Roberto Zaldívar

Roberto Zaldivar is an Argentinian doctor of ophthalmology and a refractive surgeon.[1] He is credited with several breakthroughs in the use of lasers to correct visual impairments.[2] Zaldivar is credited for a technique called bioptics, a term he introduced.

Zaldivar practices medicine at the 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, 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

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
  1. Editor, ARSC (2015-11-02). "Is Your Ophthalmologist A Refractive Surgeon?". Refractive Surgery Council. Retrieved 2022-11-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. Admin, Mario (2015-12-17). "Roberto Zaldivar". Ophthalmology Innovation Source. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
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