Dr. Donnenfeld is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at New York University. He is an internationally recognized expert with over 225 peer-reviewed papers, 45 book chapters, and three books, as well as many named lectures around the world.

Dr. Donnenfeld is a past president of ASCRS and OMIG, Trustee of Dartmouth Medical School, editor in chief of EyeWorld, and the president of the International Intraocular Implant Club. He was an initial FDA investigator of Restasis, Xiidra, laser vision correction, corneal crosslinking, the femtosecond laser, and many refractive IOLs.

He was named America’s Best Eye Doctor in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by Newsweek, and The Ophthalmologist named him one of the 50 most influential people in ophthalmology for 2020-2023.

Dr. Donnenfeld is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has received its Honor Award, Senior Honor Award, Life Achievement Honor Award and Secretariat Award.