Corneal Disease and Surgery Clinic
The UCSF Corneal Disease and Surgery Clinic offers laser refractive surgery, including excimer laser surgery, to correct common vision problems; cornea transplants (also called keratoplasty), in which part of a damaged cornea is replaced with corneal tissue from a donor; intraocular lens implants, which replace an abnormal lens with an artificial implant; glaucoma surgery; and other procedures involving the retina or vitreous body (the viscous material in the back of the eye).
Doctor referral required
Our locations
Our team
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Matilda Chan
MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist and cornea and refractive surgery specialist -
Tyson Kim
MD
Ophthalmologist and cornea and refractive surgery specialist -
Stephen D. McLeod
MD
Ophthalmologist and cornea and refractive surgery specialist -
David Hwang
MD
Ophthalmologist and cornea and refractive surgery specialist -
Julie Schallhorn
MD, MS
Ophthalmologist and cornea and refractive surgery specialist -
Wai-Ling Wong
OD
Optometrist
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in Northern California in ophthalmology
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
See our top 10 tips for making your UCSF doctor’s appointment as stress-free and productive as possible.
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Ophthalmology Research
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology and the Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology are dedicated to uncovering the causes and mechanisms of eye diseases, with the goals of fighting vision loss and restoring sight.
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