Neal A. Sher, MD

Dr. Sher is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and an attending surgeon at Phillips Eye Institute, where he was a founding member and former chief of ophthalmology. Dr. Sher has written scientific articles and textbook chapters on refractive surgery and related topics. He lectures in the United States and abroad. He has also edited two textbooks devoted to refractive surgery.

Dr. Sher holds several patents for inventions related to refractive eye surgery. Additionally, he was presented with the prestigious Troutman Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery for his research on the development of a post-operative regimen for eye surgery which is used world-wide. He has received the Achievement Award from the AAO.

Dr. Sher has also been a consultant to medical and ophthalmic companies in the U.S. and Europe.