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UHC Ophthalmology offers patients a full range of eye care that focuses on complex surgical procedures.
It’s important to take care of your eyes with routine checkups. However, when symptoms relating to your eyes worsen, our highly-trained specialists will assist in treatment, which may involve a surgical procedure.
- Exam Examinations
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Corneal and Eye Surface Disease
- Cross Eyed Problems

David A. Faris, MD
WVU Eye Institute
David A. Faris, MD received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown.

Emerson T. Que, MD
WVU Eye Institute
Emerson T. Que, MD received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.

Ghassan Ghorayeb, MD
WVU Eye Institute
Ghassan Ghorayeb, MD, received his Doctorate from Boston University School of Medicine.

John Nguyen, MD
WVU Eye Institute
John Nguyen, MD, received his Doctorate and ophthalmology residency from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Leah "Carol" Laxson, MD
WVU Eye Institute
Leah Laxson, MD, received her Doctorate from the Ohio State University College of Medicine where she also completed her residency training and fellowship.