3 Best Eye Doctors in Wilmington, NC

“Dr. Kathleen C. Leone, MD, FACS, is a certified LASIK and cataract surgeon practicing in Wilmington since 1998. She graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Leone specializes in bladeless cataract surgery using advanced intraocular lens technology. She was the first surgeon in Wilmington certified in this technique and performed the inaugural surgery in September 2013. Dr. Leone aims to restore clear vision through cataract surgery and offers advanced intraocular lens implants to reduce dependence on glasses and contacts. She performs LASIK at The LASIK Center of Wilmington Eye and conducts cataract and refractive surgeries at Wilmington Eye Surgery Center, a modern ambulatory surgery center.”

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“Dr. Gregory J. Johnson is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson finished his bachelor's degree at the University of Virginia and attended medical school at the University of Toledo. He interned in General Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his ophthalmology residency at the respected Storm Eye Institute-MUSC in Charleston, SC. Dr. Johnson received further training in vision correction surgery from leaders in the field. He also earned an MBA focused on healthcare from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, emphasizing his dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery through patient-centered approaches. Dr. Johnson is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the New Hanover/ Pender County Medical Society. Johnson Laser Eye is a specialized center for laser eye surgery, emphasizing top-tier LASIK, Custom Cataract Surgery, and advanced vision correction procedures. They prioritize individual patient care, rejecting hurried, transactional healthcare interactions for a more dedicated approach.”

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“Dr. Crystal M. Brimer is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Southern College of Optometry, a Fellow of the AAO, and a primary clinical investigator. She is also a member of the American Optometric Association and the North Carolina State Optometric Society, where she served as district President for three years. She has been serving patients in Wilmington for over 20 years and is dedicated to treating dry eye differently. Dr. Crystal M. Brimer is devoted to developing equipment and protocols that help doctors differentiate the underlying causes of ocular surface disease and create successful outcomes. She co-created the Vision Source Dry Eye Protocol for over 3500 private practices. Dr. Crystal M. Brimer is currently working on version 2.0 of the Vision source Dry Eye Protocol. Currently, She is the lead dry eye consultant for Percept as they pursue out-of-the-box approaches to dry eye care. She also has her own AI project under development. Dr. Crystal M. Brimer enjoys publishing articles and traveling nationally and internationally to lecture and consult within the field.”

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