Surgical Experience
Dr Schallhorn is an experienced cornea and refractive surgeon who
has performed approximately 10,000 cases over his career to date.
He is a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained in
Cornea and External Disease. This means he studied for an
additional two years to further enhance his knowledge and skill in
this specialty.
He has extensive surgical experience with laser vision correction
and phakic intraocular lens implantation, as well as cataracts and
cornea transplants. He was selected by two prominent Southern
California refractive surgeons as their choice to perform refractive
surgery on them!
Research Experience
Dr Schallhorn had access to laser vision correction technology
before it was FDA-approved as an investigator and sponsor of
multiple FDA studies PRK, LASIK, and phakic lenses for treatment
of myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. He is currently an
investigator in five FDA trials to study new technology and
techniques in refractive surgery. He is also the driving force behind
several large studies in the Navy to assess the role and application
of refractive surgery to Naval Aviators.
Vision Care for Life
Refractive Surgery Aids Vision
Surgical correction of refractive error, whether for myopia, hyperopia,
astigmatism, or presbyopia can be a life-changing experience.
Reduction of dependence on glasses or contact lenses is a major
benefit to many people, especially those with active lifestyles and
those who live/work in more extreme conditions.
Routine Exams are Still Important for Eye Health
The major causes of blindness in the United States remain
treatable if caught early. This is mostly likely to occur with regular
visits to your eyecare provider. Diabetes, hypertension, and
glaucoma can be detected and treated, often preserving vision. In
most cases, you may be unaware of these diseases in their early
stages, but your Optometrist can detect and treat them or refer you
for medical care if necessary. Your Optometrist can also detect the
development of cataracts and refer you for surgery before your vision
becomes degraded.
Once you've had refractive surgery, you still require routine eye care
to sustain and preserve your optimal vision and eye health. For
more information about the options, risks, and benefits of refractive
surgery, please visit: ISRS patient information
Skills You Can Trust
