Updegraff Laser Vision Employee Directory

Updegraff Vision operates under the Updegraff family's basic values and tenants of high quality patient focused care. Updegraff Vision has one of the most internationally recognized refractive surgeons, Dr. Stephen Updegraff. His qualifications and experience are unmatched by anyone in the Tampa Bay area, Florida and most of the world. As an anteri... or segment specialist, Dr. Stephen Updegraff is committed to the entire refractive field. This includes LASIK, lens implant surgery and corneal transplants. Most ophthalmologists either perform LASIK or lens implants surgery but not both. This gives Updegraff Vision a unique advantage over other refractive surgery centers. Patients that choose another refractive surgery center may not receive the type of surgery that is best suited for them and their long-term visual goals. Updegraff Vision stays on the cutting edge by investing in the latest technology in lasers and other instrumentation to provide one of the most technologically advanced refractive surgery centers in the country. Updegraff Vision has well over $2 million invested in the latest equipment. Dr. Stephen Updegraff has developed a trademarked process for LASIK called Precision LASIK. This process involves many different steps and is proprietary. It includes the use of Dr. Updegraff's patented technologies, constant checking and rechecking of vital information. Precision LASIK leads to reduced patient fear and complications and better outcomes. More and more patients have realized that when it comes to surgery, there is great value in choosing an experienced surgeon. Although technology allows us to achieve visual outcomes that had never been obtained, the surgeon's role is still paramount. Updegraff Vision takes pride in its' commitment to excellence. The entire staff focuses on educating patients, allowing them to feel informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. Updegraff Vision has found that by educating patients their anxiety and fears regarding surgery diminish. His unique approach to ...Read More