DavidSchanzlinMD

Ophthalmology • San Diego, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Partner, Gordon Schanzlin New VIsion Institute

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Office
8910 University Center Lane
800
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone+1 858-455-6800

Fax+1 858-455-6801

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1979
University of ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1975 - 1978
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
IL State Medical License 1976 - 2014
MO State Medical License Active through 2013
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Screening Aid to Identify Corneas That May Have Pathologies or Other Conditions Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
Completed
Peripheral PresbyLASIK Using the Allegretto Wavelight System For The Treatment of Presbyopia Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
Epithelial Healing and Visual Outcomes Using Omega-3 Therapy Before and After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Long Term Follow-up of the VisAbility™ Micro Insert System for Presbyopic Patients Start of enrollment: 2018 Dec 03
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Phase IV Multicenter, Prospective, Open-Label Clinical Trial of Cenegermin (rhNGF) for Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy (DEFENDO).
Pedram Hamrah, Mina Massaro-Giordano, David Schanzlin, Edward Holland, Gregg Berdy
Ophthalmology and Therapy. 2024-02-01
6 citations
Efficacy of the Systane iLux Thermal Pulsation System for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction After 1 Week and 1 Month: A Prospective Study.
David Schanzlin, James P. Owen, Steve Klein, Thao N. Yeh, Mohinder M. Merchea
Eye & Contact Lens. 2021-10-05
73 citations
U.S. Multicenter Clinical Trial of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Treatment of Corneal Ectasia after Refractive Surgery.
Peter Hersh, R. Doyle Stulting, David Muller, Daniel S. Durrie, Rajesh K. Rajpal
Ophthalmology. 2017-10-01

Press Mentions

Get to Know the Ophthalmologists of Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC Who Serve Patients in TennesseeAugust 14th, 2021
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler on Why Purpose of Life Is “To Do Good”January 29th, 2019

Grant Support

Keratocyte Function In Rabbit Eyes After Freeze InjuryNational Eye Institute1988–1993
Keratocyte Function In Rabbit Eyes After Freeze InjuryNational Eye Institute1986–1987
Prospective Evaluation Of Radial Keratotomy (PERK)National Eye Institute1985–1986
Keratocyte Function In Rabbit Eyes After Freeze InjuryNational Eye Institute1985–1986
Collaborative Corneal Transplantation StudiesNational Eye Institute1985

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow

External Links

Intraocular Lens San Diego CAhttp://www.gwsvision.com/our-procedures/aging-eyes/premium-iols-san-diego-ca/
Lasik Cataract Surgeon San Diego CAhttp://www.gwsvision.com/our-doctors/dr-david-schanzlin-san-diego-ca/
Cataract Surgery San Diego CAhttp://www.gwsvision.com/our-procedures/aging-eyes/cataract-surgery-san-diego-ca/