Neal A. Sher, MD, FACS | Refractive Surgery Specialist

I have been practicing ophthalmic and corneal surgery for over 26 years and find the field more inspiring and gratifying than ever. I particularly enjoy working with so many wonderful patients over the years and getting to know them and their families. In the last 15 years, I have focused my practice on laser refractive surgery and have been fortunate to be among the first group of surgeons in the world to perform laser vision correction in 1989.

I have participated in some of the original research and clinical trials on excimer laser vision correction. I have been active in teaching, writing articles and a laser refractive surgery textbook, serving as a consultant to the laser industry, and sharing ideas with colleagues nationally and internationally. Having been elected by leading refractive surgery colleagues around the world to serve as a Director of the International Society for Refractive Surgery, I have made a number of friendships with my international colleagues who I continue to learn from. I have been a member of the refractive practice guidelines committee for the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as on the medical advisory board for AMO/VISX, one of the leading companies in the field of excimer lasers and vision correction. As a result of this involvement, I have had a chance to learn the most up to date methods in this rapidly changing field from the leaders in this dynamic field here and abroad.

Most importantly, I am privileged to be able to have helped thousands of patients improve their vision. It has been very exciting to see the refractive surgery field grow rapidly and these procedures to become one of the most common and successful surgical procedures performed each year in the United States and around the world. . It is a very gratifying privilege to hear from my patients that the laser vision correction or CK procedure has changed their lives for the better. For some, it has opened up new career opportunities such as qualifying for police, fire, military or other fields which have vision requirements.

For the members of the armed forces, it has meant one less worry on the battlefield and added safety. For others, it has enabled them to enjoy sports and leisure activities. I continue to believe that it is of utmost importance that I personally take care of all my patients, before, during, and after any type of eye surgery. With rare exceptions for patients who live out of the area, I do not delegate this care to other healthcare providers outside my office. I feel only the surgeon who performs the surgery is best qualified to take care of the patient in the postoperative period.

I work with a team of highly trained and experienced individuals at Eye Care Associates who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients..

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