Treating The Most Complex Corneal Cases

Parker Cornea is the only eye center in Alabama dedicated to the treatment of corneal disease, especially the most difficult cases. Internationally, the practice has a reputation for performing the newest and more technically challenging procedures, designed to be safer and more effective than standard surgical techniques.

Emma Scott, PA-C, Joins Parker Cornea as Physician Associate

Emma Scott is a certified Physician Associate from New Braunfels, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In both programs, Emma graduated at the top of her class. In her free time, Emma loves to explore the Birmingham food and music scene, and she is an avid fan of baseball.

Awarded the Gold Medal at the IIRSI Convention in Chennai, India

Dr. Jack Parker received the Gold Medal at the annual meeting of the Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery Society of India (IIRSI) in Chennai, India. This annual meeting unites more than 2500 ophthalmologists from around the world to discuss groundbreaking treatments and surgeries to combat blindness and vision loss.

Awarded the Gold Medal at the IIRSI Convention in Chennai, India

Dr. Jack Parker received the Gold Medal at the annual meeting of the Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery Society of India (IIRSI) in Chennai, India. This annual meeting unites more than 2500 ophthalmologists from around the world to discuss groundbreaking treatments and surgeries to combat blindness and vision loss.

There aren’t a lot of people I trust, but Dr. Melles is one, and when he told me to see Dr. Jack, my bag was packed.

When Andy Greenberg was diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy, he traveled the world to find the best doctor to cure him. This journey brought him to Rotterdam, where had his first DMEK surgery performed by Dr. Gerrit Melles, the inventor and genius behind the procedure. More than a decade later, his vision started to wane, and his research brought him to Parker Cornea. This is his story.

There aren’t a lot of people I trust, but Dr. Melles is one, and when he told me to see Dr. Jack, my bag was packed.

When Andy Greenberg was diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy, he traveled the world to find the best doctor to cure him. This journey brought him to Rotterdam, where had his first DMEK surgery performed by Dr. Gerrit Melles, the inventor and genius behind the procedure. More than a decade later, his vision started to wane, and his research brought him to Parker Cornea. This is his story.

There’s something about Dr. Parker that said, this is the doctor I really want to see.

Miriam Fauth suffered from a painful and blinding corneal disease for years. Previous surgeries had all failed. Then, Miriam journeyed more than 500 miles from Raleigh, NC, to Birmingham, AL, where she met Dr. John Parker, and everything began to change.

There’s something about Dr. Parker that said, this is the doctor I really want to see.

Miriam Fauth suffered from a painful and blinding corneal disease for years. Previous surgeries had all failed. Then, Miriam journeyed more than 500 miles from Raleigh, NC, to Birmingham, AL, where she met Dr. John Parker, and everything began to change.

Eventually I’ll have grandkids, and being able to participate in whatever they have going on really means a lot.

Hard contact lenses weren’t enough to treat Mr. Johnston’s keratoconus or stop the painful degradation to his cornea. That’s why he decided to move forward with a life-changing procedure called CAIRS. Dr. Jack Parker at Parker Cornea was able to alter the shape of Mr. Johnston’s cornea, improving his vision and restoring his independence.

Eventually I’ll have grandkids, and being able to participate in whatever they have going on really means a lot.

Hard contact lenses weren’t enough to treat Mr. Johnston’s keratoconus or stop the painful degradation to his cornea. That’s why he decided to move forward with a life-changing procedure called CAIRS. Dr. Jack Parker at Parker Cornea was able to alter the shape of Mr. Johnston’s cornea, improving his vision and restoring his independence.

Books for Doctors

Parker Cornea specialists have written and published the books below especially for doctors and surgeons performing the specialized procedures for which we’re known.

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Books for Patients

Parker Cornea specialists have written and published the books below especially for patients who have questions about a particular procedure.

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News and Research

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Success reported with office-based DMEK

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Abandoning stamp can make DMEK better

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Ring of trypan blue aids visualization in DMEK

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Hear from Our Patients

Corneal Edema Cured by DMEK Surgery, Restoring Sight in Miriam Fauth

Corneal edema caused Miriam Fauth to suffer from pain and loss of vision for many years, affecting the life she deeply loved. After receiving a DMEK corneal transplant from Parker Cornea, Miriam no longer takes her sight for granted and takes extra moments to really see the world around her.

DMEK Surgery for Fuchs Dystrophy Gives Dr. Coefield His Life Back

When Fuchs dystrophy began to steal the life that Dr. Coefield built, he opted for sight-saving DMEK surgery by Dr. Jack Parker of Parker Cornea. This corneal transplant restored Dr. Coefield’s eyesight and cured his disease.

Surgicube lets patients take advantage of in-office surgery

Parker Cornea is the only ophthalmology practice in the U.S. utilizing the state-of-the-art Surgicube to perform in-office surgeries.