Why Choose Us? Dedication, Experience, and Technology. These three factors are highly important when it comes to choosing who will perform your delicate eye surgery. Dedicated Team Our team at Hodges Eye Care is committed to delivering quality care with optimum results. The success of your eye surgery is our first priority and the Hodges Eye Care team works to ensure that you have an exceptional experience. From the moment you contact our facility, you will feel a sense of confidence and commitment in every team member you encounter. Our professional and experienced staff is always here to address any of your questions and guide you through every step of any procedure. Experience and Training Dr. Timothy Hodges is a board certified Ophthalmologist who has additional training in corneal microsurgery, cataract surgery, and refractive laser surgery. He was one of the first Ophthalmologists in the Virginia Tidewater area to perform Refractive Surgery in his own surgical suite. He also pioneered some of the latest LASIK procedures used in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. The new generation of LASIK also known as "SMILE" Small Incision Lenticule Extraction can treat Myopia patients with Astigmatism. Experience is crucial when selecting a LASIK surgeon. You need someone who knows not only the basics of LASIK but has also encountered special cases and has dealt with them successfully. Dr. Timothy Hodges, ophthalmologist, is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Association of Cataract Refractive Surgeons, a member of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, and is active with the Arizona and Tucson Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hodges believes in continuing education and spends several weeks a year attending worldwide surgical conferences and regional ophthalmology meetings. Technology When you put something as important as your eyesight in someone else’s hands, do you want your doctor to use good equipment or the best equipment? Equipment and technology can make a big difference in the quality of your results. You should not compromise on technology when it applies to your vision. At Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center, we certainly will not. We offer our patients the most comprehensive and advanced combination of diagnostic and treatment technology available anywhere. ZEISS Receives FDA Approval for ReLEx SMILE, Expanding Myopia Treatment to Patients with Astigmatism: Offering faster recovery time, more relaxed experience, minimally invasive procedure VISX pioneered the development of Excimer Laser Systems and remains the industry leader in quality and innovation, trusted in over 2 million procedures. VISX laser systems have features that translate into several advantages for you:>Smoothest surface on the cornea after the procedure.>Tracks your eye movement in all three dimensions during the treatment.>Seven variable sized beams, for greater flexibility and precise corneal shaping.>Shorter procedure time, which enhances comfort and reduces risks. In addition to LASIK, we offer PRK, as well as the latest advances in cataract care, intraocular lenses, and intracorneal lenses. Our laser and surgery centers are specially designed for eye surgery. With fully sterile techniques and constant monitoring of humidity and temperature levels, we ensure our surgery center is always kept in its most pristine state. Reputation At Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center, we serve patients from the entire southern Arizona region, including Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. Patients trust their eyes to us because of our solid reputation for skilled, safe surgery and exceptional patient care. Dedicated to eye care research for over twenty years, Dr. Hodges has developed a reputation for pioneering new ideas. Dr. Hodges is continuously sought out by ophthalmic surgical supply companies to conduct seminars on new procedures, pharmaceuticals, and surgical devices. Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center is recognized as a center of excellence in Tucson.