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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08/08/2025
Take the first step to glasses-free vision! Join us in Rapid City on August 18th for a free LASIK consultation with our trusted specialists. Schedule your consultation today by calling (605) 718-3937! ๐
Imagine hitting the open road without the hassle of glasses or contacts. LASIK from our institute can help bikers enjoy every mile with sharp, crystal-clear vision. Just you, your bike, and the open road. Take the first step to see life clearly by scheduling your free LASIK consultation today!
08/04/2025
Ready to see life clearly without glasses or contacts? Weโre bringing free LASIK consultations to Gillette on August 12th! Meet with our experienced team to find out if LASIK is right for you by calling (605) 718-3937. ๐
Please join us in recognizing these amazing team members who are celebrating their anniversaries this month! ๐
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Dr. Abraham is our board-certified eye physician and surgeon specializing in the treatment of both vitreoretinal and macular diseases. In addition to providing eyecare in Rapid City, she also provides services in Pierre and Gillette, WY. Dr. Abraham joined us back in 1995 and has been the acting Medical Director since 2001, and this month marks 30 years of service!
Shelli is celebrating 5 years, as our photographer for Dr. Abraham in our Retina department.
Sunglasses arenโt just fashionableโthey also help protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays. ๐ถ๏ธ โ๏ธ Investing in a pair of 100% UV-blocking shades is a simple yet effective way to maintain your eye health.
07/17/2025
Tell your eyeglasses to take a hike, so you can experience freedom and clarity wherever your travels take you this summer. ๐ฅพ โฐ๏ธ Schedule your free LASIK consultation today at (605) 718-3937 and start your journey to see life clearly! โก๏ธ blackhillseyes.com/lasik
07/15/2025
July is UV Safety Month, so donโt forget to grab your shades this summer! ๐ โ๏ธ โก๏ธ bit.ly/BHREI-Sun-Protection
07/10/2025
We're offering free LASIK consultations in Rapid City on July 21st. Schedule your consultation today by calling (605) 718-3937! ๐
Last Friday, our office was full of stars, stripes, and smiles! ๐ ๐บ๐ธ We hope your 4th of July was as fun and festive as our front desk staff's outfits were.
07/04/2025
Happy 4th of July! ๐ ๐บ๐ธ As we celebrate our nationโs independence with fireworks, barbecues, and outdoor fun, donโt forget to keep your eyes safe.
06/30/2025
We believe exceptional care should be accessible, which is why we offer advanced cataract surgery at multiple satellite locations across the region! ๐
Our experienced surgeons and caring team are committed to helping you see life clearlyโno matter where you live, because clearer vision should never be out of reach. โก๏ธ blackhillseyes.com/satellite-offices
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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 โBest Doctors in Americaโ 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 countryโs 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.
