MEET DR. ZIMMERMAN
Dr. David Zimmerman serves as a consultative optometrist at Wang Vision Institute. Dr. Zimmerman routinely counsels patients interested in refractive surgery. This includes reviewing options of LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery and the various premium intraocular lenses. Dr. Zimmerman regularly advises patients who suffer from keratoconus. This involves discussing their symptoms and going over their surgical and nonsurgical options for treatment, which can include corneal cross-linking, Intacs, and corneal transplantation. Dr. Zimmerman often sees his patients through every step of their treatment at our office, from pre-surgery preparation to post-operative care.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Dr. Zimmerman is originally from Huntsville, AL and graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. He graduated with highest honors from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.
SKILLS AND SPECIALTIES
His areas of specialty include caring for patients receiving refractive surgery, cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses, keratoconus surgery, and glaucoma surgery. He personalizes treatment by considering therapeutic options of medication, laser, or surgical intervention. He enjoys pre and post-operative care as well as diagnosing and treating ocular disease. Dr. Zimmerman has written board review questions and lectures on dry eye, refractive surgery, keratoconus treatments, premium lenses and glaucoma management.
PERSONAL
Dr. Zimmerman enjoys spending time with friends and family. He and his wife have three children which keeps them very busy. They enjoy spending time outdoors, watching college football, and cooking outside.