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Military Discipline, Medical Optimism

Sitting Down With… Scott Barnes, Chief Medical Officer, STAAR Surgical

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  • Julian Upton

  • February 25, 2026

  • 12 min

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, FL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Clinical Research

  • #2

    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University
    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Military Medicine Research
    • Global Health

  • #3

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Bethesda, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Military Medicine
    • Ophthalmology
    • Leadership Training

  • #4

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Clinical Innovation

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Military Discipline, Medical Optimism

  • by Julian Upton

  • February 25, 2026

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