Merit Reviews
Objective, timely evaluation of ophthalmic case records and clinical standards of care.
Medical Record Analysis
Detailed review of operative reports, biometry, and ophthalmic imaging (OCT, corneal topography/tomography, visual fields).
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Clear, evidence-based communication of complex ophthalmic concepts in depositions and at trial.
Relevant Clinical Background:
- Combined Subspecialty Perspective: As both a UCLA fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and a cataract and refractive surgeon, Dr. Schmitz provides clinical insight into the long-term safety, intraocular pressure management, and surgical planning of cataract, ICL, and RLE patients.
- Active Clinical & Academic Experience: Former Ophthalmology Department Chairman at Naval Medical Center San Diego and actively practicing surgeon at SharpeVision, familiar with current diagnostic and surgical protocols.