Dr. Davidorf Goes to Washington
Dr. Davidorf was recently invited by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery to attend a conference in Washington, D.C., where policy issues designed to preserve access to high quality specialty medical care was discussed. The conference was sponsored by the Alliance of Specialty Medicine, a non-profit organization representing 100,000 specialty physicians including gastroenterologists, […]
FDA Approves Additional Toric Lenses
On May 3, 2011, the FDA approved the T6 – T9 versions of the AcrySof Toric Intraocular (IOL) lens for correction of astigmatism. Originally approved by the FDA in 2005, these latest versions of the AcrySof Toric lens can correct up to + 4.5D of corneal astigmatism. Astigmatism is a common eye condition usually caused […]
Computer Vision Syndrome More Prevalent
Ophthalmologists and optometrists agree that there is too much staring and not enough blinking among Americans and it is resulting in an annoying condition called “computer vision syndrome (CVS)”. This syndrome is not one defined disorder, rather a collection of symptoms that are affecting people young and old who work, study and play in front […]
PGA Golfer Has Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus
Playing professional golf for over 11 years, Matt Lane struggled with more that just bunkers and water hazards throughout his career, he also had vision problems. Diagnosed with keratoconus, which causes weak and unstable corneas often leading to nearsightedness and astigmatism, Matt continuously searched for solutions to correct his vision. While a procedure to treat […]
Are You Tired of Reading Glasses?
After the age of forty, everyone begins to lose the ability to accommodate or focus the lens of the eye. As we mature, the natural crystalline lenses in our eyes become firm, enlarged and lose their flexibility. This is not a disease or illness, rather a natural occurring event called presbyopia. An indication of presbyopia […]
Can Vitamins Prevent Cataracts?
In the United States an estimated 20.5 million people over the age of 40 show some evidence of age-related cataract. For 50% of these individuals, the cataracts are significant enough to impair vision. Cataract surgery is common and readily available, however, the procedure accounts for a large portion of Medicare expenditures. Prevention of cataract is […]
Dr. Davidorf Selected for Corneal Cross-linking Study
Dr. Jonathan Davidorf, a frequent contributor to FDA studies and advancements in eye care, has been selected to participate in a study aimed at the treatment of keratoconus. Affecting approximately 1 in 750 Americans, corneas with keratoconus can bulge forward into the shape of a cone causing high levels of astigmatism and poor vision. Often […]
Dr. Davidorf Completes Surgical Expedition
Dr. Jonathan Davidorf recently completed a surgical expedition to Honduras. Dr. Davidorf has previously volunteered his surgical expertise to impoverished areas of Central America and Africa in need of cataract surgery. Over the course of his visit, he was able to treat dozens of individuals who would otherwise not have received surgical eye care. Dr. […]
FDA Approves Device for AMD
The FDA has approved a device that may give patients with end-stage macular degeneration (AMD) a viable option to regain some of their central vision. A pea-sized miniature telescope (Implantable Miniature Telescope) can magnify images in the central blind spot that are typically blocked in end-stage wet AMD or advanced dry AMD. The device is […]
ASCRS Features Dr. Jonathan Davidorf
This year, ophthalmologists from around the world attended the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium in Boston (April 2010). One of Dr. Jonathan Davidorf’s presentations detailed the results of an ongoing prospective study designed to describe the visual function and level of spectacle independence of cataract surgery patients with ReSTOR or Crystalens […]
New and Emerging Technologies in Eye Care
The course, New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery was held again at this year’s ASCRS meeting in Boston. Dr. Jonathan Davidorf is the Senior Instructor and course organizer. The course covers investigational and newly FDA-approved technologies and techniques, including presbyopic and phakic IOLs, new cataract extraction techniques including femtosecond cataract surgery and […]
Dr. Davidorf Supports Local Charities
Recently the 6th Annual Calabasas Classic 5K & 10K Run was held to benefit the Talbert Family Foundation which assists local families with members suffering from catastrophic illnesses. Whether he participates in charities through active involvement or financial support, Dr. Jonathan Davidorf exceeded expectations as he completed a unique, back-to-back feat. After finishing in First […]
Exercise and Reducing the Risk of Glaucoma
Risk factors for glaucoma typically include age, family history and high intraocular pressure (IOP). A new report indicates that a lack of exercise may also put people at risk for the disease. Additionally, the study, which analyzed thousands of runners, found that the faster the runner the more the risk of glaucoma decreased. The recent […]
Dr. Davidorf a Featured Speaker at AAO
Dr. Jonathan Davidorf recently presented Presbyopic IOL Calculations: The Aspheric ReSTOR D3 and Crystalens HD at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference in San Francisco. The clinical study examined the predictability of intraocular lens implant (IOL) calculations in patients undergoing cataract surgery and implantation of the ReSTOR Aspheric of Crystalens HD IOLs. Specifically, […]
Dr. Davidorf Speaks to Area Optometrists
Recently, Alcon hosted a Continuing Education presentation featuring Dr. Jonathan Davidorf and Dr. Guy Massry. The event, held at Fleming’s Restaurant in Woodland Hills, was both informative and interactive for local optometrists. Dr. Davidorf has worked closely with area optometrists for several years. His presentation entitled, “Peri-operative Decision Making; The Importance of Differential Diagnosis”, provided […]
LASIK in Children
The May issue of the Journal of Refractive Surgery (Utine et. al.) highlights an article detailing the use of LASIK in farsighted (hyperopic) children with amblyopia (lazy eye). The authors studied 32 children, ages 4 to 15 years and found the results effective and safe for the management of select cases. Dr Jonathan Davidorf published […]
Wavefront vs. Standard LASIK
Researchers reporting in the Journal of Refractive Surgery (Yu et. al., May 2008) conclude that high patient satisfaction can be obtained with both customized (wavefront-guided) LASIK and from standard LASIK for the treatment of nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. Dr. Jonathan Davidorf agrees: “It is important that each patient is treated in a customized manner, but […]
