How to Choose the Best LASIK Surgeon in Orange County
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The best LASIK surgeon in Orange County for you is the one whose training, experience and evaluation fit your eyes, and all of those are things you can check before you book. Below is what to compare, the questions worth asking, and the facts about the LASIK surgeons at NVISION Newport Beach, near John Wayne Airport.
Best LASIK Surgeon in Orange County at a Glance
Compare board certification, fellowship training, procedure volume and the technology used to plan your treatment, then see whether the consultation measures your corneas in detail. At NVISION Newport Beach, LASIK is performed by Dr. Tom Tooma, who has done more than 130,000 LASIK procedures, along with Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar and Dr. Duna Raoof, both fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeons. Consultations are free.
Five Things to Compare Between Orange County LASIK Surgeons
- Certification you can verify. Board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology is the baseline, and it’s quick to confirm online.
- Specialized training. Surgeons who completed a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship spent extra years training on exactly this kind of procedure.
- A long track record. Procedure counts and years in practice tell you how many eyes like yours a surgeon has already treated.
- How your treatment is planned. Ask whether the laser is customized to a detailed map of your cornea, as with Contoura Vision, or programmed from your glasses prescription alone.
- Honest alternatives. If your corneas are thin or your prescription is high, a good surgeon will steer you toward PRK, SMILE or EVO ICL rather than LASIK.
The LASIK Surgeons at NVISION Newport Beach
Dr. Tom Tooma founded NVISION and has performed more than 130,000 LASIK procedures. He completed a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Emory University, has been board-certified since 1984, and took part in FDA clinical trials of excimer laser technology in the United States.
Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar has performed more than 90,000 refractive and cataract surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, SMILE and EVO ICL. He trained in cornea and refractive surgery at UC Irvine, and more than 150 eye doctors have chosen him for their own eye surgery.
Dr. Duna Raoof is a board-certified cornea, cataract and LASIK surgeon who completed her fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear, where she was chief fellow. She performs LASIK, SMILE and PRK as well as EVO ICL.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Book
Whichever practice you visit, these questions help you compare like with like:
- Which surgeon will treat me, and how many LASIK procedures have they performed?
- What did my corneal thickness and topography show, and does that change your recommendation?
- Would PRK, SMILE or EVO ICL suit me better, and why or why not?
- Is the quote all-inclusive, and what happens if I need an enhancement later?
A surgeon who answers clearly, and who will tell you when LASIK isn’t your best option, is a better sign than any advertised price.
Visiting NVISION Newport Beach
NVISION Newport Beach is at 4220 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, near John Wayne Airport and minutes from Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Santa Ana. It’s open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and same- and next-day consultations are often available. Besides LASIK and Contoura Vision LASIK, the center offers PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange, so your surgeon can recommend whichever procedure fits your eyes. Spanish-speaking staff are on hand, and financing is available with approved credit. If you live in south Orange County, NVISION Laguna Hills may be closer.
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NVISION Eye Centers - Newport Beach
4220 Von Karman Ave #100Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What credentials should a LASIK surgeon in Orange County have?
Look for an M.D. who is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, ideally with a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery. All three LASIK surgeons at NVISION Newport Beach completed cornea and refractive fellowships: Dr. Tooma at Emory University, Dr. Pirnazar at UC Irvine and Dr. Raoof at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
How many LASIK procedures has Dr. Tooma performed?
More than 130,000. Dr. Tooma has dedicated his practice to refractive and laser vision correction since 1995, and he was an investigator in FDA clinical trials of excimer laser technology before it was approved in the United States.
Is the LASIK consultation free?
Yes. Your consultation at NVISION Newport Beach includes a complete eye exam and a detailed map of your corneas at no charge. You’ll leave knowing whether you’re a candidate, which procedure fits your eyes and what it will cost.
Does NVISION have other LASIK centers in Orange County?
Yes. Besides Newport Beach, NVISION has centers in Laguna Hills and Fullerton. Dr. Pirnazar and Dr. Raoof also see patients in Laguna Hills, which can be closer if you live in Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo or elsewhere in south county.
Ready to Meet Your LASIK Surgeon in Orange County?
Book your free consultation at NVISION Newport Beach today