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GENE W. ZDENEK, MD
Eye Physician and Surgeon
7012 Reseda Boulevard, Suite B, Reseda, California 91335 (818) 708-2222
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Curriculum Vitae
Diplomat American Board of Ophthalmology 1985
Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 1986
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| PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR |
2003 – 2008 |
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FDA Phase II SSP Trials |
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ReFocus Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
1998 – present |
| CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR |
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Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia "SRP" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
1998 – present |
| CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR |
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Family Practice Residency Program
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center |
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Northridge, California |
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| DEVELOPER AND CO-DESIGNER |
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Surgi-Eye-Center |
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Reseda, California |
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| MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF |
1991 – present |
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Valley Multi-Specialty Surgery Center |
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Reseda, California |
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| MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF |
1986 – present |
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Surgi-Eye-Center |
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Reseda, California |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE |
1981 – present |
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Reseda, California |
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| SURGICAL EXPERIENCE |
1978 – present |
• Over 12,000 Phacoemulsification Cataract Extraction with Intraocular Lens Implantation
• Over 600 Extracapsular Cataract Extraction with Intraocular Lens Implantation
• Over 1,600 Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeries
• Over 300 Intracapsular Cataract Extraction with Intraocular Lens Implantation
• Over 250 Penetrating Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplants)
• Over 800 Retinal Detachment Repairs
• Over 900 Glaucoma Surgeries
• Over 8,000 Refractive Surgeries
• Over 8,500 Ophthalmic Laser Surgeries (Argon, Excimer, and Yag Laser) Including, but not limited
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CO2 Laser Blepharoplasty and Laser Resurfacing |
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Comprehensive Course |
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UCLA Department of Ophthalmology |
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Jules Stein Eye Institute |
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| 1994 |
RADIAL AND ASTIGMATIC KERATOTOMY Certification |
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Storz Ophthalmics |
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St. Louis, MO |
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| 1994 |
CoFounder, Vice President and Board Member |
1992 - 1994 |
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BoxKrafters, Inc. |
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Reseda, California |
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| 1993 |
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR |
1982 - 1993 |
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Family Practice Residency Program |
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center |
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Northridge, California |
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| 1988 |
DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR OPHTHALMIC SURGERY |
1984, 1986 - 1988 |
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American Society Ophthalmic |
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Registered Nurses: Southern California Chapter |
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| 1989 |
ORIGINATOR, DEVELOPER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD |
1982 - 1989 |
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Mobile Eye Technical Services, Inc. |
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Reseda, California |
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| 1987 |
CLINICAL OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANT |
1981 - 1987 |
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Neonatal Department |
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center |
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Northridge, California |
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| 1987 |
CLINICAL OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANT |
1984 - 1987 |
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Neonatal Department |
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Humana West Hills Medical Center |
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West Hills, California |
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| 1986 |
MEDICAL ADVISOR |
1985 - 1986 |
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Green Pages of America, Inc. |
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Ventura, California |
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• Over 800 Retinal Detachment Repairs
• Over 900 Glaucoma Surgeries
• Over 8,000 Refractive Surgeries
• Over 8,500 Ophthalmic Laser Surgeries (Argon, Excimer, and Yag Laser) Including, but not limited to: LASIK,
Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Vitreous, Posterior Capsulotomies
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| 1986 |
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD |
1984 - 1986 |
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Canoga Park Hospital |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| 1986 |
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD |
1984 - 1986 |
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Canoga Park Health Services, Inc. |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| 1986 |
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD |
1984 - 1986 |
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DeSherman Properties, Ltd. |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| 1986 |
VICE CHIEF OF STAFF |
1983 - 1986 |
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Canoga Park Hospital |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| 1986 |
PRINCIPAL CLINICAL INVESTIGATOR AND INSTRUCTOR |
1983 - 1986 |
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Neodynium-Yag Laser, American Medical Optics |
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Irvine, California |
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| 1985 |
CHAIRMAN |
1984 - 1985 |
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Emergency Services, Canoga Park Hospital |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| 1985 |
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR EYE SURGERY |
1981 - 1985 |
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Canoga Park Hospital |
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Canoga Park, California |
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| EDUCATION |
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| 1966 |
William Howard Taft High School |
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Woodland Hills, California |
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| 1968 |
Associate of Arts Degree |
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Los Angeles Pierce College |
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Woodland Hills, California |
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| 1972 |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
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Loyola University |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1977 |
Medical Doctor Degree |
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Rush Medical University |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1978 |
Internship |
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Multiple Specialty - Medical Surgical |
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1978 - 1981 |
Residency in Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology |
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Regenstein Eye Center |
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1981 |
Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology |
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Regenstein Eye Center |
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| LICENSURE |
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Physician and Surgeon Licensure, Illinois |
1978 - 1982 |
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Physician and Surgeon Licensure, California |
1980 - present |
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| CERTIFICATION |
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American Board of Ophthalmology |
1985 - present |
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Moria Keratome: LSK1, CB Manual and Automated |
1998 |
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VISX Excimer Laser System: PRK, with Astigmatism Training Course |
1998 |
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VISX Excimer Laser System: Hyperopic Astigmatism Training Course |
2000 |
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VISX Excimer Laser System: LASIK Training Course |
2000 |
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| EXPERIENCE |
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Electrician |
1967 |
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Dean Jefferies Automotive, Hollywood, California |
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Electrical Contracting Apprentice |
1967 - 1971 |
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Southern California |
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Originator, Developer and Co-Designer |
1968 - 1971 |
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Zonic 427 Automobile |
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Research |
1971 |
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"Melanin Production in the Pineal Gland with 3, 4- Dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-Dopa)—An Electron Microscopic Analysis"
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Biology Department, Loyola University |
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Chicago, Illinois |
1971 |
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Secretary-Treasurer |
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Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society |
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Loyola Chapter, Chicago, Illinois |
1972 |
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President |
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Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society |
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Loyola Chapter, Chicago, Illinois |
1974 |
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Externship |
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Mount Sinai Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois |
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Research Fellow: |
1975 |
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"Human Blood Alcohol Levels and Its Effect on the Triad of Accommodation" |
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Department of Physiology |
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| CONSULTANT |
Regional Medical Consultant to Storz Ophthalmics, Inc. |
1987 - 1990 |
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Lederle Laboratory Division of American |
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Cyanamid Company |
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| LECTURER / INSTRUCTOR |
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| ASCRS/ASOA 2006 Symposium & Congress Author Presenter |
March 21, 2006 |
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Wavefront Testing of Accommodation in Patients Having PresView |
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Scleral Spacing Procedure Compared to Presbyopes and Nonpresbyopes |
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Moscone Center, San Fransciso, CA |
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| ASCRS/ASOA 2006 Symposium & Congress CoAuthor Presenter |
March 21, 2006 |
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Scleral Spacing Procedure for Presbyopia with PrevView Scleral Implants |
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During FDA Phase II Clinical Trials |
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Moscone Center, San Fransciso, CA |
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| ASCRS/ASOA 2006 Symposium & Congress Faculty Member |
March 19, 2006 |
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Epi-LASIK (19-414) |
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Moscone Center, San Fransciso, CA |
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| ASCRS/ASOA 2006 Symposium & Congress Faculty Panel |
March 19, 2006 |
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Presbyopia Surgery: Pearls and Pitfalls (19-401) |
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Moscone Center, San Fransciso, CA |
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| Wet Lab Instructor / Lead Surgeon / Surgical Instructor |
September 26-28, 2002 |
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"FocalOne¨ System for Presbyopia Reversal |
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Ciba Vision (a division of Novartis) |
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Amerimed Hospital, Cancun, Mexico |
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| American Academy of Opthalmology, BD Opthalmics Guest Lecturer |
November 10, 2001 |
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"Theory and Clinical Aspects of SRP" |
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New Orleans, LA |
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| American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmolgy, 36th Meeting |
November 10, 2001 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure for the Surgical Treatment of Prebyopia & Glaucoma" |
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Guest Lecturer Topic: "The Presby Drive - A Surgical Revolution" |
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ASCO & IAOS 2001 – New Orleans, LA |
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| Presby Corp Guest Lecturer |
April 27-May 2, 2001 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure for the Surgical Treatment of Prebyopia" |
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ASCRS & ASOA 2001 – San Diego, California |
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| Presby Corp Guest Lecturer |
February 24-25, 2001 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure for the Surgical Treatment of Prebyopia" |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Presby Corp Guest Lecturer |
December 2-3, 2000 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure for the Surgical Treatment of Prebyopia" |
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"Understanding Surgical Technique", "Clinical Results", "Instrumentation" |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Clinical Instructor / Mentor |
June 17-18, 2000 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure" |
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FDA Trials - 1st Phase |
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Blake-Wilbur Eye Center |
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Stanford Medical Center, California |
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| Presby Corp Guest Lecturer |
June 10-11, 2000 |
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"Treatment of Presbyopia", "Understanding Surgical Technique", |
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"Clinical Results", "Instrumentation" |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Scientific Papers Presentor - Refractive LASIK Enhancement |
May 22, 2000 |
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"LASIK Enhancement: An Atraumatic Approach" |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
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Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery |
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Hynes Convention Center |
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Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Scientific Papers Presentor - Refractive Presbyopia |
May 21, 2000 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia: First U.S. Experience" |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
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Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery |
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Hynes Convention Center |
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Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Faculty Staff Member - Physicians Program Course |
May 21, 2000 |
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"Presbyopia: The Final Frontier" |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
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Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery |
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Hynes Convention Center |
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Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Clinical Instructor / Mentor |
May 17, 2000 |
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"Scleral Expansion Band Procedure" |
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FDA Trials - 1st Phase |
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Jules Stein Eye Center |
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UCLA Medical Center, California |
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| Guest Lecturer |
February 15, 1999 |
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"History and Trends in Vision Correction" |
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Juniors of Social Service |
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Brentwood, California |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
August 27-28, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
July 23-24, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Guest Lecturer and Clinical Instructor |
April 9-10, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Seattle, Washington |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
May 1-2, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronto, Canada |
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| Clinical / Surgical Instructor and Lecturer |
March 13-15, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Capetown, South Africa |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
February 26-27, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
February 20-22, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
January 23-24, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
January 16-17, 1999 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronto, Canada |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
December 12-13, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
December 2-5, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
November 6-7, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia - Practical Course" |
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Presby Corp. |
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New Orleans, Louisanna |
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| Guest Lecturer |
November 6-7, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia - Clinical Advances" |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
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American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting |
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New Orleans, Louisanna |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
September 26-27, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronto, Canada |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
September 4-5, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
August 15-16, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronto, Canada |
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| Lecturer and Surgical Instructor |
July 24-25, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Clinical Instructor and Lecturer |
July 18-19, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Lecturer and Surgical Instructor |
July 10-11, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Surgical Instructor |
June 26-27, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Lecturer and Clinical Instructor |
June 12-13, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Surgical and Clinical Instructor |
June 5-6, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Surgical Instructor |
May 29-30,1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Lecturer and Clinical Instructor |
May 8-9, 1998 |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronta, Canada |
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| Lecturer and Clinical Instructor |
April 12-14, 1998 |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
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San Diego, California |
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| Chief Surgical Instructor |
March 28, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Puerto Vallerta, Mexico |
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| Lecturer |
March 13-14, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Herzig Eye Institute |
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Toronta, Canada |
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| Lecturer |
March 7-8, 1998 |
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"Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia" |
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Presby Corp. |
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Dallas, Texas |
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| Guest Lecturer |
1989 |
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"Contemporary Trends in Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens" |
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A Videographic Presentation |
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National Seminar |
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Scottsdale, Arizona |
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| Lecturer and Instructor |
1988 |
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"Ophthalmology 101" |
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Representative Staff |
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Storz Ophthalmics, Inc. |
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| Lecturer |
1987 |
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"Professional Collaboration in Ophthalmology" |
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Jules Stein Eye Institute |
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| Honorary Guest Lecturer and Surgical Instructor - People's Republic of China |
1986 |
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Dalian Medical College |
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Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital |
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Kushun Ophthalmic Hospital |
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Second Teaching Hospital |
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Bethune University of Medicine |
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Changchun Harbin Medical University |
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| Lecturer |
1983 |
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"Clinical and Surgical Aspects of Contemporary Cataract Surgery" |
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Association of Operating Room Nurses |
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San Fernando Valley, California |
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| Lecturer |
1979 |
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"Pineal Gland Choriocarcinoma" |
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Eleventh Annual Neuro-Ophthalmology Symposium |
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San Francisco, California |
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| AWARDS |
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| Riley-Delano Essay Award |
1971 |
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"The Masses Are Crowding the Pedestals" |
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Philosophy Department, Loyola University, Chicago Illinois |
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| Research Honors Commencement Award |
1972 |
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Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Scholastic Honors Award |
1972 |
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Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Nikon Photography Award |
1978 |
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"Arbor Aura" |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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| CURRENT OPHTHALMIC SURGERY STAFF APPOINTMENTS |
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center |
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Valley Multi-Specialty Surgery Center |
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| CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS IN MEDICAL SOCIETIES |
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Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology |
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American Medical Association |
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons |
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Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists |
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Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society |
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Federated Ambulatory Surgery Society |
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Contemporary Academy of Ophthalmology |
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American Society of Outpatient Surgeons |
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Charter Member American College of Eye Surgeons |
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PUBLICATIONS
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Presbyopia Surgery, Pearls and Pitfalls", Ch. 6 & 10 (p.85-114, pg.
155-182). SLACK Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2006. ISBN-10: 1-55642-765-4,
ISBN-13: 978-1-55642-765-7.
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Laser Epithelial Keratomeileusis (LASEK) vs EPI-LASIK", p.153.
Annals of Ophthalmology, Consultation Section. Vol. 37, No. 3, Autumn 2005.
Zdenek, Gene W., contributor. "Newer Presbyopia Treatments", p. 97.
Annals of Ophthalmology, Consultation Section. Vol. 35, No. 2 Fall/Winter 2003.
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Treatment of Presbyopia using the PresView Incisional Device",
p14-15. Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition, May 2003.
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Presbyopia: Exploring the Final Frontier", Eye World, Vol.7 No.7,
July 2002. © 2002 ASCRS.
Zdenek, Gene W., letters to the editor. "Presbyopia, Accommodation and the Mature Catenary",
Ophthalmology (2002) 109:1415 © 2002 American Academy of Ophthalmolgy.
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Presbyopia - The Final Frontier", chapters 8 & 9 (p89-108). SLACK
Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2002. ISBN 1-55642-577-5.
Zdenek, Gene W., contributor. "Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia: Complications", Web Publication
for EMedicine.com. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic726.htm.
Zdenek, Gene W., author. "Presbyopia - Cause and Treatment", chapters 4, 7 & 8 (p37-52, p81-
106). Kugler Publications/The Hague/The Netherlands, 2001.
Zdenek, Gene W., with Cross, Warren D., MD. "Refractive Surgery", chapter 55 (p.592-608)
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India, 1999.
Zdenek, Gene W., "Capsulorhexis Techniques and Techniques for Solving Complications",
Video Tape Distribution by Allergan Medical optics, Irvine, California, 1992.
Zdenek, Gene W., "Protecting Your Eyesight Through the Years", Monograph, Upjohn
Healthcare Services, Kalamazoo, MI, 1987.
PERSONAL DATA
Birthplace Van Nuys, California
Birth Date January 26, 1949
Height 6'0", 184 cm
Weight 190 pounds, 88.6 kilograms
Health Excellent
Children 3 boys, 2 girls
Languages English and Spanish
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