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Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Gerald Horn
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
FellowshipLASIK
Minneapolis Eye Consultants
FellowshipRadial Keratotomy
Dr. Casebeer
FellowshipInternship
Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
ResidencyM.D
University of Illinois Medical School
Medical School
Undergraduate Degree
Northwestern University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Visx CustomVue Laser 5 STAR Award
Visx
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IL
- License Numbers
- 36058055


