LASIK Self Evaluation
If you are seeking LASIK in Kentucky we are happy to provide you with more information about LASIK and your candidacy potential for this eye surgery. Please feel free to take our short LASIK self-evaluation test to determine if you are a potential candidate. After you submit the LASIK Self-Evaluation test the knowledgeable staff at AbellEyes will contact you to discuss your laser vision correction options.
>Take Our TestCataract Surgery
Learn how you can see better after Cataract Surgery! Drs. Abell and Crockett are proud to offer the ReSTOR® intraocular lens. If you are a cataract patient in Lexington, Kentucky or the surrounding area, there is a revolutionary new way for you to potentially leave your glasses behind, and change your vision up close, far away, and everything in between.
>Learn MoreFinancing Options
Laser vision correction is now more affordable than ever. AbellEyes offers 0% interest financing for 24 months through Chase Health Advance. Please contact your AbellEyes LASIK or Cataract counselor to determine a payment plan that suits you!
>Learn MoreFree LASIK Consultation
AbellEyes offers FREE NO OBLIGATION LASIK consultations in both our Lexington and Campbellsville, Kentucky locations. Dr. Thomas G. Abell and Dr. Jason Crockett are dedicated to provide you with your best vision possible! Schedule your free LASIK Consultation today!
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Curriculum Vitae
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| Presentations | "How do I Treat Challenging Cases?: Cataract Surgery in the Refractive Patient" presented at the Allegretto Wave User Meeting, "Successful Clinical and Practice Performance Pearls" October 18, 2008, Dallas, TX |
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| Education | ||||||
Board Certified the American Board of Ophthalomology |
1987 |
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Post Graduate |
Harvard Medical School |
March-April, 1986 |
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| Ophthalmology | ||||||
| ACCME | ||||||
| Residency | University of Kentucky | 1982-85 | ||||
| Lexington, KY | ||||||
| Department of Ophthalmology | ||||||
| Chief Resident | ||||||
Internship |
Jewish Hospital |
1981-82 |
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| Cincinnati, OH | ||||||
| Internal Medicine | ||||||
| Medical School | University of Kentucky | 1981 Graduate | ||||
| Lexington, KY | ||||||
| Degree: M.D. | ||||||
| Member of Phi Delta Epsilon | ||||||
| Cum Laude | ||||||
College |
University of Kentucky |
1977 Graduate |
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| Lexington, KY | ||||||
| Degree: B.G.A. | ||||||
| Minor in Biology and Chemistry | ||||||
| Dean’s List | ||||||
High School |
Marion County High School |
1972 Graduate |
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| Lebanon, KY | ||||||
| Top 10% of Class | ||||||
| Science Club, Latin Club | ||||||
| Memberships | ||||||
| Phi Delta Epsilon | ||||||
| American Medical Association | ||||||
| Kentucky Medical Association | ||||||
| Taylor Medical Society | ||||||
| Jefferson County Medical Society | ||||||
| Hardin County Medical Society | ||||||
| Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians | ||||||
| Society of Geriatric Ophthalmology | ||||||
| American Diabetes Association | ||||||
| Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology | ||||||
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | ||||||
| University of Kentucky Alumni Association | ||||||
| University of Kentucky Fellow Physician and Planning Service | ||||||
| National Association of Residents and Internists | ||||||
| Lion’s Club | ||||||
| Christian Medical Society | ||||||
| Refractive Surgery Interest Group | ||||||
| Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society | ||||||
| American College of Eye Surgeons | ||||||
| Honors | ||||||
| 1 of 9 Doctors selected nationwide to be a part of the Alcon Clinical Advisory Board |
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American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition, Completion of 150 Hoursof Continuing Medical Education |
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| Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, 1990-1992 | ||||||
American College of Eye Surgeons, 1994 |
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Certification, Specialty Field of Refractive Surgery American Board of Eye Surgery, 1995 |
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Chairman Vision 2000 Campaign Campbellsville College, 1995-2000 Campbellsville, Kentucky |
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Who’s Who in Health and Medical Services |
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Kentucky Medical Review Organization Past Physician Adviser |
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| AMO/Allergan, Inc. Top 100AMO IOL Implanter, 1998 |
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| Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 1998 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 1999 |
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Summit Technology Internationally Awarded Top 20 LASIK Gold Surgeon, 1999 |
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APEX Plus Society, Seattle, 1999 |
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VISX, Inc. Internationally Awarded VISX Star, 1999 |
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ALCON, Inc. Internationally Awarded Summit Autonomous Society, Boston, 2000 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 2000 |
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College of Arts and Sciences University of Kentucky Board Member 2000 |
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VISX, Inc. Internationally Awarded VISX Star, 2000 |
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VISX, Inc. Certified LASIK Instructor, New York, 2000 |
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Certifications, Specialty Field of LASIK American Board of Eye Surgery, 2001 |
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College of Arts and Sciences University of Kentucky Board Member, 2001 |
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Santen, Inc. Ophthalmologist of the Year, South Region, 2001 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 2001 |
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College of Arts and Sciences University of Kentucky Board Member, 2002 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 2002 |
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College of Arts and Sciences University of Kentucky Board Member, 2003 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 2003 |
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College of Arts and Sciences University of Kentucky Board Member, 2004 |
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Kentucky Medical Association Physician Workforce Committee, 2004 |
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| Hospital, Surgery Center, and Medical Privileges | ||||||
Medical Director and Surgeon |
AbellEyes Refractive Solutions, Lexington, KY Eye Insitute of Central Kentucky, Lexington & Campbellsville, KY |
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Courtesy Staff Privileges |
Baptist-Physicians' Surgery Center, Lexington, KY Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY Healthsouth Lexington Surgery Center, Lexington, KY Kentucky Surgery Center,Lexington, KY UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY Saint Joseph Healthcare, Lexington, KY Saint Joseph East,Lexington, KY Saint Joseph Hospital |
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Active Staff Privileges |
Healthsouth Lexington Surgery Center, Lexington, KY Springview Hospital, Lebanon, KY |
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Journals |
American Journal of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology Argus Ocular Surgery News EyeCare Technology Journal of Kentucky Medical News Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Primary Care Optometric News Optometric Management |
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| View Dr. Thomas Abell's Biography | ||||||
