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The Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center is proud to have Daniel Valdes, O.D. as Assistant Director of Optometry. Dr. Valdes has earned his reputation as a highly respected medical optometrist following decades of experience focused on the individual care and education of every patient he sees.
“I am strongly motivated by innovation, a trait that serves patients as well. I most enjoy patients who appreciate a doctor who takes the time to gain their trust and get to know them as individuals. That greatly enhances my ability to provide holistic treatment. My love for optometry developed while conducting undergraduate research studies in virology pertaining to blindness during AIDS at the University of Miami. Since that experience, I have worked closely with some of the nation’s leading surgeons in refractive surgery procedures and laser assisted cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses.”
“I have always prided myself in getting involved with cutting-edge research and technology. Today, that experience makes it easy for me to advocate for the unique care each individual patient requires using the technology we have invested in at the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. I am dedicated to ongoing education, and recently received multiple new certifications including a new FDA approved contact lens treatment for myopia, or close-up sight.”
PROFESSIONAL: Completed Council on Endorsed Licensure Mobility for Optometrists Certification (CELMO) Certified in the new FDA approved medical myopia program with MiSight contact lenses Doctor of The Year 2007 & 2010 American Association of Corporate Optometrists
PERSONAL: Dr. Valdes’ passion is competitive cycling on a national level. While at the University of Michigan and later the University of Miami, he was a member of both the national and conference championship swimming team. He also enjoys snow skiing, surfing, boating and riding motorcycles. Dr. Valdes has traveled through 47 of the 50 states in the United States throughout his adventures. He is fluent in Spanish, has studied French and Portuguese.
HOMETOWN: Merritt Island, Florida
LIFE MOTTO: Make your present moment your best moment, and the rest of your life takes care of itself.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”
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