Roberto Zaldívar Explained

Roberto Zaldivar is a Argentian 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

External links

• Instituto Zaldivar
• Meet the Zadivar family

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2015-11-02 . Is Your Ophthalmologist A Refractive Surgeon? . 2022-11-09 . Refractive Surgery Council . en-US.
2. Web site: Admin . Mario . 2015-12-17 . Roberto Zaldivar . 2022-11-09 . Ophthalmology Innovation Source . en-US.
3. Web site: Roberto Zaldivar . 2024-11-27 . Power List . En.
4. Web site: 2007-04-03 . Bioptics popularity is on the rise - American Academy of Ophthalmology . https://web.archive.org/web/20070403215400/http://www.aao.org/education/sit_refractive/0024.cfm . 3 April 2007 . 2024-11-27 . web.archive.org.
5. News: Wilson . James . 2018-03-21 . Argentina: Mendoza eye surgeon’s services prove top attraction . 2024-11-27 . Financial Times.
6. Web site: 2022-04-22 . Roberto Zaldivar became the first foreigner to receive the top prize in ophthalmology in the United States . 2024-11-27 . infobae . es-ES.