Best Lasik Surgeon Ventura Near Me

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The Shapiro Laser Eye Center is the only practice devoted exclusively to laser vision correction between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.


Most practices offer LASIK as part of a larger menu of different eye services, from cataract surgery to pediatric ophthalmology. At the Shapiro Laser Eye Center, we are unique in that LASIK and PRK (flapless LASIK) are all that we do. This sub-specialization in LASIK gives us a focus and dedication that allows us to do the best possible work.


More than anyone else, medical doctors know best who to trust and depend on for LASIK. Top local physicians – and physicians from around the country – come to the Shapiro Laser Eye Center for surgery on their own eyes.


Dr. Shapiro has been named “one of 30 world leaders in LASIK surgery” by a leading medical journal and “one of the country’s top laser surgeons” by NBC Channel 4 News in Los Angeles.


Honored by his peers, Dr. Shapiro has received the VISXSTAR award, given to the top 5% of LASIK surgeons in the United States.

Dr. Shapiro has authored over 30 clinical and teaching articles about LASIK, PRK, and refractive surgery, which have been published in medical journals and read by eye surgeons worldwide.

As a pioneer in wavefront laser vision correction, Dr. Shapiro published one of the first articles in the world on optimizing results with wavefront LASIK. Since that landmark article, Dr. Shapiro has focused his publication on advanced wavefront LASIK and PRK techniques.

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Franz Michel, MD, a UCLA-trained cornea specialist, specializes in Pterygium surgery and bladeless, no-cut LASEK laser eye surgery which offers better comfort and faster visual recovery.

With offices in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park), Oxnard, and Sherman Oaks, California, Dr. Michel is referred to by other cornea specialists as the "King of Pterygium" and has the largest Pterygium referral practice in the US. He is the Eye Doctor's #1 Referral Choice for Pterygium Removal Surgery.

His Pterygium recurrence rates are less than 1%, a remarkably low rate compared to the 10-50% recurrence rates of other Pterygium removal surgeons. In addition, 100% of Dr. Michel's LASEK laser eye surgery patients have been able to pass the DMV vision test without glasses and 94% have enjoyed 20/20 vision.

Dr. Michel experiences an unparalleled Pterygium removal recurrence rate of less than 1%.

Learn about my Pterygium technique and what to expect during your exam and removal procedure.

Pterygium is caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, worsened by chronic dryness.

Many people with a Pterygium wait a while to have it removed. Their concerns are manifold: fear of surgery, concerns about recurrence, downtime, etc. If you have any concerns at all about Pterygium removal surgery, listen to Dr. Harlan Mittag of Minnesota describe his experience with Dr. Michel. The Pterygium had grown over the course of years to the extent that it caused blindness to his left eye. Not only was the surgery "easy" but now, post-procedure, his left eye is 20/60 with no correction and correctible to 20/30. Thank you, Dr. Mittag!

Why Choose Dr. Franz Michel As Your Pterygium Removal & LASIK Eye Surgeon?

Dr. Michel is a cornea specialist specializing in Pterygium removal and bladeless, no-cut LASIK. He and his staff care the same for you as they would their own families. We treat EACH with compassion, consideration, and respect. Although our offices are located in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park), Oxnard, and Sherman Oaks, our patients come from all over the US and world including our local cities and towns in Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County: Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park), Oxnard, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Goleta, and Los Angeles.

Dr. Michel has the highest standards for the care of your eyes. He is honest, compassionately direct, never takes shortcuts, and offers patients the most advanced techniques in Pterygium removal surgery and LASIK eye surgery. His track record in Pterygium removal surgery is second to none which is why he's referred to as the "King of Pterygium." His Pterygium recurrence rate is less than 1% compared to the average of 10-50%. And his LASIK eye surgery track record is impeccable as his patients will attest. One hundred percent of Dr. Michel's LASIK laser eye surgery patients have been able to pass the DMV vision test without glasses and 94% have enjoyed 20/20 vision.

Watch as Dr. Michel explains his Pterygium technique, why his recurrence rates are so low,

We use only advanced laser eye surgery technology so that you have the best LASIK results.

We use wavefront laser technology which offers superb laser vision correction while maintaining the natural shape of the eye.

Dr. Michel knows that the thought of having LASIK laser eye surgery can be frightening and so the continuity of care is important to him, and to you. He doesn't run a corporate LASIK eye surgery factory. From the initial consultation to LASIK surgery to the post-operative meeting, Dr. Michel manages every aspect of your care himself. Should you have questions or concerns before or afterward, you can easily reach Dr. Michel because he will give you his personal cell phone number.

Dr. Michel thoroughly reviews your eye tests at least three times before LASIK surgery.

While at UCLA, Dr. Michel’s sub-specialty was Pterygium removal and LASIK complications performed by other doctors. As a result, he evaluates your eyes with safety and precision as he tailors treatment to your individual needs. Dr. Michel is known for his politeness and honesty in consultations. If LASIK is not for you, he will suggest an alternative, such as PRK LASIK, regular LASIK, Bladeless, or No-Cut LASEK (epi-LASIK). In addition, if Pterygium removal surgery is not for you, he will also let you know.

Dr. Michel offers very reasonable rates because he doesn't want cost to preclude you from seeing well again. We also offer 0% Down CareCredit Financing for LASIK.

4worldlovers: Our Mission at Miramar Eye Specialists Medical Group is to provide the highest quality eye care available to our valued patients of Ventura County. We strive to deliver cutting edge specialist care in all of the sub-disciplines of ophthalmology, while maintaining care and compassion for our patients as individuals. Our physicians and staff practice ethical and professional clinical care and take an active role in current ophthalmology research. We are proud of our 30 year tradition of excellence in the Ventura County community and the trust our patients place in us.

4worldlovers: Ventura Eye Institute in Camarillo, California, is the premier ophthalmology clinic in the region. With esteemed providers at the practice, you’ll receive the highest level of care before, during, and after your treatment. Ventura Eye Institute specializes in treating conditions of the eye, including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.