Dr. Jack Tian, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Medical and Facility Director
About Dr. Jack Tian
Dr. Jack Tian is a board certified ophthalmologist, renowned for his specialization in refractive lens exchange (RLE), premium cataract surgery, intraocular lens upgrades (IOLx) and the use of implantable collamer lenses (ICL). His undergraduate degree was in molecular biology from UC Berkeley. He earned his Medical Degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed advanced ophthalmology surgical training at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Tian is the first implanter of the Panoptix Pro multifocal lens in the Pacific Northwest. He is currently clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington, training ophthalmologists at Harborview Hospital. He was previously an assistant professor at Casey Eye Institute, OHSU.
Articles by Dr. Jack Tian
RLE Surgery in Seattle: Your Complete Guide to Refractive Lens Exchange and Cataract Surgery
Are you tired of depending on glasses or contact lenses for everyday tasks? If you're over 45 and noticing your vision isn't what it used to be, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) surgery offers Seattle-area residents a permanent solution to restore clear vision at every distance.
Is RLE Surgery Safe? Understanding the Risks and Benefits
RLE has become an increasingly popular choice for adults over 40 who want permanent freedom from glasses and contacts. But is it actually safe? This guide answers that question with real statistics, explains who faces higher risks, and helps you evaluate whether RLE might be right for your eyes.
Are You Awake During Eye Lens Replacement Surgery?
The thought of being awake while someone operates on your eye feels deeply unsettling. Here's what you need to hear first: that anxiety is completely normal. You'll understand exactly what you'll see, feel, and hear during surgery, plus the sedation options that put you in control of your comfort level.
What Causes High Eye Pressure? What Every Patient Should Know
Your routine eye exam was going fine until your doctor mentioned your pressure was a little high. You felt nothing: no pain, no blurry vision, no warning of any kind. That's the most unsettling part about elevated eye pressure: it gives you no signal at all.
Reading Glasses Strength: Which Power Do You Need?
You pick up a pair of reading glasses off the pharmacy rack, try a few, and grab the one that seems close enough. Six months later you're straining again. Getting the right reading glasses strength matters more than most people realize.
ICL vs LASIK: Which Vision Correction Procedure Is Right for You?
Your eye doctor just told you that your prescription is too strong for LASIK, or your corneas are too thin, or your dry eyes make laser surgery risky. Here's how to know whether an implantable lens (ICL) makes sense for your eyes, lifestyle, and budget.
When the Expert Becomes the Patient: A LASIK Pioneer's Refractive Lens Exchange
Dr. Brian Will helped bring modern LASIK into the world. When he decided to correct his own aging vision, he chose refractive lens exchange and asked Dr. Jack Tian to perform it.
LASIK Alternatives: When RLE or ICL Is the Better Choice
You finally booked the LASIK consult, only to hear the words no one expects: you are not a good candidate. Maybe your corneas are too thin, your prescription too strong, or your eyes too dry. It can feel like the door to life without glasses just closed for good.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Get LASIK? The Answer by Decade
Eighteen is the legal minimum for LASIK, but it is only part of the answer. Age shapes which procedure fits, how long the results serve you, and whether laser surgery is even the right purchase — and the honest answer changes decade by decade.
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