Roberto Zaldívar
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Roberto Zaldivar is an Argentine doctor who is one of the foremost ophthalmologists and refracting surgeons in the world.[citation needed] He is credited for several breakthroughs in the use of lasers to correct visual impairments[citation needed]. His latest breakthrough is a new technique called bioptics, a term he introduced. He practices medicine out of his own Instituto Zaldivar, located in the Argentine city of Mendoza.
Prizes, awards and special mentions
- Winner of the Research to Prevent Blindness Scholarship, New York 1983.
- Storz - 1st Prize for Video, II Video Festival of SBIIO, "Three years of Experience with Anterior Chamber Implants for the Correction of the High Myopia" Brazil 1992.
- Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Advanced Anterior Segment Meeting - The Barnet Dulaney Eye Foundation. Aspen 1996.
- Lans Lecture Award, International Society of Refractive Surgery - first non U.S. resident specialist to receive this prestigious award. 1998
- Achievement Award, for many years of distinguished service in the programs of this society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999.
- Epstein Lecture Award, first Hispanic ophthalmologist to be distinguished with this award, South African Society of Ophthalmology, 1999.
- Certificate of Appreciation, Specialty Information Team-Refractive Management, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003-2004.
- International Council Representative for Argentina, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2003-2004.
- 1st Place Video Award in Scientific Contents: "Three year experience in Anterior Chamber Implants for High Myopia Correction. Where are we now? Annual Training Course of the Argentinean Society of Ophthalmology. 1992
- The Honorable Chamber of Representatives distinguishes Dr. Roberto Zaldivar for his Lans Lecture Award for being the first non U.S. resident to receive the award. 1999.
- Man of the Year, mention on his scientific, entrepreneur and humanitarian background. 1999.
- FUNDECE Award, recognition for his entrepreneur background, because of his excellence and permanent contribution. 2001.
- The Honorable Chamber of Representatives recognizes Dr. Roberto Zaldivar for his humanitarian and constant work for his people as vice president for the Zaldivar Foundation. 2004
- The Honorable Chamber of Senators for the Nation Recognizes Dr. Roberto Zaldivar with the Mention of Honor: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento as an important enterpriser for his country in improving the life of his fellow citizens, institutions and community.
Current affiliations
- Former President of the Board of Congreso University, Mendoza, Argentina
- Scientific Director for Zaldivar Institute, Mendoza, Argentina
- Member of the Ocular Surgery News International Editorial Board
- Scientific Consultant for Nidek International Co., Japan
- Scientific Consultant for STAAR Surgical Company, U.S.
- Former Scientific Consultant for C & C Vision, U.S.
- Former Scientific Consultant for Bausch & Lomb, U.S.
- Founder and Former President of the Argentinean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member of the ISRS-AAO
- Former Member of the American Board of Eye Surgeons
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member of the International Club of Refractive Surgery
- Member of the International Intra-Ocular Implant Club
- Member of the New York Academy of Science
- Member of the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology
- Former Member of the SIT Team, Academy´s Special Information Team
- Member of the Refractive Society International Group-International Society of Refractive Surgery
References
- "Bioptics popularity is on the rise" American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Dartmouth Medical School Premio Lans