Academy Optical

read moreAugusta Ophthalmologist Howard Bruckner, MD has been certified to perform LASIK laser vision correction since before LASIK was introduced in the US. Howard Bruckner, director of the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery, has been practicing ophthalmology for over 30 years. For the past 20 years he has been teaching other eye surgeons from around the world leading edge eye surgery technology and procedures. For laser eye surgery, Augusta Ophthalmologist Dr. Bruckner uses the new Allegretto WaveLight vision correction laser (see our video) and the IntraLase laser for all-laser iLasik.

read moreWhen we reach mid-life, the eyes have often started to develop other problems besides "middle-aged vision" (presbyopia) that requires reading glasses. You may have glaucoma, cataracts or dry eyes. In fact, dry eyes can be caused by both cataract surgery and glaucoma eyedrops. Dry eyes can be temporary, caused by factors such as LASIK surgery, wind, or insufficient blinking; or long-term, caused by local or systemic disease conditions. A lipid (oil) component that keeps tears from running out of the eyes and slows down their evaporation.

read moreOne of Augusta Ophthalmologist Dr. Bruckner's greatest strengths is that he does not limit his vision correction practice to LASIK. While blade-free LASIK works well for many of his patients, for many of Dr. Bruckner's older patients, LASIK does not fully address the need to see both near and far. For those patients, Dr. Bruckner may recommend the latest in accommodative IOL technology. Accommodative intra-ocular lenses (IOLs) represents revolutionary new technology that may allow those of us over 40 to have our vision corrected so that we can see near and far without bifocals or reading glasses.

read moreThe Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery in Augusta, Georgia is not only proud to offer state-of-the-art vision correction treatments for virtually all vision problems, we take pride in the fact that we go the extra mile to ensure the comfort of our patients by helping to arrange for their stay in our area while they have their procedure (s) done at our facility. The term "cataract" refers to the hardening and clouding of the lens as a natural phenomena caused by aging. In the early stages, cataract causes blurry vision, color sensitivity loss, difficulty reading in dimly lighted areas, and sensitivity to oncoming headlights while driving at night.

read moreYour eyes are precious. Trust them to experience. Dr. Bruckner has performed thousands of refractive surgery procedures including LASIK, Epi-LASIK, PRK, Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), and glaucoma. Dr. Bruckner is a pioneer in the use of No-Shot, No-Stitch, No-Patch Cataract Surgery. Currently Dr. Bruckner is trained and certified to perform implantation of the intraocular refractive lenses- Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL). Dr. Bruckner is also one of the leaders worldwide in an exiting new glaucoma treatment.

read moreDisclaimer: Augusta Cataract and Laser surgeon, Dr. Bruckner and the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery provide eye surgery procedures in the Augusta, Georgia area. He performs ophthalmic procedures including Implantable Contact Lenses, Glaucoma Surgery, Conductive Keratoplasty and Cataract Surgery. The use of this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship. This website is for information purposes only. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.