Rafael Trespalacios, MD

TRES VISION GROUP
321-984-3200
321-984-3200

665 Apollo Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901

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Melbourne LASIK Surgeon Dr. Rafael Trespalacios

Rafael Trespalacios, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and innovative LASIK surgeon. Dr. Trespalacios, or “Dr. Tres,” as he is referred to by patients, has been selected by respected colleagues in the field of LASIK and cataract surgery as one of the “Best Doctors” in the country. He is one of only a handful of surgeons in the world with surgical outcomes so incredible that they are insurable through VisionLock. As a leading eye surgeon in central Florida, Dr. Tres is familiar with the newest sight-saving technologies and procedures in the area. In addition to performing leading-edge laser eye surgery procedures, Dr. Trespalacios was the first eye surgeon in Florida to provide bilateral Intacs (corneal ring segments), as well as the first to use placenta tissue to reconstruct the ocular surface of a blinded patient in east central Florida. He is also the only provider of implantable contact lenses (ICL), Intacs and iStent (for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) in Brevard and east Orlando counties. Dr. Tres frequently donates his surgical services to underserved communities throughout central Florida through the “Gift of Sight” program In 2012, Dr. Tres performed an IEK procedure at no cost for this organization. By combining the latest ophthalmologic technology with his strong surgical acumen and caring, compassionate manner, Dr. Trespalacios provides patients with outstanding vision correction results.

At TRES VISION GROUP, Dr. Trespalacios offers general eye care services; several laser vision correction options, including high-definition, custom, blade-free LASIK; custom cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants (IOLs); and many additional ophthalmology services.

To schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Trespalacios to learn more about your vision correction options, please contact TRES VISION GROUP by calling 321-984-3200 today.

Vision Correction at TRES VISION GROUP

Dr. Trespalacios employs advanced technology for customized eye care treatment. TRES VISION GROUP is equipped with the latest wavefront and excimer laser technology to deliver personally tailored vision correction results.

Before starting LASIK surgery, Dr. Trespalacios utilizes wavefront imaging technology to diagnose each eye’s imperfections, including nearly imperceptible refractive errors known as “higher-order aberrations.” The ophthalmologist then uses this diagnostic information to calibrate the excimer laser that he will use during the LASIK procedure to re-contour the curvature of the cornea.

Dr. Trespalacios administers topical anesthetic eye drops to ensure that the patient is comfortable throughout the procedure. To start LASIK surgery, he uses an Intralase laser to create a small flap in the cornea. He carefully pulls back the flap to reveal the corneal tissue below. The ophthalmologist then uses the adjusted excimer laser to re-contour the cornea, remedying the refractive error causing farsightedness, nearsightedness and/or astigmatism. When Dr. Trespalacios is satisfied with the newly contoured cornea, he replaces the corneal flap back in its initial position, where it will naturally re-seal itself to the eye without any need for sutures.

Dr. Trespalacios’s LASIK patients are happy to discover that LASIK surgery is not painful. They generally notice an improvement in vision within one to two days after surgery. Many times, LASIK patients no longer need to depend on prescription eyewear to see clearly after surgery. In addition, about 99 percent of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better following the procedure.

What Dr. Trespalacios’s Patients Say

“I am an osteopathic physician, board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine.  I am sharing my visual history and my experience at the TRES VISION GROUP out of respect and gratitude for what Dr. Rafael Trespalacios and his team have done for me.

“My near-sightedness developed at the age of nine. After 30 years of corrective lenses and significant myopia, I decided to do something about it.  I had done research on the various laser options for refractive correction, and I chose the TRES VISION GROUP at the high recommendations of my colleagues and patients.

“I first met the refractive patient coordinator and an optometrist for my initial evaluation and measurements.  They were very thorough, informative, professional, and friendly.  The equipment they utilized was state-of-the-art.  I then had an appointment with Dr. Trespalacios and found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, and capable.  He took the time to go over all my results, we worked together on a plan, and he answered all my questions.  We concluded, based on my corneal thickness and degree of nearsightedness, that I was a perfect candidate for ICLs.  I went home and thoroughly researched ICLs from the company that makes them and the procedure to insert them, all the way to outcome studies.  The more I learned, the more excited I got to have the procedure done.

“The surgery center at the TRES VISION GROUP, the facility itself, and the staff are the best I have come across in my career.  Being in a surgery center as a patient was a brand-new experience for me, and I was treated with respect by friendly, competent staff.  I truly felt I never lost my identity as a person and I was very comfortable before, during, and after the procedure.

“A few hours after my procedure, I could see 20/15 in both eyes with no pain or discomfort.  My vision is sharp and clear for both distance and reading.  I am amazed by the fact that I now have perfect vision without the need for glasses or contacts.  The natural structure of my eye and cornea is basically unaltered, and the procedure I had could at any time be completely reversed.

“In conclusion, I am extremely impressed with Dr. Trespalacios and the TRES VISION GROUP.  I now have perfect vision with no maintenance and I am living my life with no limitations in activities or confidence.”

–Trevor Nimmons


More About Rafael Trespalacios, MD

Rafael Trespalacios, MD, was born in New Jersey and was raised in Inverness, Fla. He earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology and biology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He then received his medical degree from the University of South Florida School of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Trespalacios next completed a one-year medical internship and a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. During his residency, Dr. Trespalacios was selected as a member of the Bylaws Committee and as chief resident. He also earned the distinction of Resident of the Year.

Dr. Trespalacios then distinguished himself from his ophthalmic peers by fulfilling an additional year of training with a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Price Vision Group / Cornea Research Foundation of America in Indianapolis, Ind. During this fellowship, he acquired personal experience in pioneering advanced corneal procedures, including vision correction with artificial irises, vision correction with artificial corneas, advanced corneal transplants, vision correction with implantable collamer lenses and keratoconus treatment with Intacs. Thanks to this added layer of advanced ophthalmology expertise, Dr. Trespalacios is able to provide wide-ranging eye surgical care, including vision correction treatments that extend beyond traditional LASIK and cataract surgery.

Dr. Trespalacios serves as director of refractive services at TRES VISION GROUP in east central Florida, where he provides patients with the innovative surgical skills he has honed in his numerous years of specialized ophthalmology training. At TRES VISION GROUP, he performs thousands of vision-saving procedures each year and has developed a reputation for excellence in his field. Dr. Trespalacios is also a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He has authored and co-authored many ophthalmology publications. Dr. Trespalacios is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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