Lanny B. Hale, M.D.

Dr. Hale began his practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1979. As a general ophthalmologist, he diagnosed and treated all major ocular disorders and provided routine eye care.

In 1984, he became involved in refractive surgery (surgery designed to reduce or eliminate dependence on eyeglasses / contact lenses), and began to commit his time and efforts toward the development and refinement of new techniques and instrumentation.

In 1991, he became involved in FDA studies in RK and later on he participated in FDA studies of the excimer laser- an advanced version of which we now use for LASIK. He also co-directed physician training courses, helping hundreds of surgeons enter the field of refractive surgery.

In 1994, he actively participated in the Chiron Keratorefractive Study Group "Prospective Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy" and became a member of the International Scientific Advisory Board for Chiron Vision. In 1995, he became part of the Chiron Technolas Excimer Laser FDA Investigational Studies for the correction of myopia and astigmatism.

In 1996, Dr. Hale was asked to commute monthly to Arizona to co-direct a university based keratorefractive and corneal fellowship program. This led to the formation of clinical practices dedicated to refractive surgery in both Wisconsin and Arizona. In 1998, he made the professional decision to fully dedicate his career and practices to vision correction surgery.

Dr. Hale has been presented with the "VISX Star" award all three years that it has been awarded. This honor is given to the top laser surgeons in the United States, acknowledging their significant contributions to the enhancement, growth and improvement of the field of refractive surgery.

In 2000, as a result of his relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to the specialty of vision correction surgery, he founded the Advanced Vision Correction Foundation. The goal of this foundation is to be a leader in research, development, and training of new and innovative techniques, as well as to provide support to other surgeons.

 
 

Tariq Qamar, M.D.

Dr. Qamar, known to many of his patients as "Dr.Q", is a native of Newton, Kansas. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Kansas in Lawrence and his Medical Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. Dr. Qamar interned in Internal Medicine at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

After residency, Dr. Qamar completed a mini-fellowship in refractive surgery (surgery designed to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses) with world-renown refractive surgeon Vance Thompson, M.D. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This fellowship included such procedures as radial keratotomy (RK), astigmatic keratotomy (AK), photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK), phakic intraocular lens implantation (phakic IOL) and laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Dr. Qamar has received numerous scholastic honors. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. He graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Kansas and completed the College Honors Program. In addition, he was named a Summerfield Scholar all four years and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society. During medical school, he was twice awarded the School of Medicine Academic Scholarship and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

His professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Florida Medical Association and the Broward County Medical Association.

In addition to specializing in LASIK refractive surgery, Dr. Qamar performs no-stitch cataract surgery, laser and microsurgical treatment of glaucoma, eyelid surgery and general evaluations for most eye conditions.

With the addition of Dr. Qamar, the Hale-Qamar Cataract and LASIK Center can now offer general eye care services to you and your family members.