Shear Neal A MD FACS

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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.

General David Petraeus, Commander U.S. Central Command in Iraq (US CENT COM), having heard of Dr. Sher’s contribution of his services to provide laser vision correction surgery without charge to U.S. troops being deployed to war zones, sent him a letter of commendation and thanks, as well as a medallion of Excellence for his service to the troops. Dr. Sher has been performing this service for over three years. A copy of the letter is posted here.

Dr. Sher uses WaveScan technology so he can custom tailor a correction for the unique characteristics of your vision. View video clip about Wavefront Technology!

Dr. Sher completed his second Medical Textbook in 2004. This book explores and explains the technology and treatments used for Hyperopia (farsightedness).