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The LASIK Vision Institute™ independent eye surgeons include some of the most experienced and skilled LASIK doctors in the country, with more than 800,000 LASIK procedures performed to date! Dr. James Kao currently serves at our California location.

Dr. James Kao, M.D.

Dr. James Kao, PC. is a highly skilled and experienced, board-certified, fellowship-trained, refractive eye surgeon. Dr. Kao grew up in New York and California. He received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and obtained a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He received medical degrees (DO and MD) from Western University and International University of Health Sciences respectively. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Michigan State University and University of Cincinnati respectively.

Dr. Kao participated in studies in the field of refractive surgery as early as 1990 (initial FDA approval for PRK) at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Ophthalmology and as an Ophthalmic surgical consultant. He utilizes the latest refractive surgery techniques in providing the most advanced technology to his patients. Dr. Kao is one of few surgeons certified on all five of the excimer lasers approved in the U.S. Additionally, he is experienced in the use of all microkeratomes in the U.S. and is among the first surgeons in the U.S. to regularly utilize the IntraLase Femtosecond laser for the all-laser LASIK procedure. He has performed over 40,000 refractive procedures, not limited to LASIK, PRK/LASEK, Conductive Keratoplasty (Near Vision CK), INTACs, VISIAN ICL, and cataract surgeries. He has had LASIK himself and performed LASIK on his family members as well.

Board Certified, Fellowship-trained in Refractive Surgery, and Cornea / Anterior Segment – University of Cincinnati Education obtained from Cornell University, George Washington University, Western University of Health Sciences, Stanford University, Wills Eye Institute, Kresge Eye Institute, Michigan State University, and others Experience in Research & Development and Quality Control/Quality Assurance for Ophthalmic Surgical Devices; Researcher for initial FDA-approval for surface ablation for Refractive Surgery, University of California, Irvine Successfully performed thousands of refractive, cosmetic, and comprehensive ophthalmologic procedures, including but not limited to LASIK, LASEK/PRK, CK, VISIAN ICL and cataract surgeries. Certified on all laser platforms: ALCON, NIDEK, Wavelight Allegretto, VISX, & Bausch & Lomb lasers Certified on all keratomes: B & L Hansatome, NIDEK, B-D, Moria (LSK, M2, CB, One Use-Plus), Amadeus Certified on IntraLase 30 and 60 kHz (utilized regularly since 2005) and Instructor iLASIK Certified on INTACs prescription corneal inserts, experienced with 6 mm INTAC rings and .450 mm inserts Certified on VISIAN ICL; Certified on Toric and ReSTOR multifocal IOL; Certified on Fugo Blade Bravo for Bravery Award, American Red Cross 2005 recipient; Proficient in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology

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*Prices based on prescription: up to -1.25 $299, -1.50 to -2.0 $899, -2.25 & up inclusive of all hyperopic &/or patients with greater than -1 diopter of astigmatism $1299. Candidacy determined by an independent doctor located within or adjacent to the LASIK Vision Institute's facility. All procedures performed by an independent surgeon. Comfort plugs and assurance plans available at additional cost. Other conditions may apply. May not be combined with other discounted offers.

Florida Residents: Candidacy determined by an independent doctor located within The LASIK Vision Institute's facility. Free evaluation does not include charge for candidacy determination; fees paid for candidacy determination will be deducted from price of procedure. The patient and any other person responsible for payment have a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment.

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