Let us introduce you to the first surgeon in the United States to perform laser vision correction with the Summit laser, Dr. Michael Gordon; one of the premier researchers and lecturers on the subject of refractive surgery, Dr. Perry S. Binder; and a national specialist on contact lens fitting and refractive surgery co-management, Dr. David Geffen. This team of doctors has successfully performed over 15,000 refractive surgeries. For more information about the doctors of Vision Surgery & Laser Center, read the following biographical sketches.

Dr. Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon, M.D. is recognized world-wide as an authority and teacher of various refractive surgery techniques, including excimer laser, epikeratophakia, radial keratotomy and keratomileusis. 

In 1989 Dr. Gordon was the first surgeon in the United States to use the Summit excimer laser to correct nearsightedness. He has lectured and taught excimer laser and radial keratotomy techniques all over the world. Dr. Gordon was also the first surgeon in the United States to use the Summit laser to correct astigmatism and hyperopia with the Summit Technology patented Emphasis Erodible Mask. He is currently the National Medical Monitor for ongoing clinical trials for the laser vision correction of astigmatism and farsightedness, and is the only surgeon to have been involved in all phases of the clinical investigation of the Summit laser in the United States, prior to and up to approval. Dr. Gordon has taught laser vision correction to ophthalmologists all over the world and has published and presented many papers at medical conferences world-wide. 

Over the years Dr. Gordon has been involved in every aspect of refractive surgery, traveling the world to learn and teach the latest refractive surgery techniques. Dr. Gordon has performed well over 10,000 radial keratotomy procedures and over 2,000 laser procedures, making him one of the most experienced laser refractive surgeons in the world. Dr. Gordon's practice is currently limited to refractive surgery. 

Education: 

• Medical Degree, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo 
• Ophthalmology Residency, University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver 
• Fellowship in Corneal and External Diseases, University of California, San Diego 

Certifications and Affiliations: 

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego 
• Director, National Medial Council of Summit Vision Centers 
• Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology 
• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology 
• Member, International Society for Refractive Keratoplasty 
• Member, American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery 
• Member, American Medical Association 
• Member, San Diego County Medical Association 

Dr. Perry S. Binder

Perry S. Binder, M.D. is one of the premier surgeons and lecturers in refractive surgery. He has been a member of the Editorial Board of 14 Journals and published over 150 scientific articles in the field of refractive surgery. He was twice elected to Town and Country Magazineπs list of the top physicians in America and was listed by Good Housekeeping as one of the top 400 Doctors in America. 

Dr. Binder is known as an authority in refractive surgery procedures. He has served as a consultant for 20 ophthalmic industry companies, including the solid state excimer laser company Novatec, Inc. and is a clinical investigator for the excimer laser companies, VISX, Inc., Summit Technology, Inc and Phoenix Keratek, Inc. a company manufacturing a microkeratome for the LASIK procedure. He is an experienced excimer laser surgeon performing excimer laser surgery with the VISX and Summit lasers. 

Dr. Binder performed the first keratomileusis procedure in San Diego in 1980 making him one of the first ophthalmologists to perform refractive eye surgery in the United States. Through his laboratory and clinical expertise, he has helped develop or improved upon all current refractive surgical procedures including excimer laser, laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), astigmatic keratotomy, and the Holmium: YAG laser. He holds several United States and International patents for ophthalmic surgery devices. He is President of the National Vision Research Institute - a privately owned state-of-the-art eye research laboratory in San Diego. 

Education: 

• Master of Science, Microbiology at the University of Illinois 
• Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School 
• Residency in ophthalmology, University of Southern California 
• Fellowship in Corneal Surgery, University of Florida 

Certifications and Affiliations: 

• Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego 
• Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology 
• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology 
• Member and Past President, International Society for Refractive Keratoplasty 
• Member and past President, Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc. 
• Member and Current President, International Society for Contact Lens Research 
• Member, Refractive Interest Group, American Academy of Ophthalmology 
• Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 
• President, National Vision Research Institute 
• Member, American Medical Association 
• Member, California Medical Association 
• Member, Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology 

Dr. David Geffen

David Geffen, O.D. received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Los Angeles, and his Doctor of Optometry from University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. He was in private practice in La Jolla from 1982 to 1994 before joining Vision Surgery & Laser Center, a group practice with Michael Gordon, M.D. and Perry S. Binder, M.D. Dr. Geffen specializes in family eyecare, contact lenses, low vision and refractive surgery consultation. 

Dr. Geffen is nationally known for his clinical research on contact lens products, participating in various studies for Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Biocompatibles, Allergan, Ciba and other contact lens manufacturers. He is a prominent speaker on refractive surgery and contact lens compliance issues, as well as specialty lens designs. Dr. Geffen has published many articles on contact lenses and refractive surgery and is contributing editor to Contact Lens Spectrum. He is past director of Low Vision Services, Mericos Eye Institute at Scripps Hospital. 

Dr. Geffen's services include comprehensive eye examinations for glasses and contact lenses, low vision evaluations and refractive surgery co-management. Contact lenses and glasses are available through Vision Surgery & Laser Center, including the most technologically advanced disposable and bifocal contact lenses and eyeglasses. 

Certifications & Affiliations 

• Member, American Optometric Association 
• Member, California Optometric Association 
• Member, San Diego Optometric Association 
• Member, American Optometric Association, Contact Lens Section 
• Member, American Optometric Association, Low Vision Section 
• Member, Better Vision Institute 
• Educator, Summit Vision Optometric Affiliate Program 
• Member, Bausch & Lomb Council of Sports Vision 
• Director, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center

At the Aventine: 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92122 858-455-6800 or 800-455-9745