Douglas Donald Koch

Douglas Donald Koch is a Professor and holds the Allen, Mosbacher, and Law Chair in Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, and Visian ICL procedures. His research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes through precise measurements and personalized intraocular lens selection. He is affiliated with the Alkek Eye Center and has contributed to advancements in laser cataract surgery and iris repair techniques.

Education: MD from Harvard Medical School (1977), Fellowships in Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery (Baylor College of Medicine), and Medical and Health Care Management (Rice University). He completed residency and internship at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.

Research Interests: Managing cataract surgery complications, refractive lens exchange, and developing advanced intraocular lens technologies. He emphasizes minimizing postoperative aberrations and maximizing visual outcomes through meticulous surgical techniques.

Publications span topics like intraocular lens calculations, corneal topography, and surgical outcomes, reflecting his expertise in precision refractive and cataract surgery. His work includes evaluating new devices like the implantable miniature telescope and advancing laser techniques.

Professional Affiliations: Past president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Ophthalmological Society, and International Intraocular Implant Club. He has led clinical trials and global training programs in ophthalmic surgery.