George J. Pardos, M.D.
Cataract, Cornea, Refractive Surgeon
George J. Pardos, M.D., surgeon and medical director of Omni Eye Specialists, received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the Barnes Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After completing residency, he received an additional year of training in corneal surgery at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Pardos became an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Mt. Sinai Medical School at the City University of New York. While in New York, he was the medical director of New York's largest eye bank and a member of the advisory board of the National Eye Bank Association.
He is board certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the Castroviejo Society, which is composed solely of corneal surgeons, as well as various other medical societies.
Dr. Pardos is a recognized expert in the field of cataract, refractive and corneal surgery and disease. He has presented numerous medical papers and has authored several published reports in major ophthalmic journals.
Publications
1. Pardos, George; Lentz, Thomas L.: Cytochemical localization of Cyclic 3',5'-Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase Activity in the Neuromuscular Junction and Skeletal Muscles of the Newt. Brain Research 107:355-364, 1976
2. Pardos, George; Platform tying scissors. American Journal of Ophthalmology. Vol. 85 No. 4:468, 1978
3. Pardos, George; Krachmer, Jay: Comparison on endothelial cell density in diabetics and a control population. American Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 90, No 2:172-174, 1980
4. Pardos, George; Krachmer, Jay: The effect of photocoagulation on the corneal endothelial cell density of diabetics. Archives of Ophthalmology Vol. 99, No. 1:84-86, 1981
5. Pardos, George; Krachmer, Jay; Mannis, Mark: Persistent corneal erosion secondary totarsal adrenochrome deposit. American Journal of Ophthalmology. Vol. 90 No. 6: 870- 871, 1980
6. Mannis, M.J.; Fiori, C.E.; Krachmer, J.H.; Rodriques, M.M.; Pardos G.J.: Keratopathy associated with intracorneal glass. Archives of Ophthalmology. Vol. 99, No. 5: 850-852, 1981
7. Mannis, M.J.; Krachmer, J.H.; Rodriques, M.M.; Pardos, G.J.: Polymorphic Amyloid Degeneration of the Cornea: A Clinical and Histopathological Study. Archives of Ophthalmology. Vol. 99, No. 7:1217-1223, 1981
8. Pardos, G.J.; Krachmer, J.H.; Mannis, M.J.: Grouped Corneal Vesicles: A Family Study. Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 99 No. 9:1573-1577, 1981
9. Pardos, G.J.: Eye Banks and Eye Donations. Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 264, No. 9: 1009-1010, 1981
10. Pardos, G.J.; Gallagher, M.A.: Microbial Contamination of Donor Eyes: A Retrospective Study. Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 100, 1611-1613, October, 1982
11. Pardos, G.J.; Meltzer, D.: Particulate Contamination of Disposable Corneal Trephines: EDXA Evaluation. Archives of Ophthalmology. Vol. 101, 562-563, April, 1983
12. Pardos, G.J.; Attention to Detail is Crucial in Performing Lasik. Ocular Surgery News. Vol. 15, No. 2, 38-41, January 15, 1997
13. Pardos, G.J.: Lasik: Things to do (and not to do) to avoid complications. Ocular Surgery News. Vol. 15 No. 2, 12-13, November 15, 1997
Lectures/Presentations/Papers
1. The In Vivo Effect of Epidermal and Fibroblast Growth Factor on Injured Cat Corneal Endothelium. George J. Pardos, Jonathan D. Fratkin and Jay H. Krachmer. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. May 4-9, 1980. Sarasota, FL.
2. The Effect of Argon Retinal Photocoagulation on Rabbit Corneal Endothelium. George J. Pardos and Jay Krachmer. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. April 26- May 1, 1981. Sarasota, FL.
3. The Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor on Rabbit Limbal Wound Healing. George J. Pardos. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. May 2-7, 1982. Sarasota, FL.
4. Ophthalmologist’s Primer to Optometric Referral and Co-Management. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April 9, 1994. Boston.
5. Ophthalmologist’s Primer to Optometric Referral and Co-Management. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April 26, 1997. Boston.
6. Ophthalmologist’s Primer to Optometric Referral and Co-Management. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April 18, 1998. San Diego.
7. How to Avoid and Treat Complications in Lasik Enhancement. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April 21, 1998. San Diego.
8. Complication rate of Myopic Lasik: Primary Cases Versus Enhancements. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April 22, 1998 San Diego.
9. No Stitch Cataract Surgery: George J. Pardos, M.D. Rocky Mountain Regional Ski Conference. April 5, 1998 Silverthorn, CO.
10. Case Presentations: Interesting Anterior Segment Cases. Pitfalls in Lasik. George J. Pardos. M.D. Alaska Optometric Association. June 7, 1998 Anchorage Alaska.
11. How to Avoid and Treat Complications in Lasik Enhancement. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. April , 1999 Seattle.
12. How to Avoid and Treat Complications in Lasik Enhancement. George J. Pardos. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. May 22, 2000. Boston.