Meet Douglas Miller, M.D.

A native of the Bay Area, Dr. Miller attended the University of California at Berkeley where he received his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering. Dr. Miller received his Medical degree from the University of California at San Diego in 1983. He then completed the following post-graduate training:

Internship • Boston University, Framingham Union Hospital, Massachusetts Residency • Ophthalmology Residency at Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans Fellowship • Cornea Fellowship at Tulane University, New Orleans

Upon his return to California, Dr. Miller established himself at Kaiser Permanente in Anaheim as the region's Cornea expert. In 1991, Dr. Miller left Kaiser to assume the private practice of Dr. Cody Smith, a retiring physician who had established the first ophthalmology practice in San Diego's East County, in a facility today known as The Eye Center.

Dr. Miller is an experienced refractive surgeon, researcher, published author, noted speaker, and an established expert in his field. In addition, he regularly contributes his time and skills performing charity work for indigent children within the San Diego Unified Public School district and for the local Lion's Club.

Like Dr. Smith, who founded The Eye Center 38 years ago, Dr. Miller is committed to patient satisfaction and quality care. He does not participate in capitated managed care, preferring to offer patients the benefits of the old-fashioned doctor-patient relationship, even as he offers them the latest in laser technology. It is this conservative approach to all aspects of his practice, including Laser Vision Correction, that enables Dr. Miller's patients to achieve excellent results and a high level of satisfaction.

Dr. Miller is proud to offer Laser Vision Correction to qualified candidates, with the assurance that all patients will receive the most reasonable and safest treatment possible. When Dr. Miller's wife elected to have Laser Vision Correction in early 1998, Dr. Miller was faced with the decision of finding the best surgeon in town to perform the surgery. Dr. Miller performed the procedure himself and today his wife sees 20/15 (better than 20/20) in each eye without glasses. At The Eye Center, all patients are treated like family.

A Message from Dr. Miller

"I want you to feel comfortable with your decision to have Laser Vision Correction. You should understand all your options and have all your questions answered. At The Eye Center, you will receive personal follow-up care from me - not a technician. And, once your vision has stabilized, the remainder of your post-operative care may be performed by your own, trusted Optometrist, if you so desire.

Although I perform Laser Vision Correction routinely, I am also a fellowship trained cornea subspecialist and a comprehensive ophthalmologist. That means I can handle the tough cases other ophthalmologists refer to me. Don't get caught up in the hype at some refractive surgery mill. Many of my patients are physicians, not celebrities. Remember, McDonalds may make the most hamburgers, but they don't necessarily make the best hamburgers. My staff and I are committed to achieving the best possible results for all patients who are good candidates for Laser Vision Correction."

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