20/20 Institute is a Colorado LASIK center founded in 2004 by Dr. Mark S. Danzo, O.D. and Dr. Britt A. Buckley, M.D., with locations across the Front Range including our Denver Tech Center location, our Westminster LASIK center, and our Colorado Springs LASIK center. We specialize exclusively in vision correction surgery, including LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and RLE, and every decision we make is rooted in what is best for the patient.
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Complimentary consultations are available for patients who haven’t had prior refractive surgery.
We understand that patients want the best possible vision, dependable technology, and genuine value from their vision correction experience. Our founding vision was built on a clear commitment: align independent, experienced doctors who specialize in LASIK with patients seeking advanced laser technology, and deliver all of that in a comfortable, professional environment built around each patient’s needs. Personalized service and attentive care are what 20/20 Institute patients have come to rely on.
20/20 Institute reflects Dr. Mark S. Danzo, O.D.’s lifelong passion to help others achieve clear vision. He founded the practice in 2004 alongside Dr. Britt A. Buckley, M.D. You can read the story behind 20/20 Institute in full, and we’ll pick up where that story leaves off by sharing what that mission looks like in practice today.
We have a mission statement that Dr. Danzo crafted when he established 20/20 Institute, and, as he likes to say, “these aren’t just words.” Most companies have a mission statement. All too commonly, however, it’s retrieved from the employee handbook and dusted off prior to annual company meetings. Not so at 20/20 Institute. Our mission statement is front and center in our clinic as a constant reminder of what drives every decision, every action, and every interaction with our patients. Every team member has our mission statement memorized. Go ahead and test one of us when you visit or call:
“Every day we will strive to be the best vision correction organization in the world. We value the privilege to play an important role in this amazing, life-changing event in our patients' lives. We will meet and then exceed the expectations of our patients during every encounter. All of our decision-making will be rooted in the knowledge of believing that what is in the best interest of our patients, truly is in the best interest of 20/20 Institute.”
As we live this mission statement every day, some very important things follow. “Medicine Rules and Get Out of Bed to Serve” is a core tenet of our culture, meaning that the modus operandi at 20/20 Institute is patient-centered. We believe that every patient deserves our very best medicine and our very best efforts to deliver an excellent visual result, delivered with a concierge level of care.
Here’s what that means for you. You can expect these important elements of care at 20/20 Institute:
- Experienced specialists. Highly experienced LASIK specialists, including highly trained ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff.
- Advanced technology for every patient. We invest in our most advanced LASIK technology for every patient we treat
- Straightforward answers. No “doctor talk,” just plain language.
- Conservative candidacy assessment. A responsible approach to your long-term eye health. We aren't cavalier about determining your candidacy for LASIK.
- Attentive, personal service. A concierge-level experience: your patient telephone counselor handles your initial phone consultation, and a dedicated patient counselor stays with you from your in-person evaluation through your final follow-up.
These commitments form the foundation of 20/20 Institute. The decision to have LASIK is a significant one, and where to have it’s equally important, so we hope this helps you get to know us a little better.
As you explore your own path to clear vision, we welcome the opportunity to meet you, discuss your questions, and invite you in for a complimentary consultation to explore your candidacy. There’s never any pressure. We take your vision as seriously as you do. Just give us a call at 303-202-0669, or have us reach out to you, and we’ll see you soon.
About Dr. Mark S. Danzo, O.D.
Dr. Mark S. Danzo, O.D. earned his B.S. in Biology from the State University of New York at Cortland and his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. Before founding 20/20 Institute in 2004 with Dr. Britt A. Buckley, M.D., he spent roughly a decade consulting with ophthalmology and optometry practices around the world. That work became the foundation for what he built next: a concierge LASIK model that pairs world-class clinical outcomes with five-star hospitality benchmarked to the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and Nordstrom.
Over his career, Dr. Danzo has personally co-managed more than 30,000 refractive procedures including LASIK and PRK. He has trained and lectured at more than 1,000 ophthalmology and optometric practices worldwide, from Frankfurt to Sydney. He is also a LASIK patient himself, which gives him firsthand understanding of the journey his patients are on when they walk through our doors.
Dr. Danzo is an optometrist, not a surgeon. As an O.D., his role is patient evaluation, experience design, and clinical co-management. He has assembled a team of board-certified ophthalmologist surgeons, including Medical Director Dr. Jim E. Montgomery, M.D., who is the lead surgeon. Dr. Danzo puts it plainly: “I don’t fly the plane; I run the best Vision Correction airline in the world.” That collaboration, an expert O.D. in the field of Vision Correction practice operations working alongside highly experienced M.D. surgeons, is the structural foundation of the 20/20 Institute clinical and customer service model.
Why patients choose 20/20 Institute
Most patients arrive with some combination of three concerns: worry about the outcome, wariness of high-pressure sales, and honest uncertainty about whether LASIK is right for them. Here is how we answer each one.
We publish our surgical outcome data. In an analysis of all LASIK patients treated at our Denver Tech Center location in 2022 who completed one year of follow-up care, 99.67% achieved 20/20 vision or better, as measured on a Snellen Visual Acuity Chart (Source: Summary of Outcome Results 2022). That’s a specific historical result from a specific cohort. You can read our transparent approach to how we report it.
Every consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch. Our approach to candidacy is conservative on purpose. Not every patient is a good candidate for LASIK, and when that’s the case, we say so directly. If a different procedure fits you better, or if the responsible answer is to wait, that’s what we’ll tell you. This is what we mean by our patient-first philosophy.
Every LASIK patient at 20/20 Institute has direct access to their care team, including after-hours contact for urgent questions. If something comes up the evening after your procedure or on a weekend, you’re not left waiting until Monday.
Complimentary consultations are available for patients who haven’t had prior refractive surgery.
What we do
We focus exclusively on vision correction surgery. Because that’s the only work we do, every team member, every piece of advanced LASIK technology we invest in, and every detail of the facility is built around a single purpose: delivering the best possible visual result for each patient. All procedures are performed by our board-certified ophthalmologist surgeons under the clinical co-management model described above.
- EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). An implantable lens option for patients with higher prescriptions or corneas that aren't ideal for a laser-based procedure.
- RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange). A lens-based option often considered by patients over 45 who are addressing presbyopia or early lens changes alongside their refractive prescription.
- LASIK. A laser vision correction procedure for adults with stable prescriptions who want long-term freedom from glasses and contact lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
- PRK. A laser procedure often recommended for patients whose corneal thickness or lifestyle makes PRK a better fit than LASIK, with the same long-term goal of clear vision without correction.
Our Colorado locations
20/20 Institute is a Colorado LASIK center with three primary Front Range offices, so patients across the state can be seen close to home. Our Denver Tech Center location in Englewood serves patients throughout the DTC corridor. Our Colorado Springs LASIK center serves the Pikes Peak region. Our Westminster LASIK center serves the north metro. We also maintain our Downtown Denver consultation office.
Find the nearest office on our all Colorado locations page.
Choose Freedom to live your best life
Clearer vision starts with a single conversation. Schedule your free consultation at any of our Colorado locations and find out if you’re a candidate.
Speak to a LASIK Counselor: 303-202-0669
Hear from other patients: read our patient reviews.
Complimentary consultations are available for patients who haven’t had prior refractive surgery.
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*$1000 Savings on LASIK or PRK are $500 per eye. Offers cannot be combined, offers can be discontinued at any time without notice. Results may vary, medical outcomes cannot be guaranteed. See our outcome results here. Full terms and conditions will be provided under separate 20/20 Institute written agreements. All surgeons are independent contractors. For more information about financing, risks, and details, see our Transparent Approach and Disclaimers. Free doctor evaluations apply only to patients who have NOT had previous refractive surgery. Nothing herein is intended to imply that 20/20 Institute, LLC provides medical services.
