Doctor Profile

William K. Christian
MD

William Christian
MD

The Vanguard Eye Institute
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 985 W
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Santa Monica

California (CA)

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Profile

William K. Christian, M.D. is an internationally recognized leader in cataract and refractive surgery and a highly acclaimed eye surgeon.  A noted speaker, he frequently lectures throughout the world; educating other eye surgeons on customized cataract, refractive and laser eye surgery.  Dr. Christian is the Medical Director at The Vanguard Eye Institute in Santa Monica, CA (www.TheVanguardEye.com).

Dr. Christian attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine (ranked the #1 primary-care medical school in the country for twenty six consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report). After an internship year, he then completed a three-year residency in ophthalmology at Yale University School of Medicine.  Dr. Christian received intensive training in all aspects of eye surgery and in the management of eye diseases.  Following his residency training, Dr. Christian pursued further sub-specialty training by undertaking a fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Christian’s prestigious and extensive specialized training has enabled him to provide the highest quality in laser cataract (with implantation of Custom intraocular lenses) and refractive surgery (All laser-LASIK, Epi-LASIK, PRK, implantable contact lenses, refractive lens exchange), while utilizing the latest surgical techniques and the very best in cutting-edge technology. 

Dr. Christian has published numerous scientific papers and book chapters in prominent ophthalmology journals and textbooks.  He also serves as a journal board member for Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today and is a consultant and key opinion leader (KOL) for Johnson & Johnson Vision, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc, Lensar, Inc, and Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.  His research is focused on the advancement of customized laser cataract, refractive, and LASIK surgery. He is a member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the Yale Ophthalmology Society.

 His expertise is in all aspects of refractive surgery (LASIK, Epi-LASIK, PRK), phakic IOL implantation (Implantable Contact Lens), advanced laser cataract surgery with implantation of custom intraocular lenses (extended depth of focus, multi-focal, toric and accommodating lenses), complex cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma, as well as a variety of other anterior segment surgeries and medical laser procedures.

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Southern California Super Doctors 2024
Southern California Rising Stars 2014
Southern California Rising Stars 2013

About William Christian

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Graduation Year: 2002

Professional Webpage: https://www.thevanguardeye.com

Honors and Awards:

Anna C. Dunlap Scholarship 

University of Washington School of Medicine 

Years awarded:  2001 and 2002

Anna C. Dunlap Scholarship,

Donald G. Tembreull Scholarship 

University of Washington School of Medicine 

Years awarded: 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002

Donald G. Tembreull Scholarship ,

Wilson Scholarship 

University of Washington School of Medicine 

Years awarded: 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002

Wilson Scholarship,

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Diplomate, The American Board of Ophthalmology 

2012

Publications, Lectures and Presentations:

Assil KK and Christian WK

The Mindset of the Refractive IOL Patient

Mastering Refractive IOLs - The Art and Science: A Clinical Manual by David Chang. 2008: Ch. 89, p.332-334.

Author, The Mindset of the Refractive IOL Patient, Book chapter in Mastering Refractive IOLs - The Art and Science, 2008

Granet DB, Christian WK, Gomi CE, Banuelos L, Castro E.

Treatment options for anisohyperopia.

J Pediatric Ophthal Strabismus. 2006 Jul-Aug, 43(4):207-11.

Author, Treatment options for anisohyperopia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2006

Robbins SL, Christian WK, Hertle RW, Granet DB.

Vision testing in the pediatric population.

Ophthalmology Clin North Am. 2003 Jun;16(2):253-67. Review.

Author, Vision testing in the pediatric population, Opthalmology Clinics North America, 2003

Kikkawa DO, Cruz RC, Christian WK, Rikkers S, Weinreb RN, Levi L, Granet DB.

Botulinum A toxin injection for restrictive myopathy of thyroid-related orbitopathy: effects on intraocular pressure.  

Am J Ophthalmology. 2003 Apr; 135(4):427-31.

Author, Botulinum A toxin injection for restrictive myopathy of thyroid-related orbitopathy: effects on intraocular pressure, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2003

Assil KK, Chang SH, Bhandarkar SG, Sturm JM, Christian WK.

Photopic Pupillometry guided LASIK (PPL): A New Treatment for Hyperopic Presbyopia.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2008 Feb:34(2): 205-210.

Author , Photopic Pupillometry guided LASIK (PPL): A New Treatment for Hyperopic Presbyopia, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery,

Educational Background:

Residency in Ophthalmology: Yale University School of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Fellowship in Cataract & Refractive Surgery

 


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