Roberto Zaldívar

Roberto Zaldivar is a Argentine doctor of ophthalmology and a refractive surgeon. ^[1] He is credited with several breakthroughs in the use of laser to correct visual impairments. ^{[2] [3]} Zaldivar is credited for a technique called biotics, a term he introduced. ^[4]

Zaldivar practices medicine at the Institutor Zaldivar , located in the Argentine city of Mendoza. ^[5]

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, the 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, entrepreneurial and humanitarian background, 1999.
• FUNDECE Award, recognition for his entrepreneurial 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.
• The Steinert Refractive Lecture Award, awarded by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery for his valuable contributions to refractive surgery during his career and became the first non-American physician to receive the distinction, 2022. ^[6]

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

1. "Is Your Ophthalmologist A Refractive Surgeon?". Refractive Surgery Council. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
2. Admin, Mario (2015-12-17). "Roberto Zaldivar". Ophthalmology Innovation Source. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
3. "Roberto Zaldivar". Power List. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
4. "Bioptics popularity is on the rise - American Academy of Ophthalmology". 2007-04-03. Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
5. Wilson, James (2018-03-21). "Argentina: Mendoza eye surgeon's services prove top attraction". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
6. "Roberto Zaldivar became the first foreigner to receive the top prize in ophthalmology in the United States". infobae (in European Spanish). 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

External links

• Instituto Zaldivar
• Meet the Zadivar family