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About Dr. David Richardson
Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon in California
Glaucoma and Cataract Surgeon in Southern California
David D. Richardson, MD, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of cataract and glaucoma. He is also recognized as one of the top cataract and glaucoma surgeons in the US.
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologists in California
Dr. David Richardson is the Medical Director and Eye Surgeon at San Marino Eye, a private ophthalmology practice in San Marino, California. He has authored a patient-centered book on Cataract, “So, You’ve Got A Cataract?” and written many articles about glaucoma and cataract on his blogs, New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com and About-Eyes.com, respectively.
One of the Top Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeons
Dr. David Richardson is recognized as one of the top cataract and glaucoma surgeons in the US and is among an elite group of glaucoma surgeons in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other eye surgeons how to do so. An accomplished board-certified eye surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Richardson has performed thousands of advanced cataract and glaucoma procedures with excellent results. Many patients have travelled from around the world to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Ambassador
Dr. David Richardson is one of the chosen few members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation Ambassador program, a leadership group of eye doctors dedicated to improving access to educational materials for all glaucoma patients. GRF Ambassadors make patient education a key component within their practice.
Dr. Richardson started his private practice in San Gabriel, CA in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery).
In 2013, Dr. David Richardson moved his practice to San Marino California and established San Marino Eye – a state of the art eye care facility offering the most comprehensive and advanced glaucoma and cataract treatment available. Today, it is San Marino California’s leading vision center for glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, clear lens exchange, and general ophthalmologic care.
Memberships and Certifications
- Ambassador, Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Diplomat, The American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Lifetime Member, American Medical Association
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
- Member, California Medical Association
- Member, Los Angeles County Medical Society
- Member, Ophthalmology Innovation Network
Certification
- Certified Canaloplasty Surgeon 2010
Education & Training
Dr. David Richardson completed his undergraduate studies at University of Southern California. After graduating with top honors at USC, Dr. Richardson received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Richardson is recognized as one of the most highly skilled ophthalmologists in Southern California. He has received multiple awards and recognition from both patients and peers. Patients love his outstanding bedside manner and his patient-focused approach to treatment.
Talks & Presentations
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons in the world, he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. He is trusted not only by thousands of patients like you, but also by other medical professionals.
Patient Heatmap
Here’s a heatmap of places from which patients travel to see Dr. Richardson. [Updated as of OCT 2018].
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