Dr. Carlsen joined the Johnson City Eye Clinic in 2004. He is Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and an associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons. An experienced and skilled medical doctor and surgeon, Dr. Carlsen completed extensive formal fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus as well as ophthalmic plastic and facial surgery at the University of Kentucky where he also completed an ophthalmology residency and was honored by the title of Chief Resident. His special interests include cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery as well as pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. Dr. Carlsen excels in the most modern technologically advanced techniques for the management of pediatric and adult cataracts including suture-less, small incision techniques utilizing topical anesthesia.