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The Doctor David Donate

Specialized in refractive surgery, Dr. Donate has been performing vision correction since the year 2000. He offers a rigorous approach focused on patient well-being, pain management, and achieving the best visual outcomes.

The Doctor David Donate


Dr. David Donate is an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery (CDOM registration number 69/1201123).

He sees patients at the Bellecour Vision Clinic, a facility entirely dedicated to this subspecialty, where consultations and surgeries take place.

Education and Degrees:

1999/2004: Ophthalmology Residency, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1  
2002: Master's Degree in Biological and Medical Sciences, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1  
2003: Diploma of Advanced Studies in Medical Imaging, Master's level, University of Paris IX  
2004: State Diploma of Doctor of Medicine  
2004/2006: Assistant Chef de Clinique in Ophthalmology, Lyon  
2014: Inter-University Diploma in Refractive Surgery and Phacoemulsification, Faculty of Medicine of Toulouse-Rangueil  

Affiliations with Scientific Societies:

ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)  
ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)  
French Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  
AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  

Surgical Experience:

Laser surgery for myopia / Small Incision Lenticule Extraction  
Surgery for myopia and hyperopia / Laser in Situ Keratomileusis  
Laser surgery for presbyopia / PRESBYOND  
Presbyopia surgery with implants / Presbyopic Lens Exchange  
Surgery for myopia and hyperopia with phakic implants  
Corneal transplants (penetrating, lamellar: DSAEK / DMEK)  
Cataract surgery (via micro-incisions: bi-mics / multifocal implants)