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7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 190, West Hills, CA 91307 • (818) 883-0112 ⊄
                             
 

Refractive Surgeon, Jonathan M. Davidorf, M.D.

Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area

Coming from: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Orange County, Ventura County

Curriculum Vitae

         
  MISSION



PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE





PROFESSIONAL
COMMITEES
   

To provide exceptional refractive surgical eye care while continuing to strive to better the science through innovations in materials and methods.

• 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 (2000-01)

• 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-present)
• Documents Committee: International Society of Refractive Surgery (1998-1999)
• Medical Records Committee: West Hills Hospital (2001-present)
• Quality Assurance Committee: West Hills Surgery Center (2002-present)
• Medical Executive Committee: Motion Picture Hospital and Television Fund (2004-06)
• Refractive Surgery Section Editor: Techniques in Ophthalmology (2004-present)

   
Santa Monica and Los Angeles Refractive Surgery - Dr. Davidorf Photo
Jonathan M. Davidorf, M.D.




 
  FDA
CLINICAL TRIALS


   
• 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
• 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

   
• 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 INSTITUTO ZALDIVAR
Fellowship in Refractive Surgery
• 7/93-6/96 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, HAVENER EYE CENTER
Residency in Ophthalmology
• 7/92-6/93 HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
Internship (Transitional)

   

 
  EDUCATION

   
• 8/88-6/92 UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine
NIH Research Fellowship, 1989
• 8/83-12/87 UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
BA, Economics -- Departmental Honors; Magna cum Laude
Academic All-American --Varsity Crew; Crew Scholarship Trophy
• 1/87-6/87 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
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)
   

 
  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

   

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

Davidorf, JM. One string attached. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2004; 30:2028-2029.

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. Ophthalmology, November 2002, 109(11):1948-1949.

Hamilton DR, Davidorf JM, Maloney RK. Anterior Ciliary Sclerotomy for Treatment of Presbyopia: A Prospective Controlled Study. Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology, November 2002, 109(11):1970-1977.

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.

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, 3:135-141 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. 22

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

Davidorf JM, Boxer-Wachler B, Zaldivar R. Microkeratomes. Operative Techniques in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 1998 1:12-16

Davidorf JM, Zaldivar R, Oscherow S. Results and complications of laser in-situ 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

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


   

“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.

“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 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.

“Light Touch CK: Is Less More?“ Presentation at New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery course at the American 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.

“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 Presbyopia: Surgical Management. American Society of Cataract and 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.

“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.

“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.“ ASCRS Film Festival. Philadelphia, May-June 2002.

“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.

“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

“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.“ Toronto, Canada. December, 2000

“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

“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

“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

“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


   

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
*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

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


   

 
 

This site is intended to provide information about Lasik and various refractive surgery procedures. The information contained on this site is not meant to be construed as medical advice. If you need advice you should contact a professional. Dr. Davidorf serves refractive surgery and Lasik patients in the Greater Los Angeles Area, from Santa Monica and Beverly Hills to Encino, Pasadena, and Ventura.