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UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2020

Richard Davidson, MD

Ophthalmology

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

  • Title(s)

    Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Quality, UCHealth Eye Centers, Co-Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank

  • Gender

    Male

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Professor, Ophthalmology

  • Specialty

    Ophthalmology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 848-2020

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital
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Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2020

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

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.


Specialties

  • Ophthalmology ( 2002 , 2022 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Eyes and Vision

    Cataract, Cataract Extraction, Corneal Disease, Corneal Transplantation, Dry Eyes, Eye Disease, LASIK Surgery, Ophthalmic Oncology, Uveitis and Ocular Immunology

  • Cancers

    Eye

  • Surgery

    Eye and/or Orbital

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Hahnemann University (1997)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, George Washington University (DC) (1992)


Internships

Crozer-Chester Medical Center Program (1998)


Residency Program

Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Institute Program (2001)


Fellowships

University of California (Davis) Health System Program (2002)

Professional Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA), Member


American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member


American Board of Ophthalmology (ABOP), Associate Examiner


American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member


International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), Member


Luther Rice Society Advisory Council, George Washington University, Member


Pan American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), Member


Paton Corneal Society, Member


The Cornea Society, Member


Research & Grants

Grants

Effects and comparison of commonly used regimen of Prednisolone acetate 1% ophthalmic drops on blood glucose levels in non-diabetic and diabetic subjects (2012)

Cell culture studies of lens cells (2012)

DREAM: Dry Eye Assessment and Management Trial (2014)


Research Interests for Patients

"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(720) 848-2020

Referral Contact Fax

720-848-5079

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplants (both penetrating keratoplasty and DSAEK), LASIK Surgery, Intraocular Contact Lens (ICL) Surgery.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.