dr matthew mcCauley MD the woodlands lasik eye surgeon e1553019878442

Matthew B. McCauley, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a senior partner at Berkeley Eye Center and is medical director of Grand Oaks Surgery Center where he primarily operates. He is one of our primary Ophthalmologists in The Woodlands location. Dr. McCauley received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Baylor University. After graduating from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado, he completed a transitional internship from Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. Dr. McCauley then served as Chief of the primary and urgent care center at Camp Carroll in South Korea. His ophthalmology training was completed at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, and Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX. He received his cornea and refractive surgery fellowship training at Price Vision Group, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. McCauley has tremendous experience performing cataract, laser cataract, phakic intraocular lenses such as the Evo ICL, endothelial corneal transplants (DSAEK and DMEK), LASIK, PRK, minimally-invasive glaucoma (MIGS) and other refractive surgical procedures. He is sought-out for his experience and expertise in both cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. McCauley’s reputation has made him a surgeon of surgeons along with a large word-of-mouth referral base from his prior extremely satisfied surgical patients. He has received numerous honors and recognitions including Best Cataract Surgeons in America, Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor, Texas Super Doctor, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement and Commendation Medals, H. Michael Lambert Outstanding Chief Resident Award, outstanding academic and merit honors. He was honored during his time teaching residents with the Best Surgical Teaching Award at the San Antonio Uniformed Services ophthalmology residency. Dr. McCauley served as Internship Class President and was Chief Resident during his final year of residency.

During his 12 years in the United States Army, Dr. McCauley has served as Director of Clinical Operations, Chief of Comprehensive Ophthalmology and residency staff at Brooke Army Medical Center. In addition, he trained military and civilian ophthalmology residents as a University of Texas Health Science Center Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. During his time in the military, he was honored to care for both injured civilian and active duty members. He also prepared soldiers for deployment by treating them with LASIK and PRK to eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. McCauley has received numerous research awards, participates in ongoing research studies to further the field of ophthalmology, and has had many articles published in various Ophthalmology journals. Dr. McCauley continues to be a leading surgeon in the field with the adoption of the latest clinical and surgical advances in eye care.

Dr. McCauley pursued the field of Ophthalmology due to the ever-changing technology it offered, as well as the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients in such a short amount of time. He feels that this field is truly unique and he thoroughly enjoys working with each individual patient to determine together which surgical option best matches with his or her visual needs and desires. His humble demeanor, affable disposition, integrity, and authenticity are evident as he strives to treat each patient as if they were family.

Dr. McCauley is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance. He is also the past-president of the international Christian Ophthalmology Society and has been involved in international missions to help restore sight to the needy since 2005. He and his wife Bethany are the parents of three children. Dr. McCauley enjoys snow-skiing, pickleball, disc golf, mountain biking, exploring new destinations with the family, and taking an active role in his local church and men’s ministry.