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HOMEDr. Michael Reynard, an ophthalmology expert witness, has an extensive and diversified background. With ophthalmology training at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, one of busiest trauma centers in America, he is particularly qualified to provide expertise for a variety of eye problems related to injury. He is qualified to provide expert opinions on various types of eye issues.
SERVICESDr. Reynard is an renownad eye expert witness, othmologiest, and noted author and opinion leader in his field. The Ocular Expert services include the following: Review of medical records including: personal injury, workers compensation, product liability cases as well as independent medical exams. Vision and perception issues in motor vehicle accidents. Standard of care determinations. Disability and impairment ratings. Fitness for duty determinations in patients with impairment of vision, visual field, depth perception, and/or color vision. Expert witness work: affidavits, depositions, testimony at hearings and court proceedings.
EYE EXAMINATIONDepending on the medical history and symptoms, an independent medical eye examination may either address a specific problem or involve a comprehensive examination. A complete eye examination includes: Measurement of visual acuity. Refraction to determine for updated optical prescription. Examination of eye movement and eye muscle balance. Glaucoma testing. Testing for cataracts. Microscopic examination of the corneal, iris, and lens. Examination of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. Possible dilation of the pupils to examine the peripheral portion of the retina. And other tests, if necessary. Independent Medical Examination (IME) An IME is often performed to assess injuries to the eye and their impact on vision. Depending on the specific situation, an Independent Medical Examination evaluates a variety of issues that may include causation, levels of impairment, and prognostic implications. A report is often generated shortly after an IME for use by counsel. Often an IME with relevent and accurate information can facilitate resolution of a case. IMEs may be scheduled here. Special Testing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) may used to assess the retinal nerve fiber layer. It is useful in cases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Pachymetry may be used to assess thickness of the cornea. It is useful in cases of corneal…
OPHTHALMOLOGY CASESAs a legal eye expert Dr. Michael Reynard has been involved with many Ophthalmology cases. Below are several of these cases.
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Michael Reynard, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
UCLA School of Medicine

2118 Wilshire Boulevard #614
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tel: 310.210.0833
email: reynardMD@gmail.com
website: www.ocularexpert.com

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Michael Reynard, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
UCLA School of Medicine

2118 Wilshire Boulevard #614
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tel: 310.210.0833
email: ReynardMD@gmail.com
website: www.ocularexpert.com

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EducationDr. Michael Reynard, a medico expert witness, holds degrees from Stanford, Columbia, UCLA, and USC. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA. Education University Degree Received Year Graduated Stanford University B.S. 1974 Columbia University M.D. 1978 UCLA – Harbor Medical Center Medicine 1979 University of Southern California Ophthalmology 1982
Legal ExperienceConsulting and expert witness testimony eye doctor for both plaintiff and defense in a broad spectrum of cases. Courtroom testimony as expert retained by U.S. Attorney General Courtroom testimony as expert retained by California Attorney General Independent Medical Examinations as expert retained by counsel and insurance companies. Courtroom testimony as expert in disability hearings by Social Security Administration. Deposition testimony as ophthalmology expert retained in patent infringement case. Courtroom testimony in medical liability cases. Cases reviewed include: Eye injury from toy; foreign body injury to eye; injuries to the face and eyes sustained in motor vehicle accident; slip and fall resulting in facial fractures; blowout fracture of orbit; glaucoma from eye trauma; corneal injury due to surgical trauma; dry eye syndrome following eye surgery; vision loss after physical assault; intraocular foreign body related to work injury; eye infection related to contact lens and corneal trauma; functional visual loss and malingering; lasik complications; chemical burns to eyes; complications from eyelid surgery.
Publications & PatentsDr. Michael Reynard’s eye doctor testimony has been published in peer-reviewed medical publications and hold patents for instruments and lens implants for eye surgery. Patents A fiber optic integrated phacoemulsification system is disclosed comprising surgical handpieces for cataract surgery which incorporate fiber optic bundles that transmit visible light to enhance visualization by intraocular illumination. Patient safety is improved by the oblique lighting to the… Read More at GoogleDocs » A disposable fiber optic sleeve for attachment at the forefront of a surgical instrument. The sleeve is an elongated tubular shape and incorporates multiple fiber optic bundles for transmission of visible light to enhance intraocular visualization. Additional bundles of optical fibers may provide… Read More at GoogleDocs » A process and apparatus for removing cataractous lens tissue (22) in a human or animal eye and substitution of the lens with replacement material (48) utilizing an apparatus in the form of a surgical instrument (42). The process contains the steps of injecting a therapeutic photosensitive agent… Read More at GoogleDocs » A multifocal phakic intraocular lens (10) designed to be placed in a phakic eye to correct various refractive disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. The lens (10) which can be positioned…

Ophthalmology Cases (Categories)

DrivingEye expert witness testimony for driving
Eye ConditionsEye expert witness testimony for various eye conditions
Eye InfectionEye expert witness analysis of eye infection may be helpful in determining proper diagnosis and treatment.
Eye InjuriesEye expert witness testimony for eye injuries
EyeglassesEye expert testimony for eyeglasses including protection, innovation, and cosmetics.
Eyewear
Glaucomaglaucoma expert witness
Independent Medical Examination
Intellectual Property
Lens Implants
Macular Vision
Neuro-ophthalmologyneuro-ophthalmology is the science that integrates vision, optic nerve, and the brain.
Ocular Expert TestimonyOcular expert witness testimony
Ocular SurgeryEye expert witness testimony for ocular surgery.
Ophthalmology File ReviewOphthalmology file review
Vision ImpairmentEye expert witness testimony for vision impairment.
Workers CompensationEye expert witness testimony for workers compensation.

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HomeDr. Michael Reynard, an ophthalmology expert witness, has an extensive and diversified background. With ophthalmology training at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, one of busiest trauma centers in America, he is particularly qualified to provide expertise for a variety of eye problems related to injury. He is qualified to provide expert opinions on various types of eye issues.
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