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Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Surgery

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts

5250 E Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 420-1005

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is an ophthalmologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

4800 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Address:

5250 E Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206

Address:

8435 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209

Address:

855 S. Dobson Road Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85224

Address:

8763 E Bell Road Suite 106, 602) 598-7600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

eye procedures	163

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	9
eye procedures	1060
laser treatment	26

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	60
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	57
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	2115
laser treatment	57

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1004

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1142
Black	216
Hispanic	232
Asian	98
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	118
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	7
eye procedures	1495
laser treatment	60

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	89
Hispanic	74
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	32
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	102
eye procedures	1763
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	134
Hispanic	88
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	71
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	187
doctor visit	9
eye procedures	3446
laser treatment	187
ultrasound (sonogram)	237

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	719
Black	20
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	489
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	189
eye procedures	3079
laser treatment	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	21
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	140
eye procedures	2420
laser treatment	140
ultrasound (sonogram)	156

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	11
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	149
doctor visit	1242
eye procedures	5515
laser treatment	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	590

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Phoenix, AZ were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	103
doctor visit	236
eye procedures	2346
laser treatment	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	420
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	62
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	35
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	332

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2001. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2001)

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ReVision Optics, Inc.	$1,044 Raindrop Near Vision Inlay $1,044
RxSight Inc	$387 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $387
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$300 Tecnis Simplicity $131	Catalys Laser System $103	Tecnis IOL $26	Tecnis Symfony IOL $10	$30
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$147 VisuMax $111	QUATERA 700 $36
Harrow Eye, LLC	$125 IHEEZO $125
Other	$586 ALREX $60	ZYLET $58	Ilevro $47	Durezol $39	BESIVANCE $32	Other $350

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,761
Travel and Lodging	$744
Education	$84

Biography

Dr. Aaron Amacher practices surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Amacher include LASIK and cataracts. He attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Amacher is affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.

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