Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Ophthalmologist
Lawrence C. Chao MD
Cataract, LASIK, Cornea Specialist
Dr. Lawrence C. Chao M.D. is an Orange County eye physician and surgeon specializing in cataract surgery, LASIK, lens implant, and cornea related conditions and vision correction.
Along with university-level expertise and personalized care, consistently delivering a higher level of care in an environment designed for safety, efficiency, and comfort has been a trademark of Dr. Chao and Chao Vision Institute.
By placing the welfare of patients first and foremost, Dr. Chao is considered a doctor whom doctors would choose for themselves or their loved ones. Dr. Chao has been entrusted to care for the eyes of many of Orange County's doctors, healthcare professionals, and their families. Dr. Chao personally has performed over ten thousand cataract and corneal refractive procedures.
University-Level Expertise | Subspecialty Fellowship
A board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship training in cataract, LASIK, lens implantation, and cornea surgery, Dr. Lawrence C. Chao brings university-level expertise to Chao Vision Institute, a specialty vision practice and LASIK laser vision correction center in Irvine, CA.
This higher level of training means Dr. Lawrence C. Chao is one of a select group of cataract and refractive surgeons in the country who is able to manage both routine and complex corneal refractive cases. Highlights of Dr. Lawrence C. Chao's education and training include:
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Cataract, Corneal, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship. UC Irvine, Irvine, CA.
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Ophthalmology Residency. Castroviejo Eye Clinic at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Manhattan, NY.
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General Medicine Internship. St. Mary's, San Francisco, CA.
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Doctor of Medicine, Honors. University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
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Bachelors of Science, Biology. Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
A member of the prestigious Max Fine Cornea Society, Dr. Chao is active with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Prior to establishing Chao Vision Institute, Dr. Chao held numerous clinical faculty positions at UC Irvine including Clinical Instructor, Director of Refractive Surgery at the Beckman Laser Institute, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Medical Director of the Gottschalk Eye Clinic.
A Centurian Surgeon for Ladarvision and a certified trainer for VISX, Dr. Chao has helped trained and certify other physicians in LASIK and laser vision correction. Previously named "Teacher of the Year" for his work with resident physicians and corneal refractive fellows at UC Irvine, Dr. Chao currently maintains privileges and affiliation with UC Irvine.
Personalized Care | The Doctors' Choice
When Best Doctors of America asked doctors questions like, "If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them?" his peers elected Dr. Chao.
"Doctors have unique, 'inside' perspective about who's at the top of their profession, who's up on the latest advances in their field, and therefore, where they personally would turn for state-of-the-art care when faced with a serious medical problem." - Best Doctors in America.
More than just performing eye surgeries, Dr. Chao is hands-on with all aspects of patient care from consults to postoperative care at his practice and office-based procedure center in Irvine, CA to ensure the best possible clinical and surgical result.
Give Focus to Life | See Clearly What Matters
Dr. Chao collaborates with peers and industry to further research and education in cataract and corneal refractive surgery. A reviewer for scientific papers in professional journals, Dr. Chao has contributed to medical literature including the LASIK Complications Prevention and Management textbook.
Ongoing, he attends local, national, and international cataract and refractive eye meetings, bringing back to his practice the best of ideas, techniques, and technology to give focus to life with clear vision.
In Apr 2008, when Bausch & Lomb, manufacturer of the CRYSTALENS HD, donated 100 intraocular lenses not generally covered by insurance or Medicare to low-income recipients, Dr. Chao, was selected to represent Orange County, CA as one of 100 cataract surgeons nationwide to change 100 lives in 100 minutes performing custom intraocular lens implantation following cataract extraction.
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2500 Alton Parkway Ste 102
Irvine, CA 92606
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Comments, Highlights, & Reviews
"Dr. Chao demonstrates all of the characteristics associated with a caring, compassionate, competent doctor. In many ways, he is truly a healer." - Ronald C, Medical Doctor.
"Outstanding. - like seeing the golf ball." - J Pierce C, Orthopedic Surgeon.
"I want to thank you for the splendid care you have given to each of my referrals to your practice and to you specifically. All of them have reported high satisfaction with your care and have been pleased with the personal attention they have been given by your staff. Their ability and proficiency reflects your expertise and professional care which I complement you on." - Gordon F, Ophthalmologist.
"Dr. Chao is there for every step of the pre-screening process, the operation, and post-operation. He takes his time in explaining to his patients in detail of what is going on and really does an awesome job at making you feel comfortable." - Daniel K, Anaheim, CA
"Dr. Chao made sure to let me know every single step that he was doing during the surgery and that really made a big difference. I'm very happy, I made the right decision in choosing Dr. Chao." - Sara R, ICU Nurse.
"Wonderful! Dr. Chao and his staff provide excellent care and made me feel so comfortable with the procedure." Betty S, OBGYN.
"I had done alot of research prior to choosing my surgeon and went to several places to get consultations to see how each facility and surgeon was. As for Dr. Chao, as soon as I spoke with him, I knew that I had meet the man who was going to let me see the world clearly again!" - Thanh T, PharmD.
"I have utmost confidence in him." - David S, Ret Orthodontist.
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Chao Vision Institute specializes in cataract, cornea, LASIK, and refractive vision correction, providing patients with university-level expertise and personalized care. See Dr. Lawrence Chao for a consult or second opinion if you are considering eye surgery, including Crystalens ™, ReStor™, Visian ICL™, and LASIK surgery in Irvine, Orange County, or the Los Angeles , Riverside, and San Diego areas.
Call us at 888.OCEYEMD in our Irvine, Orange County office in the Los Angeles area to make an appointment or get more information.
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