What is a WaveScan or visual fingerprint?

A WaveScan is a visual fingerprint of the eye. Quick and painless, a WaveScan maps out the terrain of your eye, and measures the imperfections on the cornea. A WaveScan is one of the first diagnostic tools doctors use to determine a patient's eligibility for LASIK surgery.

For more information, please call us at 888-663-2020.

Can I finance my surgery?

The Laser Center for Vision Care offers the Chase HealthAdvance Vision Care plan, which allows patients to apply for 0% interest for up to 24 months.

Is the cost of refractive surgery tax deductible?

It is possible that your surgical procedure can be claimed as a medical expense to be itemized on your federal income tax return.

Can I use funds from a Health Saving Account (HSA), or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for surgery?

Yes. You can also use Flex dollars from your employer-based Flexible Savings Account, or Health Savings Account. Some insurance plans and employers offer discounts for refractive surgery procedures; check your employee benefits and health insurance plan. Refractive surgery is an eligible medical expenditure for HSAs and FSAs.

Call us at 888-663-2020 to find out more.

James P. McCulley, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

Undergraduate:

Medical school:

Residency:

Fellowships:

• Retina Foundation, Cornea and External Disease (1969-1970)
• Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard, Cornea Service (1973-1974)
• Member, Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, January 1996-2000,
  • Chairman January 1998-2000
  • Consultant 2000-present

Distinguished Academic Honors:

• David Bruton, Jr. Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Southwestern Medical School (1981-present)
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Fellow (2009)
• Washington University Medical Center, Alumni Achievement Award (2008)
• Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology (Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary) Distinguished Alumnus Award (2006)
• Texas Christian University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award (2001)

Other Honors:

• Texas Monthly magazine "Super Doctors" (2004-present)
• Listed in "Best Doctors in Dallas" by D Magazine (2003-present)
• Listed in Who's Who in American Education (2005-present)
• Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2009-2010)
• Selected by peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America" (2009-2010)
• Qualified and listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, a LASIK and refractive surgeon directory service that screens surgeons based on experience, outstanding patient care, and research (2008-present)
• Listed in Castle Connolly Top Doctors in America; Listed in Who's Who in America; Listed in "Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists" as one of "America's Top Ophthalmologists," Consumer Research Council of America; Selected by peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America"; Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare

Clinical and Research Interests:

• Corneal refractive surgery (PRK, LASIK, Intralase)
• Extensive peer-reviewed publications on refractive surgical procedures and outcomes.