Our mission at the Herzig Eye Institute is to transform the way you see by providing you with your best possible vision. By combining exceptional surgical skill with the most advanced and proven vision correction technology available, we aim to give you vision that is better than you can achieve with glasses or contacts. We believe that treating your previous vision is a sacred responsibility and one that requires us to relentlessly pursue an unsurpassed standard of quality in visual outcomes and patient service. Your eyes are not a commodity. Your eyes are priceless and deserve the best care possible. Your trust means everything to us, and we will work hard to earn it.

The Herzig Eye Institute has treated thousands of Toronto LASIK patients, as well as patients from other Canadian provinces, 42 U.S. states and 23 other countries worldwide. A world-renowned expert in his field, Dr. Herzig is the former President of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and prepared the Recommended Safety Guidelines for Laser Refractive Centres in Canada.

Herzig Eye Institute's High Definition Vision® solutions utilize some of the most advanced vision correction technologies, including the VISX® CustomVue WaveFront-guided laser with Iris Registration, and IntraLase®, a blade-free alternative to traditional LASIK methods. In addition, the institute offers proven intraocular surgical procedures for patients who do not qualify for laser surgery.

The Herzig Eye Institute also offers treatments for presbyopia, including NearVision CK, Monovision LASIK, refractive lens exchange, implantable contact lenses (ICLs) and advanced cataract solutions. The Herzig Eye Institute is the only custom vision correction surgical centre in North America to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 certification by SGS International Certification Services, Inc., assuring LASIK Toronto patients the highest levels of safety and efficacy.

For a complimentary eye examination and consultation with Herzig Eye Institute's expert physicians, call (888) 782-8000.

More About Laser Vision Correction at Herzig Eye Institute

Due to our commitment to the safest and most advanced technologies, 98 percent of our patients achieve 20/20 vision or better.

Rigorous Medical Assessment & Treatment Options. To determine which procedure is best to correct your vision, a comprehensive assessment by a Herzig Eye Institute eye doctor is conducted utilizing state-of-the-art technology. This involves a thorough, dilated eye examination, corneal topography (a type of fingerprint of the eye that maps irregularities in each patient's visual system), pachymetry to determine corneal thickness and a meeting with your surgeon. Based on this careful, rigorous diagnostic assessment, your surgeon will uniquely tailor a treatment plan employing one of our High Definition Vision® solutions to address your specific vision needs.

The Herzig Lifetime commitment. Our goal is 100 percent patient satisfaction. No gimmicks and no surprises. In some cases, our surgeons recommend follow-up treatment (provided at no additional cost) to further enhance your vision. At the Herzig Eye Institute, our commitment is to provide you with your best possible vision. It's that simple.

More About the Doctors at Herzig Eye Institute

Medical Excellence. You have high expectations. We have the highest standards of medical excellence at Herzig Eye Institute. Our team of renowned surgeons has been selected for their outstanding microsurgical experience in custom vision correction. Thanks to our superb track record, doctors across North America regularly and confidently refer their more difficult cases to us.

Sheldon Herzig, MD, FRCSC, is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of the Herzig Eye Institute. Dr. Herzig completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, after which he completed a fellowship in corneal and cataract surgery at the Mary Shiels Eye Hospital in Dallas, Texas. There, Dr. Herzig was trained in the most advanced micro-surgical techniques for cataract and refractive surgery. Upon his return to Toronto, he introduced these techniques to the ophthalmic community, and over the past decade he has been acclaimed for his groundbreaking work in laser vision correction.

Dr. Herzig has developed techniques and instruments that are now used worldwide. After mastering, utilizing, and teaching earlier laser vision correction methodologies, he began using the LASIK technique. His work with thousands of patients has led to technique modifications and innovations on which he has lectured extensively; his courses on the LASIK technique are attended by eye surgeons and optometrists from all over the world.

Dr. Herzig is a past president of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and continues, through his practice and teachings, to be on the leading edge of his specialty.

Joseph J.K. Ma, MD, FRCSC, serves as the Director of Corneal Surgery and Research at Herzig Eye Institute. He specializes in custom vision correction procedures with multiple custom wavefront platforms. He also utilizes leading-edge technologies in refractive correction, including Intralase, CK and LASEK.

With more than a half decade of clinical and surgical experience in training and teaching at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ma has been an instructor in surgical courses focusing on complex corneal surgeries, including keratoprostheses. As an Associate Staff at Harvard's prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Ma sub-specialized in the most intricate of corneal, intraocular, cataract and refractive surgical techniques.

Dr. Ma lectures at conferences held by the most respected professional ophthalmic organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has also received many academic awards.

Navdeep Nijhawan, MD, FRCSC, has established a reputation as an outstanding surgeon, highly skilled in both oculoplastics and custom vision correction procedures. He is devoted to providing the best in patient care and to making a significant contribution to the field of ophthalmic medicine through his ongoing research and training.

Dr. Nijhawan graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School and completed his residency in ophthalmology. He received the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He also is a noted speaker and educator on topics related to his areas of expertise, presenting his lectures in North America and in Europe. He is well known for his research and vast interest in ophthalmic and facial surgery.

Raj Rathee, MD, completed a medical degree at Dalhousie University, and an ophthalmology residency at Queen's University, where he served as Chief Resident. He furthered his education with training in basic and clinical ophthalmology at Stanford University, ocular pathology and uveitis at McGill University and refractive surgery under Dr. Sheldon Herzig, a pioneer in laser vision correction. Dr. Rathee is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also accredited by the Bermuda Medical Council and is affiliated with the Bermude Eye Institute. Currently, Dr. Rathee serves as an ophthalmic surgeon at North York General Hospital and Scarborough Grace Hospital in Toronto and as a lecturer at the University of Toronto. Although he was born and raised in Nova Scotia, he speaks several languages to serve the diverse population he serves; he is fluent in French, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi, with some knowledge of Tamil and Cantonese.

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