CarlosBuznegoMD

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery

Founding Partner and VP at Center for Excellence in Eye Care; Board of Trustees for South Florida Ophthalmology Malpractice Trust; Clinical Professor at Florida International University COM; Voluntary Assistant Professor at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; Chairman of the Board, CEDARS Society

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Office
8940 N Kendall Dr
Suite 400-E
Miami, FL 33176
Phone+1 305-598-2020

Fax+1 305-274-0426

Summary

Dr. Carlos Buznego is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UMHC - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Baptist Hospital of Miami, and University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in cataract related, glaucoma related, and refractive surgery and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, refractive laser eye surgery, and general / comprehensive ophthalmology.

Education & Training

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991
Mount Sinai Medical Center of FloridaInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1987
Washington UniversityB.A., Political Science, 1979 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Premier Surgeon 300: Innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery Ocular Surgery News, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
"100 Latinos", Chosen as one of 100 most prominent Latinos in the Miami Community 2012
Florida Super Doctors, Region's Top Doctors 2009
Challenge Cup Winner, Best Education and Entertainment Skit American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, 2009
Best Doctors in America 2009
Best Paper in Session International Society of Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, 2008
Achievement Award, Service to Annual Meetings American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2008
Secretariat Award State Governmental Affairs, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2004
James Clower, MD Community Service Award Florida Society of Ophthalmology, 2004
Young Ophthalmologist of the Year, Curtis Benton, Jr., M.D., Award Florida Society of Ophthalmology, 1996
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners, 1988
Gilbert Grand Award, Outstanding Ophthalmology Student Washington University School of Medicine, 1987
Thomas Brown McClelland Medical Scholarship Miami Rotary Club, 1983
Outstanding Political Science Paper Nominee Washington University, 1981
Silver Knight Award, Honorable Mention, Community Service and Academics Miami Herald, 1979
Scholars Program in Medicine Washington University School of Medicine, 1979
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
"PS250" Award Premier Surgeon
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Clinical Trials

Cross-linking of Corneal Collagen (CXL) With Ultraviolet-A in Asymmetric Corneas Start of enrollment: 2010 Feb 01
Terminated
Randomized, Masked Comparison of Bromfenac and Besifloxacin BID With Either Prednisolone BID or Loteprednol 0.5% BID for Prevention of Retinal Thickening and CME Following Phacoemulsification Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
Unknown status
Phase 4
Multicenter Investigation of the Glaukos® Suprachoroidal Stent Model G3 In Conjunction With Cataract Surgery Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 22
Completed
Not Applicable
Multicenter Study Using Glaukos® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent Model GTS400 Using the G2-M-IS Injector System in Conjunction With Cataract Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 16
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

123 citations
Dysfunctional tear syndrome: dry eye disease and associated tear film disorders - new strategies for diagnosis and treatment
Mark S. Milner, Kenneth A Beckman, Jodi Luchs, Quentin B. Allen, Richard M. Awdeh
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2017-01-01
160 citations
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial of an Ab Interno Implanted Trabecular Micro-Bypass in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Cataract: Two-Year Results.
Thomas W. Samuelson, Steven R. Sarkisian, David M. Lubeck, Michael C. Stiles, Yi-Jing Duh
Ophthalmology. 2019-03-14
30 citations
Presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses
Carlos Buznego, William Trattler
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2009-01-01

Journal Articles

When and How to Incorporate Steroids for Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema
Eichenbaum,D; Buznego,C; Dhoot,D; Sheth, V; Weng, C; Wyckoff, C, Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers & Imaging: Retina, 1/1/2018
Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome: Dry Eye Disease and Associated Tear Film Disorders-New Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment
Milner, M; Beckman, K; Luchs, J;�Buznego, C; et al, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2017
Surgical Interventions for Coexisting Cataract and Glaucoma
Buznego C, Advanced Ocular Care, 1/1/2010
Presbyopia Correction Intraocular Lenses
Buznego C, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2009
Trabeular Micro-Bypass Stent for Glaucoma
Buznego C, Techniques in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2008
Ulcerative Keratitis in Patients with Therapeutic Contact Lenses
C. Buznego, E. Alfonso and A. Tsiligianni, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/1990
Automated Statistical Analysis of Glaucomatous Visual Field Defects by the Humphrey Statpac Program
C.Buznego, M. Gordon, W. Hart, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/1987
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Books/Book Chapters

Cataract Surgery Today
Chapter: Pearls for Success with Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs
Trattler, W., Buznego, CEditors: D. Chang.Slack2009
Mastering Refractive IOLs - the Art and Science
Chapter: Corneal Topography and Refractive IOLs-Case Studies
Trattler, W., Buznego, CEditors: D. Chang.Slack2008

Abstracts/Posters

Long-Term Results of Trabecular Microbypass Stent at a Single Site
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
Two-Year Results of Prospective, Randomized Studies of Cataract Surgery with Second Generation Stents in Open-Angle Glaucoma
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
Visual Outcomes In Patients With Mild/Moderate Glaucoma Receiving Presbyopic IOLs
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
Multicenter Comparison of Loteprednol 0.5% vs Prednisolone Acetate 1% In Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
Comparison of Refractive Predictability and Stability Following Implantation: New Equiconvex Accommodating IOL vs. Monofocal Control IOL
Buznego C, American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2011
Phaco Techniques
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2010
Retrospective Comparison of 3177 Eyes Implanted with Presbyopic IOLs
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2010
Prevalence of Blepharitis in Patients Scheduled for Routine Cataract Surgery
Luchs JI, Buznego C, Trattler W, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2010
Presbyopic IOL
Buznego C (Panelist), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2009
The Use of Toric IOLs in Patients with Irregular Astigmatism
Buznego C, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, 1/1/2009
Phacoemulsification Technology
Buznego C, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

MIGS: Mas o Menos
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - 1/1/2019
MIGS-travaganza
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 2018, 2019 - 1/1/2019
A MIGS case for a cataract surgeon
Deer Valley, UT - 1/1/2018
Next Generation iStent
Deer Valley, UT - 1/1/2018
Glaucoma Scientific Paper Session
1/1/2018
MIGS Update
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - 1/1/2018
Making MIGS Happen
1/1/2017
Compounded Medication Intravitreal Injection Problem after Cataract Surgery
1/1/2017
Patient with severe glaucoma after failed trabeculectomy
Deer Valley, UT - 1/1/2017
MIGS Mania: You Won't Believe the Hype
1/1/2016
Femto-Second Laser Cataract Surgery Lab Course
New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2016
Micro-invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - 1/1/2016
Refractive Cataract Surgery: Use of Surgical Guidance Systems
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - 1/1/2016
Clear Lens Extraction: Disadvantages
Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/1/2015
Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is
Sarasota, FL - 1/1/2015
Developments in Femto Laser Cataract Surgery
Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/1/2015
Refractive Surgery: Disadvantages
Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/1/2015
Cataract Surgery: Beyond the Lens
Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/1/2015
Intra-Operative Management of Pupillary Miosis
New York, NY - 1/1/2015
Controversies in Femto Laser Cataract Surgery and Refractive IOLs
New York, NY - 1/1/2015
Branded vs Generic Options: What's Happening with Drop Prices? How Does It Impact the Premium Practice/Procedure.
Park City - 1/1/2014
Use of LENSAR Laser to Avoid Cataract Surgery Complications
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 1/1/2014
iStent with complex cataract case
Park City - 1/1/2014
A Micro-Shunt that Reliably and Safely Drops IOP Below 15mmHg
Barcelona, Spain - 1/1/2014
Pearls for Laser Cataract Surgery - Lessons Learned
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 1/1/2014
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Other

Cataracts: Myth vs. Reality
Buznego C, WDNA Radio
1/5/2010
What's new in multi-focal cataract implants
Buznego C, Noticiero Telemundo, Telemundo Network National News broadcast
1/11/2006
New Advances in Eye Surgery: See near and far
Buznego C, Health News Program, WDNA Radio
1/1/2006
Contact lens solutions and eye infections
Buznego C, Morning news, Radio Caracol
1/1/2006
LASIK Surgery: Is it right for me?
Buznego C, Vida Total, Galavision Cable Network
1/29/2004
Medical Malpractice Crisis
Buznego C, Noticiero Telemundo, Telemundo Network National News broadcast
1/16/2003
Health Services - Opposing Prescribing of Oral Drugs by Non-MDs
Buznego C, Testimony before The Florida House of Representatives Committee
1/1/2003
In Support of the Delivery of Post Operative Eye care by Ophthalmologists
Buznego C, Testimony before the Alaska House of Representatives Health Committee
1/1/2003
Glaucoma in Hispanics: The Silent Epidemic
Buznego C, Primer Impacto, Univision Network National Newsmagazine
1/24/2002
Hispanics at risk for glaucoma
Buznego C, WSCV Channel 51 Nightly News
1/17/2002
Dangers of Illegal Colored Contact Lenses
Buznego C, Noticiero Telemundo, Telemundo Network National News broadcast
1/9/2002
New treatments for dry eyes
Buznego C, Noticiero Telemundo, Telemundo Network National News broadcast
1/1/2000
Kids and Glasses: When and Why
Buznego C, Despierta America, Morning News Broadcast, WLTV Channel 23
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