David Aaron Eichenbaum, MD
Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida
Employment
July 2007-Present
Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida – St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa, Florida
Academic Appointments
November 2007-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
- University of South Florida College of Medicine – Tampa, Florida
Fellowship
July 2005 - June 2007
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Tufts/Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
- New England Eye Center – Boston, Massachusetts
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston – Boston, Massachusetts
Residency
July 2002 - June 2005
University of South Florida College of Medicine
- University of South Florida Eye Institute – Tampa, Florida
July 2001 - June 2002
Austin Medical Education Program – Transitional Internship
- Brackenridge Hospital – Austin, Texas
Education
August 1997 - May 2001
University of South Florida College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine
August 1994 – July 1997
University of South Florida
- Bachelor of Arts
- Graduated Medical Honors Program
- Graduated University Honors Program
Honors
Appointed Offices
- Vice President, Tampa Bay Ophthalmic Society, 2011-2012
- Treasurer, Tampa Bay Ophthalmic Society, 2010-2011
- Secretary, Tampa Bay Ophthalmic Society, 2011-2012
Residency
- Chief Resident 2004-2005
College of Medicine
- President, Student Council of the USF College of Medicine 2000-2001
- President, USF Chapter of the American Medical Student Association 1998-1999
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology, Certified 2007
Florida Medical License: ME90466
Hospital Privileges
St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida
Physicians Surgery Center at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida
All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida
Largo Medical Center, Indian Rocks Campus, Largo, Florida
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, Florida
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
Research Interests and Publications
Articles
Jaffrey C , Eichenbaum D, Denham D, Norman J. A Novel Pancreatic Model: the Snip Method of Pancreatic Isolation for In Vitro Study. Pancreas, 1999; 19:377-381.
Baumal C, Eichenbaum D. Intravitreal Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Subfoveal CNV Secondary to AMD. Retina Today, Summer 2006; 16-18.
Eichenbaum D, Heier J. Multiple Repeated Intravitreal Triamcinolone Treatment for Radiation-Induced Macular Edema. Retinal Cases and Brief Reports, Fall 2007; 1(4):202-204.
Eichenbaum D. The Job Search and Interviewing. Retina Today. January/February 2008; 24-25.
Eichenbaum D. Navigating Contract Negotiating. Retina Today. March/April 2008; 20-21.
Slonim CB, Raizman MD, Eichenbaum DA, Nichols-Kay C, Joshi S, Gallager P. Uveitis. Ocular Infection and Inflammation, Winter 2009; 1(2): 3-13
Davis A, Cohen SM Pautler SE, Billiris-Findlay K, Eichenbaum DA. Acta Ophthalmologica. Beta Blocker Use and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Accepted 2011.
Abstracts
Groden L, Dorsett K., Eichenbaum D. Pachymetry Studies in LASIK. Abstract, 2000. Castroviejo Cornea Society, 26th Annual Meeting, October 21, 2000.
Book Chapters
Eichenbaum DA, Slonim CB. Disorders of the eye. Cuppett M, Walsh KM, eds. General Medical Conditions in the Athlete. St. Louis: Mosby Inc; 2005: 217-242.
Henderson BA, Steinert RF, Eichenbaum DA, Heier JS. Complications of IOL Surgery. In: Albert D, Miller J, Azar D, Blodi B, eds. Albert & Jakobiec’s Principles & Practice of Ophthalmology. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 2007: Sect 9 Ch 121 pg 1-37.
Eichenbaum D, Reichel E. Optical Coherence Tomography in the Evaluation and Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. In: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Second Edition. Italy: Informa Healthcare; 2007: 177-185.
Eichenbaum DA, Park RI, Topping TM. Postoperative Endophthalmitis. In: Steinert R, ed. Cataract Surgery. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 2009: Part VII Ch 55 pg 671-679.
Small L, Eichenbaum DA, Slonim CB. Disorders of the Eye. Cuppett M and Walsh KM, eds. Medical Conditions in the Athlete (2nd edition). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby; 2012
Posters
Eichenbaum D, Groden L. “Lasik Surgery Noncandidates.” Poster. San Diego: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2004.
Eichenbaum D, Rogers A, Reichel E, Baumal C, Duker J. “Intraocular Bevacizumab (Avastin) for the Treatment for Choroidal Neovascularization and Retinal Vasculopathies.” Poster. Ft. Lauderdale: Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology, 2006.
Eichenbaum D, Nguyen J, Heier J. “Ranibizumab in Patients With Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Causes Other Than Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Phase I Study.” Poster. Ft. Lauderdale: Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology, 2007.
Nguyen J, Eichenbaum D, Heier J. “Ranibizumab Treatment of Patients With Neovascular AMD Previously Treated With Intravitreal Bevacizumab.” Poster. Ft. Lauderdale Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2007.
Wiegand T, Rogers A, Yates P, Eichenbaum D, Reichel E, Duker J. “Intravitreal Injection of Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Choroidal Neovascularization Caused by Angioid Streaks.” Poster. Ft. Lauderdale Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2007.
Clinical Trials
Bausch & Lomb Protocol 577: A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Parallel-Group Clinical Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.5%, versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery, Sub-Investigator, 2010.
Bausch & Lomb Protocol 637: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Group, Vehicle-Controlled, Multicenter, Exploratory Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of BOL-303242-X Ophthalmic Suspension in Dry Eye Syndrome, Sub-Investigator, 2010.
Bausch & Lomb Protocol A3921066: A Phase II, Randomized, Double Masked, Parallel Group, Vehicle Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study of Tasocitinib (CP-690,550) in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease, Sub-Investigator, 2010.
Alcon Protocol C-10-078: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Treatment in Patients with Dry Eye, Sub-Investigator, 2011.
Alcon Protocol C-10-033: 3-Month Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed Combination of Brinzolamide 1%/Brimonidine 0.2% Compared to Brinzolamide 1% and Brimonidine 0.2% All Dosed Three Times Daily in Patinents with Open-Angle Glaucoma and/or Ocular Hypertension, Sub-Investigator, 2011.
Alcon Protocol C-11-034: A Multicenter, Double-Masked Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Travaprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.003% Compared to Travatan in Patients with Open Angle or Hypertension, Sub-Investigator, 2011.
Monthly Ranibizumab versus Treat and Extend Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema, Principal Investigator, 2012.
Miscellaneous
Eichenbaum D, Goldstein B. Development of a novel intraocular foreign body basket, and design of prototype instruments. 2003-2005.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists
American Medical Association
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Tampa Bay Ophthalmic Society
Presentations
“New Treatments for Macular Degeneration” Grand Rounds, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida August 9, 2007
“Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 2007 and Beyond” Resident Lecture, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida August 30, 2007
“Treatment Advances in Macular Degeneration” Grand Rounds, Suncoast Hospital, Largo, Florida September 13, 2007
“Macular Degeneration Update” University of South Florida/All Children’s Hospital Retina Update Course, St. Petersburg, Florida, February 1, 2008
“The Neonatal Eye Exam and Retinopathy of Prematurity” Nursing Seminar All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, June 30, 2008
“Photodynamic Therapy in 2009” Resident Lecture, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, October 16 2008
"Diabetic Retinopathy: 2009 and Beyond" University of South Florida/All Children’s Hospital Retina Update Course, St. Petersburg, Florida, February 6, 2009
"Retinal Detachment Surgery" Grand Rounds, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, August 20, 2009
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Renaissance Charlotte South Park Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 10, 2009
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Westin Hotel, Richmond, Virgina, October 13, 2009
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, November 10, 2009
"Clinical AMD - Pearls for the Technician" Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology, Continuing Education Webinar, November 17, 2009
"Imaging for AMD - Pearls for the Technician" Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology, Continuing Education Webinar, January 12, 2010
"Retina Techtrax" Continuing Education Program, Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology and American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses, Doubletree Resort, Orlando, Florida, January 16, 2010
"Retinal Vein Occlusion: Is There Less Frustration Now?" University of South Florida/All Children’s Hospital Retina Update Course, St. Petersburg, Florida, February 5, 2010
"Implantable Drug Delivery Devices" University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, March 15, 2010
“Retinopathy of Prematurity 2010” Nursing Seminar All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 29, 2010
"Implantable Drug Delivery Systems" Pinellas County Optometric Society, Largo, Florida, May 11, 2010
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 21, 2010
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Griffin Gate Marriott Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky, October 26, 2010
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Hutton Hotel, Nasville, Tennessee, November 11, 2010
"Navigate" Ophthalmic Technician Education, sponsored by Genentech, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, Boca Raton, Florida, November 18, 2010
“Advances in Vitrectomy” University of South Florida/All Children’s Hospital Retina Update Course, St. Petersburg, Florida, February 4, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, Chart House, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 24, 2011
“Hereditary Retinal Dystrohies” University of South Florida Eye Institute, Tampa, Florida, June 16, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, Courtine’s Restaurant, Stuart, Florida, June 30, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, Global Grill, Pensacola, Florida, September 8, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, River Oaks Restaurant, Memphis, Tennessee, September 13, 2011
Diabetes Support Group Question and Answer Session, St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, September 14, 2011
“Retinopathy of Prematurity Update: ‘Intravitreal Bevacizumab or Laser?’,” University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, September 21, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, Brass Lantern Restaurant, Dunn, North Carolina, October 26, 2011
GENIE Peer Education Program, sponsored by Genentech, Cobalt, Vero Beach, Florida, November 17, 2011
Community Service
Radio Reading Service – WUSF 89.7 FM Tampa, Florida 2003-2005
Community Seminar – “Macular Degeneration: Newest Information on Research and Treatment,” Macula Vision Research Foundation, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, June 10, 2006
Community Seminar – “Macular Degeneration: Answering Your Questions,” The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, November 28, 2007
Community Seminar – “Macular Surgery: Answering Your Questions,” The Fountains at Boca CIega Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, January 17, 2008
Community Seminar – “Lunch and Learn: Macular Degeneration,” Gulfport Senior Center, Gulfport, Florida, January 22, 2008
Community Seminar – “Macular Degeneration Advancements,” St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary, St. Petersburg, Florida, March 26, 2008
Community Seminar – “Question and Answer: Your Aging Eyes,” Friendship Club at Town Shores, Gulfport, Florida, May 6, 2008
Community Seminar – “Question and Answer: Macular Degeneration,” Benjamin Tower, St. Petersburg, Florida, May 22, 2008
“2008 Eye on AMD Program,” sponsored by Genentech, Renaissance Charlotte South Park Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 8, 2008
“2008 Eye on AMD Program,” sponsored by Genentech, Embassy Suites Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, July 12, 2008
“2008 Eye on AMD Program,” sponsored by Genentech, Jacksonville Marriott, Jacksonville, Florida, November 1, 2008
"Foundation for Fighting Blindness Tampa Vision Seminar," A la Carte Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, February 21, 2009
"2009 Eye on AMD Program," sponsored by Genentech, Renaissance Charlotte South Park Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, March 12, 2009
Community Seminar - "Question and Answer: Macular Degeneration" Westminster Suncoast, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 30, 2009
"2009 Eye on AMD Program" sponsored by Genentech, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 6, 2009
Community Seminar - "Macular Degeneration and Macular Surgery" St. Anthony's Physician Surgery Center, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 24th, 2010
Community Seminar - "Insight to Your Eyesight" Magnolia Gardens, Pinellas Park, Florida, April 27, 2010.
Community Seminar - “Diabetes and Your Eyes” St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, March 2, 2011.
