Dr. Manuel Chaknis, MD

Manuel Chaknis, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship-trained refractive surgeon specializing in LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Chaknis underwent LASIK surgery himself in order to achieve freedom from eyeglasses and contact lenses. He has since helped more than 18,000 patients achieve clear vision through LASIK. Dr. Chaknis’ patients include his family members, fellow physicians, athletes, media personalities and military personnel.

Dr. Chaknis draws on his extensive experience and training at some of the world’s premier educational institutions when performing LASIK eye surgery. This approach has helped him earn a reputation as an excellent LASIK surgeon who offers the highest quality treatments and consistently delivers outstanding surgical results. Dr. Chaknis has also been recognized by his peers as a national authority in the field of laser eye surgery. As a testament to his professional standing, Dr. Chaknis has repeatedly served as an instructor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meetings. He has also published a number of medical articles about the latest techniques in laser eye surgery.