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Waco, Waco TX 6565 West Loop South · Ste 225 ABO Board Certified

The precision of a
operating room surgeon.
The warmth of a
private practice.

Fellowship-trained ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Rolfsen brings military-grade surgical precision to cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, and comprehensive eye care — without the corporate waiting room.

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Training USC · Tulane · Baylor
Certification ABO Board Certified
Hospitals Methodist · Memorial Hermann
Surgical Background operating room LASIK Surgeon
Languages EN · ES · GU · HI
operating room — LASIK Surgeon
USC Trained
Tulane University
Baylor Fellowship
ABO Board Certified
FAAO
Woman-Owned Practice
10+ Years of Surgical Experience
4 Languages Spoken
5★ Google Patient Rating
0 Wait Time — Same-Day Appts
What We Treat

Fellowship-trained care
across every dimension of vision

01 — Refractive

LASIK, PRK & ICL

operating room-trained LASIK technique adapted for civilian excellence. Blade-free, custom-wavefront-guided procedures. Free candidacy screening included.

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02 — Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Micro-incision phacoemulsification with premium IOL options — monofocal, toric, and multifocal — for the sharpest possible post-cataract vision.

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03 — Chronic

Glaucoma Management

Comprehensive glaucoma evaluation, IOP monitoring, medical therapy, and surgical intervention to protect your optic nerve and preserve vision long-term.

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04 — Comfort

Dry Eye Disease

Evidence-based dry eye treatment — LipiFlow, intense pulsed light, amniotic membrane, and prescription therapies — for lasting relief.

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05 — Premium

Premium Lens Implants

Extended depth-of-focus, trifocal, and light-adjustable IOLs. Reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.

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06 — Cornea & General

Cornea, Retina & Exams

Keratoconus, pterygium, corneal scars, diabetic eye exams, macular degeneration, routine comprehensive exams, glasses, and contacts.

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Dr. Michael Rolfsen — Waco Ophthalmology
10+
Years Surgical
Experience
Meet Dr. Rolfsen

From the flight deck
to your family's vision

Dr. Michael Rolfsen's practice centers on cataract and refractive cataract surgery — helping Waco patients see clearly before completing her fellowship training at the University of Southern California, Tulane University, and Baylor College of Medicine.

She built Waco Ophthalmology on a simple belief: every patient deserves to see the ophthalmologist at every single visit. No handoffs to technicians. No generic waiting room. Concierge-quality care that moves at your pace.

ABO Board Certified Ophthalmologist · FAAO Fellow
operating room LASIK Surgeon — active-duty refractive program
Fellowship: USC · Tulane University · Baylor College of Medicine
Affiliated: Waco Methodist + Memorial Hermann Hospital
Featured: Texas Monthly · Wacoia · Super Doctors · Living Magazine 2025
Languages: English · Spanish · Gujarati · Hindi
Full Story & Credentials
Why Choose Us

Your site is a generic template.
Your care shouldn't be.

01

The ophthalmologist. Every visit.

Unlike corporate eye chains, you see Dr. Rolfsen at every appointment — not a rotating roster of technicians. Dr. Rolfsen knows your history, your eyes, and your goals.

02

No wait times. Same-day available.

Concierge-style scheduling means same-day appointments and zero waiting room purgatory. Your time is as valuable as your vision.

03

No industry conflicts of interest.

Dr. Rolfsen maintains no financial relationships with surgical device companies. Every recommendation is based entirely on what is best for you — not a manufacturer contract.

04

operating room-precision in a private practice.

Military surgical standards — practiced on the world's most demanding patients — refined for the concierge setting. Exceptional outcomes expected, not hoped for.

05

Fully insured & Medicare accepted.

We accept most medical insurance, Medicare, and self-pay. Transparent out-of-pocket estimates provided upfront — no surprise billing.

06

24/7 access. Free parking.

Patients have direct 24/7 access for urgent concerns. Located in Waco with free parking — no garage fees, no downtown stress.

As Seen In
Texas MonthlyFeatured
Wacoia5-Year Award
Voyage WacoFeatured
Super DoctorsRecognition
Living Magazine2025 Winner
HumFM RadioFeatured
Patient Reviews

What Waco patients say
about their experience

Dr. Rolfsen is the best ophthalmologist around — accommodating, friendly, compassionate, and an expert at the craft. I have been a patient for years and would not go anywhere else.

Verified Waco Patient Google Review

My cataract surgery with Dr. Rolfsen was exceptional from start to finish — every step explained, all my questions, and the results were better than I imagined. No wait, no rush.

LASIK Patient, Waco TX Google Review

Dr. Rolfsen diagnosed my glaucoma early and proactive management has kept my vision stable for three years. Dr. Rolfsen is always available, always thorough, and genuinely cares about outcomes.

Glaucoma Patient, Waco TX Google Review
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Free LASIK Screening.
Find out if you're a candidate.

Dr. Rolfsen personally evaluates every LASIK candidate. Same-day screenings available. Accepts most insurance.

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