Cornea & Refractive Surgery Service

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    • The Cornea & Refractive Surgery Service at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center diagnoses and treats people with problems affecting the clear front part of the eye, called the cornea, and its surface layer, the epithelium. This includes changes in the cornea that affect vision, infections, swelling, dry eyes, and injuries.

    Our Approach

    The Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Service provides expert care for a wide range of corneal and eye surface problems. Our specialists carefully evaluate and treat these issues to protect and improve your vision.

    A key focus of our service is advanced corneal transplantation. We offer cutting-edge procedures such as deep lamellar endokeratoplasty and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). DMEK is a modern transplant technique that is especially effective for patients with corneal dystrophies, helping to restore clear vision with less recovery time.

    In addition to corneal care, our team performs cataract surgery and a variety of refractive surgeries. We provide options like implantable contact lenses (phakic intraocular lenses), PRK, and LASIK. Our LASIK treatments use the WaveLight EX500 excimer laser, which maps the unique shape of your eye to deliver highly precise and personalized vision correction with a strong focus on safety. 

    Advanced Testing to Support Your Eye Care

    When you get your eyes checked at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, you may be sent to specialized testing areas like ophthalmic ultrasound, ophthalmic photography, or diagnostic visual electrophysiology. These advanced tests will provide more detailed information than a regular eye exam to help detect problems early, confirm a diagnosis, and guide your treatment plan.

    Appointment Information

    To make an appointment with an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating the cornea, please call our office at 734-764-4190. Our team will help you find the right eye specialist for your needs.

    Locations
    • Cornea & Refractive Surgery Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 3
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center-Grand Blanc 3181 E Grand Blanc Rd
      Grand Blanc, MI 48439-2709       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Theresa M Cooney, MD

    Theresa M Cooney, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Pauline Dmitriev, MD

    Pauline Dmitriev, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Farida Esaa Hakim, MD

    Farida Esaa Hakim, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Christopher Hood, MD

    Christopher Thomas Hood, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Shahzad Ihsan Mian, MD

    Shahzad Ihsan Mian, MD

    Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Nambi Nallasamy, MD

    Nambi Nallasamy, MD

    Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Roni Mintz Shtein, MD, MS

    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Hunson Soong, MD

    Hunson Kaz Soong, MD

    Professor Emeritus

    Ophthalmology

    Alan Sugar, MD

    Professor Emeritus

    Ophthalmology

    Angela Joy Verkade, MD

    Angela Joy Verkade, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

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