Dr. Keon Nia, LASIK Eye Surgeon
Dr. Keon Nia has proven experience as a refractive surgeon. Dr. Nia completed his training in laser eye surgery at LASIK MD with some of the top surgeons in North America. He has performed over 15,000 ocular procedures and 11,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Nia currently works at the LASIK MD clinics in Hamilton, North York, Mississauga and downtown Toronto. Dr. Nia also has his own private clinic where he helps patients with various medical eye problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts.
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon
Part III
With my interest piqued, I made the jump from ENT to ophthalmology and I’ve never looked back. I completed my residency and specialization at the University of Toronto. I managed to do research and write articles on low vision as well as on the vision of the homeless population in Toronto, both of which I was proud to have published. As a senior resident, I took the opportunity to pass on my love of ophthalmology, by teaching surgery to junior residents.
With my studies well behind me now, I have never regretted the career path that I have chosen. I still enjoy every day of work at my private clinic and at LASIK MD. Over the years I’ve seen incredible changes in technology, worked side-by-side with some of the best surgeons in the field, and been blessed to have been able to help my patients. And for that, I’ll always be thankful.
Dr. Keon Nia
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon - Part 2
Dr. Keon Nia, LASIK Eye Surgeon
Dr. Keon Nia has proven experience as a refractive surgeon. Dr. Nia completed his training in laser eye surgery at LASIK MD with some of the top surgeons in North America. He has performed over 15,000 ocular procedures and 11,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Nia currently works at the LASIK MD clinics in Hamilton, North York, Mississauga and downtown Toronto. Dr. Nia also has his own private clinic where he helps patients with various medical eye problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts.
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon
Part II
Immediately after my first summer of research I began working on an ENT project, which exposed me to the field of ophthalmology – right away I was intrigued. There were so many aspects about ophthalmology had me captivated. I was fascinated with the surgeon’s ability to help patients. It was amazing to see a patient who was partially blind due to cataracts, visit a surgeon and within 24 hours that same patient could then clearly see the smile on their grand-child’s face. With LASIK as well, it was eye-opening to see patients with very high refractive errors come back in the day after LASIK surgery and be able to see 20/20. I quickly discovered that being able to help someone with their vision was a great way to make a huge difference in a person’s life. That is what has made ophthalmology a very rewarding field for me.
The science of ophthalmology was also intriguing to me. Not just the different functions of the eye, but all the different lasers that surgeons can use to help patients. I was surprised to see that there are different lasers that a surgeon can use to improve vision, treat glaucoma, or even prevent a retinal detachment…
Dr. Keon Nia
(Stay tuned for Part III)
Dr. Keon Nia has proven experience as a refractive surgeon. Dr. Nia completed his training in laser eye surgery at LASIK MD with some of the top surgeons in North America. He has performed over 15,000 ocular procedures and 11,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Nia currently works at the LASIK MD clinics in Hamilton, North York, Mississauga and downtown Toronto. Dr. Nia also has his own private clinic where he helps patients with various medical eye problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts.
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon
Part II
Immediately after my first summer of research I began working on an ENT project, which exposed me to the field of ophthalmology – right away I was intrigued. There were so many aspects about ophthalmology had me captivated. I was fascinated with the surgeon’s ability to help patients. It was amazing to see a patient who was partially blind due to cataracts, visit a surgeon and within 24 hours that same patient could then clearly see the smile on their grand-child’s face. With LASIK as well, it was eye-opening to see patients with very high refractive errors come back in the day after LASIK surgery and be able to see 20/20. I quickly discovered that being able to help someone with their vision was a great way to make a huge difference in a person’s life. That is what has made ophthalmology a very rewarding field for me.
The science of ophthalmology was also intriguing to me. Not just the different functions of the eye, but all the different lasers that surgeons can use to help patients. I was surprised to see that there are different lasers that a surgeon can use to improve vision, treat glaucoma, or even prevent a retinal detachment…
Dr. Keon Nia
(Stay tuned for Part III)
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon - Part 1
Dr. Keon Nia, LASIK Eye Surgeon
Dr. Keon Nia has proven experience as a refractive surgeon. Dr. Nia completed his training in laser eye surgery at LASIK MD with some of the top surgeons in North America. He has performed over 15,000 ocular procedures and 11,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Nia currently works at the LASIK MD clinics in Hamilton, North York, Mississauga and downtown Toronto. Dr. Nia also has his own private clinic where he helps patients with various medical eye problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts.
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon
Part I
For my very first blog, I thought I would take the time to reminisce about how I entered the compelling field of laser eye surgery.
The desire to become a doctor first struck me in high school. I realized that becoming a surgeon would allow me to help people and further explore my interest in medical sciences. It would also allow me to use my hands – which was appealing since one of my favorite pastimes was making model ships. I remained ambitious and determined through my high school years, and was overjoyed when I was accepted into medical school at the University of Toronto.
I began my medical studies with an open mind, interested in various fields of medicine and willing to absorb all the information I could. I was given some helpful direction after my first four years, as I was fortunate enough to receive a summer research scholarship in the medical field of otolaryngology, otherwise known as ENT (ear, nose and throat). I studied hard and enjoyed the field of ENT – publishing three research articles during my studies. It was actually during my first summer that I published an article about hearing loss which had me very fascinated with the field of ENT, but that fascination didn’t last very long…
Dr. Keon Nia
(Stay tuned for Part II)
Dr. Keon Nia has proven experience as a refractive surgeon. Dr. Nia completed his training in laser eye surgery at LASIK MD with some of the top surgeons in North America. He has performed over 15,000 ocular procedures and 11,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Nia currently works at the LASIK MD clinics in Hamilton, North York, Mississauga and downtown Toronto. Dr. Nia also has his own private clinic where he helps patients with various medical eye problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes and cataracts.
How Dr. Keon Nia became a LASIK eye surgeon
Part I
For my very first blog, I thought I would take the time to reminisce about how I entered the compelling field of laser eye surgery.
The desire to become a doctor first struck me in high school. I realized that becoming a surgeon would allow me to help people and further explore my interest in medical sciences. It would also allow me to use my hands – which was appealing since one of my favorite pastimes was making model ships. I remained ambitious and determined through my high school years, and was overjoyed when I was accepted into medical school at the University of Toronto.
I began my medical studies with an open mind, interested in various fields of medicine and willing to absorb all the information I could. I was given some helpful direction after my first four years, as I was fortunate enough to receive a summer research scholarship in the medical field of otolaryngology, otherwise known as ENT (ear, nose and throat). I studied hard and enjoyed the field of ENT – publishing three research articles during my studies. It was actually during my first summer that I published an article about hearing loss which had me very fascinated with the field of ENT, but that fascination didn’t last very long…
Dr. Keon Nia
(Stay tuned for Part II)
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