Baylor Vision at the Cullen Eye Institute
The ophthalmology specialists of Baylor Vision – Dr. Hamill, Dr. Koch, Dr. Manuel, and Dr. Pflugfelder – have, as their focus, the goal of providing safe and effective laser eye surgery individualized to the needs of each patient. Schedule an online consultation with the Baylor eye center.

Meet our Doctors – Dr. Koch, Dr. Manuel, Dr. Hamill, and Dr. Pflugfelder
The Houston eye surgery specialists of the Baylor eye center are dedicated, not only to providing safe and effective laser eye treatment for patients, but also with advancing research and safety in the field of ophthalmology. Read about the education and experience of Baylor’s Houston laser eye surgery physicians.

• Dr. Hamill - A graduate of the Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Hamill has performed refractive surgery since 1983. Dr. Hamill is Director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology at Baylor, and has served in several capacities for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
  
• Dr. Koch - Dr. Douglas Koch has practiced Houston refractive surgery for the Baylor eye center since 1982. He is an editor of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and has been named one of the top ten refractive surgeons in America. Watch Dr. Koch on PBS’s documentary “20/10 by 2010.”
  
• Dr. Manuel - Dr. Manuel’s involvement in developing appropriate vision care for space flight has earned him the position of assistant to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General for Optometry Affairs. Dr. Manuel has practiced ophthalmology for over twenty years.
  
• Dr. Pflugfelder - Dr. Pflugfelder has been performing keratorefractive surgery since 1985. He is the Director of the Ocular Surface Center of Baylor’s Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pflugfelder is a Houston PRK expert and has been widely published on laser vision surgery and problems of the cornea.

About Baylor Vision – Our facilities
The Baylor Vision facility of the Cullen Eye Institute contains the VISX Star S4TM excimer laser, VISX CustomVueTM Technology, the WaveScan, and Alcon Autonomous LADARVision. This equipment is the most precise LASIK technology available. It is capable of individualizing laser eye surgery to the exact needs of the patient. The Houston LASIK physicians of the Baylor eye center were among the first to pioneer use of this technology.

• Laser eye surgery studies - The Houston laser eye surgery facilities at Baylor are currently performing studies on hinge location of the LASIK flap and wavefront-guided LASIK for farsighted patients. U.S. and Houston LASIK patients may receive a discount on the price of LASIK if they qualify to participate in one of these studies.
  
• Why choose Baylor Vision - The physicians of Baylor Vision – Dr. Hamill, Dr. Manuel, Dr. Koch, and Dr. Pflugfelder – have extensive ophthalmology experience and not only use, but train other professionals to use, the most sophisticated laser eye surgery equipment available. Care is personalized to the needs of each patient and Baylor’s physicians conduct the pre-op consultations for all patients.

Laser Vision Correction – Houston laser eye surgery
The Houston LASIK procedures available at the Baylor eye center treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism with the intent of reducing each patient’s need for contact lenses and glasses. The physicians of Baylor Vision are Dr. Koch, Dr. Manuel, Dr. Pflugfelder, and Dr. Hamill.

• Refractiveerrors - View diagrams explaining the most common eye problems – myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Contact Baylor Vision, of the Cullen Eye Institute, for a consultation on refractive errorsof the eye.
  
• Who is a candidate? - Baylor Vision’s Dr. Koch was one of five LASIK surgeons that worked with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery to establish guidelines for determining LASIK candidacy. At the Baylor eye center of Houston a refractive surgery specialist meets with each patient to decide if he or she is a good candidate for LASIK. This screening process is pertinent to the successful treatment of patients and usually eliminates one-third of those interested in LASIK.
  
• Frequently asked questions - Baylor vision, of the Cullen Eye Institute, is intentional about providing prospective LASIK patients with information about the procedure. The Houston eye surgery physicians of Baylor encounter certain questions regularly. Read answers from Baylor’s Houston PRK and LASIK specialists.
  
• What is laser eye surgery? - Houston LASIK, Houston PRK, and Houston Intacs at Baylor Vision: Read about how different refractive surgery treatments reduce nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. View explanatory diagrams on each procedure.
  
• Risks, benefits & cost - By reducing an individual’s dependency upon glasses or contacts, LASIK, PRK, and Intacs offer the benefits of greater freedom and comfort. By seeking the advice of a qualified ophthalmologist patients may reduce the risk of a disadvantageous procedure. Prospective patients across the U.S. may schedule a consultation with the physicians of Baylor Vision. Laser eye surgery costs can be paid through financing plans.
  
• Preoperative and postoperative instructions - Before scheduling any eye surgery appointment, a Houston laser eye surgery physician of the Baylor eye center will meet with the patient to decide if LASIK, PRK, or Intacs would be of benefit to him or her. If the patient proceeds with surgery at Baylor’s Houston laser eye surgery facility, pre-op instructions will be given and an eye surgery date will be scheduled. After surgery a series of follow-up appointments will be arranged to monitor the healing process.

Testimonials – Houston LASIK at Baylor Vision
Read the testimonials of two Houston LASIK patients. Rick Robertson, a patient of Dr. Koch, was hesitant about the procedure but gained confidence observing the care Dr. Koch exhibited toward his patients. Al Vaughan decided to have LASIK surgery when he observed the continued success his sister experienced as a patient of Dr. Hamill.

Contact Us – Email form
Request further information from the staff of Baylor Vision. Receive regular updates from the Houston refractive surgery specialists of Baylor Vision.

• Map & driving directions - Download a map or directions to Baylor’s Houston refractive surgery facility. Baylor vision is located in the Baylor College of Medicine.
  
• Contact by phone - Contact the doctors of Baylor Vision – Dr. Koch, Dr. Pflugfelder, Dr. Hamill, and Dr. Manuel. Find out if you are a candidate for Houston refractive surgery at Baylor Vision.