Henderson, NV – May 27, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Las Vegas Eye Institute, a LASIK surgeon practice located in Las Vegas, Nevada, has confirmed that founder Dr. Matthew Swanic is listed as a Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (WCRS) in the organization’s October 2025 official directory. The directory listing identifies Dr. Swanic as one of three WCRS Fellows currently practicing in the state of Nevada. Additional context on the credential, its requirements, and its verification pathway is detailed in the practice’s article on Dr. Swanic’s WCRS Fellowship published on the Las Vegas Eye Institute website.
The WCRS Fellowship is a subspecialty credential focused on refractive surgery rather than general ophthalmology. According to WCRS documentation, the organization works to establish standards in curriculum, education, and training to improve the quality of refractive surgery on a global scale. Fellowship is held by fewer than 3.33 percent of LASIK surgeons in the United States and requires documentation of extensive surgical experience across LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL procedures, peer review of surgical outcomes by other experienced refractive surgeons, oral examination boards, and ongoing specialized continuing education in refractive surgery. At Las Vegas Eye Institute, primary services include LASIK surgery, SMILE, PRK, and custom lens replacement, provided to patients throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin. Prospective candidates can verify Dr. Swanic’s directory listing directly through the WCRS organization.
Dr. Swanic’s path to WCRS Fellowship reflects an academic and clinical record that supplements his board certification through the American Board of Ophthalmology. He completed cornea and refractive surgery fellowship training at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, which is ranked the number one eye center in the Western United States by U.S. News and World Report. His ophthalmology residency was completed at Tufts New England Eye Center in Boston. He graduated at the top of his class at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and graduated cum laude from the UNLV Honors College. As Principal Investigator on more than 20 FDA-monitored clinical trials, Dr. Swanic has contributed to research advancing LASIK and refractive surgery technologies for patients in Las Vegas and surrounding communities.
“Earning Fellowship with the World College of Refractive Surgery requires peer review of surgical outcomes by other experienced refractive surgeons, not self-reported credentials,” said Dr. Matthew Swanic, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist, UCLA fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgery specialist, and founder of Las Vegas Eye Institute. “For patients researching LASIK options in Las Vegas, the WCRS directory offers an independent reference point that can be verified through the organization itself.”
The structural distinction between standard board certification and WCRS Fellowship is reflected in the scope of evaluation. Board certification through the American Board of Ophthalmology confirms broad eye care capability without specifically measuring refractive surgical proficiency. WCRS Fellowship documents focused expertise in laser vision correction through peer-reviewed evaluation. Dr. Swanic’s fellowship training at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute covered cornea, refractive surgery, and uveitis, providing exposure to complex corneal disease, irregular astigmatism, and advanced surgical techniques beyond the scope of standard residency programs. He underwent laser vision correction himself in 2010, an experience he has noted shapes how he approaches the consultation process with LASIK and SMILE patients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin.
Las Vegas Eye Institute is located at 10521 Jeffreys St STE 101, Henderson, NV 89052, and serves patients throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin. The practice was established in 2013 by Dr. Swanic, a native Las Vegan who returned to his hometown following fellowship training at UCLA. Driving directions to the office from Las Vegas are available through Google Maps. The Henderson location offers parking on site and is accessible from major routes serving the Las Vegas Valley, including residents of Summerlin and North Las Vegas seeking LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and custom lens replacement evaluation.
For patients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin researching LASIK and other refractive surgery options, additional practice information is available through the Las Vegas Eye Institute Google Business Profile. The practice can be reached at (702) 816-2525, and complimentary consultations remain available for prospective LASIK, SMILE, PRK, and custom lens replacement patients across the Las Vegas Valley. The October 2025 WCRS directory listing further documents the credentials Dr. Swanic brings to refractive surgery at Las Vegas Eye Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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For more information about Las Vegas Eye Institute, contact the company here:
Las Vegas Eye Institute
Dr. Matthew Swanic
(702) 816-2525
lasik@lasvegaseyeinstitute.com
10521 Jeffreys St STE 101
Henderson NV 89052
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