Dr. Dwight Silvera

Over 7,500 LASIK procedures performed
10,000 ocular procedures performed

Educational Background

Dr. Dwight Silvera completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, graduating on the dean’s list. After completing his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Dr. Silvera did his specialization in ophthalmology at Queen’s University in Kingston, where he served as chief resident. Following this, he earned a post-doctoral fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of Iowa.

Refractive Experience

Dr. Silvera has diverse experience performing laser surgery, and is proficient in several types of state-of-the-art lasers, including the VISX Star S4, Bausch & Lomb Z100, Allegretto Wavelight, and is certified for the IntraLase laser. He was one of the first surgeons to perform an IntraLase-enabled keratoplasty (cornea transplant) in Iowa. During his fellowship at the University of Iowa, Dr. Silvera taught ophthalmology to residents and medical students. As a Corneal Specialist, Dr. Silvera also offers a new treatment for Keratoconus patients called corneal cross-linking.

Accomplishments and Awards

Dr. Silvera is board-certified in Canada with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and certified in the United States with the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has participated in various research projects and has written articles for scientific publications, including the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. He has also given presentations at various events and major ophthalmology conferences, such as the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Silvera finished in the 99th percentile of his OKAP (Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program) exam across North America and has received numerous awards in recognition of his accomplishments.