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John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS
Specialist in Refractive Surgery, Lens Implants, Cornea and External Disease
Clinical Assistant Professor, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Dr. John Hovanesian joined Harvard Eye Associates in 1999 after spending two years as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. At UCLA, Dr. Hovanesian specialized in refractive and corneal surgery and received international acclaim for his research in optimizing the quality of vision after laser vision correction. He continues to teach surgical technique to hundreds of doctors and has been invited to perform surgery in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Dr. Hovanesian regularly lectures in visual optics to scientists from around the country. He has published numerous research studies and has lectured internationally on refractive surgery, optics, and corneal disease.
Dr. Hovanesian continues to publish research on modern corneal and pterygium
surgery . He is currently conducting research studies on LASIK complication
prevention, dry eye , no-stitch pterygium surgery, and
new methods of corneal transplantation .
Prior to developing an interest in laser vision correction, Dr. Hovanesian
published research on improving the vision of glaucoma surgery patients at
the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, where he also attended medical
school and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society as an undergraduate.
Dr. Hovanesian is a reviewer for Ophthalmology, the world's premier journal for
eye surgery research. He also reviews new technology for other international
publications for eye surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of
Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International
Society of Refractive Surgery, and the Orange County Ophthalmology Society. He
is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an Assistant
Clinical Professor at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute.
An Eagle Scout, Dr. Hovanesian has spent many years as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and has received their highest award for volunteer service. His hobbies include food, swimming, piano, and performing magic.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
1997-1999 — Visiting Assistant Professor and David May Fellow in Cornea, External Disease, and
Refractive Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles
1996-1997 — Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
1993-1996 — Resident in Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
1992-1993 — Internship: Department of Medicine, Transitional Internship, William Beaumont
Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
1988-1992 — Doctor of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1985-1988 — Bachelor of Science in Honors Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, graduated in three
years, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Honors and Awards
1985-1988 — James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan
1987 — Phi Beta Kappa as college junior, University of Michigan
1990 — CIBA/Geigy Award for Outstanding Community Service, University of Michigan Medical
School
1994 — Recognized by National Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America with highest honor for
volunteer service
1996 — Resident of the Year, Henry Ford Hospital
1997 — David May II Fellowship, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, California
1998 — David May II Fellowship, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, California
1998 — Best Paper of Session, International Society of Refractive Surgery Symposium, New
Orleans, Louisiana
Professional Societies
American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; International Society of Refractive Surgery; Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; Orange County Ophthalmology Society
Other Professional Activities - Clinical Instructor, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, 2001-2004; Organizer, Third and Fourth Armenian-American Ophthalmology Conference, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, 1998 and 2000; House Staff Council, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, 1995-1996
Charitable Activities - Vice President-Program, Armenian Eye Care Project, international organization raising $8 million for eye care in developing Republic of Armenia. Yearly surgical missions and training programs for Armenian surgeons in U.S. 1998-present; Chairman, Orange County Armenian Young Professionals organization, 2001-present; Boy Scouts of America volunteer at regional and national levels; District Commissioner, Scouting for the Handicapped; Author of two nationally distributed publications; National Scout Jamboree Health and Safety Committee; National Committee, Armenian Church Youth Organization of America, 1996-1997
Abstracts/Scientific Presentations
1991 — Hovanesian JA, Higginbotham EJ, Lichter PR. Long Term Visual Outcome of Ocular Hypotension After Thermosclerostomy. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Sarasota, Florida
1996 — Hovanesian JA, Hovanesian JD, Byrd TJ. Change in Corneal Stress Birefringence after Radial Keratotomy. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, Seattle, Washington
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Effect of Anti-island Treatment on Visual Acuity and Corneal Topography. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, San Diego, California
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Effect of Laser Tuning on the Outcome of Refractive Surgery. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, San Diego, California
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Effect of Astigmatic Keratotomy on Visual Outcome after Myopic Photorefractive Keratectomy. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, San Diego, California
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Effect of Mild Central Islands on Visual Performance. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Quantitative Topographic Irregularity and its Correlation with Best Corrected Visual Acuity after Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery, Orlando, Florida
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Eghbali F, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Treating Astigmatism After a Free LASIK Cap by Rotating the Cap. Submitted for Symposium of International Society of Refractive Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Faktorovich EG, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Bilateral Bacterial Keratitis after LASIK in a Patient with HIV Infection. International Society of Refractive Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana. Voted best paper of session.
1998 — Van Horn S, Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Effect of Volatile Substances on Excimer Laser Energy Delivery. International Society of Refractive Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana
1998 — Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Quantitative Topographic Irregularity as a Predictor of Best Corrected Visual Acuity after Refractive Surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana
1999 — Najman J, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Effect of Lifting and Repositioning LASIK Flaps to Treat Folds. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1999 — Hovanesian JA, Hovanesian JD, Maloney RK. Detection of Microkeratome Flap Abnormalities with Corneal Birefringence. International Society of Refractive Surgery, Orlando, Florida
1999 — Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome after PRK and LASIK. International Society of Refractive Surgery, Orlando, Florida
2003 — Shamie N, Hovanesian JA, Chuck RA, Ohanesian RV. Keratopigmentation: A Surgical Technique with Improved Cosmetic Results for the Removal of Limbal Dermoids. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, San Francisco, California
Invited Lectures
1994 — Hovanesian JA. Physiologic Optics. National Science Foundation Course in Applied Optics, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
1996 — Hovanesian JA. Optics of Keratorefractive Surgery. National Science Foundation Course in Applied Optics, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Phakic Intraocular Lenses-Options for Extreme Myopia. Eye Advance 98, Bombay, India
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Visual Performance after Refractive Surgery. Eye Advance 98, Bombay, India
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Phakic Intraocular Lenses-Options for Extreme Myopia. South Asian Association of Regional Countries Ophthalmological Society, Ahmedabad
1998 — Shah SS, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Visual Performance after Refractive Surgery. South Asian Association of Regional Countries Ophthalmological Society, Ahmedabad
1998 — Hovanesian JA. Optics of Keratorefractive Surgery. National Science Foundation Short Course in Applied Optics, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
1999 — Hovanesian JA. Episcleritis and Scleritis, Concepts and Advances. University of California Berkeley Continuing Education Meeting. Pomona, California
1999 — Hovanesian JA. Moderate and Severe Ocular Allergy. University of California Berkeley Continuing Education Meeting. Pomona, California
Peer-reviewed Publications
1993 — Hovanesian JA, Higginbotham EJ, Lichter PR. Long Term Visual Outcome of Ocular Hypotension after Thermosclerostomy. Am J Ophth, 115: 603-607 (May)
1995 — Witte MM, Hovanesian JD, Hovanesian JA. A Tomographic Technique for Determining Contact Stress. Exp Technique (July/August)
— Hovanesian JA, Faktorovich EG, Hoffbauer JD, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Bilateral Bacterial Keratitis After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis in a Patient With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Arch Ophth 1999; 117: 968-970
1999 — Mondino BJ, Hovanesian JA, Pleyer U. Bullous Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes. Duane's Clinical Ophthalmology, External Disease Section
— Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Onclinx T, Maloney RK. Quantitative Topographic Irregularity as a Predictor of Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity after Refractive Surgery. Am J Ophthalmol 2000; 129(6): 752-758
— Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Symptoms of Dry Eye and Recurrent Erosion Syndrome After Refractive Surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 2001; 27: 577-584
— Van Horn S, Hovanesian JA, Maloney RK. Effect of Volatile Substances on Excimer Laser Beam Energy. In Press, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2001 — Hovanesian JA. New Technology: The Next Wave in Vision Correction. Ophth Mgmt Suppl
2002 — Hovanesian JA. Wavefront Technology for LASIK: A Good Thing is Getting Better. Ophth Mgmt Suppl
— Hovanesian, JA, Maloney RK. Treating Astigmatism after a Free LASIK Cap by Rotating the Cap. In Press, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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