Harry Eggleston, MD, F.A.C.S. in Saint Louis and St. Charles
Since 1981, Dr. Harry Eggleston has brought improved vision to over 11,000 patients who have been living with the problems and inconveniences of glasses or contacts. With over 25 years experience in practice in the St. Louis area, Dr. Eggleston continues to seek new ways to improve his patients' vision. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and was recently awarded a fellowship in the prestigious Society for Excellence in Eye Care. He is the president of the Society of Ophthalmic Inventors which meets yearly at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
Harry Eggleston, MD, F.A.C.S. in Saint Louis and St. Charles was the first surgeon to perform corneal lamellar refractive surgery for farsightedness and nearsightedness. He was the first to have an ultrasonic pachymeter and microkeratome. He was the first ophthalmologist to have vision correction surgery on his own eyes. He holds 3 to 4 patents for the development of an adjustable/upgradeable intraocular lens, which will help many refractive patients and possibly cataract patients in the future. He is actively involved with researchers at the University of Missouri and other institutions across the country.
Harry Eggleston, MD, F.A.C.S. in Saint Louis and St. Charles regularly teaches and attends seminars worldwide. He was originally trained in vision correction procedures with Dr. Fyodorov of Moscow. He shares his expertise with many other ophthalmologists, optometrists, technicians and opticians.
Harry Eggleston, MD, F.A.C.S. in Saint Louis and St. Charles