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  • Credentials - Dr. Ronald Smith is the LASIK doctors’ doctor. He has literally written the book on LASIK techniques and teaches other eye surgeons to perform this state of the art procedure for vision correction. Dr. Smith teaches courses at international ophthamology conferences including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthamology. Dr. Smith is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA School of Medicine/Jules Stein Eye Institute.

  • Experience - Dr. Smith was one of the first eye surgeons to perform LASIK in California. He has personally performed over 1,000 vision correction procedures since 1995.

  • Compassion – Dr. Smith has been a LASIK patient himself and can attest to the benefits of this procedure. Because of his personal experience, Dr. Smith understands your excitement and apprehension as a LASIK patient, and can help you know what to expect, firsthand.

  • Extensive Training – Dr. Smith is certified in using the latest techniques, including Custom Vue and wavefront technology. He specializes in refractive surgery and completed a two-year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgical technique.

  • Personalized Attention – Dr. Smith is committed to helping you find the best vision correction option or options for you. There have never been more options for helping you attain clear vision. Dr. Smith excels in helping patients find the best option for their unique lifestyle.

  • Values – Dr. Smith is guided by four core values: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence and Trust.

  • Commitment to Patient Satisfaction – Dr. Smith’s goal is not to operate on the most eyes---it is to have the happiest patients. He can help you determine what your best options are, even if it may be to hold off on surgery.

  • Commitment to Safety – Dr. Smith meticulously prepares your eyes for surgery. In addition, he uses lasers, instruments and facilities that are not only proven safe and effective, but that meet or exceed safety standards. Dr. Smith has chosen to operate only from centers that meet the highest standards of care and match his commitment to excellence including UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, TLC and USC.