Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills:
50 N. La Cienega Blvd., #340
Beverly Hills, California 90211
(800) 772-8651
Irvine:
1 Medical Plaza Dr.
Irvine, CA 92697
(800) 863-2561
Cornea Eye Institute of O.C.:
10861 Cherry St., #204
Los Alamitos, California 90720
(800) 881-6881
Orange:
101 The City Dr. South
Orange, CA 92668
(800) 863-2561
Dr. Ronald N. Gaster
Serving patients seeking LASIK eye surgery in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach and the surrounding area
Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS, was voted by other eye doctors as one of the "Best Doctors in America." He has been chosen by his peers for inclusion in the prestigious 2011 Best Doctors in America (an honor he has received yearly since 1996), the Orange County Medical Association's 2011-2012 Physicians of Excellence, 2011-2012 Top Doctors of Orange County, and Los Angeles Magazine's 2008 Southern California Super Doctors. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist, a fellowship-trained corneal and refractive surgeon, and a nationally recognized authority in the field of refractive eye surgery. Dr. Gaster is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, and has private practices in Beverly Hills, Long Beach/Los Alamitos, Irvine and Orange County. He won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award in 1999, 2002 and 2008 for his work in ophthalmology teaching other doctors his microsurgical techniques. He frequently lectures on the latest innovations in refractive, corneal and cataract microsurgery, both nationally and internationally, and has authored more than 60 publications on topics pertaining to advances in refractive, corneal and cataract surgery. Dr. Gaster also specializes in the latest treatments for keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia including Intacs and corneal cross-linking (CXL), where he is a principal investigator for a clinical trial with an IDE under the FDA, which is currently enrolling new patients.
Dr. Gaster operates in this state-of-the-art surgery center.
Dr. Gaster uses the latest and most advanced "bladeless" all-laser LASIK eye surgery technologies to correct a range of refractive errors, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. To perform LASIK eye surgery, Dr. Gaster first uses the leading-edge IntraLase femtosecond laser (blade-free) to create the corneal flap, a thin piece of tissue that is lifted from the surface of the eye to expose the underlying cornea. Next, he uses state-of-the-art excimer laser technology to carefully reshape the cornea, thereby correcting most vision flaws. He uses the Allegretto wavefront-optimized excimer laser or the iLASIK platform with the IntraLase femtosecond laser and VISX Star S4 wavefront-guided excimer laser. Finally, Dr. Gaster places the corneal flap in its original position, where it acts as a bandage for the eye for a faster and virtually pain-free recovery. These technologies achieve the best possible results, usually 20/20 or better. Most LASIK patients who undergo laser vision correction under the care of Dr. Gaster and his surgical team are able to achieve perfect or near-perfect vision, without the use of glasses or contact lenses. Dr. Gaster also offers PRK for patients who are not good candidates for LASIK. Dr. Gaster will not perform laser vision correction surgery on a patient if he feels that the results will not be outstanding.
Dr. Gaster serves the vision correction needs of LASIK, cataract and corneal surgery patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Irvine, Orange County and throughout the South Bay area.
We will be happy to speak with you and answer any questions about your vision correction options and the state-of-the-art technology in our surgery center prior to your scheduling a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Gaster. Call toll free at (800) 772-8651.
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A happy patient in post-op with Dr. Gaster
Dr. Gaster's involvement with LASIK and refractive surgery reaches back many years. He served as a principal investigator in the development of excimer laser technology for PRK and LASIK eye surgeries and has taught courses on the surgical treatment of astigmatism at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meetings for more than 20 years. In addition, Dr. Gaster helped bring LASIK to China back in 1996 and has since taught hundreds of trained ophthalmologists the latest techniques in laser vision correction, corneal transplantation and cataract surgery.
Dr. Gaster personally performs all LASIK treatments on his patients. He meticulously screens and evaluates each patient to determine which procedure and which laser is best suited for each patient's individual needs. He does not use a bladed microkeratome on any patient since he believes that "bladeless" all-laser LASIK is more accurate and results in a better and safer outcome.
More About Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS
Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS, obtained his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and his medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago, where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Gaster continued his training with a fellowship in microsurgery of the anterior segment and corneal and refractive surgery at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, where he was the recipient of the Heed Foundation Fellowship. He also worked with the father of modern refractive surgery, Dr. Jose I. Barraquer, at the Instituto Barraquer de America in Bogota, Colombia. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, among other accomplishments. Dr. Gaster regularly participates in the most cutting-edge technologies in microsurgery of the eye and presents his research at national and international meetings.
Dr. Gaster has been awarded with many top honors and plaques by various publications.
Dr. Gaster enjoys giving back to the community and has participated in medical missions and provided instruction in corneal transplant surgery to eye surgeons in South America, Africa and Asia. He was invited to perform surgeries on the flying eye hospital with Project Orbis in China. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is associated with several professional organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, where he serves on the Board of Directors. He is a past president of the Orange County Society of Ophthalmology and former Acting Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Gaster was named one of the
top doctors of 2012.
In addition to laser vision surgery, Dr. Gaster is an expert in diseases and surgery of the cornea, including keratoconus, and is currently one of the few surgeons using the femtosecond laser technology for corneal transplants and LASIK in his practices in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Los Alamitos and Orange County. He is a leader in small-incision cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, including Tecnis Multifocal, ReSTOR, Crystalens and Toric lenses.
Dr. Gaster and his friendly staff welcome a visit to their modern offices where you will be treated with respect, courtesy and personal attention during your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Gaster. Call toll free at (800) 772-8651.