LASIK and Vision Correction at University of Colorado Hospital

University Laser Vision - Why Choose Us?

Experience matters when it comes to eye surgery.  These are your eyes, after all.
When considering eye surgery, you want to make sure you choose your surgeon carefully and base your decision on expertise.  Who better to trust your eyes to than the doctors that teach the rest? 

• Highly Trained Surgeons - our doctors are some of the most renowned and experienced LASIK surgeons in the nation. Dr. Michael Taravella and Dr. Richard Davidson are cornea fellowship trained which means they are corneal experts in addition to being LASIK surgeons. As leaders in their field, both surgeons are known for diagnosing and treating the most complicated refractive cases.
• Diagnosis Right for Your Eyes – Our doctors know vision, not just LASIK. Thanks to their high level of expertise, our doctors are able to offer a choice of vision correction procedures if LASIK is not right for you.  
• Care from doctors who teach the rest – As part of the region’s only academic medical center, our doctor’s not only provide excellent clinical care, they teach and advise other surgeons both nationally and internationally.
• Cutting Edge Research– Being affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine gives us access to the most advanced research and clinical trials. Our doctors are not only excellent clinicians, they conduct research that contributes to advances in care and surgical techniques as well. Their research activities bring these technological advances closer to you.
• Personalized Care - Our refractive eye specialists, Dr. Taravella and Dr. Davidson, are both personally involved in every aspect of your treatment from initial consultation to post-operative care. Our surgeons operate as a team and review cases together to ensure that you receive the highest care possible.
• Thorough Follow-up - One year of follow-up is included in the price of surgery.  Our surgeons are personally involved in post-op care to ensure the best possible visual outcome for you. Whether it’s four visits or fourteen, our refractive team is there for you every step of the way.  

 

Featured Doctors

Michael J. Taravella, MD, has been named five times as one of Denver’s Top Doctors in 5280 Magazine.  He is a nationally recognized specialist in LASIK and refractive surgery, corneal surgery and cataract surgery.  Dr. Taravella also is an expert in the treatment of corneal conditions, including corneal transplantation.

Richard S. Davidson, MD, is widely respected for his clinical expertise and research in the treatment of corneal conditions.  He specializes in refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK surgery, small incision and no-stitch cataract surgery, corneal transplantation and other procedures. Dr. Davidson lectures internationally, nationally and locally and is also a resource on vision correction surgery for the media.

Additional Vision Correction Resources

National Eye Institute

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ladarvision Custom Cornea