The surgeons of the UT Southwestern Laser Center for Vision Care are board certified with specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery. These surgeons are recognized nationally and internationally for creating a center of excellence in refractive surgery. They stay on the cutting edge of advancements in vision correction through continued research, innovation and teaching. UT Southwestern is a leading educational and investigational center for new advances in vision correction surgery, and the surgeons routinely participate as investigators in studies where new advancements are developed and refined.

The highest levels of expertise and the most advanced equipment ensure each patient receives optimal vision correction from the surgeons at UT Southwestern Laser Center for Vision Care.

The staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center performs thousands of vision correction procedures every year and has a rich tradition of excellent patient care. This tradition is continued today as each surgeon and staff member of the Laser Center for Vision Care focuses on providing optimal visual outcomes for each patient. Unlike other centers, each patient sees his or her doctor during every step of care — from the very first pre-operative visit, during surgery and throughout post-operative care. You can learn more about life without a dependence on glasses or contact lenses by scheduling a consultation or registering for a free seminar. Contact us toll free at (888) 663-2020, or visit our website at the link above.

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The surgeons offer a variety of refractive surgery options, including PRK, LASEK, EpiLASIK and LASIK. Every vision correction patient is meticulously examined and treated by the surgeons so they can recommend the best procedure, which will lead to more rewarding results. LASIK surgery is performed using the VISX Star S4/IR excimer laser system. For treatment, a highly accurate measure of the corneal curvature is determined and a custom laser beam profile is created to correct each eye. To create the corneal flap, the Intralase FS laser, or "All-Laser LASIK" system, is available. The combination of the latest in FDA-approved laser technology with long-term surgeon experience provides for excellent vision after surgery. UT Southwestern doctors routinely publish their patient results in peer-reviewed medical literature.

The UT Southwestern Laser Center for Vision Care also offers the most recent advances in presbyopia-correcting IOL (intraocular lenses) surgery. The surgeons use the "no needle," "no stitch," "no patch" surgical technique. The newest IOLs are available, including the ReSTOR lens that simultaneously corrects for distance and reading vision. STAAR ICLs (implantable contact lenses) are also available for many refractive candidates who could not safely have LASIK surgery, such as those with high myopia or dry eyes. Although the UT Southwestern surgeons are on the leading edge of new technology in eye care, they are conservative in their approach to vision correction surgery. A comprehensive screening process is used for all patients and a large percentage of patients are advised not to undergo surgery.

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Surgeons at UT Southwestern Laser Center for Vision Care have been named "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine.

James P. McCulley, MD, FACS, FRCOphth (UK), is Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and holder of the David Burton, Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology since 1981. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and his medical degree from Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. After a straight medical internship on the Harvard Medical Service at Boston City Hospital and five years of residency and corneal fellowship training at the world-renowned Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, he spent two years on staff at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He has been selected as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine and "Best Doctors in America." His honors include TCU Distinguished Alumni Award, Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University’s School of Medicine. He has also been selected as a Fellow to the prestigious American College of Surgeons and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmology (UK).

R. Wayne Bowman, MD, holds the Irene Wadel and Robert I. Atha, Jr. Professorship of Ophthalmology. He received his medical degree from and performed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine. He completed two residencies, one in ophthalmology and one in internal medicine, at the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, where he was recognized for Outstanding Achievement as a resident each year of his residency. His specialty fellowship training in cornea and external disease was performed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He has been repeatedly selected as one of "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine and is listed as a Texas Super Doc in Texas Monthly and in "Best Doctors in America." Dr. Bowman has also been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

H. Dwight Cavanagh, MD, PhD, FACS, serves as Vice-Chairman for the Department of Ophthalmology and holds the Dr. W. Maxwell Thomas Chair in Ophthalmology. He received his undergraduate and his medical degrees from the Johns Hopkins University and School of Medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed specialty fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School, where he received a Ph.D. degree. He has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine and recognized as one of the, "Best Doctors in America" and a top ophthalmologist in the United States. Dr. Cavanagh is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

V. Vinod Mootha, MD, is an associate professor of ophthalmology. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine and performed his residency at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Ophthalmology. His specialty fellowship training in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery was completed at UT Southwestern.

Steven Verity, MD, is an associate professor of ophthalmology who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and his medical degree from Louisiana State University, School of Medicine. He performed his residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern and his specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine. He has been selected for several honors, including designation as one of the "Best Doctors in America."

All of the UT Southwestern laser eye surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They are active members in the major ophthalmology and medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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