Dr.Richard A. Lewis, M.D.
Practice
- Specializes in cataract, glaucoma, and laser surgeries.
Education
- Undergraduate from UCLA
- Obtained MD from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago
Residency/Internship
- Residency at the Department of Opthalmology from University of California
Certification
- Diplomate of the American Board of Opthalmology
Affiliations
- Serving as Chief Medical Editor of Glaucoma Today
- Remained past president of the American Glaucoma Society and on the steering committee of the Association of International Glaucoma Societies
Research work
Includes:
- 60 articles on glaucoma,opthalmic pharmacology
- Authoring book chapter based on Postoperative Care, Laser Suture Lysis and Releasable Sutures, and Transscleral Laser Cyclophotocoagulation in Glaucoma Surgical Techniques
- Video and computer productions include Tonometry,a video and CD-ROM published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards
- Received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor and Senior Honor Awards for teaching ,leadership and for promoting the AAO Subspecialty Day meeting.
