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JONATHAN M. DAVIDORF,M.D.
DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
DAVIDORF EYE GROUP
7320 Woodlake Avenue
Suite 190
West Hills, California 91307
Phone 818-883-0112
Fax 818-883-2767
www.davidorf.com
CURRICULUM
VITAE
MISSION
To provide exceptional refractive surgical eye care while continuing to strive to
better the science through innovations in materials and methods.
PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
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Private Practice, Ophthalmology, specializing in Cataract and Refractive
Surgery (1996-Present)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA School of
Medicine, Jules Stein Eye Institute (1997-Present)
Team Ophthalmologist, LA Avengers
Chief Ophthalmologist, Women’s World Cup
Co-director, Friends of Vision Foundation (2000-o1)
PROFESSIONAL
COMMITEES
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Honorary Chairman of NRCC Physicians Advisory Board (2004-05)
Reviewer: Ophthalmology, Journal of Refractive Surgery, Journal of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Survey of Ophthalmology, American
Journal of Ophthalmology
Medical Advisory Board: Refractec, Inc. (1998-2006)
Documents Committee: International Society of Refractive Surgery
(1998-1999)
Medical Records Committee: West Hills Hospital (2001-present)
Quality Assurance Committee: West Hills Surgery Center (2002present)
Medical Executive Committee: Motion Picture Hospital and Television
Fund (2004-06)
Refractive Surgery Section Editor: Techniques in Ophthalmology
(2004-present)
FDA
CLINICAL TRIALS
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Principal Investigator: Synchrony Dual-Optic Accommodating IOL
Principal Investigator: Implantable Contact Lens for Hyperopia. Staar
Surgical, Monrovia, CA
Clinical Investigator: LASIK for Consecutive Hyperopia and
Hyperopic Astigmatism. CRS Clinical Researcher, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ
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Principal Investigator: Conductive Keratoplasty for the Correction of
Hyperopia. Refractec. Laguna Hills, CA
Clinical Investigator: Artisan Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation for
the Correction of Extreme Myopia and Hyperopia. Ophtec USA,
Boca Raton, FL
OTHER CLINICAL TRIALS
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Principal Investigator: Synchrony Dual-Optic Accomodating IOL
Compared to a Standard IOL
Principal Investigator: Safety, Efficacy, and Stability of LASIK
Correction in Pediatric Patients. West Hills Hospital and Medical
Center IRB, West Hills, CA.
POST-GRADUATE
TRAINING
8/96-4/97
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INSTITUTO ZALDIVAR
Fellowship in Refractive Surgery
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, HAVENER EYE CENTER
Residency in Ophthalmology
HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
Internship (Transitional)
EDUCATION
8/88-6/92
8/83-12/87
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UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine
NIH Research Fellowship, 1989
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
BA, Economics -- Departmental Honors; Magna cum Laude
Academic All-American --Varsity Crew; Crew Scholarship Trophy
INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL/ MADRID, SPAIN
Art History, Spanish Language/Literature
MEDICAL
LICENSURE
California (#G 077298)
MEMBERSHIP IN
PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Surgery
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California Association of Ophthalmology
International Society of Refractive Surgery Research Study Club
International Volunteer Registry
LA Society of Ophthalmology
Research to Prevent Blindness
Surgical Eye Expeditions, Affiliate Member
UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Association
Bay Surgical Society
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
BOARD
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (6/7/98)
American Board of Ophthalmology’s Maintenance of Certification
(renewal completed 10/2007; effective through 12/31/18)
CONSULTING HISTORY
Consultant/Speaker, Becton-Dickinson Ophthalmics
Consultant/Speaker, Refractec, Inc.
Director of Surgeon Training, Refractec, Inc.
Speaker, Alcon
Speaker, Allergan
Speaker, Bausch & Lomb
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL MISSIONS
Namibia, Africa: Surgical Mission, 2000
Fiji: Island Doctor, 2001
San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Surgical Mission, 2006
PUBLICATIONS
Davidorf JM. An eye mission to Honduras leaves lasting memories, surgeon
says. Ocular Surgery News; Slack, Inc, thorofare, NJ, 2007.
Davidorf JM. Near Vision Efficacy: Accommodating versus Conventional
IOLs. Submitted to J Cataract Refract Surg, 2007.
Clay EL, Ou RJ, Davidorf JM. Ocular emergencies and trauma. In Agarwal A.
Handbook of Ophthalmology. p 541-565. Slack, Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2006.
Davidorf JM. Tenth anniversary of the excimer laser: current refractive
procedures after the turn of the century. Techniques in Ophthalmology,
2005;3:116-127.
Davidorf JM. Newsflash: Contact Lenses Alter Corneal Curvature. Arch
Ophthalmol, Oct 2005; 123:1455
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Davidorf, JM. One string attached. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2004; 30:20282029.
Davidorf, JM. Predictability of the BD K-3000 Microkeratome. Abstracts:
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. May 2004, p. 225.
Davidorf JM. Steepening the Cornea: Hyperopic LASIK with the 217-A
Excimer Laser. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Abstracts:
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. May 2004, p. 160.
Davidorf JM, Durrie DS. Conductive Keratoplasty for the Correction of
Hyperopia. In Sher N ed. Surgery for Hyperopia p 165-173. Slack, Inc.,
Thorofare, NJ, 2003.
Davidorf JM. Radio-Suture: CK of post-RK hyperopia. American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Abstracts: Symposium on Cataract, IOL and
Refractive Surgery. April 2003, p.375.
Davidorf JM. Lasik: Is it kid-safe? American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Abstracts: Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. April 2003, p.90.
Davidorf JM. Radio-Suture: Conductive Keratoplasty for Post-RK Hyperopia.
Highlights of the ASCRS 2003 Annual Symposium CD ROM. PhysicianEd,
Boston, MA, 2003. In Press.
Davidorf JM. Pediatric Refractive Surgery. Highlights of the ASCRS 2003
Annual Symposium CD ROM. PhysicianEd, Boston, MA, 2003.
Davidorf J. Conductive keratoplasty for the treatment of presbyopia. Video
Journal of Ophthalmology.
Davidorf J. Presbyopia: The Final Frontier of Refractive Surgery. “Enhancing
Near Vision: Monovision with Conductive Keratoplasty.” Boston: Physician
Education, Inc.;2002. (CD-ROM)
Davidorf MM, Eghbali F, Onclinx T, Maloney RK. Effect of varying the optical
zone diameter on the results of hyperopic lasik. Abstract from Ophthalmology
with Comments: McDonnell P. J Refract Surg, May/June 2002 Vol. 18: 291.
Davidorf JM. Bioptics: more than the sum of its parts. Ophthalmology
Management. November 2002:79-80
Davidorf JM. Toric treatments with conductive keratoplasty. Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Today. Nov/Dec 2002:32-34.
Davidorf JM. Lasik and dry eye.
109(11):1948-1949.
Ophthalmology, November 2002,
Hamilton DR, Davidorf JM, Maloney RK. Anterior Ciliary Sclerotomy for
Treatment of Presbyopia: A Prospective Controlled Study. Ophthalmology,
November 2002, 109(11):1970-1977.
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McDonald MB, Hersh PS, Manche EE, Maloney RK, Davidorf J, Sabry .
Conducttve keratoplasty for the correction of low to moderate hyperopia: U.S.
clinical trial 1-year results on 355 eyes. Ophthalmology, November 2002,
109(11):1978-1990.
Davidorf JM. Refractive surgery in children. Highlights of the ASCRS 2002
Annual Symposium CD ROM. PhysicianEd, Boston, MA, 2002.
Davidorf JM. (letter) Dry eyes after lasik. Ophthalmology. In Press
Davidorf JM, Durrie DS, Pallikaris I. Conductive keratoplasty. In Agarawal A
ed. Presbyopia: A Surgical Textbook. p 165-173. Slack, Inc., Thorofare, NJ,
2002.
Davidorf JM. Conductive keratoplasty for the treatment of mixed astigmatism.
Abstracts: Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, June 2002; p.
135
Davidorf JM. Pediatric Refractive Surgery. Abstracts: Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery, June 2002; p. 49
McDonald MB, Davidorf JM, Maloney RK, Manche EE, Hersh P. Conductive
keratoplasty for the correction of low to moderate hyperopia: 1-year results on
the first 54 eyes. Ophthalmology, April 2002, 109(4):637-649.
Davidorf JM. Phakic intraocular lens implants. In Agarwal S, Apple DJ,
Agarwal At, Buratto L, Alio JL, Pandey SK, Agarwal Am eds., Textbook of
Ophthalmology , 2002, pp. 1282-92. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
LTD, New Delhi.
Davidorf JM. The Limits of LASIK? Ophthalmology Management, October
2001; 5:97-102.
Davidorf JM. Results of implantation of the Staar Toric IOLTM. Video Journal
of Ophthalmology. In Press.
Davidorf JM, Maloney RK, Rashad KM, Bilgihan K, Knorz MC, Esquenazi S,
Spadea L, Lam DSC, Perez-Santonja JJ. Consultation Section: refractive
surgical problem. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2000; 27:13-19.
Davidorf JM, Maloney RK. Retrospective study comparing conductive
keratoplasty
and LASIK for hyperopia. Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery: Abstracts. May, 2000 p. 117
Davidorf JM. Trials and tips for performing LASIK with the Autonomous
laser. Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery: Abstracts. May,
2000 p. 17
Davidorf JM. Dissecting LASIK: review of selected refractive procedures.
Advances in Ophthalmology. In Press.
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Davidorf JM. Pediatric refractive surgery. Ophthalmology Times, 2000 Vol.
25, No. 8:18-19
Davidorf MM, Eghbali F, Onclinx T, Maloney RK. Effect of varying the optical
zone diameter on the results of hyperopic lasik.
Ophthalmology
2001;108:1261-1265.
Apel A, Davidorf JM, Forstot LS, Gutierrez AM, Pallikaris I, Salah T, Speaker
M. Panel Discussion: New ways to deliver energy to the cornea. Refractive
Surgery 1999: Reshaping the Future (CD-ROM from Subspecialty Day 1999).
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999, San Francisco, CA
Kronemyer B. Hyperopic LASIK appears safe, effective using different
ablation zone diameters. Davidorf JM, Rubinfeld RS (reviewers) Ocular
Surgery News, 2000 Vol. 18, No. 4:11
Pickles V. Unhappy LASIK patients. Davidorf JM (reviewer). Ophthalmology
Management 2000 Vol. 4, No. 2:32-40
Davidorf JM, Maloney, RK. LASIK Vision Correction. 2000. Med World
Publishing, Provo, UT
Davidorf JM. Ablation zones, flap sizes questioned. Ophthalmology Times,
2000;25:3
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S. Posterior chamber phakic IOL
implantation and bioptics for extreme refractive errors. In Buratto L, Brint SF,
eds. LASIK: Surgical Techniques and Complications, Second Edition, 1999,
pp.491-514. SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S, Ricur G, Piezzi V. Combined posterior
chamber phakic intraocular lens and laser in situ keratomileusis: bioptics for
extreme myopia. J Refract Surg, 1999 Vol 15 May/June
Davidorf JM. ASCRS Hyperopic LASIK Study Results. Eye World, August
1999 Vol. 4 Number 8.
Davidorf JM, Charles S. New guidelines urged for LASIK recipients who have
had herpes simplex keratitis. Eurotimes, Spring 1999
Davidorf JM, Zaldivar R, Oscherow S, Ricur G. Posterior chamber phakic
intraocular lens implantation for moderate to extreme myopia and hyperopia.
Operative Techniques in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 1998 Vol 1, 3:135141 Davidorf JM. Herpes Simplex Keratitis after LASIK. J Refract Surg 1998
14:667
Davidorf JM. LASIK at high altitude. Ocular Surgery News 1998 Vol.16, No.
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Davidorf JM, Zaldivar R, Oscherow S. Posterior chamber phakic intraocular
lens implantation for high hyperopia of +4 to +11 diopters. J Refract Surg 1998
14:306-311
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Davidorf JM, Boxer-Wachler B, Zaldivar R. Microkeratomes.
Techniques in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 1998 1:12-16
Operative
Davidorf JM, Zaldivar R, Oscherow S. Results and complications of laser insitu keratomileusis by experienced surgeons. J Refract Surg 1998 14:114-122
Davidorf JM. Retreatment of eyes having lasik to correct hyperopia and
astigmatism Highlights of the ASCRS 1998 Annual Meeting, Ophthalmology
Interactive, Boston, MA, 1998
Davidorf, JM. In Search of Guidelines for Pupil Size Screening in Refractive
Surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1998 24:291-2
Davidorf, JM, Baker, ND, Derick R. Aufschub einer Laser-Iridotomie im
Partnerauge bei akutem Winkelbockglaukom (Deferring Laser Iridotomy in
the Fellow Eye in Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma.) Search on Glaucoma,
March 1998, pp20-21
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S. Posterior chamber phakic intraocular
lens implantation for extreme myopia of –8 to –19 diopters. J Refract Surg 1998
14:294-305
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S. Laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia
from –5.50 to –11.00 diopters with astigmatism. J Refract Surg 1998 14:19-25
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM. Dr. Zaldivar and Dr. Davidorf’s effectively formula.
Ocular Surg News March, 1997, p. 41
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S. Posterior chamber lens implantation in
phakic patients: the intraocular contact lens. In Buratto L, Brint SF, eds. Lasik:
Principles & Techniques 1997, pp. 401-413. Slack Incorporated, Thorofare,
NJ
Davidorf JM. Lasik at 16,000 feet. Ophthalmology 1997 104:565
Davidorf JM: Laser in-situ keratomileusis after the learning curve. In Highlights
of the ASCRS 1997 Annual Meeting, Ophthalmology Interactive, Boston, MA,
1997
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Oscherow S. Lasik for myopia and astigmatism after
penetrating keratoplasty. J Refract Surg, 1997, Vol 13, No. 6
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Shultz MC, Oscherow S. Laser in situ
keratomileusis for low myopia and astigmatism with a scanning spot
excimer laser. J Refract Surg, 1997 13:614-619
Zaldivar R, Davidorf JM, Shultz MC, Oscherow S. Photorefractive
Keratectomy in patients with myopia and astigmatism:904 Eyes. J Refract Surg,
1997 13 (suppl):S472-3
Zaldivar R, Shultz MC, Davidorf JM, Holladay JT. Intraocular lens power
calculations in patients with extreme myopia. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2000
26:668-674
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Davidorf JM, Davidorf FH, Davidoff E: An unusual presentation of a
juxtapapillary choroidal melanoma. Retina 1996 16:538-40
Davidorf JM, Baker ND, Derick R: The treatment of the fellow eye in acute
angle closure glaucoma -- a case report and survey of members of the American
Glaucoma Society. J of Glaucoma 1996 5:228-232
Davidorf JM, Hoyt D, Rosen P: Radiographic evaluation of the distal cervical
spine using swimmer's flexion-extension radiographs. Journal of Emergency
Medicine 1993 11:55-9
Davidorf JM, Davidorf FH, Chambers RB: Treatment of iris melanomas with
photodynamic therapy. 1992 Ophthalmic Surgery 23:522-7
Davidorf JM, Roch JM: Amyloid beta-protein precursor -- new plasmid
constructs. Clinical Research 1990 Vol. 39, no. 1
Davidorf JM: Hi-sheck -- the high technology industry in Israel. Israeli Student
Economic Forum, 1987
Davidorf JM: White blood cell count as a predictor of myocardial infarction.
American Heart Association Journal of Student Research, 1986
Davidorf JM, Shovlin JP, Ed. “Is LASIK OK for Kids.” Review of Optometry.
Vol. 137:7, p 95. 2000.
Davidorf JM. My daughter is 12 years old…Can she have LASIK?
Ophthalmology Management, April 2001; 5:89-93.
Davidorf JM. Pediatric refractive surgery. Cataract Refract Surg, November
2000; 1567-1568.
PRESENTATIONS
AT CONFERENCES
AND COURSES
“Synchrony Accommodating IOL: Observations and Pearls from Initial
Surgical Experience.” Scientific Paper presented at the American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
“Limbal Relaxing Incisions.” Co-Instructor of Skills Transfer Course at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
“Presbyopia: New Technology.” Session Panelist at the American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
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“Refractive Accuracy of LASIK Using the Intralase and Zyoptix.” Scientific
Poster presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
“Synchrony Dual Optic Accomodating IOL.” Presented at the Instructional
Course, New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Senior
Instructor. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on
Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Chicago, IL, April 2008.
“Presbyopia Correcting IOLs in Clinical Practice:
Choosing Between
Accommodating and Multifocal IOLs.” Paper presented (by Coauthor JJ Salz,
MD) at the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Continuing Education Program. Costa Mesa, CA, March 2008.
“Limbal Relaxing Incisions.” Co-Instructor of Skills Transfer Course at the
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA,
November 2007.
“Laser-Ace for the Aging Eye.” Presented at the Instructional Course, New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. American Academy
of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, November 2007.
“Synchrony Dual Optic Accomodating IOL.” Presented at the Instructional
Course, New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA,
November 2007.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Senior
Instructor. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New
Orleans, LA, November 2007.
“Street Signs, Cell Phones, Stock Quotes: What will I see after Cataract
Surgery?” Presented to the Medical Staff of West Hills Hospital and Medical
Center. West Hills, CA, October 2007.
“Laser in Situ Keratomileusis with Zyoptix.” Scientific Poster presented at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Limbal Relaxing Incisions.” Co-Instructor of Skills Transfer Course at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Laser-Ace for the Aging Eye.” Presented at the Instructional Course, New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. American Society
of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
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“Synchrony Dual Optic Accomodating IOL.” Presented at the Instructional
Course, New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Senior
Instructor. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on
Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Presbyopia IOLs in Clinical Practice: Choosing Between Accommodating and
Multifocal IOLs.” Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Intraocular Surgery: IOL and Capsule Challenges.” Session Panelist at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Haze Prophylaxis: How Aggressive Should We Be?” Paper presented at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia: How does Laser-Ace Compare?”
Presented at the ACE Vision Group meeting. San Diego, CA, April 2007.
“DSEK: Surgical Technique.” Presented at the Max Fine Cornea Society
Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA; March 2007.
“Near Vision Efficacy: Accommodating vs. Conventional IOLs.” Scientific
Poster. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas,
NV; November 2006.
“Astigmatism in the Cataract Patient” Skills Transfer Course Instructor.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV;
November 2006.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Senior
Instructor. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Las
Vegas, NV; November 2006.
“Diabetic Eye Disease.” West Hills Hospital and Medical Center. West Hills,
CA, April 2006.
“Safety Goggles: Are They Really that Safe?” Film Festival presentation at the
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA, March 2006.
“Comparative Pilot Study of the Effects of Laser Surveying, Measuring, and
Mappping on Functional Visual Outcomes of Pseudophakic Presbyopia.”
Paper presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA,
March 2006.
“Intraocular Refractive Phakic IOLs” Session panelist at the American Society
of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. San Francisco, CA, March 2006.
“Near-Vision Efficacy: Accomodating versus Conventional IOLs.” Paper
presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA,
March 2006.
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Senior
Course Instructor at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA,
March 2006.
“Laser-Ace for the Aging Eye.” Presented at the course, New and Emerging
Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery.
San Francisco, CA, March 2006.
Astigmatism in the Cataract Patient. Instructor for Skills Transfer Course at the
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, October
2005.
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Senior
Course Instructor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual
Meeting. Chicago, IL, October 2005.
Is Less More?” Presentation at New and Emerging
Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery course at the American
“Light Touch CK:
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, October 2005.
“Conductive keratoplasty for the correction of presbyopia.” Course Instructor
at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL,
October 2005.
“Why can’t I have that Laser Procedure: Treatment Options for those Poor
Hyperopes and other Extreme Refractive Errors.” Presentation at the
American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators Symposium on Cataract, IOL
and Refractive Surgery – Technician Program. Washington D.C., April 2005.
“Treatment of a Double Anterior Chamber after Penetrating Keratoplasty.”
Poster present0ed at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Washington D.C., April
2005.
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Senior
Course Instructor at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Washington D.C., April
2005.
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“High Quality, Low Budget Anterior Segment Digital Photography.” Paper
presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium
on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Washington D.C., April 2005.
“Flap Edema after Lasik Induced by IOP.” Paper presented at American
Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and
Refractive Surgery. Washington D.C., April 2005.
“Low Budget, High Quality Anterior Segment Digital Photography.” Presented
at the New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New
Orleans, LA, May 2004
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Senior
Course Instructor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual
Meeting. New Orleans, LA, October 2004.
“New Generation IOLs.” Presented at Santa Barbara Eye Society Meeting.
Santa Barbara, CA, September, 2004.
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics.” Presented at Santa Barbara Eye Society Meeting.
Santa Barbara, CA, September, 2004.
“Vision without Glasses.” Presented at West Hills Hospital and Medical
Center Grand Rounds. West Hills, CA, September 2004.
“Low Budget, High Quality Anterior Segment Digital Photography.” Film
presented at the ASCRS Film Festival at the American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Accomodative Spasm following Hyperopic ICL Implantation.” Poster
presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, May
2004.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.” Presented at the course, New and Emerging
Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery.
San Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.” Presented at the
course, New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, May 2004.
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Senior
Course Instructor at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, May
2004.
“NearVision CK for Presbyopia.” Presented as Faculty member of course
Surgical Management. American Society of Cataract and
Presbyopia:
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Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Lasik, Lasek, Prk.” Session Panelist at the American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Predictability of the BD K-3000 Microkeratome.” American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. San Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Steepening the Cornea: Hyperopic LASIK with the 217-A Excimer Laser.”
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, CA, May 2004.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Hyperopia: Results of the FDA
Phase III Clinical Trial.” American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual
Meeting. Anaheim, CA, November 2003.
“Phakic IOLs.” Breakfast with the Experts session moderator at the American
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA, November 2003.
“Pediatric Lasik Results and Techniques.” Presented at the course, New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery during the American
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA, November 2003.
“The Treatment of Hyperopia and Hyperopic Astigmatism with the Bausch
and Lomb Technolas 217-A.” Presented at the Bausch and Lomb Innovators
Lecture Series during the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual
Meeting. Anaheim, CA, November 2003.
“Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Course Director
during the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Anaheim,
CA, November 2003.
“Lasik.” Session moderator at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive
Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco,
CA, April 2003.
“Lasik Complications.” Session panelist at the American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery.
San Francisco, CA, April 2003.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Presbyopia.” Presented at the
Course, Presbyopia Surgery at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive
Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco,
CA, April 2003.
“Treatment of Central Islands with Phototherapeutic Keratectomy.” Presented
at the Course, PTK at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA,
April 2003.
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“Novel Applications of Conductive Keratoplasty.”
Refractec Booth
presentation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA,
April 2003.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.” Presented at Emerging Technologies in Cataract
and Refractive Surgery Course at the American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Francisco, CA, April 2003.
“Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Course Director.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA, April 2003.
Flap Thickness with the BD K-3000 Microkeratome. American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive
Surgery. San Francisco, CA, April 2003.
“Radio-Suture: CK for Post-RK Hyperopia. American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San
Francisco, CA, April 2003.
Lasik: Is it Kid-Safe? American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, CA.
April 2003.
“Conductive Keratoplasty.” Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting.
Oahu, Hawaii, February 2003.
“Informed Consent Issues in Refractive Surgery.” Hawaii Ophthalmological
Society Annual Meeting. Oahu, Hawaii, February 2003.
“Bioptics and Phakic IOLs for the Treatment of Extreme Refractive Errors.”
Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting. Oahu, Hawaii, February
2003.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery: The Time is Right to Move Ahead.” Hawaii
Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting. Oahu, Hawaii, February 2003.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Correction of Hyperopia.” Skills Transfer
Course Instructor. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan American
Society of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“The United States Multicenter Trial on Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) for
Correcting Spherical Hyperopia: Recent Results of Two-year Follow-up.”
Refractec Users Group Meeting. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.”
Instruction Course Instructor. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan
American Society of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida,
October 2002.
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“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Correction of Hyperopia.” Instruction Course
Instructor. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan American Society
of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery: The Time is Right to Move Ahead.” JCAHPO
Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Astigmatism.” American
Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan American Society of Ophthalmology
Annual Meeting, Refractec Booth Talk. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.” American Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan
American Society of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Annual Meeting. Becton
Dickinson Booth Talk. Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
“The United States Multicenter Trial on Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) for
Correcting Spherical Hyperopia: Recent Results of Two-year Follow-up.”
CLAO Annual Meeting Contact Lens and Eyecare Symposium (CLES). Lake
Buena Vista, Florida, January 2003.
“Implantable Contact Lenses and Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.”
American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators annual Meeting, Philadelphia,
May-June 2002.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for Astigmatism.” Refractec Booth Talk during
ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia,
May-June 2002.
“Point/Counterpoint; Pediatric Refractive Surgery: The Time is Right to Move
Ahead.” Symposium during ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and
Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia, May-June 2002.
“LASEK for Forme-Fruste Keratoconus.” ASCRS Symposium on Cataract,
IOL and Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia, May-June 2002.
“Conductive Keratoplasty: A Simple Procedure.”
Philadelphia, May-June 2002.
ASCRS Film Festival.
“Intacs and Penetrating Keratoplasty for Post-Hyperopic ALK Ectasia.”
ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia,
May-June 2002.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.” ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and
Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia, May-June 2002.
“Conductive Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Mixed Astigmatism.” ASCRS
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. Philadelphia, May-June
2002.
“Diabetic Eye Disease.” Diabetes Safari. Van Nuys, March 2002.
“The Aging Eye.” Senior Friends / Westfield Walkers. West Hills, CA.
March 2002.
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“Conductive Keratoplasty for Hyperopia: Early Results.” ASCRS Symposium
on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, April-May 2001.
“Anterior Ciliary Sclerotomy for Presbyopia.” ASCRS Symposium
on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, April-May
2001.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive
Surgery.” Course Instructor. ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL
and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, April-May 2001.
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics.” Presented at New and Emerging
Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. ASCRS
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego,
April-May 2001.
“Effects of Conductive Keratoplasty on the Corneal Endothelium.”
Davidorf JM, Hersh PS, McDonald MB, Maloney RK, Manche EE.
Poster Presentation. ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and
Refractive Surgery. San Diego, April-May 2001.
“Steroid Induced Glaucoma Masking as Hypotony after LASIK.”
Davidorf JM, Maloney RK. Poster Presentation. ASCRS Symposium
on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Diego, April-May
2001.
“Informed Consent / Legalities of Patient Charting in Elective
Refractive Surgery.” Davidorf JM. ASOA Congress on Ophthalmic
Practice Management. San Diego, April-May 2001.
“Informed Consent / Legalities of Patient Charting in Cataract
Surgery.” Davidorf JM. ASOA Congress on Ophthalmic Practice
Management. San Diego, April-May 2001.
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.” American Society of Ophthalmic Registered
Nurses Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
“Informed Consent Issues in Refractive Surgery.” JCAHPO Annual Meeting.
New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Course
Co-Director. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. New
Orleans, LA; November, 2001
“Conductive Keratoplasty vs. Hyperopic LASIK:
Do we Need Two
Procedures?” American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting –
Refractec Booth Presentation. New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
“Staar Collamer Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens.” New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. AAO Annual
Meeting. New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
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“Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia.” American Academy of Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day. New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
“Collagen Shrinkage Procedures.” American Academy of Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day. New Orleans, LA; November, 2001
“Current Conundrums in Refractive Surgery.” The Max Fine Society; San
Francisco, CA; March, 2001
“Diabetic Eye Disease.” West Hills Diabetes Group; West Hills, CA; March,
2001.
“Conductive Keratoplasty.” Society for the Excellence in Eyecare Symposium;
Cancun, Mexico; March, 2001
“Conductive Keratoplasty.” Research Study Club of Los Angeles, 70th
Midwinter Clinical Conference for Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology, Los
Angeles, CA; January, 2001
“Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia.” Research Study Club of Los Angeles, 70th
Midwinter Clinical Conference for Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology, Los
Angeles, CA; January, 2001
“Conductive Keratoplasty Physician Training Course.”
December, 2000
Toronto, Canada.
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.” Becton-Dickinson
Floor Presentation at the AAO Annual Meeting: Dallas, TX; October, 2000
“Conductive Keratoplasty and Lasik for Hyperopia.” Refractec Booth
Presentation at the AAO Annual Meeting: Dallas, TX; October, 2000
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Course
Co-Director. AAOAnnual Meeting. Dallas, TX; October, 2000
“Staar Collamer Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens.” New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. AAO Annual
Meeting. Dallas, TX; October, 2000
“Laser Adjustable Power IOL.” Jules Stein Eye Institute, Intraocular Lenses
for Phakia and Aphakia Course, Los Angeles, CA; October, 2000
“Artisan Clip Phakic IOL.” Jules Stein Eye Institute, Intraocular Lenses for
Phakia and Aphakia Course, Los Angeles, CA; October, 2000
“Lasik for Hyperopia in Adolescents.” Poster Presentation. ASCRS Annual
Meeting. Boston, MA; May, 2000
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Course
Director. ASCRS Annual Meeting. Boston, MA; May, 2000
“Laser Thermal Keratoplasty.” Panelist. ASCRS Annual Meeting. Boston,
MA; May, 2000
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“LASIK technique.” BD Beaver & BD Visitec Products ASCRS 2000:
Innovation and Education. Boston, MA. May, 2000
“Staar Collamer Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens.” New and
Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. ASCRS Annual
Meeting. Boston, MA; May, 2000
“Retrospective Study Comparing Conductive Keratoplasty and Lasik for
Hyperopia.” ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery:
Boston, MA; May, 2000
“Trials and tips for performing lasik with the Autonomous laser.” ASCRS
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery: Boston, MA; May, 2000
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.” Society for
Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) annual Island Eye Care Seminar 2000. St.
Thomas, US Virgin Islands; April, 2000
“Conductive Keratoplasty.” Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) annual
Island Eye Care Seminar 2000. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; April, 2000
“An Update on Cataract and Refractive Surgery.” Myotonic Dystrophy
Association. Arcadia, CA, February, 2000
“Conductive Keratoplasty for Low to Moderate Hyperopia.” Research Study
Club
Annual Meeting. Universal City, CA. January, 2000
“Phakic IOLs and Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.” Research Study
Club Annual Meeting. Universal City, CA. January, 2000
“Hyperopic Refractive Surgery in the New Millennium.” Tri-County
Optometric Society Annual Meeting. Ojai, CA. January, 2000
“Laser Vision Correction in the New Millennium.” West Hills Hospital Senior
Friends. West Hills, CA January, 2000
“Modern Refractive Surgery.” Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center.
Encino, CA; October 1999
“New Ways to Deliver Energy to the Cornea.” AAO Refractive Surgery
Subspecialty Day; Panelist: Orlando, FL October 1999
“LASIK.” Becton-Dickinson Training Seminar: Orlando, FL October 1999
“LASIK Complications.” AAO Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day; Lunch
with the Experts: Orlando, FL October 1999
“Flap and Fluid Management During LASIK.” Becton-Dickinson Skills
Transfer Course: Orlando, FL October 1999
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“Hyperopic LASIK with the VISX STAR S2: Varying the Ablation Zone
Dim.” CRS Meeting of ISRS: Orlando, FL October 1999
“LASIK Pearls.” Becton-Dickinson Skills Transfer Workshop AAO: Orlando,
FL October 1999
“Bioptics for Extreme Refractive Errors.” AAO Course: New and Emerging
Technology in Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Orlando, FL October 1999
“Hyperopic LASIK with the VISX STAR S2, Varying Ablation Zone Dim.”
Free Paper Session at American Academy of Ophthalmology: Orlando, FL
October 1999
“The Eyes Have It.” Los Angeles Times First Annual Festival of Health; Los
Angeles, CA. October 17, 1999
“Phakic IOL’s and Bioptics for Extreme Myopia and Hyperopia.” The Eye
Bank Association of America 38th Annual Meeting: Newport Beach, CA. June
23-26, 1999
“Refractive Surgery.” Becton-Dickinson Training Seminar: Monterey, CA
June 1999
“PRK vs. LASIK to Treat Hyperopia.” ASCRS Symposium: Seattle, WA
April 1999
“Bioptics Procedure for Extreme Myopia.” ASCRS Symposium: Seattle, WA
April 1999
“Hyperopic LASIK: Varying the Repetition Rate with the VISX STAR.”
AASCRS Symposium: Seattle, WA April 1999
“Herpes Simplex Keratitis Following Hyperopic LASIK.” ASCRS Symposium:
Seattle, WA April 1999
“Radiofrequency Intrastromal Keratoplasty for Low Hyperopia.”
ASCRS Symposium: Seattle, WA April 1999
“Laser In Situ Keratomileusis.” Panelist for ASCRS Symposium: Seattle, WA
April 1999
“Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery: STAAR Collamer
Phakic Posterior Intraocular Lens and Bioptics.” ASCRS Symposium: Seattle,
WA April 1999
“Becton Dickinson’s Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course: Refractive
Procedures.” Seattle, WA April 1999
“PRK versus LASIK for the Treatment of Hyperopia.” ISRS: New Orleans,
LA October 1998
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“Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery: STAAR Collamer
Phakic Posterior Intraocular Lens and Bioptics.” AAO Annual Meeting: New
Orleans, LA October 1998
“PRK vs. LASIK for low to moderate myopia and astigmatism using the Nidek
EC-5000.” ASCRS: San Diego, CA April 1998
“Retreatment of eyes undergoing LASIK for the correction of hyperopia and
astigmatism.” ASCRS: San Diego, CA April 1998
“Laser In Situ Keratomileusis.” Panelist for ASCRS: San Diego, CA April
1998
“The Phakic IOL (ICL) for the Correction of Myopia and Hyperopia: 3.5
Years Follow-up.” ISRS: San Francisco, CA October 1997
“LASIK in high myopia and astigmatism with the Nidek EC-5000.” ASCRS:
Boston, MA April 1997
“Intraoperative complications in LASIK after the learning curve.” ASCRS:
Boston, MA April, 1997.
“Laser In Situ Keratomileusis.” Panelist for ASCRS: Boston, MA April, 1997.
"Retinopathy in Transgenic Diabetic Mice: The Effect of Growth Hormone
Antagonist." Resident Research Conference: Columbus, OH June, 1995.
"The Treatment of the Fellow Eye in Angle Closure Glaucoma." ARVO: For
Lauderdale, FL May, 1995.
"An Unusual Presentation of a Choroidal Melanoma." Post-Graduate
Research Symposium: Columbus, OH 1995.
"The Molecular Biology of Alzheimer's Disease." Western Student Research
Forum: Carmel, CA 1991.
"Risk Factors for Myocardial Infarction." American Heart
Association Student Research Presentation: Los Angeles, CA 1986.
RECENT
ACCOLADES
“2007 Best Doctors”
* As chosen by their peer: Tu Ciudad Magazine
“Crystalens Center of Excellence”
*Presented by Eyeonics in July, 2007
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Selected by Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of “America’s
Top Ophthalmologists.”
*Included in the 2007 edition of “Guide to America’s Top
Ophthalmologists”
Selected by Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of “America’s
Top Ophthalmologists.”
*Included in the 2006 edition of “Guide to America’s Top
Ophthalmologists”
San Fernando Valley Health Care Leadership Award
*2005 Finalist
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 2005.
*Guest of Honor.
“New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive
Surgery.” Senior Course Instructor.
*Honored as top 10% of courses at the the American
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 2004.
“Metropolitan Professional Honor Society”
*Selected in 2004 for success and leadership in the medical
profession
“Great Minds of the 21st Century”
*Selected by the Governing Board of Editors of the American
Biographical Institute, 2004
American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Achievement Award
*2004 recipient for contributions to the Academy
American Biographical Institute’s “Man of the Year 2004”
*Nominated by the Institute’s Board of International Research
Selected by Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of “America’s
Top Ophthalmologists.”
*Included in the 2004-2005 edition of “Guide to America’s Top
Ophthalmologists”
Clarity Award
*In appreciation of leadership and experience shared at the Bausch
& Lomb Wavefront Symposium, August 2003
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
*Certified Refractive Surgeon, May 2003
Included in the 2003 Edition of “American Biography”
*Elected by the Governing Board of Editors of the American
Biographical Institute
American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award
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*2001 through 2004
“Pediatric Refractive Surgery.”
*Presentation selected as “Highlight of 2003 ASCRS Annual
Symposium.”
“Radio-Suture: Conductive Keratoplasty for post-RK hyperopia.”
*Presentation selected as “Highlight of 2003 ASCRS Annual
Symposium.”
California Medical Association / Institute for Medical Quality
*CME certification January 1999- December 2002
“LASIK: A Guide to Laser Vision Correction”
*Awarded “Best of Small Press Titles, 2001”
Center for Study of Services, 2002
*Voted one of the Top Doctors in America
*Presentation selected as “Highlight of 2003 ASCRS Annual
Symposium.”
“Anterior Ciliary Sclerotomy for Presbyopia.” Presented at ASCRS
Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery: San Diego,
CA; May, 2001
*Awarded “Best Paper of Session”
Recipient of the American Medical Association’s “Physician’s Recognition
Award” (July 2000 to July 2003)
“Retrospective Study Comparing Conductive Keratoplasty and Lasik
for Hyperopia.” Presented at ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL
and Refractive Surgery: Boston, MA; May, 2000
*Awarded “Best Paper of Session”
Finalist for Troutman Award, for Best Research by a Vision Scientist
under 45 years old, 1999
The Bioptics Procedure for Extreme Myopia. Presented at ASCRS
Seattle, WA; April 1999
* Awarded “Best Paper of Session”
PRK vs. LASIK for the Treatment of Hyperopia.
* Presentation selected to appear on the Interactive Ophthalmology
CD-ROM highlighting the 1999 ASCRS
Voted Top Provider of Laser Vision Correction in the United States by
VISX, Inc., 1998
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Retreatment of eyes undergoing LASIK for the correction of hyperopia and
astigmatism. Presented at ASCRS San Diego; April 1998
*Presentation selected to appear on the Interactive Ophthalmology
CD-ROM highlighting the 1998 ASCRS Meeting
Davidorf JM. Intraoperative complications in lasik after the learning curve.
Presented at ASCRS Boston; April 1997
*Selected as a “Top Paper” of meeting by EyeWorld (April, 1997
issue)
*Presentation selected to appear on the Interactive
Ophthalmology CD-ROM highlighting the 1997
ASCRS meeting
Davidorf JM. Lasik in high myopia and astigmatism with the Nidek EC-5000.
Presented at ASCRS Boston; April 1997
*Awarded “Best Presentation of Session”
Listed in the Millennium Edition of National Register’s Who’s Who in
Executives & Professionals
Honored Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who in America, Millennium
Edition 2000-2001
Listed in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America
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