Refractive/Cataract Surgery Subcommittee, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
(2012)
Appointed to the Refractive/Cataract Surgery Subcommittee for the Cataract Clinical Committee of the ASCRS.
“Top Doc”, US News and World Report Magazine
(2012)
Basic Clinical Science Course, American Academy of Ophthalmology
(2011)
Appointed to the Committee for Refractive Surgery
President's Award, University of Colorado Hospital
(2010)
Awarded for "Working together with the pre-op call center team."
Best Poster, American Academy of Ophthalmology
(2009)
Awarded "Best Poster" at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, October 2009.
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
(2008)
Award given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for significant service to the organization.
Foundations of Doctoring, University of Colorado School of Medicine
(2007)
Recognition for participation as a faculty mentor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Foundations of Doctoring Program.
Full Time Faculty Teaching Award, Residents in the Department of Ophthalmology
(2006)
Awarded as the 1st Annual Academic Faculty Teaching Award from the graduating residents in the Department of Ophthalmology
"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2008)
School of Medicine,
Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery, corneal surgery, and refractive surgery
Assistant Professor
(2002)
School of Medicine,
Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery, corneal surgery, and refractive surgery
Professor
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery, corneal surgery, and refractive surgery
Publications
Geiger MD, Lynch AM, Palestine AG, Grove NC, Christopher KL, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ, Mandava N, Patnaik JL. Are there sex-based disparities in cataract surgery?. Int J Ophthalmol. 2024;17(1):137-143. PubMed PMID: 38239954
Christopher KL, Terrin S, Lohmeier J, Hartman M, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. Comparison of the Modified Jones Tube Technique and the DMEK EndoGlide Technique With and Without Viscoelastic Material for DMEK Tissue Preparation. Cornea. 2023 Feb 1;42(2):247-251. PubMed PMID: 36582037
Davidson RS, Donaldson K, Jeffries M, Khandelwal S, Raizman M, Rodriguez Torres Y, Kim T. Persistent opioid use in cataract surgery pain management and the role of nonopioid alternatives. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2022 Jun 1;48(6):730-740. PubMed PMID: 34753878
Li T, Davidson RS, Virgili G. Choosing Intraocular Lenses in Patients Undergoing Bilateral Cataract Extraction-One Size Does Not Fit All. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2022 Nov 1;140(11):1053-1054. PubMed PMID: 36136317
Radell JE, Tatum JN, Lin CT, Davidson RS, Pell J, Sieja A, Wu AY. Risks and rewards of increasing patient access to medical records in clinical ophthalmology using OpenNotes. Eye (Lond). 2022 Oct;36(10):1951-1958. PubMed PMID: 34611314
Christopher KL, Patnaik JL, Miller DC, Lynch AM, Taravella MJ, Davidson RS. Accuracy of Intraoperative Aberrometry, Barrett True-K With and Without Posterior Cornea Measurements, Shammas-PL, and Haigis-L Formulas After Myopic Refractive Surgery. J Refract Surg. 2021 Jan 1;37(1):60-68. PubMed PMID: 33432996
Davidson RS, Donaldson K, Jeffries M, Khandelwal S, Raizman M, Torres YR, Kim T. Persistent Opioid Use in Cataract Surgery Pain Management and the Role of Non-Opioid Alternatives. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2021 Nov 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34753878
Williams ER, Patnaik JL, Miller DC, Lynch AM, Davidson RS, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Iris manipulation during phacoemulsification: intraoperative and postoperative complications. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021;14(5):676-683. PubMed PMID: 34012881
Christopher KL, Patnaik JL, Ifantides C, Miller DC, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ, Lynch A, Wagner B. Time Utilization and Refractive Prediction Enhancement Associated with Intraoperative Aberrometry Use During Cataract Surgery. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021;15:531-539. PubMed PMID: 33603331
Christopher KL, Patnaik JL, Miller DC, Lynch AM, Taravella MJ, Davidson RS. Accuracy of Intraoperative Aberrometry, Barrett True-K With and Without Posterior Cornea Measurements, Shammas-PL, and Haigis-L Formulas After Myopic Refractive Surgery. J Refract Surg. 2021 Jan 1;37(1):60-68. PubMed PMID: 33432996
Risks and rewards of increasing patient access to medical records in clinical
ophthalmology using OpenNotes. Radell JE, Tatum JN, Lin CT, Davidson RS, Pell J,
Sieja A, Wu AY.Eye (Lond). 2021 Oct 5.
Ryburn C, Patnaik JL, Miller DC, Alexander J, Lynch AM, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. What Is the Cost of a Posterior Capsule Rupture Complication?. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2020 Aug 1;51(8):444-447. PubMed PMID: 32818276
Kieval JZ, Al-Hashimi S, Davidson RS, Hamilton DR, Jackson MA, LaBorwit S, Patterson LE, Stonecipher KG, Donaldson K. Prevention and management of refractive prediction errors following cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020 Aug;46(8):1189-1197. PubMed PMID: 32541369
Christopher KL, Miller DC, Patnaik JL, Lynch AM, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. Comparison of Visual Outcomes of Extended Depth of Focus Lenses in Patients With and Without Previous Laser Refractive Surgery. J Refract Surg. 2020 Jan 1;36(1):28-33. PubMed PMID: 31917848
Christopher KL, Miller DC, Patnaik JL, Lynch AM, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. Comparison of Visual Outcomes of Extended Depth of Focus Lenses in Patients With and Without Previous Laser Refractive Surgery. J Refract Surg. 2020 Jan 1;36(1):28-33. PubMed PMID: 31917848
Como CN, Bubak AN, Blackmon AM, Jones D, Mueller NH, Davidson R, Nagel MA. Varicella Zoster Virus Induces Differential Cell-Type Specific Responses in Human Corneal Epithelial Cells and Keratocytes. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2019 Feb 1;60(2):704-711. PubMed PMID: 30786281
Donaldson K, Fernández-Vega-Cueto L, Davidson R, Dhaliwal D, Hamilton R, Jackson M, Patterson L, Stonecipher K. Perioperative assessment for refractive cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018 May;44(5):642-653. PubMed PMID: 29891157
Al-Hashimi S, Donaldson K, Davidson R, Dhaliwal D, Jackson M, Kieval JZ, Patterson L, Stonecipher K, Hamilton DR. Medical and surgical management of the small pupil during cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018 Aug;44(8):1032-1041. PubMed PMID: 30033113
Hovanesian JA, Starr CE, Vroman DT, Mah FS, Gomes JAP, Farid M, Shamie N, Davidson RS, John T, Holland EJ, Kim T. Surgical techniques and adjuvants for the management of primary and recurrent pterygia. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Mar;43(3):405-419. PubMed PMID: 28410726
Bonnell LN, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Lynch AM, Wagner BD, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. One-day postoperative intraocular pressure spikes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery in patients taking tamsulosin. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016 Dec;42(12):1753-1758. PubMed PMID: 28007106
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, Specialized Training
(2002)
Conditions & Treatments
Eyes and Vision - Cataract
Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease
Eyes and Vision - Corneal Transplantation
Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
Eyes and Vision - LASIK Surgery
Eyes and Vision
Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
Cancers - Eye Cancers
Cancers
Eyes and Vision - Ophthalmic Oncology
Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
Surgery
Clinical Interests
Small incision no-stitch cataract surgery, "bladeless" laser-based cataract surgery with the LenSx laser, corneal transplants (partial and full thickness) and LASIK surgery and other forms of vision correction surgery.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Hahnemann University
(1997)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, George Washington University (DC)
(1992)
Internships:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center Program
(1998)
Residency Programs:
Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Institute Program, Chief Resident, Ophthalmology (2001)
Fellowships:
University of California (Davis) Health System Program, Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
(2002)