Mark J. Mannis, MD, FACS
Vahid Feiz, MD
Ivan R. Schwab, MD, FACS

Sacramento Corneal Surgery at the UC Davis Eye Center

The talented eye care team of the UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center is composed of experienced, board-certified ophthalmologists who specialize in a variety of eye surgeries, including corneal transplantation, laser vision correction and cataract surgery. In addition to performing eye surgery, they serve as instructors, teaching the latest techniques and technologies to ophthalmologists in training and other practitioners. Due to their revolutionary research and advanced techniques, the surgeons have earned a reputation for excellence among patients and fellow ophthalmologists, and they are invited to speak at ophthalmology conferences around the world.

The eye surgeons at UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center perform corneal transplant, a sophisticated procedure that replaces damaged corneal tissue with a graft. Corneal transplant is a highly successful procedure that can greatly improve a patient's vision. The UC Davis Eye Center offers some of the latest cornea transplant techniques, including partial transplant surgeries, like DSAEK and DALK. In addition, they offer femtosecond laser-assisted corneal transplantation, which promotes highly accurate and effective corneal transplants with precise laser incisions.

Cataract Surgery and Other Eye Care Services

The surgical team of UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center specializes in cataract surgery with phacoemulsification. This advanced technique eliminates the need for anesthetic injection in most cases by using numbing eye drops. After numbing the eye, the surgeons use ultrasound technology to break the clouded lens into smaller pieces, which are extracted through a tiny, self-sealing incision. The natural lens is replaced with a permanent artificial intraocular lens implant (IOL). The UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center is one of the few centers in California to offer intraocular lens implants that protect against damage caused by blue light, which contributes to the progression of macular degeneration and harms retina cells. They also offer premium intraocular lenses that can correct for astigmatism, as well as reduce the need for reading glasses after cataract surgery.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of the cornea specialists at the UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center and learn more about your cataract surgery, laser vision correction or corneal surgery options, contact their office at (800) 681-0554.

More About the Surgeons of UC Davis Ophthalmology Eye Center

Mark J. Mannis, MD, FACS, received an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and his medical degree from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine. He went on to perform an internal medicine internship at the University of Vermont, residency in ophthalmology at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in corneal surgery at the University of Iowa. Dr. Mannis has authored more than 100 published journal articles and five books about corneal diseases and surgery. He serves as Director of Sierra Regional Eye and Tissue Donor Services, as well as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at UC Davis. Dr. Mannis is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Eye Bank Association of America, the American Medical Association, the American Ophthalmological Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the California Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the California Medical Association. He is the current President of the Cornea Society and the Pan-American Association of Eye Banks, as well as President Elect of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology.

Vahid Feiz, MD, completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Iowa State University and a Doctor of Medicine degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He continued his education with an internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and a residency at Boston University School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Feiz performed a cornea, external diseases and refractive surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. Dr. Feiz has authored many journal articles and serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Refractive Surgery Services at UC Davis. He is a member of several medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Eye Bank Association of America and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Ivan R. Schwab, MD, FACS, earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from West Virginia University. He then served an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, a residency and fellowship at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, and an additional fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He serves as Director for the American Board of Ophthalmology and member of the editorial boards for the Cornea and British Journal of Ophthalmology publications. Dr. Schwab is also a member of several medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Ophthalmological Society, the American Uveitis Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Castroviejo Society, the International Society of Geographical Ophthalmology, the Proctor Fellows Association, the California Academy of Sciences and the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group.

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