Dr. Scott Barnes

Dr. Scott Barnes is an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery at Moadel Eye Specialists in New York. With over 12,000 laser vision correction procedures performed, he is recognized as the highest volume implanter of the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) in North America. His expertise includes advanced EVO ICL technology for patients with myopia, astigmatism, and other refractive errors.

Dr. Barnes brings a unique background from a 30-year U.S. Army career, retiring as a Colonel in 2017. He served as Chief of Ophthalmology Services at Womack Army Medical Center and was deployed as a theater ophthalmology consultant in Iraq and Afghanistan. His military experience includes training as a Special Forces surgeon and completing a cornea fellowship at Harvard Medical School, focusing on corneal diseases and external eye conditions.

Patients seeking vision correction can consult Dr. Barnes for comprehensive evaluations and surgical options such as LASIK and ICL. He is dedicated to educating both patients and surgeons, having taught over 500 surgeons in laser vision correction techniques. Dr. Barnes holds medical licenses in New York, Colorado, Wisconsin, and China, demonstrating his commitment to global eye care.