Lehi, Utah – January 14, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Waite Vision has announced the publication of a new article titled Dr. Aaron Waite: Utah’s World College of Refractive Surgery Fellow | Elite LASIK Surgeon Credentials, highlighting Dr. Waite’s role as one of only four LASIK surgeons in Utah to hold certification from the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (WCRS). With fewer than 3% of refractive surgeons nationwide achieving this distinction, the announcement positions Dr. Waite among an elite group of ophthalmologists whose refractive surgery training, surgical experience, and peer-reviewed credentials far exceed standard board certification requirements. Dr. Waite also serves on the WCRS Board of Trustees, helping set international standards for safety and excellence in vision correction procedures.
The WCRS Fellowship was developed to address a longstanding gap in vision correction training. While more than 6,000 ophthalmologists in the United States have received some form of laser vision correction training over the last 25 years, many have done so through short courses provided by technology manufacturers. In contrast, WCRS Fellows must demonstrate high-volume, multi-procedure surgical experience and undergo rigorous peer review. Certification requires completion of comprehensive oral examinations and documented outcomes across LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and lens-based refractive surgeries. According to the WCRS, the credential reflects a surgeon’s verified commitment to global best practices, ethical patient care, and continued professional education.
Dr. Waite’s credentials extend beyond his WCRS Fellowship. He completed formal fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, representing the highest level of subspecialty education in the field. His academic leadership includes serving as Director of Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Tennessee Hamilton Eye Institute, where he trained other ophthalmologists in advanced techniques. He has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and is a frequent presenter at professional conferences. His early recognition by the ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award and the Philip M. Lewis, MD Award for outstanding teaching highlights a career dedicated to clinical rigor and surgical education.
Waite Vision’s article also emphasizes how WCRS Fellowship provides meaningful assurances to patients considering vision correction. Unlike marketing claims or general board certifications, which often lack refractive surgery-specific components, WCRS certification confirms that a surgeon has been independently evaluated for their precision, safety record, and surgical judgment. Dr. Waite’s combined experience in corneal disease, research, academic leadership, and specialty training positions him to evaluate complex cases and offer a broad range of treatment options tailored to each patient’s needs. His qualifications support decision-making that prioritizes long-term visual outcomes rather than high-volume, one-size-fits-all procedures.
The article notes that Utah patients benefit from local access to internationally recognized refractive surgery expertise. Many patients undergoing LASIK or similar procedures require multiple visits for evaluation, surgery, and follow-up. Dr. Waite’s presence in Utah eliminates the need for patients to travel out of state for advanced care that meets global surgical standards. His education at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah further reflects a long-standing commitment to serving the State of Utah.
As one of the few ophthalmologists in the United States to hold WCRS certification and simultaneously serve on the organization’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Waite represents a rare convergence of clinical experience, academic leadership, and global influence in refractive surgery. The new article published by Waite Vision is intended to help patients, reporters, and referring providers understand the significance of verified credentials in a field where training standards vary widely and long-term outcomes depend heavily on surgical expertise.
For more information, visit Waite Vision or access the full article Dr. Aaron Waite: Utah’s World College of Refractive Surgery Fellow | Elite LASIK Surgeon Credentials.
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