Bruce J. Ballon, MD
Bruce J. Ballon, MD
Dr. Ballon is highly skilled eye surgeon with an excellent bedside manner. He is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and advanced eye surgeon. But don’t take our word for it. Ask your optometric physician whether they would recommend Dr. Ballon.
Dr. Ballon performs CustomVue iLASIK, PRK, Verisyse Phakic Lens Implants, Refractive Lens Exchange, Cataract Surgery with standard or premium upgrade multifocal lenses, as well as holding a weekly retina clinic where fluorescein digital angiography can help diagnose diseases of the retina.
He is a seasoned surgeon and holds impressive credentials. Dr. Ballon believes, along with his partners, Dr. Harman and Dr. Wietharn, that the relationship between doctor and patient is the most important element to successful eye surgery.
Dr. Ballon is one of the first two surgeons in the state of Washington to perform phakic lens implants with the Verisyse lens.
Dr. Ballon is the first surgeon in the state of Washington to insert the ReZoom multifocal lens.
Dr. Ballon has practiced at the prestigious Hawaiian Eye Center as well as at the Lafayette Eye Center and North Cascade Eye Associates here in the Pacific Northwest.
Commitment to Excellence!
Dr. Haman, Dr. Ballon, and Dr. Wietharn are partners and plan to work here at The Harman Eye Clinic until the day they retire. This fact is comforting to patients who seek a commitment and wish to develop a rapport with their Eye Doctor and surgeon over a period of time.
BACKGROUND: Dr. Ballon first received his BA in East Asian Studies, 1981. Dr. Ballon speaks and writes fluent Mandrin.
In 1988, Dr. Ballon received his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia. His internship, Internal Medicine, was completed at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. During 1989-1992, Dr. Ballon’s Residency was completed at the renowned Duke University Eye Center.
Dr. Ballon loves to play tennis. He practices yoga and relaxes through Chinese watercolor painting.
A request for a consultation can be made now by calling 1-800-755-3937.
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What to bring with you!
Make the most of your appointment time. Your Doctor will want to review your medical history as well as address your eye care concerns. You will get more out of your appointment if you stop now and prepare.
1. Bring any eyeglasses or contact lenses you currently wear.
2. Bring a list of all current medications.
3. Bring a list of serious illnesses or surgeries in your past.
4. Bring a list of your current illnesses or report on your wellness program.
5. Bring your insurance card and referral from your primary Doctor if your insurance requires a referral. Or, if you are paying cash, bring your credit card or checkbook. Payment will be expected at the time of your appointment and on the day of surgery. You may wish to take advantage of CareCredit or ChaseHealthAdvance, and can apply on-line before your appointment.
See Better After a Cataract Surgery
Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multi-focal IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. 
What Our Patient Says
“My experience at the Harman Eye Clinic resulted in excellent vision. I was not able to see the alarm clock at night and now after LASIK I can see everything. My vision is 2020 and my lifestyle has drastically improved. I have a much more active life and I never have to worry about taking my contacts in and out” 
Washington Eye Doctors | Second Opinions
If you would like to get a second opinion regarding your eye surgery options it is always better to know before surgery then to make a wrong decision. Because our practice is regarded as one of the regions TOP ophthalmology practices we take second opinions very seriously. 
