Blue Laser Group

Specialties

Blue Laser Group is a full service ophthalmology practice offering a range of family eye care services to help you maintain the health of your eyes and attain the clearest vision possible. Services include comprehensive eye examinations and treatment for eye diseases such as Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration. We also offer laser vision correction (bladeless Lasik) as well. Blue Laser Group is home to a dedicated and talented team of individuals whose goal is to provide complete vision care to all of our patients while meeting their individual needs.

In the beginning we could only correct nearsightedness, later astigmatism and finally farsightedness. Today because of the remarkable accuracy of the latest lasers, patients can even choose to eliminate reading glasses.

History

Established in 1991.

Since 1991, Dr. Richard Blue has committed himself to the further development of refractive surgery techniques and procedures. Has been honored as one of the top 5% of LASIK Doctors in the country and has been involved in nearly every aspect of eye care over the last 25 years offering innovative solutions to patients needs.

Prior to beginning his medical career, Dr. Blue served his country as a member of the search and rescue team in the United States Coast Guard. Following his service, Dr. Blue began advanced studies at the University of Memphis, and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences. After completing an internship in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Arkansas Health Science Center, he served a residency in Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and the University of Texas. He later served as the Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas. Dr. Blue is board certified Ophthalmologist.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard B.

Business Owner

Dr. Blue specializes in refractive surgery, and has performed more than 25,000 vision correction procedures. Since 1991, he has been involved in nearly every aspect of refractive surgery. He has traveled extensively to learn the latest refractive surgery techniques, and teaches various refractive surgical methods including excimer laser and keratomileusis. Dr. Blue is also one of the 50 ophthalmologists in the United States who served as an investigator for the U.S. FDA C.R.S. study. This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of LASIK, and gave final approval for the use of LASIK in the United States. He also introduced the SLT treatment laser for Glaucoma to North East Georgia.

Dr. Blue was born in Miami, FL., and raised in Atlanta, GA and Memphis, TN. Dr. Blue is also one of the millions of people who has experienced the benefit of better eyesight, having had the Lasik procedure himself!