Samir Melki MD PhD - Founder, Boston Eye Group
Sam Melki MD PhD is the founder and medical director of the Boston Eye Group. He received his MD degree from Vanderbilt University and is board-certified in Ophthalmology with a sub-specialty in Cornea and Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Melki also completed a PhD in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics at Vanderbilt University. He is a senior instructor with the American Academy of Ophthalmology where he teaches physicians from around the world. He is currently an associate surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where he completed his 2-year fellowship training in corneal diseases and laser vision correction. He is also on the clinical faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Melki is a leading authority on Cataract, Corneal and Laser Vision Correction Surgery. He performs state-of-the-art Cataract Surgery using a no-stich, no-needle technique. His research interests encompass both Corneal and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Melki has performed more than 9000 LASIK, LASEK and PRK procedures and has authored three textbooks on the subject. Several surgical instruments bear his name for his innovative design. Dr. Melki's leading role in refractive surgery has been recognized by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive surgery for his award-winning technique of M-LASEK.
Doctor Melki is a leading authority on Vision Correction Surgeries and has written three books:
101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery
This book has invaluable tips for both the beginning and advanced surgeons. Unlike other texts on this topic, this resource summarizes the key pearls and pitfalls of many challenging procedures.
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| Refractive Surgery |
| Chapter 1: | Six Pearls for Surgical Planning with Videokreatography |
| Chapter 2: | Nine Pearls in LASIK Technique |
| Chapter 3: | Eight Pearls in Prevention and Management of LASIK Complications |
| Chapter 4: | Five PRK and LASER Pearls |
| Chapter 5: | Four PTK Pearls |
| Chapter 6: | Four Pearls in Excimer Laser Correction of Hyperopia |
| Chapter 7: | Five Pearls in Holmium- YAG Laser Thermokeratoplasty (LTK) |
| Chapter 8: | Six Pearls in Phakic IOL Implantation |
| Cataract Surgery |
| Chapter 9: | Four Pearls for Successful Cataract Surgery Using Topical Anesthesia |
| Chapter 10: | Four Pearls to Conquer the Difficult Iris |
| Chapter 11: | Four Pearls in Avoiding Phacoemulsification Corneal Burns |
| Chapter 12: | Five Pearls in the Management of Crystalline and Artificial Intraocular Lens Dislocation |
| Chapter 13: | Seven Pearls for Challenging Cases in Cataract Extraction |
| Corneal Surgery |
| Chapter 14: | Five Pearls in Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation |
| Chapter 15: | Two Pearls for Successful Pterygium Excision |
| Chapter 16: | Three Pearls in Amniotic Membrane Grafting |
| Chapter 17: | Four Pearls for Suturing Corneal Incisions and Lacerations |
| Chapter 18: | Four Pearls in Successful Application of Cyanoacrylate Glue to the Cornea |
| Chapter 19: | Six Pearls in Challenging Corneal Surgery |
| Chapter 20: | Three Pearls to Minimize Postkeratoplasty Astigmatism |
| Chapter 21: | Three Pearls in Managing Posterior Vitreous Pressure During Penetrating Keratoplasty |
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Step by Step LASIK Surgery
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| Preoperative Considerations |
| Chapter 1: | Landmarks in LASIK Surgery |
| Chapter 2: | Indications and Contradictions of LASIK |
| Chapter 3: | Patient Counseling |
| Chapter 4: | LASIK: Preoperative Assessment |
| Equipment and Instructions |
| Chapter 5: | Excimer Laser Machines |
| Chapter 6: | Microkeratomes |
| Chapter 7: | LASIK Ancillary Instruments and Operating Environment Variables |
| Surgical Techniques |
| Chapter 8: | Presurgical Preparation and Exposure |
| Chapter 9: | Marking the Cornea and Creation of the Corneal Flap |
| Chapter 10: | Laser Ablation and Flap Repositioning |
| Chapter 11: | Postoperative Management in LASIK Surgery |
| Results and Complications |
| Chapter 12: | Results of LASIK Surgery |
| Chapter 13: | Refractive Surgery and Strabismus |
| Chapter 14: | Intraoperative Complications |
| Chapter 15: | Postoperative LASIK Complications |
| Retreatment After LASIK |
| Chapter 16: | Retreatment of Residual Refractive Errors after LASIK |
| LASIK in Special Situations |
| Chapter 17: | Hyperopic LASIK |
| Chapter 18: | LASIK for Presbyopia |
| Chapter 19: | LASIK in Pediatric Eyes |
| Chapter 20: | LASIK after Radial Keratotomy |
| Chapter 21: | LASIK after Penetrating Keratoplasty |
| Chapter 22: | LASIK for Residual Errors after Previous Surgery |
| Recent Advances in LASIK |
| Chapter 23: | Topography Assisted LASIK |
| Chapter 24: | Wavefront Guided LASIK |
| Chapter 25: | Laser Sub-epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) |
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Boston Laser Eye Centres
Boston Eye Group is a leading Laser Eye Centre in Boston here to help you decide whether laser vision correction is the right choice for you. You may have heard a headspinning number of terms such as iLasik, Prk, Laser Eye Surgery, Excimer Laser, Intralase Laser and others on the Web or from friends. The popular Laser Eye Surgery terminology and treatment options may baffle you, so the best approach is to call us at (617) 566-0062. We're located just west of downtown Boston just off of Interstate 90. For introductory Laser Eye Surgery Information you can also read our iLasik information page.
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