Credentials and Qualifications

• Dr. G. Brock Magruder, Jr., has extensive qualifications that we estimate place him in the top 1% of LASIK Laser eye surgeons, refractive surgeons, lens implants and cataract surgeons in the United States.
• For your convenience, these credentials and criteria have been grouped by Experience, Patient Care and Credentials. In addition, Dr. Magruder has included some additional career highlights that while not used by Trusted LASIK Surgeons in our screening process, clearly supplement his highly distinguished career.
• Dr. Magruder's qualifications and credentials as one of the top LASIK surgeons include:

Magruder Laser Vision – “Firsts”

In 1996, Dr. Magruder opened his practice and introduced Central Florida residents to the region’s first refractive surgery center. Since then, he has continued to innovate by introducing game-changing technology and pursuing ongoing education to master the latest techniques.

1999: Installed the first autonomous eye-tracking laser in the United States.

2001: Performed the first custom cornea Wavefront-guided treatments in Central Florida. Wavefront technology added a greater degree of precision and personalization to LASIK vision correction surgery by using advanced wavefront technology to evaluate an eye’s unique characteristics.

2001: Became an FDA investigational study site for Wavefront-guided LASIK.

2005: Dr. Magruder was the first to offer the Verisyse implantable lenses, bringing clear vision to patients who were not candidates for traditional refractive surgery, LASIK, or PRK.

2005: The first to bring the Wavelight Allegretto laser to Central Florida. It was one of the most innovative and revolutionary laser platforms available at the time.

2006: Dr. Magruder performed the first Staar Visian implantable contact lens in the Orlando area. Implantable lenses function like contact lenses to correct nearsightedness. The difference is that they work from within the eye instead of sitting on the surface of the eye.

2011: Introduced Central Florida’s first Intralase iFS, a blade-free method offering a decreased likelihood of complications.

2012: Dr. Magruder was on the cutting edge of cataract technology, bringing the very first LensAR Cataract Laser to local patients. LensAR brings patients an unprecedented level of precision, safety, and results.

2015: First to offer the Alcon Refractive Suite of Lasers

2016: First to bring Contoura Vision Topography Guided LASIK

2016: Magruder Laser Vision is the first laser eye center in Central Florida to offer the KAMRA inlay, which provides long-term clear near vision for patients with presbyopia – the farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye.

2016: New laser technology treats the annoying, drifting, spots known as “floaters.” At best, floaters are annoying. And at worst, they can signal a serious eye condition.

These are just a few of the innovative “firsts” Magruder Laser Vision brought to Central Florida. See more by visiting: Dr. Magruder "Firsts"

Experience

• Over 20+ years’ experience in laser vision surgery, including LASIK
• Over 20+ years’ experience in refractive surgery (laser vision, lens implants and RK)
• Over 20+ years’ experience in cataract surgery (including lens implants)
• Performed over 25,000 LASIK and laser vision procedures
• Over 14,000 cataract surgery procedures performed
• Principal Investigator for 3 FDA clinical studies for laser manufacturers (all with Autonomous/Summit/Alcon) as well as a Co-Investigator for 1 other FDA trial LaserSight Ultrashaper Keratome
• The FDA LASIK studies that Dr. Magruder participated were the first to use Wavefront information to enhance visual outcomes through “Custom” cornea outcomes
• Advanced LASIK, Advanced PRK, Custom Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery, intraocular lens (IOL) implant procedures including Refractive Lens Exchange, and Corneal Inlays

Premier Patient Care

• “All-Laser” LASIK (bladeless) 
• Wavefront Based (“Custom”) LASIK
• PRK laser eye surgery utilizing Contoura Topography Guided Laser
• Offers complete refractive surgery care
• LASIKand PRK laser eye surgery
• Intraocular lens implants surgery (IOLs) including Refractive Lens Exchange using monofocal lenses, multifocal lenses, and accommodating lenses, and as well as phakic implants
• Cataract Eye Surgery (including cataract surgery with lens implants)
• Management of complications of surgery for new patients who had problems and complications from LASIK surgery or another vision correction operation performed by another eye doctor
• Hundreds of doctors, optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons of all specialties, as well as chiropractors, dentists, family practice, and internal medicine doctors and their families have selected Dr. Magruder to perform their vision correction procedures.

Professional Credentials

• Hospital Staff Appointments
• Orlando Regional Health System, staff member
• Lakeside Surgery Center in Orlando
• Past Hospital Staff Appointments
• Membership and Affiliations in Professional Societies and Organizations
• Florida Society of Ophthalmology
• Florida Medical Association
• Orange County Medical Society
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology
• Certified in Cataract Surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgeons

Reviewer: 

• Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
• Frequent lecturer at national and local meetings on refractive surgery research and development

Education:

• Undergraduate: Emory University, B.A. Chemistry
• Graduated with honors
• Medical School: Emory University, School of Medicine, M.D.,
• Internship: Emory University, Internal Medicine

Residency: Emory University, Ophthalmology where he served as Chief Resident

Additional Career Highlights

• Best Doctor, Orlando Magazine, 2005-20017, as chosen by peers
• Dr. G. Brock Magruder, Jr., is the only refractive surgeon listed in Orlando
• Centurion Surgeon, Alcon, recognizing leadership and quality of LASIK outcomes
• Founded the Ophthalmology section of Medical
  Mission to San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic through Orlando Catholic Diocese
  • Best Doctor, Orlando Magazine, 2005-2007, as chosen by peers
    • Dr. G. Brock Magruder, Jr., is the only refractive surgeon listed in Orlando
  • Centurion Surgeon, Alcon,recognizing leadership and quality of LASIK outcomes
  • Founded and runs Ophthalmology section of Medical
    Mission to San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic through Orlando Catholic Diocese 
  • Undergraduate: Emory University, B.A. Chemistry
  • Graduated with honors
  • Medical School: Emory University, School of Medicine, M.D.,
  • Internship: Emory University, Internal Medicine
  • Residency: Emory University, Ophthalmology

Surgeon Bio

G. Brock Magruder Jr., M.D., has been honored as one of the top LASIK surgeons in the country. He has performed refractive surgery since 1988. He has performed over 20,000 LASIK procedures at Magruder Laser Vision, and has experience with eight laser delivery systems.

Dr. Magruder has performed cataract surgery since 1987. He has a special interest in Refractive Cataract Surgery, in which premium implants as well as incisional and laser procedures for the treatment of astigmatism and residual refractive errors are utilized.

Dr. Magruder was an investigator for the CustomCornea® FDA LASIK trials. He has been involved with the development of this exciting technology.

Raised in Orlando, Florida, G. Brock Magruder, Jr., graduated from Trinity Preparatory School and then Emory College with Honors in Chemistry. He subsequently attended Emory University School of Medicine obtaining his M.D. degree. He continued his internship, as well as ophthalmology residency training, at Emory where he was involved in clinical research projects and publications. He also served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Magruder is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and in cataract surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery.

Dr. Magruder joined his father, G. Brock Magruder Sr., in private practice at the Magruder Eye Institute. He is now full time at Magruder Laser Vision specializing in Lasik, Intraocular Contact Lenses, Custom Cataract Surgery and other Refractive Procedures. He is affiliated with the Lakeside Surgery Center and Orlando Regional Health Care Center. In addition, he is a member of numerous professional associations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, American Medical Association, American College of Eye Surgeons, Florida Medical Association and the Orange County Medical Society.

Dr. Magruder initiated an ongoing eye mission program in the Dominican Republic in early 2003. He leads a team that performs surgery and provides exams and eyeglasses to those who otherwise would have no access to eye care. He resides in Maitland with his wife and two children.

For more regarding Dr. Brock Magruder see: Doc Brock “Firsts”

Magruder Laser Vision — Related Media & Topical Points of Industry Interest:

Magruder Laser Vision introduces Central Florida to the KAMRA Inlay:

• YouTube- Dr. Brock Magruder on Kamra Inlay Procedure

Magruder Laser Vision on Vitreous Floaters (“Eye Floaters”)

• YouTube- Brock Marguder on Vitreous Floaters

American Academy of Ophthalmology Three-Year Longitudinal Survey Comparing Visual Satisfaction with LASIK and Contact Lenses*

• Regarding Study: YouTube- Dr. Brock Magruderon on Study
• Regarding Night Vision: YouTube- Dr. Brock Magruder on Night Vision
• Regarding Dry Eye Increase: YouTube- Dr. Brock Magruder on Dry Eye Increase
• Regarding LASIK Preference: YouTube- Dr. Brock Magruder on LASIK Preference

*Study: Three-Year Longitudinal Survey Comparing Visual Satisfaction with LASIK and Contact Lenses

Participants: A total of 1800 subjects, aged 18 to 60 years, who had LASIK or continued using contact lenses.

Originally received: March 1, 2016 | Final revision: March 29, 2016 | Accepted: April 4, 2016

Available online: Manuscript no. 2016-436.

Cornea Research Foundation of America, Indianapolis, Indiana.

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