology and LASIK Vision Correction.Because we offer procedures that cover so many aspects of eye care we thought you might be interested in hearing the experiences of our patients.