Dr. Seibel is a U.S. patent holder and has invented more than twenty instruments for cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma surgery. For his work in advancing the field of cataract and lens surgery, he has been honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology High Achievement Award. He is committed to providing the most advanced vision correction treatments to his patients.
Dr. Barry Seibel is considered by key opinion leaders in ophthalmology to be one of the top cataract and lens surgeons in the world. He is the author of the critically acclaimed and best- selling cataract and lens surgery textbook “Phacodynamics”, now in its fourth edition and with translations into multiple languages world-wide. Frequently referred to as “the bible of cataract and lens surgery”, his book uniquely applies engineering principles to facilitate customized surgery for each individual patient, facilitating the gentlest, safest, and most effective possible surgery.
The textbook is used by both novice and advanced eye surgeons worldwide for learning the science behind cataract and lens surgery specific to patients as individuals rather than a generalized approach. Having mastered the principles in his textbook, Dr Seibel is among the very few (about 1%) of US surgeons to routinely use Dual Linear Pedal Control techniques for the greatest finesse and safety for his patients.
A Doctor Chosen by Other Doctors for Their Own Cataract Surgery
Dr. Seibel is a U.S. Patent holder, and has invented more than 20 surgical instruments for cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma surgery. His surgical instruments are some of the most commonly used ones by eye surgeons world-wide. He is also a dedicated teacher who has given more than 300 eye surgery lectures in over 20 countries on six continents, and he has demonstrated his surgical technique around the world. These live surgery events have been observed via satellite by thousands of eye surgeons in multiple countries interested in learning Dr. Seibel’s methods.
Background and Education
Dr. Seibel’s extensive background and expertise in both the art and technology of cataract and lens surgery has placed him in high demand from ophthalmic industry. He has served as a bioengineering consultant to multiple companies, helping to bring new technologies to market, including pioneering work in microrobotics and laser cataract surgery. He was the first surgeon in California to use the femtosecond laser in cataract and lens surgery, and is the inventor on some of the core patents for this technology. Dr. Seibel served as an investigator in numerous FDA clinical trials for the continual improvement of patient-centered eye surgery. His work with the industry and the FDA means that you as a patient will not only be made aware of some of the safest and most advanced current technology, but also often some promising technologies that might soon become available.
Dr. Seibel is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rice University and completed his eye surgery residency at the USC Doheny Eye Institute. He is on the clinical faculty at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, where he has received the Residents’ Teaching Award. Dr. Seibel also serves on the faculty for Harvard Medical School’s Annual Advanced Cataract Course and is the Director of All Surgical Skills Transfer Courses (including Cataract Surgery and LASIK) for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. For his work in advancing the field of cataract and lens surgery, Dr. Seibel has been honored with the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology High Achievement Award.
Dr. Barry S. Seibel
As the Director of Cataract and Lens Surgery at Pacific Vision Institute, Dr Seibel performs Laser Cataract and Lens Surgery and advanced lens implants like Technis Multifocal, Crystalens, Symfony, PanOptix, Vivity, EVO ICL, and Toric lenses to reduce or eliminate dependance on glasses. He personally examines and spends time with each patient to help determine their best options. When it comes to the quality of your vision, we understand that nothing is more important to you than choosing the most skilled and caring eye surgeon.
Doctors CHOOSEDR. Barry SeibelFOR THEIR ADVANCED CATARACT SURGERY
Dr. James Salz's Cataract Surgery Experience with D. Barry S. Seibel
Richard Donner's Cataract Surgery Experience with D. Barry Seibel
Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie's Cataract Surgery Experience with Dr. Barry Seibel
Surgical Instruments
Bausch & Lomb
During his extensive experience as a surgeon, Dr. Seibel continuously visualized ideal goals, techniques and ideal instruments, and thus began to systematically derive improvements. This was how he invented the 20 specialized Seibel instruments designed to enhance safety, patient comfort, and surgical efficiency.
For a complete list of all the Seibel surgical instruments go to: Curriculum Vitae – Instrumentation.
Bausch & Lomb Discusses The Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum And The Cataract Speculum
These innovative surgical instruments are designed for cataract/refractive surgery by Barry Seibel, MD:
- E4054R Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum – Solid Blade
- E4075R Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum – Ribbon Blade
- E4075RC Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum – Ribbon Blade Compact
Lid Control For Cataract And Refractive Procedures
The Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum provides the following features:
- Includes a unique pivot axis that allows blades to support lids gently through an anatomically correct arc of motion.
- Provides a swivel screw adjustment mechanism that rotates out of the area once adjusted, providing a secure lock.
- Lid blades are contoured to the surface of the eye. The blades are excellent for generating eye surface exposure during phacoemulsification or microkeratome suction ring placement.
- Blade ribbon design allows surgical ergonomic access. Includes open wire designs but the ribbon stock distributes force over a larger surface area than the tangent point of contact of a wire speculum. Thus focal pressure on the eyelid is reduced and patient comfort is enhanced.
Cataract Speculum E4054R
Cataract Speculum E4075R
Available in solid blade or open “ribbon” style blade.
Cataract Speculum
The blades of the Seibel 3-D Speculum are unique in that they follow the anatomical path of the globe to gently support the lids. This distinguishes them from conventional speculum designs that open in one plane.
The Cataract Speculum includes a screw mechanism that swings up for ideal positioning and adjustment, and then swings down out of the way during the procedure, providing an easier, smoother procedure experience.
To order one of Dr. Seibel’s inventions, please contact your Bausch & Lomb representative or call customer service at 800-338-2020. Visit our web site at bausch.com.
The Seibel 3-D Lid Speculum was designed by Barry S. Seibel, MD of Los Angeles, CA, U.S. PATENT No. 6,283,913.
Dr. Seibel's Surgical Patents
- U.S. Patent #11,154,131 Side Deployable Keyboard Tray System.
- U.S. Patent #10,828,149 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens.
- U.S. Patent #10,729,538 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens.
- U.S. Patent #10,639,140 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens.
- U.S. Patent #10,478,341 System and Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of Tissue.
- U.S. Patent #9,968,439 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #9,867,635 Method, Apparatus and system for a Water Jet (for cataract surgery).
- U.S. Patent #9,782,253 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #9,668,919 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of Tissue. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #9,402,715 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #9,278,028 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of Tissue. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #8,968,375 Method for Patterned Plasma-Mediated Modification of the Crystalline Lens. Application of femtosecond laser for adjunctive treatment for phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
- U.S. Patent #6,283,913 3-Dimensional Lid Speculum and Method for Use.
- U.S. Patent #5,836,959 Ultrasonic Tip and a Method for Intraocular Surgery. Flat-Head Ultrasonic Phacoemulsification Needle and Fault Line Phacoemulsification technique.
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