Dr. Lawrence Shafron, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Lawrence Shafron, who serves patients in Denton, Texas.

A top professional in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Shafron is the Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of Advanced Eye Care Center in Denton, Texas. He is a leader in the Denton County area in performing cataract and refractive surgical procedures utilizing premium IOL implants. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.

Advanced Eye Care Center Denton is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice specializing in eye care for patients and their whole families. They have been providing top quality eye care for over 30 years. With the utilization of the latest technologies in vision correction and eye surgery, their world class doctors, and friendly staff strive to provide patients with the best vision possible.

Born in Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Shafron graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University, and earned his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Englewood Hospital, and his residency in ophthalmology at McGill University.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Maintaining fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO).

Professionally, Dr. Shafron is an active member of the Texas Medical Association, the Denton County Medical Society, the Texas Ophthalmological Association, the American College of Eye Surgeons, the Texas Medical Foundation, the American Society of Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Happily married, Dr. Shafron is the proud father of three sons and one daughter.

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