Flaum Eye Institute
Cornea Services
James V. Aquavella, M.D.
Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Aquavella was the first fellowship trained corneal
surgeon in the United States when he established practice in
Rochester in the mid-1960's as a specialist in cornea and external
eye disease. He continues to be a leader clinical practice, surgery,
education and research.
He was a founder and past president of the Cornea Society,
a Director of the Eye Bank Association of America, and served
as a consultant to the Food and Drug Administration and Tissue
Banks International. As past president of the Contact
Lens Association of Ophthalmology, he is well known for his work
in the development of the therapeutic contact lens and the collagen
shield.
Dr. Aquavella founded the Cornea Research Laboratory at the
University of Rochester and was its director for over 20 years.
As a specialist in cornea and
external diseases, he continues to be a leader in the area
of cornea and anterior segment conditions of the eye. He established
Rochester's cornea fellowship program and has trained over 50
clinical cornea specialists and a similar number of research
fellows.
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While continuing to provide the best possible eye care, Dr.
Aquavella is an internationally recognized lecturer, textbook
author and researcher with over 350 publications. His current
research interests include the ocular surface tear film and cornea
wound healing and keratoprosthesis.
Dr. Aquavella received his AB from Johns Hopkins University
and his medical degree from the University of Naples. He has
been a
member of the health team at the Kings County Medical Center, Brooklyn
Eye and Ear Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard
University and the Schepens Institute in Boston.
A recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor and
Senior Honor Awards, Dr. Aquavella has been included for may years
in in the Best Physicians in America and the Best Physicians in
the Northeast.
Dr. Aquavella sees patients at our Strong
Memorial Hospital offices.