Bernard C. Tekiele, III, O.D., Director of Refractive Surgery

	Bernard Tekiele, III, O.D.

Specialties: 
Laser Vision Correction
Comprehensive Medical Eye Care

Locations:
Flint, MI

Dr. Bernard C. Tekiele, III specializes in refractive surgery, advanced intraocular lenses and comprehensive medical eye care. Dr. Tekiele earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. Following a hospital-based internship at the Cleveland Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, Dr. Tekiele completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham/The Medical Center. Dr. Tekiele furthermore underwent specialized post-residency training in the areas of therapeutic laser therapy for the anterior segment and excimer laser vision correction at Northeastern University in Oklahoma City, OK.

Dr. Bernard C. Tekiele, III is board-certified in Optometry and was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham/The Medical Center and past Director of Cornea and Refractive Services at Michelson Laser Vision, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Tekiele is a past President of the Birmingham Area Optometric Society in Birmingham, AL and past Chair of the Technology Task Force of the Alabama Optometric Association.

Dr. Bernard C. Tekiele, III is a published author, a nationally-recognized speaker and expert in refractive surgery, advanced intraocular lenses and refractive business strategy.

Professional Societies:

• American Academy of Optometry
• American Optometric Association
• Alabama Optometric Association
• Michigan Optometric Association
• Ohio Optometric Association