MEET DR. MELENDEZ
Founder Of Juliette Eye Institute & Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Dr. Melendez is an expert in cataract and refractive surgeries, with a passion for helping his patients achieve optimal vision. He recognized the need for a more personalized approach to eye care, where he could take the time to understand each patient’s unique vision needs. As a result, he founded The Juliette Eye Institute, a premier eye care facility in New Mexico that provides world-class treatment to its patients.
Notable Skills & Specialties
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgery procedures
- Clinical Professor, The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery/Division of Ophthalmology 2005-Present, mentoring medical students and helping them prepare for a career in ophthalmology.
- First Surgeon to offer Laser Cataract Surgery (LenSx®) in Albuquerque, NM
- Performed one of the first Trifocal IOL (PanOptix®) in Albuquerque, NM
- Performed one of the first Trifocal IOL (PanOptix®) for astigmatism in Albuquerque, NM
- First Surgeon to implant the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) in Albuquerque, NM
- Performed the first Restor +2.5 D multifocal lens implant in Albuquerque, NM
- Performed First Extended Depth of Focus (Symfony®) Lens Implantation in Albuquerque, NM
- First Surgeon to offer ZEISS SMILE (Small Lenticule Extraction: Flapless LASIK”) in Albuquerque, NM
- Authored numerous scientific journal articles
- Authored an audiobook “Ophthalmology Buzzwords®”
- Authored a Leadership Book: Focus on your Passion, not the Position
- Delivered more than 75 presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- Voted to Top Docs Abq The Magazine since 2006.
- Editor-in-Chief of The Ophthalmic News and Education Network, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Secretary for Online Education, American Academy of Ophthalmology, creating educational content to educate ophthalmologists around the world and helped develop the first education app for AAO.
- KOAT 7 Action News – Medical News Correspondent
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