Dr. Alexander Bonakdar, OD
Board-Certified Optometrist
Specializing in keratoconus, scleral lenses, corneal cross-linking, orthokeratology, and advanced dry eye treatment. Trusted by CHOC, UCI, and Hoag specialists. 2,000+ patients treated — including those told surgery was their only option.
Credentials & Training
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Bonakdar focuses exclusively on complex corneal conditions and specialty contact lenses — the cases other doctors refer out.
Keratoconus Treatment
Advanced scleral lens fitting, corneal cross-linking (CXL), and custom corneal management for keratoconus and corneal ectasia.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Custom-fitted scleral lenses that vault the cornea, providing crisp vision for irregular corneas, dry eye, and post-surgical patients.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Overnight contact lenses that reshape the cornea to eliminate the need for daytime correction — ideal for myopia control in children.
Dry Eye Disease
Comprehensive dry eye care including IPL therapy, LipiFlow, Neurolens, meibomian gland treatment, and personalized management plans.
Corneal Cross-Linking
FDA-approved CXL procedure to halt keratoconus progression by strengthening corneal collagen fibers.
Myopia Control
Evidence-based myopia management for children using ortho-k lenses, soft multifocal contacts, and pharmaceutical options.
Diagnosed with Keratoconus?
Many patients come to Dr. Bonakdar after being told a cornea transplant is their only option. In most cases, advanced scleral lenses, cross-linking, or a combination approach eliminates the need for surgery. Don't give up without a specialist opinion.
Keratoconus Resource CenterBook Second OpinionWhat Patients Say
“Dr. Bonakdar saved my vision. I was told by two other doctors I'd need a cornea transplant. He fit me with scleral lenses and my vision went from 20/400 to 20/20. Life-changing.”
“The most thorough eye exam I've ever had. Dr. Bonakdar caught early keratoconus my previous optometrist missed for years. I trust him completely.”
“My son was diagnosed with keratoconus at 16. Dr. Bonakdar started ortho-k and cross-linking immediately. Two years later, progression stopped completely.”