Curriculum Vitae

College:                                   Washington and Jefferson University
                                               Graduated 1972
                                               Degree B. A.

Optometry School:                  Pennsylvania College of Optometry
                                               Graduated 1979
                                               Degree B. S., O. D.

Internship:                               Yale Child Development Clinic / Gesell Institute

1983 - 1990                Dr Gording is affiliated with a well known corneal specialty practice.

In addition to participating in the general care of patients, he assisted in pre and post-operative care of surgical patients and the management of pathology cases.  Dr Gording  was also responsible for the prescribing of contact lenses, including many challenging cases such as post keratoplasty, keratoconus, and other corneal dystrophies.

1990 to present:           Established his practiced in Westwood, where he continues to this day.  He initially acquired the practice of Dr Leon Lipkis.  In 1996,he moved to a new location in Westwood after acquiring the practice of Dr Harvey Temkin.  Most recently, he acquired the practice of Dr Martin Prince.  Dr Gording enjoys referrals from retinal specialists, corneal special, and internists.

 1991                           Developed a specialty in theatrical contact lenses.  Dr Gording has become one of the largest providers of lenses to he entertainment industry in the United States.  He has designed and furnished contact lenses for numerous films, television series, music videos, and commercials.  His credits include "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "The X Files", "Interview with the Vampire", "Lord of the Rings", "Austin Powers 3", "Vanilla Sky", "Minority Report", and many others. 

                                    Dr Gording has worked with many of today's most notable personalities, such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Michael Jackson, Nicholas Cage, Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz, Michelle Gellar, Mira Sorvino, Ashley Judd, Mike Myers, and many others.  Make-up artists such a Sam Winston, Michelle Burke, Greg Cannon, Todd MacIntosh, Debra Larsen, and the Jim Henson Creature Shop have repeatedly asked for him to assist them in their various projects. 

                                    Dr Gording was nominated for an Academy Award in the Science and Technology category.

Consultant Experience:

                                    Co-management of Surgery Patients.  Dr Gording, in conjunction with A Center for Vision Care, assisted other optometrists with all aspects of co-management of cataract and RK patients.

                                    PRIO Consultant.  Dr Gording was among the first consultant to the eye doctors in the use of a special test to help other doctors prescribe for computer vision syndrome from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

                                    National speaker to other eye doctors in the use of the new Retinal Panoramic Imaging.

                                    Consultant to many businesses in regards to the proper use of computers.  By promoting good visual ergonomics, visual complaints are reduced and productivity is enhanced.

Publications:                 Contact Lens Spectrum