William F Mieler, Hawaiian Eye 2022: Posterior Segment Complications of Anterior Segment Surgery

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Dr John D Sheppard (Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA)  about his presentation on what to consider when choosing between sequential or combined keratoplasty. Questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of combined phacoemulsification and keratoplasty versus sequential surgery? (0:10) What patient factors […]

We were delighted to speak with Dr John D Sheppard (Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA) about his highlights from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2023, and his views on the role of penetrating keratoplasty in the era of selective lamellar keratoplasty. Questions: What have you gained most from attending the Hawaiian Eye meeting? (0:09) […]

The Boston Keratoprosthesis type II (BK2) device may be the only viable option to salvage vision in patients with severe cicatrizing ocular surface disease. The prior BK2 model was modified to the present day (click-on) model in 2009. The clinical outcomes of the current click-on BK2 model is discussed in this touchOPHTHALMOLOGY interview with Dr […]