Dr. Matthew J. Thompson specializes in diseases and surgery of the eye including laser vision correction, LASIK, laser cataract surgery, premium lens implantation for the correction of presbyopia and astigmatism, corneal transplantation and laser surgery for glaucoma.
He has a special interest and is fellowship trained in diseases of the cornea including dry eye, blepharitis, ocular allergies, corneal dystrophies, trauma, infectious diseases of the eye and autoimmune diseases of the eye. He has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and has authored textbook chapters on refractive surgery, corneal surgery and infectious diseases of the eye.
He is involved and active with Focus, a group that trains ophthalmologists and provides eye care services in Haiti.
We all do it, sometimes because our eyes are dry or irritated, or because it's been a long day, or maybe you have something in your eye and rubbing it feel good. For whatever reason, check out this brief video from Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, as he tells you about the safety of rubbing your... read more
Today, "Professor" Kurt Schwiesow presented a class on cataract surgery for the UWGB Lifelong Learning Institute. He touched on all aspects of surgery including the surgical process, IOL options, technology, and addressed many common patient questions. All the nearly 70 students received passing grades... but are reminded that this material will be on the mid-term.... read more