Dr. Raymond Stein, MD, FRCSC, is an esteemed global leader in refractive surgery who has successfully performed more than 80,000 vision correction procedures. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Toronto Medical School, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stein completed his ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and a cornea and external disease fellowship at the prestigious Willis Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He serves as the Medical Director of the renowned Bochner Eye Institute in Toronto.
Raymond Stein has established himself as an expert and pioneer in refractive and implant surgery and was the first surgeon in all of Canada to perform corneal cross linking with Riboflavin for keratoconus and ectasia. He was also the first eye surgeon in Canada to implant the ReSTOR and Tetraflex IOLs for improved distance, intermediate and near vision. Dr. Stein was the first surgeon in Canada to use the IntraLase IFS femtosecond laser for creation of the LASIK corneal flap.
Dr. Raymond Stein is frequently invited to lecture at medical conferences throughout the world. He has authored numerous published articles, more than 15 book chapters and books on various subjects pertaining to refractive surgery. In fact, Dr. Stein is the author of the first clinical textbook on laser vision correction for instruction on advanced surgical techniques.
As a testament to his prolific career and unsurpassed surgical skills, Dr. Stein was chosen to serve at the Chief Eye Surgeon for W Network’s “Style by Jury,” a popular makeover television show in Canada. He is also the editor of the prestigious scientific journal “Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology.”
In recognition of his accomplishments in refractive surgery, Dr. Stein has been honored with numerous prestigious awards from both national and international professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the International Intraocular Implant Club and the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists. He has also served as the President of prestigious Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Stein is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Scarborough Hospital in Toronto and Cornea Consultant at the Mount Sinai Hospital
Education:
Undergraduate:
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
1975-1977
Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Toronto Medical School
1978-1982
Residency:
Mayo Clinic
1983 -1986
Fellowship Training:
Willis Eye Hospital, Philadelphia
1986-1987
Experience:
Bochner Eye Institute
Medical Director, Eye Surgeon
1997- Present
Scarborough Hospital, Toronto
Chief of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmologist
1987- Present
Mount Sinai Hospital
Cornea Consultant, Ophthalmologist
1989 – Present
University of Toronto Medical School
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Professional Affiliations:
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Wills Eye Hospital Alumni Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
Ontario Medical Association
International Society of Refractive Surgery
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Implant Club
Academy of Ophthalmic Education
Raymond Stein, MD, Honors and Awards:
1987 – 1988 Award for most outstanding article of the year published in the University of Toronto Medical Journal, titles “Lifesaving Ocular Signs.”
1990- 1991 Award for outstanding teaching, Ophthalmology Residents Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, April 1991.
1991 – 1992 Nominated for Atkinson award, outstanding undergraduate teaching, University of Toronto.
1993 – 1994 Award for outstanding undergraduate and post graduate teaching, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto.
1997 Honor award of American Academy of Ophthalmology
1997 Honor award of Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
1998, ‘99, ’00, ’01, ‘02
Best paper of session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Society
2001 Awarded membership into International Intraocular Club
2003 Best paper of session, International Society of Refractive Surgery
Books:
1. Raymond M. Stein, Bernard J. Slatt, Harold A. Stein. A Premier in Ophthalmology: A Textbook for Students. Mosby.
2. Raymond M. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, Harold A. Stein. The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel. Mosby, 2006.
3. Raymond Stein, Harold A. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, Lynn D. Maund. Residents Contact Lens Curriculum Manual. Mosby.
4. Raymond Stein, Harold A. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, Lynn D. Maund. Contact Lenses: Fundamentals and Clinical Use. Slack Incorporated, 1996.
5. Raymond Stein, Bernard J. Slatt, Harold A. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman. Fitting Guide for Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses: A Practical Approach. Mosby, 2002.
6. Raymond Stein, Harold A. Stein, Albert Cheskes. Laser Vision Correction: Welcome to a World Without Glasses or Contact Lenses.
7. Raymond Stein, Harold A. Stein. Management of Ocular Emergencies. Medicöpea International.
8. Raymond Stein, Bernard J. Slatt, Harold A. Stein. Ophthalmic Terminology: Speller and Vocabulary Builder. Mosby, 1991.
9. Editor. Raymond M. Stein. Proceedings of the External Eye Meeting. Medicöpea International, 1995.
10. Raymond M. Stein, Harold A. Stein, Albert Cheskes. The Excimer Fundamentals and Clinical Use. Slack Incorporated, 1997.
Peer-Reviewed Research Papers and Articles:
1. Raymond M. Stein. Laser vision correction: 20 years of personal experience. ASCRS EyeWorld.
2. Raymond M. Stein. Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking with Riboflavin (C3-R) and other Surgical Options in the Management of Keratoconus. Academy of Ophthalmic Education (AOE).
3. Raymond M. Stein. Ten Pearls for Treating Hyperopic Astigmatism. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
4. Raymond Stein. Techniques for Advanced Surface Ablation. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
5. Raymond M. Stein. Phakic Implants Can Expand a Refractive Surgery Practice. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
6. Raymond M. Stein. Patients to Avoid Personality Screening. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
7. Raymond M. Stein. Keratoma-Assisted ASA. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
8. Raymond M. Stein. Defining Safety in Keratome Technology. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
9. Raymond M. Stein. Clinical Experience with the Allegretto Wave in Custom and Standard Treatments. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists.
10. Raymond M. Stein. Advances in Refractive Surgery. Ophthalmology Rounds.
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