LIPSTOCK LASIK & CATARACT CENTER - Key Persons

Dr. Stevens was the first Virginia surgeon to: Perform minimally invasive corneal transplant technologies such as DLEK, DSEK, DMEK, and DWEK Perform laser-assisted cataract surgery Routinely provide topical anesthesia for cataract surgery (along with Dr. Lipstock) Perform Yamane technique to support displaced intraocular lenses Dr. Stevens was the first Richmond surgeon to: Use the XEN surgical technology during cataract surgery for advanced glaucoma Perform corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of corneal keratoconus

Dr. Lipstock was the first Virginia surgeon to: Perform LASIK Correct astigmatism and farsightedness with LASIK Perform bifocal LASIK procedure Routinely provide topical anesthesia for cataract surgery (along with Dr. Stevens) Dr. Lipstock was the first Richmond surgeon to: Perform blade-free LASIK Utilize the revolutionary iDesign LASIK technology Dr. Lipstock's comprehensive research explaining the theoretical risks and benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery has helped to influence the way surgeons approach laser-assisted cataract surgery worldwide.