Dr. E. Matthew Zimm, a Board Certified Opthamologist, is the Region's only fellowship-trained laser vision correction surgeon. This means that Dr. Zimm spent an entire year after his residency training intensively in laser vision correction procedures. Dr. Zimm performs bladeless LASIK, traditional and custom LASIK, advanced surface ablation (LASEK), cataract surgery, eyelid surgery, glaucoma, as well as the management of all medical eye diseases. Dr. Zimm grew up in Erie, PA. He attended both Cathedral Preparatory School and Gannon University, graduating at the top of his class at both schools. Dr. Zimm performed his medical school training at LECOM, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. Dr. Zimm did a one year transitional internship at Millcreek Community Hospital. Dr. Zimm then performed a three year surgical and medical ophthalmology residency through Michigan State University. This was followed by an intensive one year fellowship in laser vision correction surgery through Michigan State University. Dr. E. Matthew Zimm's grandfather, Dr. Edward Zimm, Sr., was an Ear/Nose/Throat physician who practiced medicine in Erie for over 40 years. Dr. Edward Zimm, Jr., Dr. E. Matthew Zimm's father, practiced Dentistry in Erie for over 30 years. For an appointment with Dr. Zimm, please call 814-453-4575.