Nora M. V. Laver, MD Director, Ophthalmic Pathology

Medical School

University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine

Residency

Ophthalmology, National Eye Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pathology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC

Fellowship

Cytopathology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Ocular Pathology, Callender-Binford Fellow, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C.

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology,
Washington DC

Dr. Laver is uniquely qualified to evaluate ocular pathology specimens. In addition to her training and experience on the field of Ophthalmic Pathology, she worked at the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health doing basic research prior to her residency training. She investigated the ocular complications of diabetes utilizing animal models and worked on new therapies in human diabetes mellitus.

Dr. Laver is available for consultation regarding all ocular pathology specimens, including whole globes, orbital exenterations, eyelid biopsies, conjunctival biopsies, corneal penetrating keratoplasties, phacoemulsifications, and vitrectomy specimens. For information on specific specimen fixation and handling go to Ophthalmic Pathology.