About Dr. Meyer

Specialization

  • LASIK, PRK, LASEK and other laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
  • Corneal Transplants
  • Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implant
  • PanOptix and Toric Premium Lens Implant
  • Cornea and External Diseases

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Ophthalmology
  • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Norton Browsboro Hospital
  • Norton Suburban Hospital

Education

  • St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, BS, in Chemistry, summa cum laude, 1982
  • St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, BS, in Biology, summa cum laude, 1982
  • St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, MD, 1986
  • Naval Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California, Internship in General Surgery, 1987
  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, Florida, Naval Flight Surgeon, 1988
  • Anheuser-Busch Eye Institute, St. Louis, Missouri, Residency in Ophthalmology, 1994
  • Anheuser-Busch Eye Institute, St. Louis, Missouri, Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, 1994
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery, 1995

Professional Memberships

  • Kentucky Medical Association
  • Greater Louisville Medical Society
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

Licensure

  • Kentucky, Indiana

Dr. Meyer Specializes in LASIK and Corneal Surgery


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About Dr. Meyer

Dr. Meyer and his wife have four adult children. His personal interests include spending time with his family, martial arts, yoga, physical fitness, reading, woodworking, and home renovation. Dr. Meyer and his family especially enjoy outdoor activities including boating and camping. Dr. Meyer and his son are quite proud of the street rod automobile they built.

Dr. Meyer provides care for patients in Louisville at our Story Avenue office.  While in training at Emory University, he was able to test the Excimer laser (used in LASIK) before it received the approval of the Food and Drug Administration.

Contacting Dr. Meyer

If you have a medical emergency, call our office, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (502) 589-1500 or (800) 999-3036. Dr. Meyer or one of our other physicians will be contacted immediately. If you wish to contact Dr. Meyer about a matter which is NOT vision-threatening, you may securely message him through My Online Account.

Please remember, Dr. Meyer only reads his email about once per day.  Therefore, if you have a medical condition, please call our office. Email is not the quickest way to reach Dr. Meyer.

Louisville Location

The Eye Care Institute Building
1536 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 589-1500
Phone: 800.999.3036

Butchertown Clinical Trials
205 N Spring Street
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: 502-219-7700