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View Full Bio and CredentialsCongratulations Dr. Robert Smith on being named to the Texas Super Doctors list for the fifth consecutive year!
Robert Smith M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Smith received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. He went on to complete a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Smith joined LasikPlus in 2006 and has performed over 54,000 procedures.
Dr. Smith served 20 years in the USAF and retired as Colonel. In the service, he started the USAF Refractive Surgery Program, and as the Medical Director, he performed the first refractive surgeries on fighter pilots in the Air Force, leading to him being locally known as the "Top Gun Surgeon". Because of his experience and expertise, he was selected as the first USAF Surgeon General Refractive Surgery Consultant. His qualifications place him among the top LASIK and refractive surgeons in the United States as recognized by Trusted LASIK Surgeons.
As a National Trainer, he trains and certifies other surgeons to perform refractive surgery.
Dr. Smith loves all sports, especially golf and tennis. He also loves spending time away from the office with his wife and 4 children.
"I enjoy helping folks get rid of their glasses and contacts and obtaining 'fighter pilot vision' for the first time in their lives." - Robert Smith, M.D.
You have decided it’s time for LASIK. After researching and talking to your friends, you decide it’s time for LASIK at LasikPlus. So who are you going to meet on your journey?
Myopia is the medical term for “nearsightedness”. Being nearsighted means you can see near objects well without the use of glasses or contact lenses, but your distance vision is blurry. Myopia affects about one out of every 3 or 4 people.
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