M.D. It traces its beginning to prior years as a clinical department at the Kansas City General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. First class of residents graduates. 1986 Ground is broken for the Eye Foundation building. 1987 Surgical and laser facilities open. 1989 VISX excimer laser purchased.
Research begins in the field of refractive surgery.
The Eye Foundation is accredited to sponsor Continuing Medical Education activities. 1993 Center for Retinal Macular Diseases opens. 1995 Richard F. Deitz Center for Excellence in Refractive Surgery is dedicated. Eye Foundation - East opens. 2000 Eye Foundation - South opens.