EDUCATION AND MEDICAL TRAINING

  • Fellowship in Cornea/Ext Disease/Refractive Surgery - Rush Presbyterian-St.Luke’s-Med. Center, July 1999 - June 2000 Chicago, IL

  • Residency in Ophthalmology - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, July 1996 - June 1999 New York, NY

  • Internship, Internal Medicine - Winthrop University Hospital, July 1995 - June 1996 Mineola, NY

  • Medical Doctor Degree - Brown University School of Medicine, Sept 1992 - May 1995 Providence, RI

  • Bachelor of Science Degree - Brown University, Sept 1988 - May 1992 Providence, RI

  • Magna cum laude
OPHTHALMOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS
  • Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Certified in VISX, NIDEK EC-5000, and Alcon Summit Autonomous lasers
  • Certified in the Hansatome, Moria, and Nidek Micro-keratomes

PUBLICATIONS

  • Raviv T. Managing a Traumatic Cataract with Vitreous Prolapse. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, May 2003: 62-64

  • Raviv T. Off-Label use of Pharmaceuticals in LASIK Surgery. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, Nov/Dec 2002: 67-70

  • Grayson DK, Rosenberg EM, Raviv T, Chi TSK. Correcting Astigmatic Error In Cataract Surgery. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, Nov/Dec 2002: 49-52

  • Raviv T. Challenging Cases: Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, July/August 2002:44-46

  • Parekh J, Raviv T, Speaker MG. Grossly False Applanation Tonometry in association with interface fluid Susceptible LASIK patients. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001 Aug;27(8):1143-4.

  • Raviv T, Speaker MG. Flap Suturing – An Option for Difficult Striae. Review of Refractive Surgery, April 2001:28-32

  • Majmudar PA, Raviv T, Dennis RF, Epstein RJ. Subepithelial fibrosis after RK. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 Oct;26(10)

  • Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Dennis RF, Epstein RJ. Mitomycin-C for post-PRK corneal haze. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 Aug;26(8):1105-6

  • Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ et al. Assured Flap Adhesion with Oxygen Drying after LASIK. Ophthalmology Times. May 2000

  • Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ. Mitomycin C Debridement for Post-PRK haze. Ophthalmology Times. February 2000

  • Raviv T, Epstein RJ. Consultation Section - Flat Cornea and Diplopia. Annals of Ophthalmology 2000; 32:84-86

  • Raviv T, Greenfield SD, Liebmann JM et al. Pericardial Patch Grafts in Glaucoma Implant Surgery. Journal of Glaucoma 1998; 7:27-32

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Raviv T, Epstein RJ. Astigmatism Management. In: Davis EA, Hardten DR, Lindstrom RL, ed. International Ophthalmology Clinics. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000: 40(3) 183-198

PAPERS PRESENTED

  • Raviv T, Rao S, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ, Visual Outcome of Early Flap Slips after LASIK. Paper presented at AAO Conference. Dallas, TX, October 2000

  • Parekh J, Raviv T, Speaker MG, Flap Suturing in LASIK for Late Striae. ISRS video competition at ISRS World Refractive Surgery Symposium. Dallas, TX, October 2000

  • Raviv T, Epstein RJ. Ketorolac in the treatment of consecutive hyperopia after myopic LASIK. Paper presented at ASCRS Conference. Boston, May 2000

  • Raviv T, Epstein RJ et al. Transient, Pseudo-Refractive Errors following LASIK in eyes with Preexisting Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy. Paper presentation at ISRS World Refractive Surgery Symposium. Orlando, Florida, October 1999

  • Raviv T, Seedor J et al. Visual Results and Complications of LASIK Performed by Ophthalmology Residents. Paper presentation at ISRS World Refractive Surgery Symposium. Orlando, Florida, October 1999

  • Raviv T. How we Integrated LASIK into an Ophthalmology Residency Training Program. Invited Speaker at ISRS World Refractive Surgery Symposium. Orlando, Florida, October 1999

POSTERS PRESENTED

  • Raviv T, Seedor J, Ritterband DC. Presumed Herpetic Disciform Endotheliitis after LASIK. Poster presentation at ASCRS Conference. Boston, May 2000

  • Raviv T, Maw R, Sidoti PA. Chronic Alpha-2-Agonist Use – A Risk Factor for Post-Laser Iridotomy Intraocular Pressure Spike. Poster presentation at ARVO Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 1998

  • Raviv T, Greenfield SD, Liebmann JM et al. Pericardial Patch Grafts in Glaucoma Implant Surgery. Poster presentation at ARVO Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A., May 1997

COURSES LED

  • Raviv T, Speaker MG, Donnenfeld E, Doane J. Expert Management of Flap Striae. Course given at ASCRS conference in San Diego. April 2001
  • Parikh M, Raviv T. Advanced Refractive Surgery Techniques. Course given at ASCRS conference in San Diego. April 2001
MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Castroviejo Cornea Society
  • New York Ophthalmological Society
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL LICENSES
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Illinois
POSITIONS AND HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
  • Ophthalmology (Cornea) Attending – New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY
  • Co-Program Director – International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) World Refractive Surgery Symposium, New Orleans. Nov. 2001