Ophthalmologist joins staff Published Aug. 5, 2009 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The newest member of the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmology clinic is Capt. (Dr.) Jonathan Ellis. Captain Ellis completed a four-year residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. A specialist in ophthalmology and refractive surgery, he joins two other ophthalmologists at the clinic. Captain Ellis is fully trained in refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK, as well as macular degeneration, glaucoma treatment, plastics and pediatric eye care. He completed more than 500 surgical procedures during his residency, including more than 200 refractive surgical procedures. For more information about refractive surgery, currently available to active-duty military only, call 376-5735. For other ophthalmology clinic services, call 376-0452.