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Dr. Turner receives the STAR VISX Surgeon Award.
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Serving patients seeking blade free LASIK in San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Mountain View and the surrounding area
Stephen Turner, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery. He boasts more than 30 years' experience and is among the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the San Francisco and East Bay areas, including Oakland, Hayward and San Leandro. Dr. Turner remains at the forefront of advancements in vision correction surgery. He was the first surgeon in the Bay Area to offer Visian ICL treatment, performing the first treatment at his San Leandro office. He serves as an investigator for FDA clinical trials, where new advancements in eye surgery are developed and refined. In addition, Dr. Turner routinely holds lectures for other eye doctors on the subject of vision correction surgery.
Dr. Turner is recognized as a leader in his field. He is currently featured in the "Best of Vision Correction" and "Best Doctor/Physician" listings of East Bay newspapers such as the Oakland Tribune, The Fremont Argus, and The Daily Review. He has also appeared in the Daily Review's "The Best of Vision Correction" listings and was selected as one of "Silicon Valley's Best Doctors" by San Jose magazine, as well as one of the Bay Area's "Top Doctors" by San Francisco magazine. Dr. Turner has been chosen as a STAR VISX surgeon, an honor given to the top 5 percent of the LASIK surgeons in the United States, and has been recognized by Summit as an "Excimer Laser Visionary." Dr. Turner combines his extensive expertise and training with some of the best laser technologies available to provide optimal vision results for each patient.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Turner, call (800) 889-4260.
More About the Turner Eye Institute
Dr. Turner is the Medical Director and Chief Surgeon at the Turner Eye Institute, a comprehensive eye care center with offices in San Francisco, Concord, Walnut Creek, San Jose, and San Leandro. The Turner Eye Institute is also proud to serve Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda County and the greater East Bay.
For LASIK surgery, Dr. Turner uses the VISX STAR S4 CustomVue laser system with Iris Registration. This system generates a map, or "fingerprint," of the cornea, which is used to create an individualized laser beam profile to correct the patient's vision. The first stage of LASIK involves the creation of a corneal flap. Depending on the shape and structure of your eye, this will be performed using one of two safe methods: "All Laser LASIK" (blade-free LASIK), also called IntraLase, or Thin-flap LASIK. Thin-flap LASIK can provide a safer treatment for many patients as it provides a more stable cornea following treatment.
For patients who are not good candidates for LASIK, Dr. Turner offers the most advanced LASIK alternatives, such as the VISIAN ICLs and ReSTOR IOLs, for the simultaneous correction of near and distance vision. Dr. Turner is a skilled implant surgeon who uses the no-stitch, no-needle surgical technique. Each patient is meticulously examined to determine the best option for vision correction.
In addition to LASIK eye surgery, Dr. Turner provides Intacs corneal rings to treat keratoconus, a progressive corneal disease. Intacs have been shown to be effective in reducing the onset of keratoconus. Intacs surgeries are performed at the San Leandro clinic.
What Do Patients Say About Turner Eye Institute?
"As a park ranger, I am in the field 90 percent of the time. I was constantly taking off my glasses and putting on my sunglasses every time I left the office. I had tried transitional lenses, but since the windshield of my patrol vehicle is UV protected, my lenses wouldn’t darken. I had also tried to wear contact lenses, but I had dry eyes, and a better part of my day was spent applying eye drops. I was often forced to remove my contacts at night because I would get the star effect whenever there were lights around. Wearing my glasses hindered my peripheral vision, so that was a safety issue if I would have had a law enforcement contact go bad. While playing softball on the city league at nights, I struggled to see the ball against the glare of the lights. LASIK has made my life so much better. Thank you so much to Dr. Stephen Turner and Turner Eye Institute. Thank you sincerely." — Lee Hickinbotham, Jr.
"What a pleasant experience at the Turner Eye Institute! Initially, I wasn't sure that I was a candidate for LASIK because I had astigmatism. The informative staff explained all of the available procedures, including the procedure for astigmatism. They did a great job informing me of the pros and cons of the surgery, as well as alternatives. The actual procedure itself was quick and easy, but I never felt rushed. Waking up in the morning after the surgery and not having to reach for my glasses to watch the news was so nice. That day I was back on the court working out with other players. I was also able to spend some time on my laptop working on the Warriors’ playbook for the season. I am looking forward to working on the court without fearing that my glasses will get knocked off! Thank you so much for everything! A 20-minute procedure has changed my life. I can see!" — Stephen Silas
"I was legally blind, needing corrective lenses to operate an automobile. After surgery, it has been terrific. Now I can see the world, and it didn't hurt. It was painless!" — Melanie Morgan
"I had headaches from astigmatism my whole life. Now, with LASIK, the headaches are gone and I can broadcast a 49er game without glasses!" — Joe Starkey
More About Stephen Turner, MD, FACS
Stephen Turner, MD, FACS, received his medical degree from Baylor University School of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He performed his residency in ophthalmology at the prestigious University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. He served as a fellow at Saint John's Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, Israel, where he was the Corneal Director of the eye bank. He then served as a visiting fellow at the world-renowned Moorfield's Eye Hospital in London, England. He completed specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Turner is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons. He is one of the few LASIK surgeons in the Bay Area who is certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery. Dr. Turner also shares his knowledge with upcoming eye surgeons as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the major ophthalmology organizations and serves as an instructor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology delivering instructional courses on LASIK and cataract surgery.
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