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Dr. Gerald Horn

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Schaumburg, IL
(847) 413-2110

Location

999 N Plaza Dr, Ste 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Areas of Expertise

Refractive Surgery
Radial Keratotomy
Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Epikeratophakia

Meet Dr. Gerald Horn

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About Me

Dr. Gerald Horn is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a pioneer in laser vision correction, having performed over 120,000 laser eye surgeries. With more than 40 years of experience, he is recognized as one of the world's most experienced LASIK surgeons. Dr. Horn joined LasikPlus in 1997 and serves as the medical director for LasikPlus Chicago, where he oversees clinical excellence and contributes to best practices in refractive surgery.

In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Horn is an inventor in ophthalmic drug development, most notably creating the eye whitener "Lumify." He leverages sophisticated technology, including corneal scans and dual laser platforms, to customize procedures based on each patient's individual vision correction needs. This allows for optimized outcomes and a high degree of precision.

Dr. Horn is dedicated to providing safe, effective laser vision correction with a focus on patient comfort and rapid recovery. His approach involves thorough candidate evaluation and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve clearer vision without glasses or contacts.

Training

  • Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty

    Chiron

    Fellowship
  • LASIK

    Minneapolis Eye Consultants

    Fellowship
  • Radial Keratotomy

    Dr. Casebeer

    Fellowship
  • Internship

    Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital

    Residency
  • M.D

    University of Illinois Medical School

    Medical School
  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate Degree

    Northwestern University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Visx CustomVue Laser 5 STAR Award

    Visx

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
36058055