New York City Laser Eye Surgery - Dr. Sandra Belmont
As a nationally recognized refractive surgery expert, Dr. Belmont is dedicated to the pursuit of surgical perfection and impeccable patient care. This approach, coupled with numerous personal referrals from satisfied patient, has helped her establish a reputation as one of the foremost New York laser eye surgery specialists. Please explore Dr. Belmont’s curriculum vitae to learn more about her education and accomplishments.
CURRICULUM VITAE
SANDRA C. BELMONT, M.D., F.A.C.S.
DATE OF BIRTH: (Furnished upon request)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Redbank, NJ
CITIZENSHIP: U.S.A.
LICENSURE: New York State, (License No. furnished upon request)
SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: (Furnished upon request)
OFFICE ADDRESS: Belmont Eye Center
121 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel. (212) 486-2020
Fax. (212) 486-8684
EDUCATION: B.A. 1975
Summa Cum Laude
St. John’s University
Queens, NY
M.D. 1979
State University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine
July 1979 – June 1980
Long Island College
Brooklyn, NY
RESIDENCY: Ophthalmology
July 1980 – June 1983
Nassau County Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
FELLOWSHIP: Cornea and Refractive Surgery
(Director: Richard C. Troutman, M.D.)
July 1983 – June 1984
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS/HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
New York University School of Medicine
Director of Resident Refractive Surgical Education/Laser Vision Correction
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
2007 - Present
Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital
Associate Attending Surgeon
July 1984 – Present
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Supervisor, Fellowship Program
Cornea and Refractive Surgery
July, 2006- Present
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
July 2000 – April 2006
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Director, Laser Vision Correction Center
1997 - 2006
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Director, Cornea Service
1992 – 2006
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Director, Fellowship Program
Cornea and Refractive Surgery
July 1999 –June 2006
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
1997 – 1999
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
1988 – 1996
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Director, Fellowship Program
Cornea and Refractive Surgery
July 1992 – June 1999
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Castroviejo Society
New York State Ophthalmological Society
American Medical Association
New York County Medical Association
New York County Medical Society
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty Study Group
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty, Board of Directors
Eyebank Association of America, Paton Society
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
New York Laser Society
New York Society of Refractive Keratoplasty, Coordinator
Eyebank for Sight Restoration, Medical Advisory Board
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty, Chairperson of International Colleagues
New York Keratoconus Society, Director
HONORS AND AWARDS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Honor Award
Chicago, IL 1993
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Best Paper Award
Boston, MA 1993
Troutman Master Teacher Award
Honor Award
New York, NY 2004
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
New York University School of Medicine
Director of Resident Refractive Surgical Education/Laser Vision Correction
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
Supervisor, Fellowship Program
Cornea and Refractive Surgery
RESEARCH
Epidermal Growth Factor – Effect on Corneal Wound Healing
New York, NY 1983 – 1986
Nexacryl Ophthalmic Adhesive – Corneal Perforations
Use of Butyl Cyanoacrylate in Topical Application to Treat Corneal and Scleral Perforations and Ulcerations
New York, NY 1983 – 1986
Keratoconus Topographic Research Project
New York, NY 1995 – Ongoing
High Frequency Ultrasound Measurements of Anterior Segment Pathology
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork Weill Cornell Medical Center 1995 – Ongoing
Sunrise Holmium Laser Project – Investigator
New York, NY 1995 – 2002
Daiichi Pharma Investigator/Dry Eye Study
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York Weill Cornell Medical Center- September 2002- 2004
Surgilight Laser Scleral Ablation – Investigator
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York Weill Cornell Medical Center- December 2002 – Ongoing
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Troutman, R. C.; Swinger, C. A.; and Belmont, S. C. “Selective Positioning of the Donor Cornea in Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus: Post-Operative Astigmatism.” Cornea 3 (1984): 135-139.
Belmont, S. C. “Rotating Grafts in Keratoconus Patients to Fend off Astigmatism Deemed Failure.” Ophthalmology Times Vol. 10, No. 6 (1985): 1-65.
Belmont, S. C.; and Troutman, R. C. “Compensating Compression Sutures Wedge Resection.” Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol. 1, No. 3 (July/August 1985): 104-107.
Gaster, R.; Troutman, R. C.; and Belmont, S. C. “Posterior Chamber Lens Implantation without Capsular Support.” American Ophthalmological Society (1990).
Belmont, S. C.; Haight, D.; and Troutman, R. C. “Suture Materials and Techniques.” Chapter, Corneal Theory and Technique (1992), Brightbill R. Ed.
Belmont, S. C.; Troutman, R. C.; and Buzard, K. A. “Control of Astigmatism Aided by Intraoperative Keratometry.” Cornea 12 (5) (1993): 397-400.
Belmont, S. C.; Zimm, J. L.; Storch, R. L.; Draga, A.; and Troutman, R. C. “Astigmatism after Penetrating Keratoplasty Using the Krumeich Guided Trephine System.” Journal of Refractive and Corneal Surgery Vol. 9 (July/August 1993): 250-254.
Belmont, S. C.; Muller, J.; Reinstein, D.; Aslanides, I.; Silverman, R.; and Coleman, D.J. “The Use of High Frequency Ultrasound for the Measurement of Radial Keratotomy Incisions.” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Best Paper Sessions (April 1994): 6-8.
Belmont, S. C.; and Troutman, R. C. “Keratoconus in a Donor Cornea.” Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol. 10 (November/December 1994): 658.
Belmont, S. C.; and Troutman, R. C. “Combination Wedge Resection and Relaxing Incisions for Treatment of Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism.” Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol.11, No. 6 (1995): 472-476.
Lazarro, D.; Aslanides, I.; Belmont, S. C.; Silverman, R.; Reinstein, D.; Muller, J.; Lloyd, H.; and Coleman, D.J. “High Frequency Ultrasound Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy Incision.” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Vol. No. 21 (July 1995).
Lazarro D.; Haight D.; Belmont S.C.; Gibralter R.; Aslanides I.; and Odrich M. “Excimer Laser Keratectomy for Astigmatism Occurring after Penetration Keratoplasty.” Ophthalmology Vol.103, No. 3 (March 1996): 458-564.
Belmont S.C.; and Lazarro D. “Corneal Transplantation.” Chapter, Corneal Surgery (March 1996), Saunders Ed.
Kim, D.; Reinstein, D.; Silverman, R.; Najafi, D.; Belmont, S.C.; Hatsis, A.; Rozakis, G.; and Coleman, D.J. “Very High Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of a New Phakic Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens In Situ.” American Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 125, No. 5 (May 1998).
Belmont S.C. “Prevention of Astigmatism in Keratoplasty.” Operative Techniques in Cataract and Refractive Surgery Vol. 2, No. 3 (September 1999): 89-92.
Belmont S.C. “Very High-Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of Non-Contact Holmium Laser
Thermal Keratoplasty Treatment Spots” Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol. 22 No.4
(April 2006)
OPHTHALMOLOGY COURSES
Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology
Waterville, ME
June 1980 – August 1980
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
November 1981
Midwinter Seminar in Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 1982
Practical Aspects of Laser Photocoagulation
Boston, MA
April 1982
Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference
Philadelphia, PA
April 1982
Phacoemulsification Course
Long Island, NY
August 1982
Keratorefractive Surgery
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Los Angeles, CA
September 1983
Epikeratophakia Course
New Orleans, LA
October 1983
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1983
Castroviejo Corneal Meeting, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1983
Microsurgical Technique Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1983
Houston Ophthalmology Review Course
Houston, TX
March 1984
European Ophthalmological Society
Helsinki, Finland
May 1984
Refractive Keratoplasty Course
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Los Angeles, CA
July 1984
Welsh Cataract Congress, Presenter
Houston, TX
September 1984
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
November 1984
Microsurgical Technique Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
November 1984
Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Review Course
Philadelphia, PA
March 1985
Contact Lens Association, Presenter
Las Vegas, NV
January 1986
Williamsburg Ophthalmology Course on Cornea, Presenter
Williamsburg, VA
April 1986
Mexico City Ophthalmology Course, Presenter
Mexico City, Mexico
August 1986
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November 1986
Microsurgical Technique Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November 1986
Spherical Refractive Errors, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November 1986
Castroviejo Corneal Meeting, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dallas, TX
November 1987
Spherical Refractive Errors, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dallas, TX
November 1987
Microsurgical Technique Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dallas, TX
November 1987
Anterior Segment Reconstruction, Vitrectomy Course, Presenter
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
April 1988
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
October 1989
Microsurgical Technique Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
October 1989
Astigmatism Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
October 1989
Correction of Spherical Errors, Villasenor Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
October 1989
Correction of Spherical Errors, Swinger Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
October 1989
Visx Excimer Laser Course
New Orleans, LA
February 1990
The Cornea 1990, Course Coordinator
Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
February 1990
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Grand Rounds, Presenter
New York, NY
February 1990
New York University Medical Center Grand Rounds, Presenter
New York, NY
February 1990
Current Refractive Techniques in Corneal Transplantation, Presenter
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
March 1990
The Surgical Management of Astigmatism, Presenter
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
March 1990
Post- Keratoplasty Corneal Topography Analysis Comparing Krumeich Suction to Manual Trephination, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
April 1990
Corneal Modeling Guided Surgery for Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Poster Presentation
Sarasota, FL
April 1990
Vitrectomy-1990, Presenter
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
April 1990
MacKool Phacoemulsification Course
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
New York, NY
June 1990
Masters of Cataract Surgery
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
June 1990
Cornea – A Video Conference – Treatment of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Presenter
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
New York, NY
September 1990
Results of Penetrating Keratoplasty with Exchange Posterior Chamber Lens Implant in Pseudophakic Corneal Edema, Poster Presentation
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Post Keratoplasty Astigmatism Analysis Comparing Krumeich Guided Trephine System to Maual Trephination, Poster Presentation
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Techniques in Microsurgery of the Anterior Segment, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Microsurgical Correction of Astigmatism, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Spherical Correction of Refractive Errors I, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Spherical Correction of Refractive Errors II, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Keratoconus in a Donor Cornea, Presenter
Castroviejo Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
October 1990
The Triple Procedure – Reliability of Keratometry Readings in Predicting Final Refractive Error, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
International Corneal Laser Meeting
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
October 1990
Correction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Use of the Krumeich Trephine in Penetrating Keratoplasty
The FL Midwinter Seminar
Miami, FL
December 1990
Combined Relaxing Incisions and Corneal Wedge Resection for the Correction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Las Vegas, NV
January 1991
Reduction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism Using the Krumeich Trephine
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
Boston, MA
April 1991
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates – Controversies in the 1980’s, Course Coordinator
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Rotation of Corneal Graft within Recipient Bed to Reduce Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism
Penetrating Keratoplasty Course
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Corneal Wedge Resection as a Treatment for Post- Keratoplasty Astigmatism
Penetrating Keratoplasty Course
American Society of cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Corneal Topography Analysis
Astigmatism Course
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Excimer Laser Photoablation for the Treatment of Astigmatism
Astigmatism Course
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Iris-Fixated Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses in the Treatment of Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy, Posterior Chamber IOL Course
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1991
Cyclic AMP Levels in Keratoconic Corneas, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1991
Reduction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism Using the Krumeich Trephine, Presenter
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Alumni Meeting
New York, NY
May 1991
Iris-Fixated Posterior Chamber Lenses, Presenter
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Microsurgical Video Conference
New York, NY
September 1991
Lamellar Keratoplasty Using the Krumeich Trephine in Cases of Recurrent Pterygium, Presenter
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
The Effect of Early Penetrating Keratoplasty on Post-Operative Astigmatism on Keratoconus Patients, Presenter
Castroviejo Society
American Society of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Myopic Epikeratoplasty Failure Treated with the Excimer Laser, Presenter
International Society of Refractive Keratopplasty Study Group
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
VISX Excimer Laser Meeting, Participant
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Corneal Microsurgical Course, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Combined Corneal Wedge Resection and Relaxing Incisions for the Correction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Microsurgical Correction of Astigmatism Course, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Radial Keratotomy Workshop, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Topographic Modeling System Study Group, Participant
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Stromal Overgrowth in Penetrating Keratoplasty, Presenter
Ethicon Study Group
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates, Course Coordinator, Moderator and Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
October 1991
Lamellar Keratoplasty Using the Krumeich Guided Trephine System for Recurrent Pterygia, Presenter
FL Winter Workshop
Fort Lauderdale, FL
December 1991
Correction of Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Presenter
FL Winter Workshop
Fort Lauderdale, FL
December 1991
Current Techniques in Corneal Transplantation, Invited Lecturer, Grand Rounds
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
New York, NY
March 1992
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatism Workshop, Instructor
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1992
Surgical Correction of Astigmatism, Presenter
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1992
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates, Moderator
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1992
Computer Modeling Guided Combination Wedge Resection and Relaxing Incisions, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1992
Astigmatism Workshop, Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dallas, TX
November 1992
Treatment of Astigmatism – Keratotomy vs. Ablation, Speaker
Royal Hawaiian Eye Meeting
Maui, HI
January 1993
Treatment of Post-Keratoplasty astigmatism, Speaker
Aspen Corneal Society
Aspen, CO
February 1993
Update on Corneal Transplantation, Invited Lecturer, Grand Rounds
The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
New York, NY
February 1993
Post Penetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism, Invited Lecturer, Grand Rounds
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
April 1993
Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy for the Treatment of Astigmatism, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1993
Corneal Stromal Graft Rejection Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Administration, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1993
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates, Course Coordinator
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Seattle, WA
May 1993
Surgical Management of Astigmatism, Guest Lecturer
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Seattle, WA
May 1993
Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy Techniques for the Treatment of Regular and Irregular Astigmatism, Paper Presentation
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Seattle, WA
May 1993
Surgical Correction of Astigmatism Using Corneal Topography As a Guide, Guest Lecturer
Computed Anatomy Topographic Meeting
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Seattle, WA
May 1993
Treatment of Regular and Irregular Astigmatism with the Excimer Laser, Paper Presentation
Cornell University Medical College Alumni Day
New York, NY
May 1993
Use of the Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Corneal Astigmatism, Paper Presentation
New York Laser Society
New York, NY
May 1993
Treatment of Astigmatism Using the Excimer Laser
Canadian Implant Society
Montreal, Canada
June 1993
Corneal Wedge Resection for Post Penetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism
Canadian Implant Society
Montreal, Canada
June 1993
Instrumentation for Radial Keratotomy
ISRK Mid-Summer Symposium
Minneapolis, MN
July 1993
Treatment of Astigmatism Using the Excimer Laser
ISRK Mid-Summer Symposium
Minneapolis, MN
July 1993
Current Small Incision Techniques and Their Astigmatic Effects, Presenter
Ocular Surgery News Symposium
New York, NY
September 1993
Cataract Incision vs. Keratotomy for Treatment of Astigmatism – Presenter
Ocular Surgery News Symposium
New York, NY
September 1993
The Use of High Frequency Ultrasound to Measure the Depth of Radial Keratotomy Incisions
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
The Use of the Excimer Laser for the Correction of Astigmatism
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
The Use of the Excimer Laser for the Correction of Post Penetrating Astigmatism
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
Combination Corneal Wedge Resections and Relaxing Incisions for the Correction of Astigmatism, Astigmatism Course
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
Astigmatism Course, Lab Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates, Course Coordinator
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
Topographic Analysis of Astigmatism after Excimer Laser Keratectomy
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
Corneal Topography, Lecturer
JCAHPO
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
November 1993
U.S. Congress Live Surgical Demonstration
December 1993
Corneal Perspective 1993, Lecturer
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Meeting
New York, NY
December 1993
Combination Corneal Wedge Resection and Relaxing Incisions, Lecturer
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Meeting
New York, NY
December 1993
Downstate Medical Center Grand Rounds, Lecturer
Brooklyn, NY
January 1994
PTK – A Skill and an Art, Lecturer
Royal Hawaiian Eye Meeting
Maui, HI
January 1994
The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center Grand Rounds, Lecturer
New York, NY
February 1994
Holmium Laser Investigation
Belgium Laser Society
Brussels, Belgium
March 1994
Treatment of Hyperopia with the Holmium Laser, Lecturer
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1994
Use of High Frequency Ultrasound for the Measurement of Radial Keratotomy Incisions, Lecturer
Best Paper of Session Award
Boston, MA
April 1994
The Use of the Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Post-Penetrating Astigmatism, Topographic
Analysis
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1994
Use of the Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Residual Refractive Errors, Presenter
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1994
Refractive Surgery Session, Panel Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1994
Excimer Laser Surgery Session, Moderator
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1994
The Use of High Frequency Ultrasound for the Measurement of Radial Keratotomy Incisions, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Sarasota, FL
May 1994
The Correction of Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism with the Excimer Laser, Presenter
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
Toronto, Canada
June 1994
The Use of High Frequency Ultrasound to Measure Radial Keratotomy Incisions, Presenter
Castroviejo Meeting
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1994
Refractive Keratoplasty Debates, Course Coordinator
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1994
Excimer Laser Course, Clinical Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1994
Astigmatism Course, Clinical Instructor
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1994
High Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of Scars Induced by Various Refractive Procedures
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1995
Comparison of Three Cornea Trephination Techniques Presenter
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1995
High Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of Refractive Surgical Scars, Poster Presentation
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1995
High Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of Refractive Procedures
Ocular Surgery News Symposium
New York, NY
September 1995
The Use of the Holmium Laser to Treat Hyperopia, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1995
Superficial Lamellar Keratectomy as a Treatment for Myopia, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1995
The Comparison of the Hanna, Krumeich and Hessberg-Barron Trephines, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1995
Refractive Keratoplasty Debate Course, Coordinator
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
October 1995
Excimer Laser Wet Lab, Coordinator
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Alumni Meeting
New York, NY
January 1996
The Use of the Excimer Laser to Treat Astigmatism, Presenter
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Alumni Meeting
New York, NY
January 1996
The Use of the Sunrise Holmium Laser to Treat Low Hyperopia, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
October 1996
Radial Keratotomy Incisions in Corneal Transplant Patients to Correct Myopia, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
October 1996
Refractive Keratoplasty Debate Course, Course Coordinator
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
October 1996
Corneal Astigmatism Course, Participant
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
October 1996
Treatment of Hyperopia with the Holmium Laser
Contact Lens Academy of Ophthalmologists
Las Vegas, NV
January 1997
The Use of Phakic IOL in Myopia and Hyperopia
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Las Vegas, NV
January 1997
Treatment of Hyperopia with the Holmium Laser
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 1997
Topographic Analysis of the Holmium Laser – Treatment of Hyperopia
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1997
High Frequency Ultrasound Analysis of Lamellar Techniques
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1997
Topographical Analysis of Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1997
Phakic IOL in Myopia
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1997
The Use of the Sunrise Holmium Laser to Treat Low Hyperopia, Presenter
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1997
Treatment of Hyperopia with LTK Sub-Specialty Group
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1997
LTK Treatment of Hyperopia
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1998
Holmium Laser Treatment of Hyperopia
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1998
Holmium Laser for Treatment of Hyperopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
November 1998
Factors Affecting the Cornea with the Sunrise Holmium Laser
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 1999
The Use of Lasik in Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty Patients
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1999
Non-Contact LTK
Ocular Surgery News Symposium
New York, NY
October 1999
LTK Treatment for Hyperopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
October 1999
PRK Post – Penetrating Keratoplasty
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Orlando, FL
October 1999
LTK - Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boston, MA
April 2000
LTK – Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Miami, FL
July 2000
Non-Contact LTK
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dallas, TX
November 2000
Longevity of Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cannes, France
January 2001
Longevity of LTK
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 2001
LTK Treatment for Hyperopia – An Update
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
Orlando, FL
July 2001
Long Term Results of LTK
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
New Orleans, LA
November 2001
Debate- LTK is the treatment of Choice for Low Hyperopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November 2001
Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Philadelphia, PA
June 2002
Laser Presbyopia Reversal
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Anaheim, CA
November 2003
Laser Presbyopia Reversal
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November 2004
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Las Vegas, NV
November 2006
Laser Presbyopia Reversal: 2-Year Follow-Up of United States Preliminary Trial
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 2007
Keratorefractive: Presbyopia - Panelist
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Diego, CA
April 2007
Laser Scleral Ablation - Poster
Associsation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Fort Lauterdale, Fl
April, 2007
American Academy of Ophthalmology
New Orleans, LA
November, 2007
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
November, 2008
Satisfaction Survey of Presbyopic LASIK Patients Up to 11 Years Post-Op
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
San Francisco, CA
April, 2009
Laser Assisted Presbyopia Reversal - A 5 Year Follow-up Study
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
