Meet Your Keratoconus Specialist
Dr. Alexander Bonakdar is Orange County's leading keratoconus doctor and expert in non-surgical keratoconus treatment and vision restoration.
Dr. Alexander Bonakdar, O.D. - Keratoconus Specialist
For over 35 years, Dr. Bonakdar has dedicated his practice as a keratoconus specialist to the "impossible" cases. While many eye doctors shy away from complex keratoconus cases, this keratoconus doctor runs toward them.
He is a trusted keratoconus specialist referral source for CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) and UCI Medical Center, who send him their most difficult keratoconus and post-surgical patients. His philosophy as a keratoconus doctor is simple: "If there is a way to restore vision through keratoconus treatment, we will find it."
What sets this keratoconus specialist apart is his commitment to staying at the forefront of scleral lens technology for keratoconus treatment. He regularly attends advanced training seminars, maintains close relationships with leading lens manufacturers, and has invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that most general optometry practices don't have. This dedication means that when you come to our keratoconus treatment practice, you're not just getting a contact lens fitting—you're getting access to the latest innovations in keratoconus care and corneal rehabilitation.
Keratoconus Specialist
Advanced keratoconus treatment
35+ Years
Keratoconus expertise
Educator
Lectures on keratoconus treatment
Patient Focused
Personalized keratoconus care
Why Patients Travel to See This Keratoconus Doctor
Many of our keratoconus patients have been to multiple eye doctors before finding our keratoconus specialist. They've been told their corneas are "too irregular," that they need a transplant, or that "nothing more can be done." Dr. Bonakdar, as a keratoconus specialist, excels in these exact cases. His expertise in advanced scleral lens designs for keratoconus treatment, combined with cutting-edge topography mapping, allows him to achieve successful fits in situations where other keratoconus doctors have failed. Patients from across California—and even out of state—seek his keratoconus treatment because they know that if there's a non-surgical solution, this keratoconus specialist will find it.
My Philosophy of Care
Precision is not Optional
"In keratoconus treatment, 'good enough' is not enough. A difference of a few microns in a scleral lens fit can mean the difference between tolerating a lens for 4 hours versus 14 hours. I invest heavily in the most advanced topographers and profilometers because my patients deserve the highest possible standard of vision restoration."
A Partnership for Life
"Keratoconus is a lifelong condition, and I view my relationship with patients as a lifelong partnership. I am not just fitting a lens; I am monitoring your corneal health year after year. My goal is to ensure that you maintain functional, comfortable vision for decades to come, preventing the need for transplant whenever possible."
Educate to Empower
"I believe that an informed patient is a successful patient. I take the time to explain exactly what is happening with your eyes, showing you your own corneal maps and explaining the 'why' behind every treatment decision. When you understand your condition, you can advocate for your own vision health better."
Why Trust Any Other Keratoconus Doctor?
Your vision is too important to risk. Schedule a consultation with a true keratoconus specialist.
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