Gregory D. Parkhurst, MD

"Laser vision correction for my own eyes was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Being an eye surgeon requires sharp, fine-detailed vision, so when patients tell me about the fantastic impact the procedure has had on their lives, I know exactly what they mean."

Gregory D. Parkhurst, M.D. is recognized nationally as an expert and leader in LASIK vision correction who has helped pioneer new trends in refractive surgery worldwide. Prior to joining McFarland Eye Centers, Dr. Parkhurst was the Chief of Ophthalmology and Refractive Eye Surgery at the world’s largest military base, where he performed over 6,200 successful refractive eye surgery procedures including LASIK, PRK, and implantable contact lenses.  Dr. Parkhurst’s LASIK experience during the past several years has been greater than 95% of all surgeons in the country, and he was instrumental in advancing the recent surge in popularity of the Implantable Contact Lens procedure (ICL) both within the United States and internationally. Because of his unmatched experience, Dr. Parkhurst was given awards by STAAR Surgical for being the single highest volume ICL surgeon in the world in both 2009 and 2010.

With use of the most advanced Laser Vision and Implantable Lens technology, 94% of Dr. Parkhurst’s patients see 20/20 or better without glasses, and most see 20/15! Dr. Parkhurst has performed successful surgery on professional athletes, military helicopter pilots, and a wide range of professionals from all backgrounds, including another LASIK surgeon who chose Dr. Parkhurst to be the one trusted for the best possible outcome.

In addition to extensive experience, Dr. Parkhurst is a Certified Physician Trainer and teaches other ophthalmologists how to perform LASIK surgery with the most advanced technology on the market. He has served on the teaching faculty of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the International Military Refractive Surgery Symposia, and the Aspen Invitational Refractive Surgery meeting, which is attended by the world’s leading cataract and refractive surgeons by invitation only.

Dr. Parkhurst graduated Magna Cum Laude from an Advanced Honors Program at Hillsdale College. He then attended one of the nation’s top medical schools at Northwestern University in Chicago before completing his surgical residency at the prestigious Walter Reed Army Medical Center. At Walter Reed, Dr. Parkhurst was selected as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Parkhurst is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology after scoring in the 94th percentile of all surgeons nationwide on his certification exams. His research has been presented at multiple national and international ophthalmology meetings, including the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where his presentation on LASIK and ICL surgery was awarded “Best Paper of Session” in October 2010. His award winning research has also been featured in Refractive Surgery Outlook, and he has been interviewed for feature articles in publications including Ophthalmology Times and Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. His scientific paper on ICL surgery was recently accepted for publication in the peer reviewed Journal of Refractive Surgery; and in December 2010, he wrote the text book chapters on ICL surgery, which will be included in the medical text book on Phakic IOL’s and distributed in multiple languages worldwide.

In October 2003, Dr. Parkhurst had Laser Vision Correction on his own eyes. Since then, he has had perfect vision without ever having the need for glasses or contacts. As a surgeon who experienced the procedure first-hand, Dr. Parkhurst can relate to his patients’ concerns, providing you with unique insight, personalized attention, and unmatched care that truly is: The Best in Sight.