Crystalens

Stephen Wilmarth, M.D. is one of the most respected and experienced Laser Vision Specialists and Eye Surgeons in Northern California. He is Board Certified and serves as an Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California. In addition, he participated in FDA studies on Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Wilmarth is a founder of the Horizon Vision Centers in Northern California and Medical Director of the Horizon Vision Center in Roseville. He also serves as Medical Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at the South Placer Surgery Center in Granite Bay. Dr. Wilmarth is a founding member of Medical Vision Technology, the largest private practice in No. California and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

With over 28 years of experience as an eye surgeon, Dr. Wilmarth has significant experience in new product surgical application. Recently, he was the first surgeon in the Central Valley credentialed to implant the Crystalens, an exciting new technology that allows the eye to focus seamlessly from distance to near. He was also the first physician approved in the Pacific Northwest to implant the Visian ICL. This lens is used for higher levels of nearsightedness and those who may not be candidates for LASIK due to thin corneas or dry eyes.

Dr. Wilmarth serves as Chairman, Ophthalmic Development at NovaBay Pharmaceuticals in Emeryville, CA. NovaBay created a new, unique class of antimicrobials that kills all known bacteria, virus and fungi with extremely low toxicity to the human body. Resistance is not expected. Alcon, the world’s largest ophthalmic corporation, is now in partnership with NovaBay to develop the next generation of antimicrobials for eyes, ears and sinuses. In appreciation for his contributions to this relationship, NovaBay dedicated its new Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory to Dr. Wilmarth.

Dr. Wilmarth graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine Where he participated in the first isolation and purification of endorphins and completed Ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Davis in 1982. He joined the U.S. Public Health Service, caring for Indians and Eskimos throughout the State of Alaska. Humanitarian work took him to the Philippines, China, Tibet, Japan, South Africa and Kenya. In 1989 Dr. Wilmarth returned to California and began a full time practice as a founding member of Medical Vision Technology. Dr. Wilmarth enjoys mountaineering, running and skiing. He finished the Ironman Triathalon in Hawaii swimming 2.4 miles in the ocean followed by a 112 mile bicycle race and a 26.2 mile run all in one day.

Professional Activities

Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California First credentialed to implant Crystalens in Northern California First credentialed to implant Visian ICL in Pacific Northwest Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Diplomat, American Board of Ophthalmology Member, International Society of Refractive Surgeons Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon Medical Director, Horizon Laser Vision Center, Roseville, CA Medical Director, Ophthalmic Surgery, South Placer Surgery Center, Granite Bay, CA Chairman, Ophthalmic Development, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Emeryville, CA

"The thing I like the most about my vision is that I no longer need to worry about contact lens or glasses when I kayak, travel, camping ...etc . It is nice to be able to see when I get up in the morning. I am extremely happy with Dr. Wilmarth and his staff!" Shing Kong Visian ICL patient