CURRICULUM
Dr. Marco Abbondanza, who attained his degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University La Sapienza in Rome in 1983, has been married since 1984 and has two children.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
From 1984 to 1990 he works in the ophthalmic department at San Filippo Neri Hospital in Rome as an assistant.
He takes an interest in refractive surgery from the start and spends his time in the most advanced and modern international centres.
In 1988 he qualifies to perform "Epikeratoprosthesis" surgery for keratoconus, myopia, high levels of hyperopia and aphachy using a technique by Dr. Kauffman, director of the Ophthalmic Center at Louisiana University.
In 1988, following studies at the Institute of Microsurgery of the Eye in Moscow, directed by Prof. Fyodorov, he specializes in the following:
-Radial Keratotomy for myopia and myotic astigmatism
-Radial Keratocoagulation for hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism.
Dr. Abbondanza is one of very few western doctors having these specializations, granted him by the Health Ministry of the Union of the Socialist Soviet Republic.
In 1989 he specializes in General Pathology at the University La Sapienza in Rome.
In 1994 he achieves the authorization for “Clinical Ophthalmoloy”, released by the “Medical Association”, ref. N. 11531 dated 11th July 1994.
In 1997 he attains a Master in Post-University Specialization in Ophthalmic Techniques of Invasive and Non-Invasive Surgery at the Research and Post-University Centre in the Academy of Art History of Health at University of Rome La Sapienza.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SURGICAL TECNIQUES
Since 1988
- studies new methods of correctional surgery in keratoconus , whereas to avoid corneal transplant or put off this surgery as long as possible in more advanced cases.
- takes part in numerous international and national conventions as speaker, author and co-author, relating his innovative theories which have since been used by many colleagues around the world.
- uses corrective surgery for visual impairments related to myopia and is one of the first in Europe to use this method to correct hyperopia.
From 1984 to 1996, together with a team of Italian physicians, he studies and develops a new surgical technique capable of correcting visual impairments caused by keratoconus and maintaining the evolution of this pathology.
From 1987 to 1996 nearly 500 eyes suffering stages I, II and III of keratoconus have undergone surgery using this method. Of these, only about 10 will need keratoplastic surgery. Those that had corneal transplant belonged to the III stage.
Later, A.R.K., Asymmetric Radial Keratotomy was only used for eyes suffering I and II stages of keratoconus.
Since 1989, he is one of the first in Italy to use Laser and Excimer to correct elevated levels of myopia and myopic astigmatism.
In 1992 he takes part in planning the 1st theoretical and practical Worldwide Course for Laser and Excimeri users held in Rome.
In 1995, on the basis of the experiences achieved with A.R.K., he works on a new surgical technique, Mini Asymmetric Radial Keratotomy, Mini A.R.K., capable of halting the evolution of I and II stage keratoconus, even when dealing with emmetropic and hyperopic eyes.
Since 1995, many Italian and international colleagues have been using this technique with excellent results both on the part of the surgeons and the patients.
He uses Mini Asymmetric Radial Keratotomy since 1996 on patients having already undergone surgery for penetrating keratoplastic and keratoconus and affected by high levels of post-operative astigmatism.
Since 1988 he performs Radial Keratotomy incision surgery, the ideal technique to correct light and medium levels of myopia.
Following many years of discussion on the effectiveness of this technique in times of laser surgery, his belief is confirmed by the influential opinion of Dr. Lindstom and Dr. George Waring III, who see Radial Keratotomy as a safe, deft and efficient technique, one that is not at all behind the times, but one to prefer in cases of light levels of myopia.
Today, his constant use of incision techniques has made him one of the most reliable surgeons for refractive surgery where manual skills and an ability to produce an operative program are essential in producing a positive outcome.
In 1998 he takes part as speaker at the I.S.R.S. convention in New Orleans where he outlines new guidelines in the use of Mini A.R.K.
At the annual A.P.I.M.O. convention (Italian Professional Medical Association of Ophthalmologists), Mini A.R.K. is recognized as a valid method of treatment in the early stages of keratoconus.
During 2000-2002, he operates in the application of prosthesis for pressure control in glaucoma and for implanting intraocular lenses for elevated levels of myopia and hyperopia with iridal fixation.
In 2003 he qualifies to perform implantation of pseudo-accomodative intra ocular lens for the correction of both presbyopia and cataract.
In 2005 he qualifies to perform Corneal Cross Linking Treatment, a promising technique with the aim of strengthening the cornea in patients with keratoconus in initial and moderate stage.
During the same year, he modifies and enhances the “Mini A.R.K.” technique, which is now known as “M.A.R.K.”.
In 2006 he qualifies to perform insertion of ARTIFLEX soft and flexible lenses, for the correction of sever myopia and hyperopia, which cannot be corrected with excimer laser.
PUBLICATIONS
- " Cheratotomia Radiale in miopie elevate " "Radial Keratotomy in elevated levels of myopia" Acta Medica Latina . Anno IX . January 1986
- " Cheratotomia Radiale per miopie elevate " "Radial Keratotomy for elevated levels of myopia" L'uomo e la Medicina. Man and Medicine .Vol. 4 . n° 2 . 1988
- " La Cheratocoagulazione " "Keratocoagulation" La Stampa Medica Europea . Vol. 8 . n° 2 . 1988
- " Correzione Chirurgica del Cheratocono " "Keratoconus Surgical Correction" EUR Medicina . Vol. 7 . n° 2 . 1991
- "Una nuova metodica di studio computerizzato dell'Haze corneale conseguente a fotoablazione con Laser ad Eccimeri " "New computerized studies of the Corneal Haze as a result of photo-ablation with Laser and Excimer" La Nuova Stampa Medica Italiana . Vol.14 . n° 1 . 1994
- "Mini Cheratotomia Radiale Asimmetrica ( Mini A.R.K. ) per la correzione chirurgica del Cheratocono in fase iniziale, nell'ipermetropia e nelle miopie lievi" "Mini A.R.K. for surgical correction of initial stages of Keratoconus in hyperopic and light levels of myopia" Esperienze . Anno XII . n° 1 . 1997
Several articles regarding A.R.K. Asymmetric Radial Keratotomy, the technique which Dr. Marco Abbondanza has helped develop, have been published in major scientific ophthalmologic periodicals in Italy and abroad.
Two examples:
-"Oftalmologia Sociale" 15th year, n°2 April/June 1992
-"Journal of Refractive Surgery" Official Journal of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, Vol.13 n°3 May/June 1997
Scientific works regarding A.R.K., which Dr. Abbondanza helped develop, and Mini A.R.K. (now known as M.A.R.K.), conceived by him, have been presented at the most important ophthalmological surgical conventions worldwide.
Some examples:
Moscow ( USSR ) 1990
Roma ( ITALY )1994
Minneapolis ( USA ) 1995
Cape Town ( Republic of South Africa ) 1995
Atlanta ( USA ) 1995
Chicago ( USA ) 1996
Havana ( Cuba ) 1996
Orlando ( USA ) 1997
New Orleans ( USA ) 1998
Italy 2000: S.I.TRA.C. convention (Italian Association of Cornea Transplant)
Dr. Marco Abbondanza is a member of the following professional and scientific organizations:
A.P.I.M.O. Italian Professional Association of Ophthalmologists
S.O.I. Italian Ophthalmologic Association
I.S.R.S. International Society of Refractive Surgery
A.S.C.R.S. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
E.S.C.R.S. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
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