Douglas D. Koch
Elite in Astigmatism

Dr. Douglas D. Koch

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
Houston, TX 
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Elite in Astigmatism
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

My work focuses on improving the outcomes of cataract surgery and refractive surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK. It involves all aspects: careful measurement, individualized selection of the appropriate options for each patient, meticulous surgery, prevention of complications, and maximizing the final vision. I also specialize in the management of complex conditions including cataract and intraocular lens problems, iris repair and replacement, and management of LASIK and PRK problems. I conduct research and teach physicians around the world in these areas.

Dr. Koch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astigmatism. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 145 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 40 articles in the study of Astigmatism.

Graduate Institution
Harvard University Medical School
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine - Ophthalmology
1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, Houston, TX 77030
Call: 713-798-6100

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Clinical Evaluation of a Small Aperture Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens
Clinical Evaluation of a Small Aperture Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 24, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

148 Total Publications

Impact of Biometric Parameters on the Predictive Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Included in the ESCRS IOL Power Calculator.
Impact of Biometric Parameters on the Predictive Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Included in the ESCRS IOL Power Calculator.
Journal: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
Published: November 10, 2025
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