David J. Schanzlin, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has won many
of the most esteemed awards in ophthalmology. Dr. Schanzlin is recognized throughout
California and internationally for creating a center of excellence for refractive surgery
at the Shiley Eye Center. He is a highly coveted speaker who is constantly asked to
share his expertise in laser vision correction with other ophthalmologists from around the
world. He has played a key role in the development of refractive surgery technology and
directs clinical trials where new technology is approved for use by the FDA.
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Dr. Schanzlin practices ophthalmology and performs laser eye surgery
at Shiley Eye Center in La Jolla, California.
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He recently served as the president of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS),
where he was elected by more than 3,500 of the top LASIK surgeons from both inside and
outside the United States. In 2003, Professor Schanzlin received the prestigious Barraquer Award
from the ISRS honoring his pioneering work in the field of vision correction.
He has also been selected by his peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America" and was recently
selected to become a member of the American Ophthalmological Society, an exclusive honor shared
by only a handful of California ophthalmic surgeons.
He focuses on optimizing the quality of refractive surgery and surgical outcomes,
using his highly regarded expertise to constantly improve the technology and precision
of laser vision correction for his patients.
About Shiley Eye LASIK Center
Dr. David Schanzlin directs the care of patients at the Shiley Eye Center. Each patient is
meticulously evaluated and treated by the Shiley Eye staff members to ensure the best LASIK outcomes.
LASIK is performed using custom wavefront technology, allowing each patient to be individually
tested and then treated with a customized laser profile. The LASIK procedures are also performed with
the all-laser technique called IntraLase. IntraLase uses a laser instead of a blade to create the "corneal flap,"
thus adding safety and precision for each patient.
In addition to LASIK, Shiley Eye Center also offers
LASEK (another bladeless form of refractive surgery), PRK, AK, RK and Intacs (removable corneal
inserts for keratoconus and myopia). A comprehensive screening process is used for all patients and
the best refractive surgery procedure is recommended for each patient individually. This focus on patient care ensures the best outcome for your vision.
Dr. Schanzlin's Background
Dr. Schanzlin received his medical degree from the University of Chicago, where he also served his residency in
ophthalmology. He performed fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the University of Pittsburgh and
the University of California at San Francisco. He was one of the youngest ever professors of
ophthalmology at the University of Southern California and served as a professor of ophthalmology
and the chairman for the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University.
He has published numerous scientific papers and book chapters about laser vision correction and ophthalmic surgery.
He is a professor of ophthalmology at UCSD Shiley Eye Center where he directs research, patient care, education of
ophthalmology residents related to cornea and external disease and fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery.
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