Eye Doctors Who Are Also Surgeons

Many eye clinics focus on vision testing, glasses, contact lenses, and managing eye conditions with medication. That work matters, and our optometrists do it very well. But when a problem needs an operation, a laser procedure, or a surgical decision, those clinics usually have to send you somewhere else.

Gaston Eye Associates has a dedicated team of surgical specialists:

• Dr. Bob McCullen, M.D. completed his ophthalmology residency and earned his M.D. at UNC at Chapel Hill. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has volunteered as a surgeon with SEE International.
• Dr. Michael Lund, M.D. earned his M.D. at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Case Western University Hospital. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Dr. John A. Lowery, M.D. completed his ophthalmology residency at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City, where he served as chief resident. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Dr. Daniel Lee, D.O. is a physician who completed an ophthalmology residency and then a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Our surgeons have spent years in medical school, residency, and in some cases fellowship training, all focused on the eye. Your care is guided by physicians who understand how your eyes relate to your overall health.

One Practice, One Care Team

Because our optometrists and surgeons work together, your care stays coordinated. If one of our optometrists finds a cataract, a glaucoma risk, or changes related to diabetes, you don’t start over with a new office, new paperwork, and new records. Your information is already with the right team, and the surgeon who may treat you works down the hall or in the same practice.

Patients tell us this is one of the things they value most. It means fewer referrals and less waiting. It also means one familiar group of people who know your history.

The Surgical Procedures We Offer

Our surgeons perform a wide range of procedures:

No-stitch, no-needle cataract surgery. Cataracts are among the most common reasons people need eye surgery. Our approach is designed to be gentle and comfortable, and recovery is typically quick.

Premium lifestyle lens options. During cataract surgery, you can choose a standard implant or a premium lens designed to reduce your dependence on glasses. We offer Panoptix, Symfony, and Toric lenses, each suited to different vision needs and lifestyles. Your surgeon will help you choose.

After-cataract laser surgery. Months or years after cataract surgery, some patients notice their vision becoming cloudy again. A quick laser procedure can often restore clear vision.

Diabetic laser treatments. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the retina. Laser treatment can help protect your sight when it is needed.

Laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK). If you’re tired of glasses and contacts, our team can evaluate whether laser vision correction is right for you.

Visian ICL. For patients who may not be good candidates for LASIK, the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens offers another path to sharper vision without glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma treatment: medical, laser, and surgical. Glaucoma often has no early warning signs. We offer a full range of treatment, from medicated drops to laser and surgical options, so your care can change as your condition does.

Cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. Drooping or heavy eyelids can affect both appearance and vision. Our surgeons perform procedures that address both.

Eye muscle surgery for misaligned eyes (strabismus). Misaligned eyes can affect depth perception, comfort, and confidence. Surgery on the eye muscles can help.

Botox treatments. Botox is available for patients seeking cosmetic improvement.

An In-Office Operating Room and Laser Suite

Many procedures can be done at our own in-office operating room and laser suite. That means familiar surroundings, a team you already know, and a more comfortable experience than a large, unfamiliar facility. Many patients find this reduces the stress that often comes with the thought of eye surgery.

Experience You Can Trust

Our practice describes its surgical team as Gaston County’s leaders in ophthalmic surgery, with thousands of Piedmont-area residents helped by their care. Our surgeons are active members of the medical community, with memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Gaston County Medical Society, and the North Carolina Medical Society. This kind of experience comes from years of caring for this community.

Everyday Eye Care, Too

We aren’t only about surgery. Our team of optometrists provides routine and comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of eye diseases, specialty contact lens fitting, and an optical center for glasses and sunglasses. Whether you need a new prescription for your child or a surgical consultation for a parent, your family can get it all in one place.

Two Convenient Locations

• Gastonia: 2325 Aberdeen Blvd., Suite A, Gastonia, NC 28054, 704-853-EYES (3937)
• Dallas: 820 Lower Dallas Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, 704-922-9808

Choose an Eye Clinic That Can Do It All

If you have been told you need surgery, or you suspect you might, you deserve a team that can both diagnose the problem and treat it. At Gaston Eye Associates, our motto is “Your focus is our focus!” and we mean it.

Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request one online at gastoneye.com.

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Refractive surgery options

• LASIK: A laser reshapes the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) beneath a thin flap to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure is quick, and many patients notice clearer vision within a day or two.
• Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens): A thin, flexible lens placed inside the eye, just behind the iris, to correct vision. No corneal tissue is removed. It is often a good option for people who aren’t LASIK candidates, such as those with thin corneas or higher prescriptions.
• Crystalens: An accommodative lens implant. Its flexible design moves slightly inside the eye, helping you focus at near, intermediate, and far distances. It is placed during cataract surgery or lens replacement to reduce the need for reading glasses.
• ReSTOR: A multifocal lens implant with concentric rings that split light so you can see both near and far. It is designed to reduce dependence on glasses after cataract surgery or lens replacement. Some patients notice halos or glare around lights at night.
• ReZoom: A multifocal lens implant with different zones for near, intermediate, and distance vision. Like other multifocal lenses, it aims to let patients do everyday tasks with fewer glasses.
• PRK: A laser vision correction procedure similar to LASIK, but with no corneal flap. The laser works on the surface of the cornea, which makes it a good option for people with thinner corneas. Recovery takes a little longer than LASIK.
• Panoptix lens: A trifocal lens implant that provides clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances.
• Symfony lens: An extended depth of focus lens that gives a continuous range of vision, especially for distance and intermediate tasks, with fewer night-vision side effects than some multifocal lenses.
• Toric lens: A lens implant designed to correct astigmatism at the same time as cataract surgery.