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

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