EARNED the reputation as “the doctor’s doctor” for being the choice of many doctors for their own vision correction as well as being consulted upon by many doctors for assistance/advice for their own patients.

PIONEERED world-wide use of Intacs and C3-R treatments for keratoconus.

INVENTED I-Brite eye whitening procedure.

VOTED as "Super Doctor" by Los Angeles Magazine survey of doctors in California.

PIONEEERED Visian ICL in office procedure rooms in the United States.

ELECTED by his peers as one of the world’s best refractive surgeons.

RECEIVED the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in recognition for his participation in the scientific programs at the Annual Meetings over many years.

FEATURED for his expertise on NBC Nightly News, CNN, Today Show, ABC News, CBS News, FOX News, KCAL9 News, PBS, Good Day LA, Dr. Phil's The Doctors, and EXTRA.

HONORED with Gold Medal Award by the IIIRSS for his scientific contributions to the field.

INVITED to deliver hundreds of lectures on refractive surgery to thousands of eye surgeons from around the globe.

TRUSTED by his patients, colleagues, state and federal government, and United States armed forces for his expertise.

SELECTED as Director of UCLA Laser Refractive Center at Jules Stein Eye Institute.

ESTABLISHED industry LASIK guidelines to reduce risk of halos and glare.

QUOTED in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report, USA Today, Vogue, Health, and Shape magazine among many others.

UNITED STATES FDA INVESTIGATOR for 13 clinical research trials evaluating new technologies for vision correction.

STUDIED at Dartmouth, Saint Louis University, Edinburgh University, and UCLA

EDUCATED more than 1000 doctors on LASIK, Intacs, and insertable lenses.

AUTHORED the trusted LASIK Consumer Report read by over 73,000 people.

FOUNDED non-profit Giving Vision organization dedicated to providing eyecare to children in need.

PUBLISHED AND INVITED TO INTERVIEW for more than 100 articles and book chapters.

SERVED on board of directors to lead LASIK and keratoconus non-profit organizations.   

RECEIVED the Faculty Award from the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology for many years of service in sharing his expertise, knowledge, and experience with others in the field.

For additional credentialing, media, and award substantiating information, including being recognized by peers as one of world's best vision correction surgeons, as well as LASIK Consumer Report statistics, please see Click Here.   Please click on his Resume to the right for further information about him.

Dr. Brian is regarded as one of the top leaders in the field of vision correction. His role as the "doctor's doctor" has been earned through his unwavering integrity and broad expertise. He is often consulted by other eye surgeons who need assistance with challenging patients or by patients that need repairs.

He was the Director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Jules Stein Eye Institute for many years and is still on staff there at UCLA. He is also on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

As well as being Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he was selected as one of the world's best refractive surgeons. He is the author of the LASIK Consumer Report, one of the most detailed and widely consulted consumer publications in the field, being read by over 73,000 people. Dr. Brian has pioneered surgical techniques and guidelines that have become industry standard.

As a surgeon, Dr. Brian enjoys working with his hands. In his spare time, he uses them to restore classic American muscle cars. Click here to watch how he incorporated a 1971 Dodger Charger R/T into an educational laser video. 




Dr. Brian created an entertaining film about what it was like to do a live vision procedure in front of millions of people on NBC’s Today Show. If you'd like to see a "slice in the life" of Dr. Brian, you'll certainly enjoy this.  P.S. The Charger makes a rare cameo appearance too!

Click here to watch this fun film at its Los Angeles premiere.

Thought Leadership

Dr. Brian is a thought leader at the forefront of Refractive Surgery. He is trusted by patients, colleagues, state, and federal government  Please click on his Resume in upper right column for substantiating documentation of this statement. Click here to read about Dr. Brian's immense and valuable contributions as a leader, researcher, and innovator to the United States of America, the Department of Defense and the United States Army.

• Surgical reversal of presbyopia (reading glasses) clinical trial, FDA investigator Holmium laser for hyperopia (LTK) clinical trial, FDA investigator

• Numerous LASIK and PRK laser clinical trials, FDA investigator

• Police Officer Refractive Surgery Guidelines for State of California, Co-author

• Intacs clinical trials, FDA investigator

• Phakic intraocular lenses (implantable contact lenses) clinical trials, FDA investigator

Honors and Awards

• Voted one of the world’s best refractive surgeons by his peers

• Received Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology

• One of the best ophthalmologists in the United States awarded by Consumer Research Council of America

• International Society of Refractive Surgery Annual Symposia, Vice-Chair

• Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery Society, Gold Medal Award for Career Scientific Contributions

• Summit Autonomous 1000 Plus Award

• Distinguished National Ophthalmologist Award

• Bausch & Lomb, Travel Grant for Young Investigators Award

• Saint Louis University Eye Institute, Research Award.

• ISRS, Resident Travel Scholarship

Media Appearances

Dr. Boxer Wachler has had numerous appearances as the featured expert in local and national media, including:

Television

• NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, KTTV Evening News CNN, EXTRA, and Good Day LA

• National Public Radio (NPR), KNX News, KFWB News

Press

• Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report, and Shape Magazine

He is frequently quoted by the press (, , etc.) and others seeking expert opinion.

Many of Dr Boxer Wachler's accomplishments, publications and commendations can be found on the Internet. Try entering "Boxer Wachler" into your favorite search engine.

As an expert he is often asked by people considering vision correction how to be a smart consumer.

To answer those questions, he authored the LASIK Consumer Report, read by over 73,000 people over the past 8 years.

Professional Experience

• Boxer Wachler Vision Institute, Director (present position)
  
• Complications Repair Clinic for other doctors' patients, Director (present position)
  
• Advanced Vision Research, a non-profit organization, Founding President (present position)
  
• UCLA Laser Refractive Center, Director
  
• Refractive Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Director
  
• Refractive Surgery Resident and Fellowship Training, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Director
  
• Refractive Surgery Clinic, University of Kansas Medical Center, Director

Education and Training

• University of Kansas Medical Center/Hunkeler Eye Center, Fellowship in Refractive and Corneal Surgery
  
• Saint Louis University Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
  
• Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire, Doctor of Medicine
  
• Edinburgh University, Scotland, Rotary Scholarship
  
• University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology

Dr. Boxer Wachler plays a key role in the global field of vision correction. His work has changed the way surgeons perform LASIK and other vision correction procedures.

• Published www.lasikconsumerreport.com a popular patient "insider's guide to LASIK"
  
• Widely published in the scientific literature for innovations in the field
  
• LASIK Institute, Board of Directors
  
• Communications Committee for the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the global organization of over 2,500 refractive surgeons, Chairman

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute is well known for his contribution to the ophthalmic industry and for his other eye care efforts. Dr Boxer Wachler has helped preserve or improve the vision of many patients. Dr. Boxer Wachler is often asked to lecture, both in the United States and abroad, about his advancements in LASIK and in the treatment of keratoconus. Dr. Boxer Wachler has his private practice in the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles.