


Stahl Vision has been providing a wide range of vision care services to the Dayton area for over 20 years!
Stahl Vision
4235 Indian Ripple Rd, Dayton, OH

John F. Gillis, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and one of the best cataract surgeons in Dayton, Ohio, specializing in advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, and comprehensive eye care at Stahl Vision.
Dr. Gillis joined Stahl Vision in 2023 after serving for several years as Chief of Ophthalmology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He is part of the Miami Valley’s most experienced cataract and LASIK surgery team, which has performed more than 150,000 procedures with over 70 years of combined surgical experience.
Patients searching for the best cataract surgeon in Dayton, Ohio or top cataract doctors near Dayton trust Dr. Gillis for his surgical expertise, advanced technology, and commitment to personalized vision care.
As an experienced cataract surgeon, Dr. Gillis uses state-of-the-art intraocular lens technology to help patients achieve clearer vision after cataract surgery. This includes:
Toric lenses for astigmatism correction
Multifocal lenses that can reduce dependence on glasses
Advanced surgical techniques designed for faster recovery and excellent outcomes
Patients looking for “best cataract surgeons near me” or “top eye doctors in Dayton” choose Dr. Gillis for his precision, experience, and patient-focused care.
Dr. Gillis earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
He completed his internship at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before serving as a flight surgeon for two years. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Texas, where he later served as academic teaching staff training new ophthalmology residents.
Before joining Stahl Vision, Dr. Gillis served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and led the Warfighter Laser Surgery Center.
During this time he performed advanced vision correction procedures including:
LASIK
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
SMILE vision correction
Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
These procedures treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, helping patients reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Dr. Gillis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of leading professional organizations including:
American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at ophthalmology conferences, and participated in medical mission work during his service in the Air Force.
At Stahl Vision, Dr. Gillis proudly serves patients throughout Dayton and Southwest Ohio, offering personalized treatment plans and the latest surgical technology in cataract and refractive eye surgery.
If you are searching for the best cataract surgeon in Dayton, Ohio or the best LASIK surgeon near you, choose the experienced eye surgeons that many doctors trust for their own vision care.
Dr. Brian Stahl, Dr. James Knowles, and Dr. John Gillis form the expert team at Stahl Vision-- some of the top LASIK and cataract surgeons in Ohio. Together they represent some of the most experienced laser eye surgery and cataract surgeons in Dayton, with more than 70 years of combined experience and over 150,000 vision procedures performed.
Our regional facility brings together Stahl Vision Center, Laser Vision Correction of Dayton, and Eye Laser & Cataract Surgery Center in one convenient location. Whether you are considering LASIK, PRK, laser vision correction, or advanced cataract surgery, our surgeons combine extensive experience with advanced technology to help you achieve the clear vision you deserve.
