Our Mission Statement
At the Cavanaugh Eye Center, our mission is to be the premier anterior segment surgical practice by providing our patients with state-of-the-art procedures and consistently excellent surgical results in a setting of personal care and compassion. We are devoted to offering our patients the most advanced technology in ophthalmology, including revolutionary Zyoptix™ Wavefront laser treatments.
You Deserve the Best
The following information will give you some background on why Cavanaugh Eye Center may be the best choice for your needs:
Experience & Quality
Dr. Cavanaugh is a fellowship trained corneal specialist. He trained at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for his advanced corneal surgical training. He has dedicated his life’s work specifically towards treatment of diseases of the cornea. Because most refractive surgery procedures involve surgery on the cornea, it is best to have a true corneal specialist involved in your care. Experience matters when it comes to LASIK. Dr. Cavanaugh has been performing laser refractive procedures since 1990 and has done over 13,000 LASIK procedures. He has extensive experience with all approved laser platforms as well as other types of refractive procedures such as cataract surgery and refractive lens implants. Dr. Cavanaugh’s reputation among patient and his peers is second to none. He was recently honored as the Top 2 doctors by a poll of 500 physicians in Kansas City as well as being recently honored as one of Kansas City’s "Super Doctors of 2009" in KC Magazine.
Personal Service
Cavanaugh Eye Center is renowned for finding the most innovative and effective solutions to even the most complex visual problems. We provide a personalized approach to surgery with extensive medical testing and one-on-one care from our staff of qualified technicians as well as the surgeon. Cavanaugh Eye Center has been designed as a High-tech Boutique, featuring the latest, state-of-the-art equipment in an atmosphere that is unfailingly warm and accommodating. Truly, patients of our refractive and laser eye surgery center in Overland Park can expect to be treated according to the highest standards of professional care, safety, and respect.
Precision Technology
At Cavanaugh Eye Center, we have invested in the best refractive technology in the market. Even the most experienced surgeon needs state-of-the-art technology to bring state-of-the-art results. Cavanaugh Eye Center uses the most sophisticated refractive technology available so that we consistently get the best possible results. We have partnered with high quality companies such as Bausch & Lomb and Alcon to gain access to ground breaking technology.

Procedures Performed
Refractive Surgery
Cataract & Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) Surgery
Corneal Surgery
Learn more about our corneal surgery procedures.
Miscellaneous Anterior Segment Procedures
Contact Dr. Timothy Cavanaugh for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
Deer Creek Outpatient Surgery Center

An Outpatient Surgical Center... It Just Makes Sense
There are four watchwords in analyzing a surgical center today: Quality, Comfort, Safety and Cost.
The Highest Quality Surgical Facilities
The Deer Creek ASC is equipped with two operating rooms, a pre-operative and recovery suite, and a comfortable lounge area for patients and family members. In addition to cataract surgery, the ASC is used for eyelid surgery, glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants and various other eye and lid surgeries. Along with the ASC, Cavanaugh Eye Center also has an in house laser suite for vision correction. The center uses the most advanced Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix laser. Bausch & Lomb is the worldwide leader in design and manufacturing of vision correction lasers. The laser corrects for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Medicare Certified
The Deer Creek ASC is classified as "Medicare Certified," ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality level of surgical services.
The Most Gentle, Comfortable Experience
When Doctor Cavanaugh decided to build to the Deer Creek Ambulatory Surgery Center his goal was to provide a comfortable environment, free from the anxiety and stress of a hospital setting as well as reducing the out-of-pocket cost and expenses of our patients all in one state of the art facility built solely for eye surgery.
The Highest Standards for Safety
You receive personalized attention from scheduling and admissions through the pleasant recovery process. You are never left unattended by our medical staff, and our hand picked surgical staff of Registered Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Surgical Technicians uphold the highest standards of safety and care.
Please contact our laser vision correction center in the Kansas City region. Cavanaugh Eye Associates offer superior care and many procedures to help you improve your vision.
Cavanaugh Eye Center
6200 W. 135th St., Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66223
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