Corneal and External Disorders

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) […]

We were delighted to speak with Dr Kenneth A Beckman (Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, Westerville, OH, USA) on his highlights from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2023, and his views on the future of intraocular lens technology. Questions: What have been your highlights of Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2023? (0:20) What have been the most […]

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Dr Kenneth A Beckman (Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, Westerville, OH, USA)  about his presentation on implantation of intraocular lenses in eyes with complex corneas. Questions: 1. What corneal issues would make a patient a poor candidate for presbyopic lenses? (0:22) 2. What factors […]