Dr. John Khoury has published extensively on refractive surgery. His first peer reviewed publication comparing LASIK to PRK dates back to 1995, when he was a Cornea fellow at the prestigious Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University. His most recent peer reviewed publication discusses the relatively recent use of mitomycin C in PRK surgery (Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2007). As such, Dr. Khoury has witnessed and contributed to the full circle of refractive surgery. Moreover, Dr. Khoury has presented dozens of scientific papers on refractive surgery both nationally and internationally, and has several book chapters on refractive surgery to his credit.

Dr. Khoury's surgical experience is extensive having performed several thousands LASIK and PRK procedures, including LASIK/PRK on family, friends, surgeons, doctors, other professionals, and dignitaries. He has also performed LASIK on severely traumatized and challenging eyes, and has published his experience in the esteemed Journal of Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Khoury is double-fellowship trained in refractive surgery, cornea, and external eye diseases from Johns Hopkins University and Washington University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt University and has received his internship from Yale University.

Dr. Khoury is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and belongs to several ophthalmological societies. He is certified on several laser platforms.