Black Hills Regional Eye Institute & Laser Vision Center
Our doctors and team members provide world-class experiences, technology, and research. Eye Surgical Center and Clinic
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01/15/2026
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to highlight the importance of early detection and ongoing eye care. Our institute is proud to have Dr. Jorgensen on our team to help diagnose, manage, and treat glaucoma in our patients. If you or a loved one has concerns, we’re here to help protect your vision, so you can see life clearly and look toward the future! ➡️ blackhillseyes.com/glaucoma
01/13/2026
Don’t miss out on the last FREE LASIK consultation day of January in Gillette on January 20th! Learn if you’re a candidate, get your questions answered, and explore your vision correction options. Call (605) 718-3937 to secure your consultation now! 📞
*𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
01/12/2026
You may not notice glaucoma, but we can. Routine eye exams help detect glaucoma early and preserve your vision for the future.
01/09/2026
New Year with the residency program in full swing! Currently on the search for the next Resident Optometrist.
01/08/2026
Glaucoma isn’t always obvious. Proven, Doctor recommended therapies are the best way to protect vision. 💚
01/07/2026
Ready to explore life without glasses or contacts? We’re offering our final round of FREE LASIK consultations this month for Rapid City on January 19th. Discover your options, ask questions, and see if LASIK is right for you—all at no cost. Call (605) 718-3937 to schedule your consultation! 📞
*𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
01/05/2026
If you’re dreaming of clearer vision, sign up for a FREE LASIK consultation in Rapid City on January 9th! This is your chance to learn if LASIK is right for you—no cost, no pressure. Call (605) 718-3937 to reserve your spot and take the first step to see life clearly! 📞
*𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
01/05/2026
Celebrate New Year’s Day with clearer vision! 🎊 At the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, you can now save $900 on LASIK or PRK procedures. Make 2026 the year you see life clearly without glasses or contacts. Call (605) 718-3937 today to learn more and schedule your FREE consultation! 📞
01/05/2026
We’ve upgraded our LASIK technology with Alcon’s state-of-the-art Wavelight plus to map the eye, along with the Excimer and Femtosecond lasers for more customized vision correction.
12/31/2025
New year, clear vision. Your eyes deserve a fresh start too.
12/30/2025
Seeing blurry again after cataract surgery? You may be experiencing what’s often called a secondary cataract. The good news- treatment is fast, safe, and usually takes just minutes to bring vision back into focus.
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas from the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute! 🎄 We’re beyond grateful for the trust you place in our team throughout the year, and we wish you a season filled with warmth, joy, and clear vision.
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Established in 1983, The Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, provides a variety of leading eye care services to thousands of patients. Although located in a rural area, the Eye Institute consists of several physicians whose knowledge and experience provides the five-state region with outstanding eye care for children and adults.
The Black Hills Regional Eye Institute prides itself in providing the best in diagnosis, treatment, consultation, surgery, research, and education. This forty-five-thousand square-foot facility houses a world-class retina center, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, and laser and refractive center. The Eye Institute is also home to a low vision center for patients with diminished vision and an optical shop.
The Black Hills Regional Eye Surgery Center provides same-day surgery on an outpatient basis. Their staff includes registered nurses and certified registered nurse anesthetists who specialize in ophthalmology only. Surgeries performed at the Eye Surgery Center include retinal, cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastic, anterior segment and corneal transplants. The Eye Institute has the most current, fifth-generation laser eye surgery system and is the only clinic in the region performing bladeless iLASIK with the iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser.
The doctors at the Eye Institute use a comprehensive approach to eye care. Their subspecialties include retinal disorders such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract surgery, eye muscle surgery, eye plastic surgery, LASIK and other laser vision correction, and ocular inflammation.
Dr. Prema Abraham, Medical Director of the Eye Institute, provides services that normally would only be found in major metropolitan areas. She is the recipient of the “Best Doctors in America” award for the past decade and is the only physician in the region who dedicates her practice solely to the evaluation and management of vitreoretinal and macular disease and surgery. Dr. Abraham is one of the country’s leading principal investigators in retina clinical research in the areas of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retina vascular occlusive disease. The Retina Center offers the latest state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis and management of retinal conditions.
Dr. Stephen Khachikian specializes in all forms of corneal transplantation and regularly performs refractive and cataract surgery including the use of toric and multifocal intraocular lenses. He has performed extensive clinical research in the areas of keratoconus, corneal topography and endothelial keratoplasty. Dr. Khachikian is the the only surgeon in the five-state region who surgically implants telescopes for macular degeneration.
Dr. Jorgensen joined us last month from Salt Lake City, UT where he obtained his medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine after receiving his B.A. BS in Biology and Minor in Chemistry. His Medicine Internship was at University of Utah Medical Center and his Ophthalmology Residency at John A. Moran Eye Center. He is a fellowship trained glaucoma surgeon having completed his fellowship at John A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Jorgensen is trained in all aspects of glaucoma and cataracts.
Dr. Scott Schirber, Laser Vision Center Director, provides all aspects of patient care, including the proper selection of laser vision correction candidates, planning surgical treatments with the surgeon, patient education and pre-and post-operative care. He specializes in contact lens fittings for those with keratoconus, corneal transplants and severe dry eye.
The Eye Institute is focused on the well-being of the community thus having several satellite locations in South Dakota and Wyoming. Locations served include: Gillette, Deadwood, Pierre, Spearfish and Sturgis. Black Hills Regional Eye Institute also provides preventative screenings about eye health to the public. The Eye Institute also hosts numerous educational seminars for other eye care professionals.
Black Hills Regional Eye Institute has been providing exceptional results for over 30 years.
