Laser Vision Correction

The Wilmer Eye Institute has been performing laser vision correction since the early 1990's. We have performed thousands of surgeries and continue to be at the forefront of laser vision correction. Wilmer developed some of the earliest lasers for vision care and pioneered laser removal of corneal scars and laser treatment for corneal diseases.

We continue to participate in clinical trials for approvals of new, advanced excimer laser software and technology and are committed to developing the next generation of laser vision correction procedures.

Laser Vision Correction Components

There are four components in laser vision correction:

  1. Evaluation: All evaluations include in-depth testing with the VISX Wavescan Wavefront™System. 
  2. Laser procedure: We have multiple laser procedures available.
    * IntraLase™ Blade-less CustomVue Laser Vision Correction with VISX STAR S4 IR
    * Excimer Laser
    * Advanced surface treatment, PRK, Epi-LASIK/LASEK, PTK CustomVue Laser Vision Correction with VISX STAR S4 IR™ 
    * Refractive Lens Exchange using ReSTOR, TECNIS, AcrySof Toric and other intraocular lenses
    * Visian Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs)
  3. Post-operative check-up: Post-operative check-ups occur within two years of your original laser vision correction procedure.

  4. EnhancementsEnhancements are performed up to two years after your original laser vision correction procedure.

The first step is to have an evaluation that can determine which of these procedures is the best for you.

Schedule an Evaluation

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Chief, Laser Vision Correction

Kraig Scot Bower, M.D.

Dr. Kraig Scot Bower is an associate professor of ophthalmology and board-certified ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive surgery (LASIK), cornea and external diseases of the eye and anterior segment surgery.

He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and specializes in refractive surgery (LASIK), cornea and external diseases of the eye and anterior segment surgery.

Kraig Bower

Providers by Location

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

  • Ashley Behrens MD

    • Chief, Division of Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases, Comprehensive Ophthalmology

  • Yassine Daoud MD

    • Chair of Ophthalmology. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Allen Eghrari MD MPH

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Albert Jun MD PhD

    • Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases
    • Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Sezen Karakus MD

    • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Samuel Chi-Hung Yiu MD PhD

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

Wilmer - Bel Air

Allen Eghrari MD MPH

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

Wilmer - Bethesda

Shameema Sikder MD

  • L. Douglas Lee and Barbara Levinson-Lee Professorship of Ophthalmology
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

Wilmer - Columbia

  • Yassine Daoud MD

    • Chair of Ophthalmology. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Sezen Karakus MD

    • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

Wilmer - Green Spring Station - Lutherville

  • Kraig Bower MD

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Comprehensive Ophthalmology

  • Yassine Daoud MD

    • Chair of Ophthalmology. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Albert Jun MD PhD

    • Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases
    • Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Irene C. Kuo MD

    • Clinic Director, Wilmer Eye Institute - White Marsh
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

  • Robert S Weinberg MD

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases

Wilmer - White Marsh

Irene C. Kuo MD

  • Clinic Director, Wilmer Eye Institute - White Marsh
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Expertise: Cornea and External Diseases