Paul D. First, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who
specializes in laser eye surgery and is an expert in the diagnosis
and treatment of eye disease. He is a gifted surgeon who has
practiced ophthalmology for more than seventeen years and has
performed more than 8,000 LASIK surgeries. Many patients have
traveled from around the country to have their vision corrected
for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Dr. First
is a native Los Angelino who is well known throughout Southern
California for his leadership in refractive surgery. He takes
great pride in providing the best possible LASIK outcomes. His
focus is to offer a practice where professional care and the
highest level of technical experience always come first.
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Dr. First and his professional staff provide the best individualized care for their patients.
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More About First Vision Institute
Dr. Paul First is the medical director and chief surgeon
for First Vision Institute. For LASIK surgery, Dr. First
uses the newest technology from VISX, called WavePrint. The
WavePrint system combines the VISX STAR S3 excimer laser system
with a highly accurate and individualized scan for the cornea
called WaveScan. This unique "corneal map" is programmed into
the laser so that it accurately reshapes the cornea and corrects
the vision. This advanced technology, in combination with Dr. First's
years of experience, provide for highly precise LASIK results.
In addition to LASIK, First Vision Institute also provides PRK
and LASEK for laser vision correction. The newest and best
technologies for cataract surgery and glaucoma diagnosis and
treatment are also offered by Dr. First.
More About Dr. First
Dr. Paul First completed his undergraduate degree from
the University of California, Berkeley and his medical degree
from the University of Health Sciences at the Chicago Medical
School. He performed his internship, with a focus on surgery,
at the University of Southern California and his residency
in ophthalmology at the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in
Los Angeles. After his residency training, Dr. First joined
the medical staff at both St. Vincent's Medical Center and
the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
Dr. First stays at the top of his field by constantly
updating his knowledge and learning about new innovations
in the areas of laser vision correction, cataract surgery,
and glaucoma treatment. He shares this knowledge with the
residents in ophthalmology as a clinical instructor in the
University of Southern California, Department of Ophthalmology
residency program.
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