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, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Corneal Dystrophies, External Diseases of the Eye

  • Yassine Daoud, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Eye Conditions, Ophthalmology

  • Allen Omid Eghrari, M.D., M.P.H.

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea Transplant, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Corneal Dystrophies

  • Albert S. Jun, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases
    • Walter J. Stark, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology
    • Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Cornea Transplant, Corneal Diseases, Corneal Dystrophies

  • Sezen Karakus, M.D.

    • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Blepharitis, Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Comprehensive Eye Care, Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology

  • Samuel Chi-Hung Yiu, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cataracts, Corneal Diseases, Dry Eyes, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

Wilmer - Bel Air

Allen Omid Eghrari, M.D., M.P.H.

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea Transplant, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Corneal Dystrophies

Wilmer - Bethesda

Shameema Sikder, M.D.

  • L. Douglas Lee and Barbara Levinson-Lee Professorship of Ophthalmology
  • Director, Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Expertise: Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Cornea Transplant, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases

Wilmer - Columbia

  • Yassine Daoud, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Eye Conditions, Ophthalmology

  • Sezen Karakus, M.D.

    • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Blepharitis, Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Comprehensive Eye Care, Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology

Wilmer - Green Spring Station - Lutherville

  • Kraig Scot Bower, M.D.

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

  • Yassine Daoud, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Eye Conditions, Ophthalmology

  • Albert S. Jun, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases
    • Walter J. Stark, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology
    • Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Cornea Transplant, Corneal Diseases, Corneal Dystrophies

  • Irene C Kuo, M.D.

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

    Expertise: Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

  • Robert S Weinberg, M.D.

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Expertise: Cataracts, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, External Diseases of the Eye, Iritis, Ophthalmology

Wilmer - White Marsh

Irene C Kuo, M.D.

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

Expertise: Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery