
Bret L Fisher MD
Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmologist
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1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 220Homewood, AL 35209
Phone+1 205-949-2020
Fax+1 205-949-1400
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Summary
- Dr. Bret Fisher is an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama and is affiliated with VisionFirst Eye Center. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery and is experienced in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, MIGS, and clinical research trials.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
Duke University HospitalResidency, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1986 - 1986
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Duke UniversityB.A., Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
FL State Medical License 1993 - 2028
AL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2015 - 2015
PA State Medical License 1988 - 2002
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ODOS – EMR, ODOS Industries, Inc., 2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ODOS – EMR, ODOS Industries, Inc., 2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ODOS – EMR, ODOS Industries, Inc., 2015
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy of KPI-121 in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Start of enrollment: 2016 Jun 01
- A Study Raindrop Near Vision Inlay in Presbyopes Implanted in Corneal Pockets Start of enrollment: 2017 Oct 18
- Spectacle Independence and Overall Satisfaction With AcrySof® Panoptix® Toric Intraocular Lens Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 11
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparison of visual function and patient-reported outcomes between two full range of field intraocular lenses: a randomized controlled study.Satish S Modi, Robert P Lehmann, Bret L Fisher, Richard E Roth, Harvey Reiser
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2025-08-01 - 14 citationsComparison of Two Thermal Pulsation Systems in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Randomized, Multicenter Study.Gina Wesley, Katherine Bickle, Johnathon Downing, Bret Fisher, Brennan Greene
Optometry and Vision Science. 2022-04-01 - 7 citationsSystane iLux Thermal Pulsation System in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Post-Hoc Analysis of a 12-Month, Randomized, Multicenter Study.Gina Wesley, Katherine Bickle, Johnathon Downing, Bret Fisher, Brennan Greene
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022-01-01
Journal Articles
- Presbyopia-correcting Intraocular Lenses in Cataract Surgery-A Focus on ReSTOR Intraocular LensesFisher, Bret L., US Ophthalmic Review, 1/1/2014
- Advanced Fluidics and Micro-Coaxial PhacoFisher, B.L., Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, 1/1/2008
- Phaco Technique Using Higher Vacuum and Less Ultrasound Leads to Clear Corneas and Quiet EyesFisher, B.L., Ocular Surgery News, 12/15/1994
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Reading Performance of Patients With Bilateral Implantation of Presbyopia-Correcting Apodized Diffractive Aspheric Multifocal+3.0 D IOLs.Fisher, B. L., American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL, and Refractive Surgery, 4/1/2012
- Range of Vision and Visual Acuity after Bilateral Implantation with Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses.Fisher, Bret L., International Society for Refractive Surgery Meeting, 10/1/2011
- Subjective Visual Function Outcomes after Bilateral Implantation of Diffractive Presbyopia-correcting IOLs.Fisher, Bret L., American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL, and Refractive Surgery, 3/1/2011
Lectures
- "Visual Acuity and Predictability in Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery with Intraoperative Aberrometry."New Orleans, LA - 11/1/2013
- "ReSTOR Platform: optical design, scientific reasoning for this design above other diffractive multifocal IOL designs and ReSTOR clinical outcomes"Hollywood, FL - 2/1/2013
- "LenSx® Laser: Leading the Way with Clinical Experience and Surgical Pearls"Chicago, IL - 11/1/2012
Press Mentions
IOL RoundupFebruary 14th, 2022
PanOptix Trifocal IOL: What Do US Experts Say?November 19th, 2019
ReVision Optics Names Two Ophthalmic Experts as Medical Monitors to Oversee Raindrop near Vision Inlay Clinical PerformanceSeptember 6th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- International Society for Refractive Surgery - ISRSMember
Industry Relationships
- Medical Monitor, Stroma Medical2023 - 2023
- Medical Monitor, Ziemer NA2018 - 2023
- President and Medical Director, Southeast Laser Services2012 - 2023
- Medical Monitor, Revision Optics2017 - 2018
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