G. Brock Magruder '76

G. Brock Magruder Jr., M.D. has been honored as one of the top LASIK surgeons in the country. He has performed over 20.000 LASIK procedures at LaserVue since 1988 and has experience with three laser delivery systems. Dr. Magruder has performed cataract surgery since 1987. He has a special interest in refractive cataract surgery, in which premium implants as well as incisional and laser procedures for the treatment of astigmatism and residual refractive errors are utilized. Dr. Magruder was an investigator for the CustomCornea® FDA LASIK trials. He has been involved with the development of this exciting technology for the last four years.

Raised in Orlando, G. Brock Magruder, Jr., graduated from Trinity Preparatory School and then Emory College with honors in chemistry. He subsequently attended Emory University School of Medicine, obtaining his M.D. degree. He continued his internship, as well as ophthalmology residency training, at Emory, where he was involved in clinical research projects and publications. He also served as chief resident. Dr. Magruder is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and in cataract surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery.

Dr. Magruder joined his father, G. Brock Magruder Sr., in private practice at the Magruder Eye Institute. He now works full time at LaserVue specializing in LASIK, intraocular contact lenses, custom cataract surgery, and other refractive procedures. He is affiliated with the Lakeside Surgery Center and Orlando Regional Healthcare Center. In addition, he is a member of numerous professional associations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, American Medical Association, American College of Eye Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Orange County Medical Society.

Dr. Magruder initiated an ongoing eye mission program in the Dominican Republic in early 2003. He leads a team that performs surgery and provides exams and eyeglasses to those who otherwise would have no access to eye care.