Dr. Donald Budenz

Dr. Donald Budenz is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract care. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed advanced training in glaucoma at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where he now serves as professor and medical director. With extensive experience including leadership roles such as president of the American Glaucoma Society, Dr. Budenz provides expert care informed by decades of clinical practice and research.

His practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, utilizing advanced surgical techniques like trabeculectomy and tube shunt procedures. Dr. Budenz also offers comprehensive cataract and refractive surgery to improve patients' vision. He is actively involved in clinical trials and has contributed significantly to the field through publications, including textbooks and numerous journal articles.

Patients can expect a thorough, evidence-based approach to eye health, with an emphasis on personalized treatment plans. Dr. Budenz is committed to both local patient care and global humanitarian efforts, recognized for his contributions to ophthalmology.