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Daniel E. Savage
( out of 15 reviews )

Daniel E. Savage, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English
  • Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 15 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    January 19, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Savage is kind, professional, and knowledgeable. He is gentle, answering questions clearly and carefully.. He is patient. Explains each procedure so I know what to expect. I am grateful that he took the time to see me today.

    November 13, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I've got nothing but good things to say.

    October 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Doctor savage was great to work with. He explained everything clearly and walked me through the entire lasik procedure.

    October 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Super attentive and cordial

    September 29, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very kind, likable ,and efficient

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Visiting Instructor

    Education history

    Chief Resident Ophthalmology - University of Rochester Medical Center David & Ilene Flaum Eye Institute Chief Resident
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Rochester Medical Center David & Ilene Flaum Eye Institute Resident
    Graduate Training Optics - University of Rochester M.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine, Optics - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry M.D., Ph.D.
    Undergraduate Optics - University of Rochester B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Pak CM, Savage DE, Plotnik R, Wozniak RAF (2022). Intrastromal Antibiotic Injection in Polymicrobial Keratitis: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Ophthalmol, 13(2), 550-555. (Read full article)
    2. Huang R, Yu D, Savage D, Wozniak K, Zheleznyak L, Knox WH, Huxlin KR (2022). Blue-LIRIC in the rabbit cornea: efficacy, tissue effects, and repetition rate scaling. Biomed Opt Express, 13(4), 2346-2363. (Read full article)
    3. Savage DE, Plotnik R, Wozniak RAF (2020). Short-term, high-dose hydroxychloroquine corneal toxicity. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 18, 100713. (Read full article)
    4. Wozniak KT, Elkins N, Brooks DR, Savage DE, MacRae S, Ellis JD, Knox WH, Huxlin KR (2017). Contrasting cellular damage after Blue-IRIS and Femto-LASIK in cat cornea. Exp Eye Res, 165, 20-28. (Read full article)
    5. Wozniak KT, Gearhart SM, Savage DE, Ellis JD, Knox WH, Huxlin KR (2016). Comparable change in stromal refractive index of cat and human corneas following blue-IRIS. J Biomed Opt, 22(5), 55007. (Read full article)
    6. Savage DE, Brooks DR, DeMagistris M, Xu L, MacRae S, Ellis JD, Knox WH, Huxlin KR (2014). First demonstration of ocular refractive change using blue-IRIS in live cats. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 55(7), 4603-12. (Read full article)
    7. Brooks DR, Brown NS, Savage DE, Wang C, Knox WH, Ellis JD (2014). Precision large field scanning system for high numerical aperture lenses and application to femtosecond micromachining of ophthalmic materials. Rev Sci Instrum, 85(6), 065107. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Savage DE, Pantanelli SM (2023). An update on intraocular lens power calculations in eyes with previous laser refractive surgery. [Review]. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 35(1), 34-43. (Read full article)

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