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Christopher Blanton, M.D.

Christopher Blanton, M.D.

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Dr. Blanton is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist and has performed over 35,000 refractive procedures. He is the former Chairman of the American Academy of Ophthalmology panel on Refractive Surgery Knowledge Base. Dr. Blanton has been selected to be a Medical Consultant and Global Medical Advisor for JNJ Surgical Vision making him responsible for training, certifying, and advising hundreds of doctors in laser vision correction. Dr. Blanton has been invited to train other surgeons in Europe, Asia, North and South America. He has also been the principal investigator in numerous studies with the excimer laser and the effects of altitude on refractive surgery patients.

  • Medical School
    Medical College of Ohio – Toledo, OH
  • Residency
    Ophthalmology – National Naval Medical Center – Bethesda, MD
  • Fellowship
    Cornea & External Eye Disease – Wills Eye Hospital – Philadelphia, PA
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Board Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

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Discover freedom from glasses with Dr. Blanton’s LASIK expertise. A fellowship-trained cornea specialist, he’s guided thousands to clearer vision through precision LASIK techniques and customized laser treatments. Schedule your LASIK consultation today and take the first step toward lasting visual clarity and confidence.

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Explore vision-correcting options beyond LASIK. If LASIK isn’t right for you, Dr. Blanton also offers Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and other advanced refractive procedures—including solutions for keratoconus like corneal crosslinking. Book your consultation now to find the best path to clearer vision.

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Take the next step in vision correction with Dr. Blanton’s RLE expertise. This advanced procedure replaces your natural lens with a premium intraocular lens, making it a great option for patients over 40 or those with early cataracts. Schedule your RLE consultation today to explore long-lasting clarity without glasses.

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Restore clear vision with expert cornea care from Dr. Blanton. A leader in corneal health, he treats conditions like keratoconus with advanced options—including corneal crosslinking, specialty contact lenses, and transplants—for healthier vision. Book your cornea consultation today to explore tailored care for your eyes.

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Find true relief from dry, irritated eyes with Dr. Blanton’s care. Whether your eyes feel red, scratchy, or uncomfortable, he offers personalized assessments and effective treatments to restore comfort. Schedule your dry eye visit today and experience lasting eye wellness.

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Pacific Eye Institute is a top-rated ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care as well as routine and preventive ophthalmology services to our patients in the Inland Empire.

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Apple Valley
Apple Valley – High Desert Eye Surgery Center
Colton
Eastvale
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Apple Valley

15099 Kamana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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Apple Valley – High Desert Eye Surgery Center

High Desert Eye Surgery Center
16030 Kamana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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Colton

1900 E Washington St,
Colton, CA 92324
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Eastvale

12442 Limonite Ave., Suite 200
Eastvale, CA 91752
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Inland Eye LASIK (Rancho Cucamonga)

Inland Eye LASIK
9481 Haven Ave., Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

  • LASIK Center:

    909-937-9230
    We accept calls until 7 p.m. on weekdays or weekends 9AM -3PM
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Rancho Cucamonga

8112 Milliken Ave., Suite 203
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Temecula

41877 Enterprise Circle N., Suite 110
Temecula, CA 92590
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Upland

555-591 North 13th Ave.
Upland, CA 91786

** Our Retina and Oculoplastic Clinics are located at 591 North 13th Avenue.
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