Our Doctors
For over 40 years the Southwest Eye Institute (formerly the Buzard Eye Institute) has been a leader in state-of-the-art eye care. Dr. Malitz has consistently been rated the “Best of the Best” in his primary office location with a local and national reputation. We specialize in vision correction (refractive) surgery (LASIK and PRK), no stitch, no patch premium Cataract Surgery (with toric, EDOF, bifocal, trifocal (Synergy, Symphony, Eyehance, ClearView SBL-3, PanOptix, Vivity) and accommodating lenses-Crystalens), SLT laser glaucoma treatment, Xen, Kahook Goniotomy, I-stent trabecular bypass, strabismus (crossed eyes), oculoplastics (blepharoplasty) pterygium treatment and the medical treatment of eye diseases. In addition, on a selective basis, Dr. Malitz provides expert fee-based concierge eye care, providing uninsured and underinsured patients with the most advanced options or researched referrals to cutting-edge technology personally curated by the doctor for your individual needs. Our team consists of highly trained and conscientious staff which makes us proud daily.
David I. Malitz, MD
Our medical director and lead ophthalmologist, Dr. David I Malitz is specially trained in complete eye care. We specialize in medical and surgical eye care. Dr. Malitz is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has over 30 years of experience in medical and surgical eye care with expertise in Cataract Surgery and Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Malitz provides the latest FDA-approved, advanced forms of eye care. We’d love to help you see clearly like thousands of other patients. See what some of our patients have said about Dr. Malitz here.
Dr. Malitz is a board-certified ophthalmologist (eye specialist and surgeon). Dr. Malitz was born in the Midwest and graduated in the top 3 percent of his class from the University of Michigan where he graduated in 3 1/2 years. He did Stem Cell Cancer research at the Michigan Cancer Foundation until he started medical school. He was one of the very few out-of-state residents selected for admission to the top-ranked UCLA School of Medicine. During medical school, Dr. Malitz did Ophthalmic research at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and was trained for the research at Stanford. Prior to his formal Ophthalmic education, he studied Internal Medicine at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles. He returned to his birth city, Chicago to receive his Ophthalmology training at the top-ranked UIC Eye Center in Chicago, IL. After completing his training, he practiced in San Pedro, California initially and then returned to the Midwest to become the medical director of the Ohio Valley Eye Institute in Evansville, Indiana. Fifteen years ago he was selected to transition the Buzard Eye Institute which he renamed the Southwest Eye Institute. He is recognized by his colleagues as providing the highest quality comprehensive care. He participates in teaching programs with medical students from Indiana University and UAG Medical Schools and offers a comprehensive array of services with a special focus on vision correction surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL and C-Lex (clear lens exchange), and advanced technology cataract surgery). He also has extensive training and expertise in glaucoma treatment (laser procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma implants) and cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. He is the medical director of the Southwest Eye Institute and Red Rock Surgery Center. He is currently accepting new patients. Call the office at 362-3900 to schedule an appointment.
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract, & Refractive (vision correction) Surgery
Undergraduate B.S. Anthropology-Zoology, with highest distinction University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan Medical School M.D. UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA InternshipWhite Memorial Medical Center, a Loma Linda Affiliate, Internal Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Residency The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary – UIC Eye Center Chicago, IL Memberships American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Licenses- Indiana-Active
- Kentucky-Active
- Nevada-Active
Laser Certifications
AMO Visx Star S4, Intralase, Summit, Alcon WaveLight EX500 Excimer, Alcon Femtosecond LensX Laser for Cataract Surgery Learn more about our cutting-edge services provided by Southwest Eye Institute LASIK center. Our broad range of specialties allows us to cater to the unique needs of each and every one of our clients. Are you tired of being told that you are not a candidate for vision correction? It’s time to give yourself a second chance. With a better than 95% chance of reducing or eliminating your need for glasses or contact lenses, our LASIK center can provide you with the freedom you deserve to engage in virtually all of your daily activities without the limits that come with being tied to corrective lenses or devices. At our center, we offer a range of services including LASIK, cataract surgery, PRK, ICL, AK, LRI, laser vision correction, laser eye surgery, expert Lasik, LASEK, among others. We offer custom solutions to fix distance, intermediate, near and even presbyopia and astigmatism. We have locations in the Midwest as in Las Vegas with expert services provided by Dr. David Malitz. With services like CustomVue, Clearlex (clear lens exchange (off-label), Discount Lasik, Advanced Surface Ablation, CK, ICL, Presby IOL, and Implantable Contacts we can address virtually all Refractive Errors. We pride ourselves on leading the industry with cutting-edge technology. Our Vision Correction Center is committed to providing you with comprehensive care for your vision. Our team of highly qualified professionals will perform a complete optical vision correction as well as provide cosmetic surgery such as Botox injections to address specific concerns. We are also available for consultations on diabetic eye and other eye related issues. When you choose our eye care office, you can rest assured that you are putting your vision health in the hands of highly skilled and experienced professionals. We offer glaucoma surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surger (MIGS), cosmetic eye surgery, oculoplastics, cornea transplantation, macular degeneration, pterygium, as well as general eye care services. With years of experience providing quality services to clients in Indiana and Las Vegas, our Vision Correction Center is committed to helping you achieve the vision correction results that you deserve. We offer advanced options beyond LASIK. So why wait? Take the first step today and schedule an appointment at our Lasik center by calling 866-295-2020. In addition to our surgeon, we work closely with our affiliated optometrists, Dr. Amel Youssef, Dr. Mark Ohriner, Dr. Greg Faldowski, Dr. Vincent Sorgentoni, and Dr. Girma Yemane. We are open to work with your optometrist as well and manage your care jointly when medically appropriate!