Vasilios P. Lazos, DO
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery & Refractive Surgery
Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos is a board-certified ophthalmologist at NH Eye Associates in Manchester, New Hampshire, specializing in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery, glaucoma care, LASIK and laser vision correction, diabetic eye care, and comprehensive ophthalmology.
A Manchester native and former U.S. Army ophthalmologist, Dr. Lazos brings extensive surgical experience, military medical leadership, and a background in refractive surgery research to the care of patients throughout New Hampshire.
About Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos
Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and provides comprehensive ophthalmic care for adults with a wide range of eye conditions and vision concerns.
His clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma and other common eye diseases, as well as refractive surgery and laser vision correction. He also provides diabetic eye examinations and comprehensive eye care.
Dr. Lazos combines extensive surgical experience with an individualized approach to care, helping patients understand their diagnosis and the medical or surgical options available to protect and improve their vision.
Cataract Surgery & Comprehensive Eye Care
As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Lazos evaluates and treats many of the eye conditions that affect adults as they age.
His areas of care include:
- Cataract evaluation and cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens (IOL) selection
- Glaucoma diagnosis, treatment and monitoring
- LASIK and laser vision correction
- Diabetic eye examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye care
- Routine eye examinations
- Evaluation of changes in vision and other eye concerns
For patients considering cataract surgery, Dr. Lazos provides individualized recommendations based on the health of the eye, visual needs and lifestyle.
LASIK & Refractive Surgery Experience
Dr. Lazos has extensive experience in refractive surgery and laser vision correction.
After returning to New Hampshire, he brought expertise in IntraLase LASIK, a bladeless approach to LASIK in which a femtosecond laser is used during creation of the corneal flap.
His refractive surgery background also includes experience with LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), as well as published research evaluating different approaches to corneal laser vision correction.
Patients considering laser vision correction undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether LASIK, PRK or another vision-correction strategy may be appropriate for their eyes.
Military Ophthalmology & Surgical Leadership
Before returning home to New Hampshire, Dr. Lazos served as an ophthalmologist in the United States Army, providing medical and surgical eye care to active-duty service members and their families.
From 2007 to 2010, Major Lazos served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia.
In this leadership role, he was responsible for providing ophthalmic care supporting the visual health and medical readiness of military personnel.
Fort Benning is home to the 75th Ranger Regiment, and Dr. Lazos provided LASIK treatment to members of this elite special operations force to help support their visual requirements, deployment readiness and operational missions.
His military career provided extensive experience in refractive surgery and comprehensive ophthalmic care while caring for patients with demanding occupational and visual needs.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Lazos has received recognition for both his military service and his work as an ophthalmologist.
New Hampshire Magazine Top Doctor
Dr. Lazos has been recognized among New Hampshire Magazine's Top Doctors in Ophthalmology, including: 2023 • 2024 • 2025 • 2026
New Hampshire Magazine's current Top Doctors selection process is conducted in conjunction with Castle Connolly and uses physician nominations and professional review to identify recognized physicians across medical specialties.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Lazos has also been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in ophthalmology.
U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal
During his military career, Dr. Lazos received the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his ophthalmic care and service at Fort Benning.
The recognition reflected his contributions to providing high-quality ophthalmic care for military beneficiaries and helping maintain the medical readiness of active-duty soldiers.
Research & Publications
Dr. Lazos has contributed to published clinical research involving refractive surgery.
PRK vs. LASEK vs. Epi-LASIK
Reilly CD, Panday V, Lazos V, Mittelstaedt BR.
“PRK vs LASEK vs Epi-LASIK: A Comparison of Corneal Haze, Postoperative Pain and Visual Recovery in Moderate to High Myopia.”
Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010;2(2):97–104.
This clinical study compared three surface laser vision correction techniques:
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
- Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK)
- Epithelial laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Epi-LASIK)
Researchers evaluated outcomes including corneal haze, postoperative discomfort and visual recovery following surgery in patients with moderate-to-high myopia.
Dr. Lazos's involvement in refractive surgery research complements his clinical experience with LASIK, PRK and other approaches to laser vision correction.
Education & Training
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Madigan Army Medical Center
Ophthalmology Residency:
Madigan Army Medical Center — Tacoma, Washington
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium — Fort Sam Houston, Texas
His military ophthalmology training provided experience in comprehensive eye care, ophthalmic surgery and refractive procedures before he went on to serve as Chief of Ophthalmology at Fort Benning.
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Lazos is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and refractive surgery.
Professional Organizations
Dr. Lazos has professional affiliations with:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- New England Ophthalmological Society
- New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- New Hampshire Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations
- Elliot Hospital
Returning Home to Manchester, New Hampshire
Originally from Manchester, Dr. Lazos returned to his hometown after completing his medical training and military service to join NH Eye Associates.
Today, he provides comprehensive ophthalmology and surgical eye care to patients in Manchester and throughout southern New Hampshire, combining his military surgical experience, refractive surgery background and comprehensive ophthalmology training with a commitment to caring for patients in the community where he grew up.
Schedule an Appointment With Dr. Vasilios Lazos
If you are experiencing changes in your vision or need evaluation for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, LASIK, refractive surgery or another eye condition, schedule an appointment with Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos at NH Eye Associates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Vasilios Lazos
Is Dr. Vasilios Lazos board certified?
Yes. Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and refractive surgery.
What does Dr. Lazos specialize in?
Dr. Lazos is a comprehensive ophthalmologist whose areas of care include cataract surgery, glaucoma, LASIK and refractive surgery, diabetic eye examinations and comprehensive medical eye care.
Does Dr. Lazos perform cataract surgery?
Yes. Cataract evaluation and surgery are important parts of Dr. Lazos's comprehensive ophthalmology practice. He evaluates cataracts and helps patients understand their surgical and intraocular lens options.
Does Dr. Lazos perform LASIK?
Dr. Lazos has extensive experience with LASIK and refractive surgery, including IntraLase bladeless LASIK. He also has experience with PRK and has participated in published research involving laser vision correction techniques.
Does Dr. Lazos treat glaucoma?
Yes. Dr. Lazos diagnoses, monitors and treats glaucoma as part of his comprehensive ophthalmology practice. Treatment recommendations depend on the type and severity of glaucoma and the individual patient's eye health.
Does Dr. Lazos provide diabetic eye exams?
Yes. Dr. Lazos provides comprehensive diabetic eye examinations to look for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and other eye problems associated with diabetes.
Was Dr. Lazos a military ophthalmologist?
Yes. Dr. Lazos served as an ophthalmologist in the United States Army and attained the rank of Major. From 2007 through 2010, he served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Did Dr. Lazos provide LASIK for U.S. Army Rangers?
Yes. While serving at Fort Benning, Dr. Lazos provided LASIK treatment to members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, helping support the visual and operational requirements of these service members.
Did Dr. Lazos receive a military award?
Yes. Dr. Lazos received the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his ophthalmic care and contributions to military medical readiness while serving at Fort Benning.
Has Dr. Lazos been named a New Hampshire Top Doctor?
Yes. Dr. Lazos has been recognized in ophthalmology on New Hampshire Magazine's Top Doctors lists for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Is Dr. Lazos a Castle Connolly Top Doctor?
Yes. Dr. Lazos has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in ophthalmology.
Has Dr. Lazos published ophthalmology research?
Yes. Dr. Lazos co-authored published research comparing PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK in patients with moderate-to-high myopia. The study evaluated corneal haze, postoperative pain and visual recovery following the different refractive surgery techniques.
Where did Dr. Lazos attend medical school?
Dr. Lazos earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Where did Dr. Lazos complete his ophthalmology training?
His military medical training included Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Where does Dr. Lazos practice?
Dr. Lazos practices with NH Eye Associates in Manchester, New Hampshire, providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to patients from Manchester and communities throughout southern New Hampshire.