Medical education is a true passion of mine, one that has been strengthened through a range of academic and editorial appointments. Being faculty at the Osler Institute, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, VCOM, and the University of Virginia School of Medicine is rewarding and an honor. 

I grew up in Houston, graduated from the Dr. Michael Debakey High School for Health Professions in the Texas Medical Center, and served in the United States Army Reserves. During the Gulf War, I was deployed to South Korea. While still in the US Army Reserves, I graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Then I completed an internship in general surgery in Dallas and an ophthalmology residency in Los Angeles. My clinical and research interests in medicine and merging technology have resulted in several publications and editorial appointments. I specialize in eye surgery to improve vision and prevent blindness in our military veterans at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Damien Luviano, MD, FACS

• Medicine and Surgery License, Virginia Board of Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
• Board Certified, Subspecialty in Clinical Informatics, American Board of Preventive   Medicine
• Certified Professional, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, (CPHIMS)
• Certified Medical LASER Safety Officer, Board of Laser Safety (BLS)
• Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (AHIMA)
• Certified Healthcare Information Technology Specialist Clinician Provider, AHIMA
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO)
• Diplomate and Certified in Healthcare Quality and Management
• Aviation Medical Examiner, FAA

Chen, J L, et al. “Comparison of Diabetic Retinopathy Phenotype between Latinos and Blacks.” Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications., U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18599323.

Damien M Luviano, and Rahul T Pandit. “CXL Effective for Treating Corneal Ectasia after Refractive Surgery.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 6 Nov. 2017, www.aao.org/editors-choice/cxl-effective-treating-corneal-ectasia-after-refra.

Damien M Luviano. “Boston KPro Implants Appear Unsafe for Children.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 8 Feb. 2018, www.aao.org/editors-choice/boston-kpro-implants-appear-unsafe-children.

Damien M Luviano. “Dilute Bleach Best for Disinfecting Tonometry Equipment.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 21 Dec. 2017, www.aao.org/editors-choice/dilute-bleach-best-disinfecting-tonometry-equipmen.

Damien M Luviano. “Existing Evidence Suggests DMEK Is Safe, Effective for Endothelial Failure.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 22 Feb. 2018, www.aao.org/editors-choice/existing-evidence-suggests-dmek-is-safe-effective-.

Damien M Luviano. “Scientists Zero in on Key Protein Driving HSV-1 Inflammation.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 July 2017, www.aao.org/editors-choice/scientists-zero-in-on-key-protein-driving-hsv-1-in.

Damien M Luviano. “Transepithelial CXL Offers Promising Early Results, Faster Recovery.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 6 June 2017, www.aao.org/editors-choice/transepithelial-cxl-offers-promising-early-results.

Faustina, Misha. “Diagnosing Pediatric Periocular Swelling.” Edited by Damien Luviano, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Oct. 2017, www.aao.org/interview/diagnosing-pediatric-periocular-swelling.

Grewal, Simran, and Damien Luviano. “Corneal Verticillata.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 18 Jan. 2018, www.aao.org/image/corneal-verticillata.

Hovanesian, John  A. “Patient Satisfaction After Premium Cataract Surgery.” Edited by Damien Luviano, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 23 Mar. 2016, www.aao.org/interview/patient-satisfaction-after-premium-cataract-surger.

Luviano , Damien, and Nishat Kumar. “Toxoplamosis Scar with Corresponding Humphrey Visual Field.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 25 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/toxoplamosis-scar-with-corresponding-humphrey-visu-2.

Luviano , Damien. “Retinal Vein Occlusion with the Abnormal Visual Field Test.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 25 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/retinal-vein-occlusion-with-abnormal-visual-field--2.

Luviano, D M, et al. “Selected Clinical Comparisons of Spectral Domain and Time Domain Optical Coherence Tomography.” Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging : the Official Journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye., U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19485303.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/agerelated-macular-degeneration-8.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Hearing Aid.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/hearing-aid-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “High Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/high-risk-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Homonymous Hemianopia.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 26 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/homonymous-hemianopia-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Infectious Central Corneal Ulcer.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/infectious-central-corneal-ulcer-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Pigmentary Retinopathy from Congenital Rubella.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/pigmentary-retinopathy-from-congenital-rubella-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Retinitis Pigmentosa with Associated Cystoid Macular Edema.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/retinitis-pigmentosa-with-associated-cystoid-macul-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/severe-nonproliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Dominik Thomas. “Traumatic Lid Laceration.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/traumatic-lid-laceration-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Kasi Shaw. “Pharmacologic Miosis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/pharmacologic-miosis-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Kenneth T Morvant Jr. “Facial Changes of Rosacea, Rhinophyma (Nose), Lid Distortion (Eye).” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/facial-changes-of-rosacea-rhinophyma-nose-lid-dist-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Kenneth T Morvant. “Lipemia Retinalis.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=8724&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien, and Maggie Palomo. “Goldmann Applanation Tonometry.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/goldmann-applanation-tonometry-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Mohammad Khan. “Choroidal Coloboma.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/choroidal-coloboma-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Nishant Kumar. “Bilateral Keratoconjunctivitis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/bilateral-keratoconjunctivitis-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Nishant Kumar. “Humphrey Visual Field of Bitemporal Hemianopia.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/humphrey-visual-field-of-bitemporal-hemianopia-2.

Luviano, Damien, and Nishant Kumar. “Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/posterior-ischemic-optic-neuropathy-4.

Luviano, Damien, and Vivek Raizada. “Perforated Cornea.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/perforated-cornea-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Anterior Uveitis with Hypopyon HLA B27 Ankylosing Spondylitis.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7938&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Conjunctival and Orbital Hematoma.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2012, www.aao.org/image/conjunctival-orbital-hematoma-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Conjunctival Hemorrhage (Subconjunctival Hemorrhage) Nontraumatic.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 1 Aug. 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7613&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Conjunctival Hyperemia, Bilateral Secondary to Prostaglandin Analog Use for Glaucoma.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=9012&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/diabetic-retinopathy-with-macular-edema-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Divergent Concomitant Strabismus, Alternating Exotropia.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 16 July 2008, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7875&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Divergent Concomitant Strabismus, Alternating Exotropia.” Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7872&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien, et al. Clinical Optics in Ophthalmology: a Last Minute Review for the Boards. Lulu Com, 2012.

Luviano, Damien. “Fungal Keratitis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 26 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/fungal-keratitis-3.

Luviano, Damien. “Geneva Lens Clock.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/geneva-lens-clock-4.

Luviano, Damien. “Globe Penetration, Foreign Body, Nail.” Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, Online Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7649&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Globe Penetration, Foreign Body, Nail, Radiology.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 1 July 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7650&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Gonorrheal Keratitis, Perforated Corneal Ulcer.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 12 Mar. 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7665&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Graves's Ophthalmopathy, Malignant Endocrine Exophthalmus.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7544&locale=pt.

Luviano, Damien. “Hemorrhage after Yag-Laser Iridotomy for Angle Closure Glaucoma.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7685&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Homonymous Hemianopia, Complete Visual Field Defect, Humphrey Visual Field.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 Nov. 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=8725&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Homonymous Hemianopic Scotomata.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 25 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/homonymous-hemianopic-scotomata-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/keratoconjuctivitis-sicca-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Left Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy Secondary to Brain Tumor.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 25 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/left-sixth-cranial-nerve-palsy-secondary-to-brain-.

Luviano, Damien M, and Charles C Wykoff. Ophthalmology Oral Review Study Manual. 1.0 version, 1st ed., vol. 1 1, ITunes Apple, 2015, itunes.apple.com/us/book/ophthalmology-oral-review-study-manual/id959295945?mt=11.

Luviano, Damien M. “Dyslipidemia Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy Progression.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 7 Aug. 2012, www.aao.org/editors-choice/dyslipidemia-linked-to-diabetic-retinopathy-progre.

Luviano, Damien M. “Early Retinal Arteriolar Changes Correlate with Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetes Patients.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Apr. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/early-retinal-arteriolar-changes-correlate-with-pe.

Luviano, Damien M. “Enalapril, Losartan Both Appear to Slow Diabetic Retinopathy Progression.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Apr. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/enalapril-losartan-both-appear-to-slow-diabetic-re.

Luviano, Damien M., et al. Clinical Optics in Ophthalmology. 1.0 version, 1st ed., vol. 1, Apple, 2015, itunes.apple.com/us/book/clinical-optics-in-ophthalmology/id959299546?mt=11.

Luviano, Damien M, et al. Clinical Optics in Ophthalmology. 1.7 version, 1st ed., vol. 2 2, Apple, 2015, itunes.apple.com/us/book/clinical-optics-in-ophthalmology/id958154767?mt=11.

Luviano, Damien M. “Modifiable Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Apr. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/modifiable-risk-factors-of-diabetic-retinopathy.

Luviano, Damien M. “Novel Ultra-Widefield Imaging Technique Shows Promise for Assessing Diabetic Retinopathy.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 29 Oct. 2012, www.aao.org/editors-choice/novel-ultrawidefield-imaging-technique-shows-promi.

Luviano, Damien M. “Retinopathy Progression Linked to Serious Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 27 Aug. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/retinopathy-progression-linked-to-serious-cardiova.

Luviano, Damien M. “U.K. Study Recommends Retinopathy Screening Every Two Years in Type 2 Diabetes.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Apr. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/uk-study-recommends-retinopathy-screening-every-tw.

Luviano, Damien. “Macular Edema (Cystoid Macular Edema) Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO), OCT.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Mar. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7917&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Macular Edema (Cystoid Macular Edema) Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO), OCT.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Mar. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7923&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Macular Hole (Stage 4), Color Photograph.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Mar. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7908&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Macular Hole (Stage 4), Color Photograph.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmologyas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2007, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7908&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Macular Hole (Stage 4), OCT.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Mar. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7906&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien Matthisen. Ophthalmology Oral Board Review. Wolters Kluwer, 2019.

Luviano, Damien. “Patient Education about HbA1c May Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Complications.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 8 Jan. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/patient-education-about-hba1c-may-reduce-diabetic-.

Luviano, Damien. “Perforated Corneal Ulcer, Cyanoacrylate.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7627&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Perforated Corneal Ulcer, Keratoplasty.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Mar. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7628&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Pharmacologic Mydriasis (Anisocoria).” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Feb. 2011, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=8003&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Incomplete and Complete, OCT.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 19 Apr. 2012, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7612&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Pseudoesotropia, Pseudostrabismus.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2008, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7838&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Retinal Angiography of a Patient with Retinal Vein Occlusion in the Left Eye.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 10 Dec. 2010, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=9063&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Right Orbit Medial Wall Fracture.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/right-orbit-medial-wall-fracture-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Sensory Esotropia.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 17 Oct. 2012, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7876&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Sensory Esotropia (No Prisms).” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 12 Sept. 2012, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7877&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Third Nerve Palsy, Herpes Zoster.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 18 June 2008, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=7546&locale=en.

Luviano, Damien. “Time Domain Optical Coherence Tomography of Epiretinal Membrane.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 25 Aug. 2014, www.aao.org/image/time-domain-optical-coherence-tomography-of-epiret-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Updated Recommendations for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 Apr. 2013, www.aao.org/editors-choice/updated-recommendations-glycemic-control-in-type-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Visual Field Defect of Right Parietal Lobe Lesion.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 19 June 2013, www.aao.org/image/visual-field-defect-of-right-parietal-lobe-lesion-2.

Luviano, Damien. “Vitiligo.” Atlas of Ophthalmology, Atlas of Ophthalmology, 6AD, 2008, www.atlasophthalmology.net/photo.jsf?node=8683&locale=en.

Samuelson, T W, et al. “Randomized Evaluation of the Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent with Phacoemulsification in Patients with Glaucoma and Cataract.” Ophthalmology., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Mar. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20828829.

Truett, Cullen, and Damien Luviano. “Four Mirror Gonioscopy Lens.” American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 22 Mar. 2017, www.aao.org/image/four-mirror-gonioscopy-lens.

Yates, Barbara. “Giant Cell Arteritis: When to Suspect, What to Do.” Edited by Damien M Luviano, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 15 Nov. 2015, www.aao.org/interview/giant-cell-arteritis-when-to-suspect-what-to-do.