Robert Michael Kershner, M.D., M.S., A.B., F.A.C.S., A.B.E.S.
Eye Laser Consulting
Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
e-mail: Kershner@EyeLaserCenter.com

Biography 

Dr. Kershner pursued his undergraduate studies and received his Bachelors of Arts with distinction at Boston University, his Masters of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees with honors at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internship in General Surgery, his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson and was chief resident in Ophthalmology at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, subspecialty certified in Cataract and Refractive Surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Kershner has served as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, IK HO Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Past Chief of the Section of Ophthalmology and nominated for Chief of Staff at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, Past Medical Director, Pima Medical Institute, Tucson, Arizona, Board Member, American College of Eye Surgeons, Member of the Editorial Boards of Outpatient Surgery , Refractive and Cataract Surgery Today, and Vision and Aging magazines, Past Chairman of the Anterior Segment Fellowship Program and Founder and Director Emeritus of the Eye Laser Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Kershner presently continues his consulting, research and teaching and is President and CEO of Eye Laser Consulting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Kershner has contributed to numerous health columns, and has been a featured guest on television and radio discussing the latest breakthroughs in eye microsurgery. He was the host of the popular weekly television series "Eye on Health." He has authored over two hundred scientific articles, contributed to twenty-one textbooks and is on the editorial board, reviewer and consultant to numerous scientific journals. 

Dr. Kershner has been active in research to develop new intraocular lens implants, is a pioneer in the development of new microsurgical techniques for cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery and has developed numerous surgical instruments that bear his name.

He has been recognized by many national organizations for his volunteer efforts, including the Lions Club, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, YMCA Century Club, Sabbar Temple, and Hawaii Eye Foundation. In addition to teaching other ophthalmologists in the United States, Dr. Kershner has been an invited speaker in Austria, Brazil, France, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, India, Canada, Mexico, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, Holland, Australia, Czech Republic and Russia. He is the recipient of the Alcon Surgical Award for Achievement in Ophthalmology and has been honored for his teaching and surgical skills by the International Association for Training and Research in Ophthalmic Surgery in Stansstad, Switzerland, by Director General and Professor Svyatoslav N. Fyodorov of the Intersectoral Research and Technology Complex in Moscow, Russia, the Japanese Society for Cataract Research, and the Japan Intraocular Lens Implant Society, awarded the gold medal from the Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society, the Maharshtra Ophthalmic Society, the Bombay Ophthalmologist's Association and awarded the IK HO Visiting Professorship of Ophthalmology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 1994, Dr. Kershner received the Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the Republican members of the United States Senate can bestow on a private citizen.  

In 1999, Dr. Kershner was an honored recipient of the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kershner is among a prestigious few to be selected for inclusion in the "Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists" published by the Consumers' Research Council of America in Washington, DC., and is listed in Strathmore's Who's Who. Dr. Kershner has been featured in articles in Newsweek, Men's Health, Family Circle and USA Today. In May of 2003, Newsweek magazine featured Dr. Kershner performing surgery with the Implantable Miniature Telescope in an article on frontiers in health and technology. In 2002, he was awarded a National Leadership Award presented by Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House, on behalf of the United States Congress. Dr. Kershner was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boston University, receiving this award at a special ceremony in May 2002.  Dean and Provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dennis D. Berkey, PhD stated "we are proud to honor Dr. Kershner for his contributions. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon our alumni for their commitment to alma mater and to society." In 2004, Dr. Kershner was invited to serve as Chairman of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Biology at Boston University. Dr. Kershner is featured in the Highlights of Ophthalmology, Hall of Eminent and Leading Clinicians and Surgeons, an international program commemorating 50 years of ophthalmologist's contributions to humanity, and in 2010 was recognized by the publishers, editors, and physician advisors of Premier Surgeon as one of the 250 top innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery in the World. 

Educational Experience and Degrees:

College: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
A.B. with Distinction, Molecular Biology, 1975

Graduate College: The University of Vermont, Graduate College
M.S. Cellular Biology, 1977

Medical College: The University of Vermont College of Medicine
M.D., with Honors, 1980

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Assistant Resident in Surgery, University of Arizona Tucson Hospitals Surgical Residency Program, 1980 - 1981

 

Resident in Ophthalmology, University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1983

 

Harvard Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology, 1982

Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, University of Utah Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, 1984

 

Scholastic Honors and Awards:

Class of 1890 Award, 1971
National Honor Society, 1970
Distinction Honors Research, 1973, 1974
Dean's List, 1974, 1975
A.B. with Distinction, 1975
AMA Educational Research Foundation, Eastern Student Research Forum Finalist, 1976
UVM Medical College Research Forum, First Place, 1976
Muscular Dystrophy Association Research Fellowships 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979
Century Forum UVM College of Medicine, Award for Excellence in Research, 1980
Annual University of Arizona Research Forum, Department of Ophthalmology, First Place, 1983
Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association, annually1983-present
Physician Samaritan Award, Arizona Oddfellows and Rebekas, 1983
Appointed to Fellowship, American College of Surgeons, 1987
Faculty Award - International Association for Training and Research in Ophthalmic Surgery, Stansstad, Switzerland, 1988
Pharmacia Award - Course Director International Symposium on Innovations and Complications of Capsular Surgery, 1992
Alcon Surgical Award for Achievement in Ophthalmology, 1993
Honor Award - The Japanese Society for Cataract Research and the Japanese Intraocular Lens Implant Society, 1993
Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom, "The Highest Honor the Republican Members of the U.S. Senate Can Bestow," 1994
Tribute to Aging Award, 1997                                     

Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999 

IK HO Visiting Professorship of Ophthalmology -the Chinese University of Hong Kong          

      Visiting Professor, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology           

      Visiting Professor, Shanghai ENT Hospital

Nominated for consideration by the Bush Administration for the position of Surgeon General of the United States, 2000

Winner-Best Paper of Show American Society of Cataract and     Refractive Surgery Congress, San Diego, California, April 2001. 

Nominated for Chief of Staff, Northwest Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, 2002

Listed in the Guide to "America's Top Ophthalmologists" published by the Consumers' Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2002-2003 

Recipient, National Leadership Award, US Congress, 2002

Inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Boston University, May 2002  

Honored Member listing in Strathmore's Who's Who 2003-4 Edition

Winner- Best Paper of Session Award , American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.

Awarded the Gold Medal from the Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society, the Maharshtra Ophthalmic Society, the Bombay Ophthalmologist's Association, 2003

Winner- Best Paper of Session Award , Emerging Trends in Refractive and Cataract Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposium, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, May 14-16, 2005.

Gerson Lehrman Top Scholar

EXCEL Award for a Feature Article in a Magazine (eyeNet) “New Lens, Same Brain” Society of National Association Publications 2008

Listed in Biltmore’s Registry of Who’s Who 2008-2009

Listed in the 2009-2010 Global Directory of Who’s Who, for outstanding professional achievement

Listed in 2009-2010 Registry of the Princeton Global Networks Honors Edition of the world's most accomplished individuals

Recognized by the publishers, editors and physician advisors of Premier Surgeon as one of the 250 top innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery in the World, 2010 

Academic Affiliations:

Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah College of Medicine, John A. Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

IK HO Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Past Medical Director - Pima Medical Institute, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant and Technician Program

Clinical Instructor, University of Arizona College of Medicine

Appointed to the Board of Directors, American College of Eye Surgeons, 1999

 

Teaching Experience:

Teaching Assistantships, Department of Biology, Boston University, 1973, 1974
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Biochemistry, University of Vermont, 1976
Responsibility for teaching medical students, University of Arizona, 1980-1983, and University of Utah Medical Center, 1984
Phacoemulsification Small Incision Systems Courses, Nationally, 1987 - 1994
Three Steps to Phacoemulsification Courses, 1987-1994
Next Step to Phacoemulsification Courses, 1990-1994
Endocapsular Technique Course, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1987
Intercapsular Phacoemulsification and Capsulorrhexis - Course Director, 1989 
Faculty - STAAR Toric IOL Seminar, Sydney, Australia, 1993
Faculty - Collagen IOL's and Drain Implantation Seminar, Moscow, Russia, 1993
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Program Participant and Course Director, 1984 - present
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Program Participant, Course Director and Moderator, 1988 - present
Annual Island Ophthalmology Seminar - Program Director, participant, 1989-1997
Guest Speaker, Course Director, Faculty and Moderator- numerous national and international seminars and symposia sponsored by industry and academia
Clinical Instructor, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah College of Medicine, Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City

Director Emeritus , Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Program, Eye Laser Center, Tucson, Arizona

Guest Lecturer, Boston University

Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Professional Societies:

Associate Member, Sigma Xi Honorary Research Society
American Medical Association
Arizona Medical Association
Pima County Medical Society

Arizona Ophthalmological Society                                        

Tucson Ophthalmological Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American College of Surgeons
American College of Eye Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Asia Pacific Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery PanAmerican Association of Ophthalmology
Pan Pacific Surgical Association
Refractive Surgery Interest Group-American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
National Society for Research to Prevent Blindness
New York Academy of Medicine
Arizona Geriatrics Society
Medical Director - Becton-Dickinson-Beaver-Golden Hands Advisory Panel
Board Member - Vision Council of America-Better Vision Institute
Board Member-International Vision Expo Education Advisory Board
Board Member-American College of Eye Surgeons
Advisory Board - Sun Sounds - Radio for the Visually Impaired
Pima County Medical Society Media Committee
Arizona Medical Association - Alternate Delegate
Life Member - National Republican Senatorial Committee
Maimonides Society                                                  

Member of the Editorial Board, Outpatient Surgery magazine
Member of the Editorial Board, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, magazine 

Member of the Editorial Board, Vision and Aging magazine International Brotherhood of Magicians
Society of American Magicians                                            

Boston University Department of Biology, Alumni Advisory Board

Consultant to Ophthalmic Surgical Product Development Industry Congressional Leadership Council-Representative Dennis Hastert

American Academy of Ophthalmology Online Educational Committee

American College of Surgeons Professional Association -The Council of Healthcare Advisors

International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

Massachusetts Medical Society

Chairman, Boston University, Department of Biology 100th Anniversary

Boston University Alumni Leadership Council

   Florida Medical Association

   Palm Beach County Medical Society

   Florida Society of Ophthalmology

   Palm Beach County Ophthalmology Society

   Consortium of Ophthalmic Training Programs (COTP)

Languages: 

English 
French

Community Service:

Past Host-"Eye on Health" Weekly Television Series
Member, Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Executive Board, Past Member, Green Mountain Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Founding Member, Maimonides Medical Society
Supporter, Physicians Against Hunger

Inventions and Patents

Kershner One-Step Capsulorrhexis Forceps, United States Patent # 5,167,618

Kershner Disposable Capsulorrhexis Forceps and Viscoelastic Injector

Kershner One-Pinch MicroCapsulorrhexer

Kershner Arcuate Keratotomy Markers

Kershner Vitrector

Kershner Bimanual I & A

Kershner Reversible Eyelid Speculum

Kershner Clear Cornea I&A Tip

MicroIncision One-Piece IOL Injector

Clear Cornea Incision System-Double-Bevel Slit Blade, Angled Slit Blade, Accurate-Depth Blade, Inkless Marker, Fixation Ring

Kershner LASIK Flap Forceps

Kershner MicroIncision IOL Visco-Injector  

Kershner Limbal Relaxing Incision Marker

Kershner-Nichamin Limbal Relaxing Incisions Markers

Kershner Consert MicroIOL Injection System (United States Patents Pending) Kershner Butterfly Capsulorrhexis Forceps

Kershner Tecnis IOL Insertion Forceps

Kershner-Mastel Friction-Free™Tecnis IOL Injection System

 

PUBLICATIONS:

 

Peer-Reviewed Journals:

  1. Kershner RM, Strigini PF. "The Effects of Streptomycin on the Rate of Misreading in Nonsense Mutants of Escherichia coli." Archives of College of Liberal Arts. Boston University, 1975.
  2. Kershner RM, Strigini PF. "Efficiency of Independent su+UGA Alleles. Archives of College of Liberal Arts. Boston University, 1975.
  3. Kershner RM, Meyer WL. "The Specific Effect of Glucocorticoids in Decreasing Neutral Ribonuclease II in Skeletal Muscle." Clinical Research 1976; 24: 605A.
  4. Kershner RM, Meyer WL. "Glucocorticoid Induced Depression of Neutral Ribonuclease II and Elevation of RNA Levels in Muscle and Liver." Federation Proceedings 1976; 35:1695.
  5. Kershner RM, Meyer, WL. "A Specific Effect of Glucocorticoids in Decreasing Neutral Ribonuclease II in Skeletal Muscle." Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 1976; 70:513-518.
  6. Kershner RM. "A Role for Glucocorticoids in the Regulation of Tissue Ribonuclease and its Implications for Muscular Dystrophy." Archives of the Graduate College. University of Vermont, 1977.
  7. Kershner RM. "Orbital Cellulitis: The Importance of Ocular Signs." Hospital Physician 1983; 19(9):3340.
  8. Kershner RM. "Treatment of Traumatic Hyphema." 1983; 250(17):2285. Journal of the American Medical Association
  9. Kershner RM, Brick DC. "Prevalence of High Corneal Astigmatism in Papago School Children." Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement) 1984; 25(3):217.
  10. Munroe WP, Rindone JP, Kershner RM. "Systemic Side Effects Associated with the Ophthalmic Administration of Timolol." Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy 1985; 19:85-93.
  11. Kershner RM, Creel D, Sanborn GE. "A Family with a Heredodegenerative Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia and Stroke." Manuscript in review.
  12. Kershner RM. "The Importance of Ocular Signs." Reprinted in Physician Assistant 1985; 9(2):79-86.
  13. Kershner RM. "Orbital Cellulitis: The Importance of Ocular Signs."
    Reprinted in Primary ENT 1985; 1(3):7-11. 
  14. Kershner RM. "Management of Traumatic Hyphema." Resident and Staff Physician 1987; 11.
  15. Kershner RM. "Corneal Ulcers Associated with Disposable Contact Lens Use." Journal of American Medical Association 1989; 261(24):549.
  16. Kershner RM. "A New One-Step Forceps for Capsulorhexis." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1990; 16:762-765.
  17. Kershner RM. "Lessons from the Practice . . . The Gift of Sight." Western Journal of Medicine 1992; 156(1):91.
  18. Kershner RM. "Silicone Intraocular Lenses - Long Term Experience." Archives of Ophthalmology 1991; 09(7):913-914.
  19. Kershner RM. "Sutureless One-Handed Intercapsular Phacoemulsification - The Keyhole Technique." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1991; 17(Supp):719-725.
  20. Kershner RM. "Vertical Transcleral Sulcus Fixation of Intraocular Lenses in the Absence of a Posterior Capsule." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1992; 18:201.
  21. Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia for Small Incision Self-Sealing Cataract Surgery - A Prospective Study of the First 100 Patients." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1993; 19(3):290-292.
  22. Kershner RM. "Capsular Rupture at Hydrodissection." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1992; 18:201.
  23. Kershner RM. "Antibacterial Prophylaxis Before, During and After Routine Cataract Surgery." in Consultative Section, edited by Samuel Masket, M.D. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1993; 19(1):110.
  24. Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia Cataract Surgery." Ophthalmic Practice 1993; 11(4):160-165.
  25. Kershner RM. "A Simple Method of Transscleral Fixation of a Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens in the Absence of the Lens Capsule." Journal of Refractive and Corneal Surgery 1994; 10(6):647-651.
  26. Kershner RM. "Clinical Consultation - Single Instrument Phaco and Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis." Ophthalmic Practice 1994; 12(1):39.
  27. Kershner RM. "Exposed Suture End in a 90 y/o Patient with Sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, March 1995, 21(2):117.
  28. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and Astigmatism." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1995;21(3):274-277. 
  29. Kershner RM. "Non-Penetrating Trabeculectomy with Placement of a Collagen Drainage Device-Report of a New Technique." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1995; 21(6):608-611.
  30. Kershner RM. "Evaluation of Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy" Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1996;22(5):564-7.
  31. Kershner, RM. "How to be a Hero to Your Patients: Refractive Cataract Surgery" Review of Ophthalmology June,1996:50-4.
  32. Kershner, RM. "Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism." Ophthalmology 1997;104(3):381-389.
  33. Kershner, RM. "Patient's Adaptation to Cataract Surgery" Ophthalmology 1998;105(1):6-7.
  34. Kershner, RM "Changing the FDA?" Ann Ophthalmol, 1998;30(2):71-13.
  35. Kershner, RM. "Refractive Cataract Surgery" in Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Richard Lindstrom, ed. Pennsylvania: Thompson Science 9(1):46-54, February 1998.
  36. Kershner, RM. "The case for one-handed clear corneal cataract surgery." Review of Ophthalmology V (3):68-73, March 1998.
  37. Fine, IH, Aker, AB, Wallace, RB, Gills. J, Kershner, RM. "Picturing the worst". Ophthalmology Management Celia, F. ed. 3(2):30-37,February 1999.
  38. Kershner, RM, Jackson, LW. "Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Case of Reactivated Varicella." Hospital Physician, 35(9):45-49 , 1999. 
  39. Kershner, RM.  "Six Tips to Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery." Review of Ophthalmology, VI(4):120-124, April, 1999.  
  40. Kershner, RM.  "Toric Lenses for Correcting Astigmatism in 130 Eyes." Discussion, Ophthalmology, 2000:107;1776-82.  
  41. Kershner, RM. “Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery , 2002; 28:1826-1831.
  42. Kershner RM.  “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery.”  Ophthalmic Practice 2002; 20(7):1-5.  
  43. Kershner, RM. . "Retinal Image Contrast and Functional Visual Performance with Aspheric, Silicone, and Acrylic Intraocular Lenses-Prospective Evaluation” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery , September 2003; 29:1684-1694.
  44. Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician, May/June 2005 (2) 3:58-60.

  45. Kershner, RM. “Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome Associated With Tamsulosin” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery December 2005; 31:2239-2240.

  46. Kershner, RM. “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery” Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology 2006; 24(2):46-54.

  47. Henry L. Hudson, Stephen S. Lane, Jeffrey S. Heier, R. Doyle Stulting, Lawrence Singerman, Paul R. Lichter, Paul Sternberg, David F. Chang, Robert M. Kershner, IMT-002 Study Group, “Implantable Miniature Telescope for the Treatment of Visual Acuity Loss Resulting from End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 1-Year Results”, Ophthalmology November 2006 (Vol. 113, Issue 11, Pages 1987-2001)

Textbooks:

  1. Kershner RM. "Embryology, Anatomy and Needle Capsulotomy." Textbook of Advanced Phacoemulsification Techniques. Eds. Koch PS, Davidson JA. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1990, pp. 35-48.
  2. Kershner RM. "Ophthalmology." The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Eds. Griffith WH, Dambro M. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger, 1992.
  3. Kershner RM. "Topical No-Stitch Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery." Ophthalmic Anesthesia. Eds. Gills JP, Hustead RF, Sanders DR. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1992, pp. 172-176.
  4. Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia Cataract Surgery." Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery. Eds. Fine IH, Fichman RA, Grabow HB. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1993.
  5. Kershner RM. "IOLAB LI-30U Three Piece Silicone IOL." Foldable Intraocular Lenses. Eds. Martin RG, Gills JP, Sanders DR. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1993, pp. 179-189.
  6. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty." Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism. Eds. Gills JP, Sanders DR. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, pp. 143-155.
  7. Kershner RM. Refractive Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, 141 pages.
  8. Kershner RM. Lessons from the Practice . . . The Gift of Sight - A Guide to Understanding Your Eyes. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, 145 pages.
  9. Kershner RM, Gayton, J. Refractive Eye Surgery in Basic Bookshelf for Eye Care Professionals. Ed. Ledford, J. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1996, 160 pages.
  10. Kershner RM, Duvall BS. Ophthalmic Medications and Pharmacology in Basic Bookshelf for Eye Care Professionals.Ed. Ledford, J. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1997, 172 pages.
  11. Kershner RM. "Phacoemulsification Through a Clear Corneal Microincision" Phacoemulsification, Laser Cataract Surgery and Foldable IOLs Eds. Agarwal, Agarwal, Sacedev, Fine and Agarwal. New Dehli, India: Jaypee Brothers,1998, pp. 118-114

  12. Kershner RM.  “Clear Corneal Incision System for Cataract Surgery”

    Refractive Surgery Eds Agarwal, Agarwal, Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee  Brothers, 1999
  13. Kershner RM.  "Single Instrument Phacoemulsification" Phacoemulsification, Laser Cataract Surgery and Foldable IOLs  2nd Edition, Eds. Agarwal, Agarwal, Sacedev, Fine and Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, 2000, pp. 146-150
  14. Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Refractive Outcomes of Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery" Highlights of Ophthalmology-Phaco, Phakonit and Laser Phaco, Benjamin Boyd, MD, Eds. Agarwal, S, Agarwal, A, Agarwal, A. Chapter 9, 2002.
  15. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Highlights of Ophthalmology-Phaco, Phakonit and Laser Phaco, Benjamin Boyd, MD, Eds. Agarwal, S, Agarwal, A, Agarwal, A. Chapter 20, 2002.
  16. Kershner, RM  "Refractive Keratotomy and the Toric IOL for the Correction of Astigmatism in Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery " in James Gills, M.D., Editor A Complete Guide to Astigmatism Management Slack, Inc. 2002.
  17. Kershner, RM “Disorders of the Sclera” in Handbook of Ophthalmology   Amar Agarwal, Editor, Slack, Inc., Chapter 6, 2004.
  18. Kershner, RM “Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery” in Pandey, Suresh, A Surgeon's Guide to Phacoemulsification , Slack, Inc., 2004.
  19. Kershner, RM.“Foreword” In Step by Step Phaco, Agarwal, Agarwal, and Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, 2005.

  20. Kershner, RM. “A Prospective Evaluation of Modified Prolate, Silicone, and Acrylic IOLs on Retinal Image Contrast and Functional Visual Performance” in Pandey, Suresh, Intraocular Lenses, Slack, Inc., 2005.

  21. Kershner, RM. “Optimizing the Refractive Outcome: Correction of Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery” In The Highlights Collection - New Outcomes in Cataract Surgery , Highlights of Ophthalmology International (Panama) Chapter 2, pp. 1-16, 2005.

  22. Kershner, RM. “Improved Functional Vision with a Modified Prolate IOL , ” “New Technology IOLs,” ”Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices: Seven Secrets to their Success,”and “HydroLasik,” in Bringing You the Future in Ophthalmology-2005, Pierre Faber and Michel Giunta, moderators, Mediconcept, Inc. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2005.

  23. Kershner, RM “Disorders of the Sclera” in Handbook of Ophthalmology   Amar Agarwal, Editor, Slack, Inc., Chapter 9, 2006, pages 315-323.

  24. Kershner RM, Duvall   BS.   Ophthalmic Medications and Pharmacology Second Edition in The Basic Bookshelf for Eye Care Professionals . Ed. Ledford, J.   Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 2006, 130 pages.

  25. Kershner, RM. “Neuroadaptation” in Transitioning to Refractive IOLs - The Art and Science , David F. Chang, MD, editor, Slack, Inc. Thorofare, NJ, 2008.

  26. Kershner, RM. Better, Worse, or About the Same: Seeing for Life-Clear Vision to Age 88 and Beyond , 239 pages, 2008.

  27. Kershner, RM. “Correction of Astigmatism with Clear-Corneal Cataract Surgery” Section IV. Managing Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery, In: Henderson, B, Gills J, eds. A Complete Surgical Guide for Correcting Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.; 2010: Chapter 8

  28. Kershner, RM. Seeing for Life-Clear Vision to Age 88 and Beyond, (in publication).

  29. Kershner, RM. “Current Diagnoses in Ophthalmic Disease,” 5-Minute Clinical Consult” Frank J. Domino, Editor. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2011

  30. Kershner, RM “Optimizing Refractive Outcome:  Surgical Correction of Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery in World Clinics in Ophthalmology-Recent Trends in Cataract Surgery, Samuel Boyd, Ed., Jaypee Highlights Medical Publishers, 2011.

 

Articles:

  1. Kershner RM. "Choroidal Osteoma: Nikon's Resident Diagnosis of the Month." Ophthalmology Times 1984; 9(5):41, 60.
  2. Kershner RM. "Cataracts: Leading Cause of Poor Vision in Seniors." Weekly Territorial Oct., 1986.
  3. Kershner RM. "Floaters a Common Eye Problem." Weekly Territorial March, 1987.
  4. Kershner RM. "A Common Problem in Arid Southwest, Dry Eye Can Be Treated." Weekly Territorial June, 1986.
  5. Kershner RM. "Macular Degeneration Can Cause Non-Preventable Visual Deterioration." Weekly Territorial March, 1987.
  6. Kershner RM. "Preserving your Eyesight." Arizona Senior World Oct., 1987.
  7. Kershner RM. "Most People Know Too Little About Their Eyes." Weekly Territorial Oct. 8, 1987.
  8. Kershner RM. "Eyelids Protect But Infections Common." Weekly Territorial March, 1988.
  9. Kershner RM. "Too Much Sun Can Damage Eyes." Weekly Territorial Aug., 1988.
  10. Kershner RM. "Elderly Often Can Retain Good Vision." Weekly Territorial July, 1988.
  11. Kershner RM. "Video Computers Can Strain Your Vision." Weekly Territorial Oct., 1988.
  12. Kershner RM. "A Smooth Capsulotomy Makes for a Successful Phacoemulsification." Focus on Phaco, Ocular Surgery News Dec.1, 1988.
  13. Kershner RM. "The Compressible Disc Lens." Ocular Surgery News July 5, 1989; pp. 28-29.
  14. Kershner RM. "Small Capsulorhexis Made Prior to Endocap Phaco with Anatomy as Ally." Ocular Surgery News 1989; 7(18):27-28.
  15. Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis Caused Fewer Complications." Ophthalmology Times 1990; 15(8)1:30.
  16. Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis: Rationale and Surgical Approach." Ocular Surgery News 1990; 8(9):12-18.
  17. Kershner RM. "Centration of Compressible Disc Excellent." Ophthalmology Times 1990; 15(10):14-19.
  18. Kershner RM. "One-Year Evaluation of Compressible Disc IOL Supports Expectations." Ocular Surgery News 1991.
  19. Kershner RM. "Most Glaucoma Sufferers Can Get Help!" Arizona Senior World Oct., 1990.
  20. Kershner RM. "Unimanual Intercapsular Phacoemulsification - The Keyhole Technique." Ocular Surgery News 1991; 9(2):66-67.
  21. Kershner RM. "Cleaning of Both Anterior and Posterior Capsule Minimizes Secondary Cataract." Phaco and Foldables Sept./Oct., 1990; 3(4):3.
  22. Kershner RM. "Easier Insertion of New Silicone IOL." Ophthalmology Times Aug. 15, 1991; p. 14.
  23. Kershner RM. "Are Folding Instruments Necessary for IOL Implantation?" Ocular Surgery News Oct., 1991; 9(19):116.
  24. Kershner RM. "Disposable One-Step Forceps for Capsulorhexis." Ocular Surgery News Nov. 15, 1991; 9(22):42-43.
  25. Kershner RM. "Best Silicone Insertion Method Still to Come." Ophthalmology Times June 1,1992; 17(11):1, 36.
  26. Kershner RM. "Smaller is Better with Proper Tools, Techniques." Ocular Surgery News July 15, 1992; 10(14):28-29.
  27. Kershner RM. "These Hollow Capsulorhexis Forceps Loaded for Tear with a Viscoelastic." Ocular Surgery News July 1, 1992; 10(13):38.
  28. Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia in No-Stitch Cataract Surgery." Ocular Surgery News Sept. 15, 1992; 10(18):58-76.
  29. Kershner RM. "Simple Method Fixes a Posterior Chamber IOL in the Absence of a Lens Capsule." Phaco and Foldables May/June, 1993; pp. 10-11.
  30. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Ocular Surgery News Oct. 15, 1993; 11(20):12-13.
  31. Kershner, RM. "Incisional Keratotomy for Myopia and Astigmatism: A One-Year Evaluation of 100 Consecutive Eyes." Ocular Surgery News July 1, 1994; 12(13):76-77.
  32. Kershner, RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty-Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Proceedings of the Third Annual Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, February 1995, p. 40.
  33. Maloney, WF, Alpins, NA, Kershner, RM, Epstein, RJ, Fichman, RA, Wallace, BW. "Managing Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery." Ocular Surgery News 13(5):35-37,1995.
  34. Kershner, RM. "Multiple RK Incisions in a Patient with Bilateral Subcapsular Cataracts" Ocular Surgery News 13(6):46-47,1995.
  35. Kearns, Lisa A., Kershner, RM. "Drainage Device Lowers IOP with Nonpenetrating Trabeculectomy." Ocular Surgery News 13(12):39-41,1995.
  36. Kershner, RM. "Arcuate Astigmatic Keratotomy: The Future of Refractive Surgery." Ocular Surgery News ,14(4):72-74,1996.
  37. Kershner, RM. "The Three-Minute Refractive Cataract Procedure: Can It Be Better?" Proceedings of the Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 14(4) Supplement:39, 1996.
  38. Kershner, RM, Sinskey, RM, Steinert, R, Connor, C, Nichamin, LD and Maloney, WF. "Hand-Held Cataract Instruments" Ocular Surgery News, 14(5):1,18-22,1996.
  39. Duvall, BS, Kershner, RM. "Co-manage to Your Patients Advantage." Primary Care Optometry News 1(2):28-29, March 1996.
  40. Kershner, RM. "Central Capsulorrhexis Can Be Performed Through Less Than 100 Micron Incision." Ocular Surgery News ,14(18):20,1996.
  41. Kershner, RM. "Clear Corneal Arcuate Incision Addresses Astigmatism." Ocular Surgery News ,14(21):46-48,1996.
  42. Kershner, RM. "Hands On: Five Steps to Visually Correct Cataract Surgery." EyeWorld News,1(3):65-67, December 1996. 
  43. Kershner, RM. "Lid speculum works nasally, temporally" Ophthalmology Times, 22(7):28, April 1, 1997.
  44. Kershner, RM. "How would you handle these cataract surgery challenges?" Review of Ophthalmology Supplement, April 1997.
  45. Kershner, RM. "Surgeon develops keratome design for clear corneal cataract surgery" Ocular Surgery News,15(8):17-20,1997.
  46. Kershner, RM "Reversible eyelid speculum meets many surgical needs." Ocular Surgery News, 15(10):12-13, May 15,1997. 
  47. Kershner, RM, Apple, D, Brown, D, Fine, IH, Gills, J,Grabow,H, et al. "New perspectives on plate haptic lens implants" Review of Ophthalmology Supplement, July 1997.
  48. Kershner, RM. "What can my baby see?" Tucson Health Style 4(2):June 1997.
  49. Kershner, RM. "What's all this talk about laser vision correction?" HealthBeat, Sept. 1997.
  50. Fine, IH, Miyajima, HB, Galaand A, Gills, J, Hoffer, KJ, Hunkeler, JD, Kershner, RM, Long D, and Rosen, M. "Clear corneal incisions: A good option for cataract patients" Ocular Surgery News ,16(3):13-18,1998. 
  51. Kershner, RM "Discovering the advantages of single instrument phacoemulsification." EyeWorld 3(5):34-35, May 1998.
  52. Kershner, RM "I/A System an improvement for clear corneal surgery." Ophthalmology Times 28, July 1, 1998. 
  53. Kershner, RM "I & A device for clear corneal cataract surgery adapts easily" Ocular Surgery News 16(20),17-18, October 15, 1998.
  54. Kershner, RM "Single instrument phacoemulsification through a clear corneal microincision." Ocular Surgery News 16(21),50-53, November 1, 1998.
  55. Kershner, RM "Searching for the perfect I & A design." EyeWorld 
  56. Kershner, RM  “Refractive Cataract Surgery 2000 – No shots, no stitches, no bandages, no pain, no glasses and now no drops?” VisAbility, The Newsletter of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 5(1), 2-3, April 1999
  57. Kershner, RM “Patients Can Benefit From Microsurgical System” Ocular Surgery News 17(16):8-12, August 15, 1999
  58. Kershner, RM “Which Drop and When?” Ocular Surgery News 17(17):1,30, September 1, 1999
  59. Kershner, RM “Small Incision Minimizes Need for Antibiotic Drops” Ophthalmology Times 
  60. Kershner, RM “Two New Capsulorrhexis Forceps Designs Introduced” Ophthalmology Times
  61. McDonald MS, Alpins NA, Chayat AS, Gayton JL, Hardten DR, Nichamin LD, Solomon KD, Kershner RM. “Challenging Cylinders: Optimizing Astigmatic Assessment and Treatment” EyeWorld 5(3):38-41, March 2000 
  62. Shepherd, J., Rowen, S., Bylsma, S.,Martin, R.G., Kershner, R.M., Fine, I.H., Brown, D.  "Close-Up On Collamer" Ophthalmology Management,     May 2000. 
  63. Ronge, LJ., Kershner, RM. "Clinical Update: Torn IOLs-How to Fix the Damage.", Eye Net, May 2000 (4):5; 25-26.  
  64. Charters, L., Kershner, RM  "Types of Soaps, UV Boost Incidence of DLK" Ophthalmology Times, October 1, 2000, 25(19):16.
  65. Kershner, RM "Phakic IOLs:  "The Future of Refractive Surgery"      Outpatient Surgery October 2000, 1(9):27-29.
  66. Kershner, RM "Palmolive keratome cleaning protocol is a possible aggravating factor for DLK"  Ocular Surgery News 19(5):1, 34, March 1, 2001.                                                  
  67. Kershner, RM, Ronge, LJ. "What's New With IOLs" EyeNet April 2001.
  68. Bethke, W, Kershner, RM, Gills, J et al. "How to tame astigmatism after cataract surgery" Review of Ophthalmology, 87-90, April 2001. 
  69. Kershner, RM "Aquaflow Useful for Successful Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" Ocular Surgery News, 19(16):42-43, August 15, 2001.
  70. Kershner, RM. "Perfect Pupil Effective Aid in Small-Pupil Cataract Surgery" Ocular Surgery News, 19(16):42-43, August 15, 2001.
  71. Oravec, A, Kershner, RM et al."Wavefront's Affect on the Future of LASIK" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today  1(10):38-45, September, 2001.
  72. Kershner, RM. "Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery and the Collamer IOL", Vision and Aging, October, 2001.
  73. Kershner, RM. “Single-Incision Phacoemulsification-The Three-Step Keyhole Technique” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today  November/December 2001, 21-24.  
  74. Kershner, RM "HydroLASIK with a New Lasik Flap Forceps" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, February 2002, pp.24-26.
  75. Kershner, RM "New LASIK Flap Forceps Facilitate HydroLASIK" Ocular Surgery News, 20(6):57-58, March 15, 2002.
  76. Kershner, RM "New LASIK Flap Forceps Facilitate HydroLASIK" Ocular Surgery News, 20(6):57-58, March 15, 2002.
  77. Kershner, RM "LASEK by any other Name is Still PRK" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, June 2002, p 54.
  78. Kershner, RM. "Seven Tips for Healon 5 use in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery", Ocular Surgery News , 20(13):53-54, July 1, 2002.
  79. Kershner, RM. "Perfect Pupil Effective Aid in Small-Pupil Cataract Surgery", Ocular Surgery News International Edition , 13(8):12-16.August, 2002.
  80. Kershner, RM "Surgical Success with Healon 5" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, July/August 2002, pp. 34-35.
  81. Kershner, "My LASIK Flap Management Technique" EyeWorld August 2002, 7(8):41-42.
  82. Kershner, RM " Microincisional Cataract Surgery " Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, September 2002, pp. 39-40.
  83. Kershner, RM " Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: The State of the Art " Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, October 2002, pp. 54-55.
  84. Kershner, RM "Design of Injectors is Still Evolving, Surgeon Says" Ocular Surgery News , 20(22):42, November 15, 2002.
  85. Kershner, RM "Design of Injectors is Still Evolving, According to Surgeon" Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition, 13(11):19-20, November, 2002.
  86. Kershner, RM, Masket, S., Lipner, M. "The Big View of Cataract Surgery on Small Pupils" EyeWorld 8(2):48, February 2003.
  87. Kershner, RM "The Appropriateness of Refractive Surgery" (Letter) Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2003:12-13.
  88. Kershner, RM. "Telescopic Eye Implant Developed to Aid AMD Patients" Optometry Today April 2003, 43(8):18.

  89. Stone, B "Seeing is Believing: Hope for the Blind" Newsweek , May 19, 2003:63-64.

  90. Kershner, RM, Gutman, C. "Quality Flap Construction Made Easy with a Microkeratome" Ophthalmology Times 41, June 15, 2003.

  91. Kershner, RM "Can an Aspheric IOL Improve Visual Performance" Cover Story Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today June 2003:1-2.

  92. Kershner, RM, Packer, M, Fine, IH, Hoffman, RS. “Tecnis Innovator-Perspectives in Lens and IOL Surgery” EyeWorld , 39-42, July 2003.

  93. Kershner, RM, Stephenson, M. “Aspheric IOLs Provide Improved Visual Performance” EyeWorld 8(9):59, September 2003.

  94. Kershner, RM, Guttman, C. “Aspheric Lens Helps Improve Quality of Vision” Ophthalmology Times 28(19):20-21, October 1, 2003.

  95. Kershner, RM, Gonzalez, JM “Aspheric IOls Improve Contrast Performance, Surgeon Says” Ocular Surgery News 21(23):14-15, December 1, 2003.

  96. Kershner, RM “The Options for the Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: Where Are We Now?” Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists, 8(2):1, 31-34, February 2004.

  97. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs-Seven Secrets to Success” Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications, Techniques, Ophthalmology Times , 29(3):9-12 April 1, 2004.

  98. Kershner, RM “Contrast Sensitivity and Functional Visual Performance” Wavefront-Designed IOls to Improve Functional Vision, Slack, Inc., pp. 5-7, June 1, 2004.
  99. Kershner, RM “OVDs and Modified Prolate IOLs for Better Outcomes in Cataract Surgery”, in Improved Outcomes in Cataract Surgery, Ocular Surgery News , 22(17):8-9, September 1, 2004.

  100. Kershner, RM “Tecnis IOL Adapts Well to Injector System” Ocular Surgery News , 22(21):4,5-53, November 1, 2004.

  101. Kershner, RM, Lisa B. Arbisser, MD, H. Burkhard Dick, MD, Randall J. Olson, MD, Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS, David F. Chang, MD Moderator, “IOL Options in 2005”, Cover Story Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , November/December 2004 (4)11:49-81.

  102. Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , (letter), November/December 2004 (4)11:14.

  103. Chang, DF, Chu, YR, Davis, E, Doane, JF, Fine, IH, Kershner, RM, Masket, S, “Refractive IOL Pricing: Physicians' Opinions” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , 5(2):14-16, February, 2005 .

  104. Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician (in press).

  105. Kershner, RM "Innovations in Refractive IOL Design-The Tecnis™ Multifocal IOL" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2005.

  106. Kershner, RM “Astigmatic Keratotomy” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2005.

  107. Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, March 2005.

  108. Kershner, RM “ Improved Functional Vision with a Modified Prolate IOL ” Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, March 2005.

  109. Kershner, RM, Guttman, C. “Modified prolate anterior surface IOL improves image quality, visual performance; multifocal version promising same benefits” Ophthalmology Times , March 2005.

  110. Arbisser, L, Kershner, R, Katzen, B, Serafano, D, Fine, H. “The Cataract Incision: Surgeons share their advice on its creation, architecture, and management” Cover Story Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , May 2005 (5)5:27-33.

  111. Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician, May/June 2005 (2)3:58-60.

  112. Kershner, RM. Tales From the City “Appetite Control” The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine , August 14, 2005.

  113. Nataloni, R, Kershner, RM. “IOLs are the Future-The Pipeline is Flush with Innovation.” Ophthalmology Management , November 2005, 9(11):45-48.

  114. Kershner, R M. “Vision and Driving: Is it Time for Ophthalmologists to Encourage a Change in the Licensing Standard? EyeWorld, December 2005.

  115. Samalonis, LB, Kershner RM. “The Impact of Lens Design on Outcomes” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(1) January 2006, 27-34.

  116. Stephenson, M, Kershner RM. “Patient Selection Strategies for Aspheric IOLs” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(1) January 2006, 55-58.

  117. Kershner, RM. “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery” Clinical and Surgical Journal of Ophthalmology February 2006.

  118. Kershner, RM. “IOL Selection Can Affect Retinal Visualization” Ocular Surgery News , March 1, 2006, 24(5):13.

  119. 120. Kershner RM. “The SAD Implications of Light and Sight ” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(4)31-35, April 2006.

  120. Kershner, RM. “ Complications of Astigmatic Incisions”(Cover Story) Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today 6:(5) 77-79, May 2006.

  121. Kershner RM. “Could a Surgical Robot Replace an Ophthalmologist by

    2020?” Ocular Surgery News , 24(12):60 June 15, 2006.

  122. Kershner RM. “Ophthalmologists Can Diagnose Alzheimers” Review of

    Ophthalmology , XIII:(13):7 July 10, 2006.  

  123. Kershner RM. “Very Small May Soon Become Very Big” Review of

    Ophthalmology , XIII:(11):31-34 November, 2006.  

  124. Phillips, P, Arbisser, L, Kershner, RM, Maloney, W. “New Lens, Same Brain: The Importance of Neuroadaptation,” EyeNet , July/August 2007 .

  125. Kershner RM. “ What Stem Cells are Growing for Ophthalmology ” Review of Ophthalmology , XIV:(11):31-34 July, 2007.

  126. Kershner, RM. “ More to Vision Than Meets the Eye” Review of Ophthalmology , XIV:(9):1-5 September 2007.

  127. Misano, J, Hardten, DR, Kershner, RM, Holladay, JT, McDonald, JE.  “Role of neuroadaptation with use of multifocal IOLs merits more discussion.” Ocular Surgery News, U.S.Edition 24(12):60 February 25, 2008
  128. Kershner, RM. “Patients’NeuroAdaptive Qualities May Predict Surgical Success” Ocular Surgery News, March 2008
  129. Kent, C, Kershner, RM, Mainster, M, McDonald, JE, Lindstrom, R, Sheil, B, “Multifocal Neuroadaptation: Can Training Help the Brain?” Review of Ophthalmology, XVII:(3):24-31 March 1, 2010.
  130. Stephenson, M, Kershner, RM, Arleo, RJ, Dewey, S, Chang, D, “Sharpen Your Skills to Target Emmetropia” Review of Ophthalmology, XVII:(3):32-40 March 1, 2010.
  131. Nataloni R, Feldman S, Kershner, R, Khodabakhsh, AJ, Wachler, B. “Premium IOLs: Vital Eyes” Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Premium Practice Today (sup) 2:(2) 60-64, February 2011.
  132. Kershner, RM. “Where Will Your Next Tech Come From?” Review Feature Article, Practice Management, Review of Ophthalmology, XVIII:(10):90-96 October, 2011.
  133. Kent, C, Kershner, RM, Baratz, K, Charles, ST, McDonald, M, et al. “Will Ophthalmology Cripple You?”, Review of Ophthalmology, XVIII:(10):74-89 October, 2011.
  134. Kershner, RM. “Neuroadaptation and Premium IOLs: What does Your Brain Think?” Ophthalmology Management, December 2011, 15(11):45-48.

Instructional Videos:

  1. Kershner RM. "A New One-Step Disposable Capsulorhexis Forceps." Video Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1991 Vol.
  2. Kershner RM. Editor "Phacoemulsification - 1991 - Masters of the Art." Video Textbook of Microsurgery 1991.
  3. Kershner RM. "A New One-Step Forceps for Capsulorhexis."
  4. Kershner RM. "Sutureless Unimanual Intercapsular Phacoemulsification - The Keyhole Technique."
  5. Kershner RM. "Five Methods of Silicone Intraocular Lens Implantation."
  6. Kershner RM. "A Simple Method of Transcleral Suture Fixation of a Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens in the Absence of the Lens Capsule."
  7. Kershner RM. "One-Step Phacoemulsification with Injectable Intraocular Lens."
  8. Kershner RM. "Arcuate Keratotomy and Cataract Surgery with Topical Anesthesia, and Injectable Elastic Intraocular Lens."
  9. Kershner RM. "Arcuate Keratotomy for the Correction of Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery."
  10. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery."
  11. Kershner RM. "Non-Penetrating Trabeculectomy with Collagen Implant."
  12. Kershner RM. "Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy"
  13. Kershner, RM. "Topical Anesthesia, Refractive Keratotomy and Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery with Injectable Elastic Intraocular Lens."
  14. Kershner, RM. "The Three Minute Refractive Cataract Procedure."
  15. Kershner, RM. "The One-Pinch Micro-Capsulorhexer."
  16. Kershner, RM. "The Clear Corneal Refractive MicroIncision for Cataract Surgery." *1996 ASCRS Film Festival Award Recipient
  17. Kershner, RM. "Refractive Cataract Surgery" Video Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.XIII(1)February, 1997.
  18. Kershner, RM. "The One-Step Reversible Eyelid Speculum"
  19. Kershner, RM. "Evolution or Revolution: A New Keratome Design"
  20. Kershner, RM. "ABC of Corneal Cataract Surgery"
  21. Kershner, RM. "Clear Corneal I & A System"
  22. Kershner, RM "Single Incision Phacoemulsification for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery"
  23. Kershner, RM "Microincision Phacoemulsification and Implantation of STAAR AA4207 VF Sub 2 IOL"
  24. Kershner, RM "Refractive Surgery 2000-Lasik or ICL?
  25. Kershner RM "The One-Step Micro Capsulorrhexis Forceps"
  26. Kershner, RM "Single Instrument Phacoemulsification" Video Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.XV(1)February, 1999.
  27. Kershner, RM "The Clear Cornea Incision System"
  28. Kershner, RM "The Twilight Zone-Eye of the Beholder", 2000
  29. Kershner, RM "LASIK TREK" 2001
  30. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery, 2002
  31. Kershner, RM "HydroLASIK with a New Forceps" 2002
  32. Kershner, RM "LRI Marker and the Correction of Astigmatism", 2002
  33. Kershner, RM. "Healon 5-Seven Tips for Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery", 2002
  34. Kershner, RM "Butterfly Capsulorrhexis Forceps", 2003
  35. Kershner, RM "Tecnis IOL Insertion Forceps", 2003
  36. Kershner, RM "Healon 5 and the Tecnis Aspheric IOL-Seven Tips", ASCRS 2003
  37. Kershner RM "The Implantable Miniature Telescope" ASCRS 2004.

CD-ROM Titles:

  1. Kershner RM. "Outcome Analysis of Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy." First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery CD-ROM, 1995.
  2. Kershner RM. "Refractive Keratotomy for the Simultaneous Correction of Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery." First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery CD-ROM, 1995.
  3. Kershner, RM "The Clear Cornea Incision-Which One?" Highlights of the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, CD-ROM 1996.
  4. Kershner, RM "Ophthalmology Topics" in Griffith's 5 Minute Clinical Consult Ed. Dambro, M., 1996.
  5. Kershner, RM "The Clear Corneal Cataract Incision-Strategies and Techniques, Highlights of the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, CD-ROM 1999.
  6. Kershner, RM "Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery Incision System" Highlights of the International Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, CD-ROM 1999.
  7. Kershner, RM “Cataract Techniques” Highlights of the XVIIth Congress of the ESCRS, CD-ROM, 1999.
  8. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Incision System, Visible Reasons to Switch, Version 1.0, Point of View, 1999.
  9. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Highlights of the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Physician Ed, CD-ROM 2001.  
  10. Kershner, RM "Clear Cornea Incision System" BD Ophthalmic Systems, 2002.
  11. Kershner, RM "The First International Symposium on the Surgical Correction of Presbyopia" Presbyopia: The Final Frontier of Refractive Surgery, Physician Ed, CD-ROM 2002.
  12. Kershner, RM " Microincisional Cataract Surgery " Cataract Surgeon's Techniques on Display Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, Physician Instructional CD-ROM September 2002.  
  13. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil-Pupil Expansion Devices" Spotlight on Cataract Surgery 2002: Pearls on Handling Complicated Cases and Complications -CD-ROM, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002.

  14. Kershner, RM "A Prospective Evaluation of Aspheric, Silicone, and Acrylic IOLs on Image Contrast and Visual Performance" Best Paper of Session Award , Highlights of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery , San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003, Boston: Physician Education, Inc.;CD-ROM 2003.

  15. Kershner, RM "Evaluation of the BD-K4000 Microkeratome: Flap Quality, Consistency, and Visual Outcomes" Highlights of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery , San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003, Boston: Physician Education, Inc.; CD-ROM 2003.

  16. Kershner, RM “OVDs and Modified Prolate IOLs for Better Outcomes in Cataract Surgery”, Improved Outcomes in Cataract Surgery Slack, Inc., September 1, 2004, CD-ROM 2004.

Online Web Publications:

1.  Kershner, RM " A Surgeon's Experience with HydroLASIK" http://www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com

2.  Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Refractive Outcomes of Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery"  http://www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com

3.  Kershner, RM " The Perfect Pupil Device and Small Pupil Management" http://www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com

4.  Kershner, RM " A Surgoen's Guide to Cataract and Refractive Surgery" http://www.eyelasercenter.com/PhysicianResource.htm  

5. Kershner, RM Healon5: Seven Tips for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery http://www.ophthalmic.hyperguides.com

6.  Kershner, RM "Surgical Correction of Presbyopia-State of the Art" http://www.physicianed.com

 

International Presentations:

  1. Kershner RM, Fishkind WJ, Maloney WF, Hunkeler JD. "Clinical Experience with a Three-Piece Silicone Small Incision Lens." Presented before the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Los Angeles, CA
    March, 1988.
  2. Kershner RM, Fishkind WJ, Maloney WF, Hunkeler JD. "Clinical Evaluation of a Three-Piece Silicone Small Incision Intraocular Lens Implant." Presented before the Second American-International Congress on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Washington, D.C., April, 1989.
  3. Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis, Intercapsular Phacoemulsification and Small Incision Implantation of the LI-30U Flexible Lens." Presented before the Second American-International Congress on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Washington, D.C. April, 1989.
  4. Kershner RM: "Capsulorhexis - How Large is Too Small?" Presented before the First International Convention on Phacoemulsification and Small Incision IOL, Monaco, September 10-14, 1989.
  5. Kershner RM. "Small Incision Implantation of the CD-92 Compressible Disc IOL." Presented before the First International Convention on Phacoemulsification and Small Incision IOL; Monaco, September 10-14, 1989.
  6. Kershner RM. "Results of a Small Incision LI-30U Three-Piece Silicone Intraocular Lens." Presented before the First International Convention on Phacoemulsification and Small Incision IOL; Monaco, September 10-14, 1989.
  7. Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis - Is It Better?" Presented before the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Los Angeles, California, March 6, 1990.
  8. Kershner RM. "Small Incision Implantation of the CD-92 Compressible Disc IOL." Presented before the Symposium on Cataract IOL and Refractive Surgery; Los Angeles, California, March 7, 1990.
  9. Colvard M, Emery J, Davidson JA, Kershner RM; "A New Multifocal IOL: Early Clinical Experience." Presented before the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Los Angeles, California, March 6, 1990.
  10. Kershner RM. "Unimanual Intercapsular Phacoemulsification and Small Incision Sutureless Lens Implantation." Presented before the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Boston, Massachusetts, April 7, 1991.
  11. Kershner RM. "A New One-Step Disposable Capsulorhexis Forceps." Presented before the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, Refractive and IOL Surgery; Boston, Massachusetts, April 7, 1991.
  12. Kershner RM. "Long Term Follow-Up of In-the-Bag Implantation of a Three-Piece Flexible Silicone Lens (LI-30U)." Presented before the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Boston, Massachusetts, April 7, 1991.
  13. Kershner RM. "One-Step Capsulorhexis with a New Disposable Cystotome/Forceps." Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; San Diego, California, April, 1992.
  14. Kershner RM. "Five Methods of Flexible Lens Implantation - Is the Best Yet to Come?" Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; San Diego, California, April, 1992.
  15. Kershner RM. "Self-Sealing, Single Incision Phaco and Injectable Lens." Presented at the Th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Paris, France September 6-10, 1992.
  16. Kershner, RM. "One-Step Capsulorhexis with a New Disposable Capsulorhexis Cystotome/Forceps." Presented at the Th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Paris, France, September 6-10, 1992.
  17. Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia, Single Incision Phaco, and Injectable Intraocular Lens." Presented at XX Corso Di Aggiornamento In Microchirurgia Del Segmento Anteriore, Milano, Italy October 23-24, 1992.
  18. Kershner RM. "Prospective Study of 500 Patients with Topical Anesthesia, Self-Sealing Single-Incision Phacoemulsification and Injectable Intraocular Lens." Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Seattle, Washington, May 8-12, 1993.
  19. Kershner RM. "Stability of Soflex Lenses after Elimination of Discoloration."
    Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, May 8-12, 1993.
  20. Kershner RM. "A Simple Method of Transcleral Fixation of a Posterior Chamber Lens in the Absence of the Lens Capsule." Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Seattle, Washington, May 8-12, 1993.
  21. Kershner RM. "Out-Patient Eye Surgery in the United States." Keynote Speaker at the Japanese IOL Congress, Hakkodate, Japan, May 16-20, 1993.
  22. Kershner RM. "Outcome Analysis of Incisional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy with the Duotrak Diamond Keratome." Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Boston, MA, April 9-13, 1994.
  23. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - A New Method of Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Presented at the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; Boston, MA, April 9-13, 1994.
  24. Kershner RM. "Clinical Investigation of STAAR Toric IOL." Presented at the First Pan Pacific Microincision Surgery Symposium; Sydney, Australia, May, 1993.
  25. Kershner RM. "Clinical Evaluation of Collagen IOL's, and Collagen Glaucoma Drain Implantation." International Research and Technology Complex Eye Microsurgery Symposium - S.V. Fyodorov, Director; Moscow, Russia, June, 1993.
  26. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Presented at Implants Silicone et Chirurgie Refractive de la Cataracte; Paris, France, June, 1994.
  27. Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty-Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Third Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York City, October 1-2, 1994.
  28. Kershner RM. "Refractive Keratotomy for the Simultaneous Correction of Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery." Presented at the First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, California, October 28-29, 1994.
  29. Kershner RM. "Outcome Analysis of Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy." Presented at the First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, California, October 28-29, 1994.
  30. Kershner RM. "Peribulbar versus Topical Anesthesia." Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California, November 3, 1994.
  31. Kershner RM, Nordan L, Gordon M, Teplick S. "Ophthalmic Surgery Update" Presented at the International Vision Exposition, Anaheim, California, November 17-20, 1994.
  32. Kershner RM. "Video Review of Modern Anterior Segment Surgical Procedures" Presented at the International Vision Exposition, Anaheim, California, November 17-20, 1994.
  33. Kershner, RM "MicroIncision Cataract Surgery, Phakic IOLs, and Collagen Drainage Device" The Second PanPacific MicroIncision Course-Keynote Speaker and Director, Australia, February 3-13, 1995.
  34. Kershner, RM "Radial/Astigmatic Keratotomy: Technique, Results, Complications." Wills Eye Hospital Winter Seminar-Keynote Speaker, Rancho Mirage, CA, March 11, 1995.
  35. Kershner, RM "Phaco Techniques with Clear Cornea Surgery, Topical Anesthesia and Silicone One-Piece IOLs" Wills Eye Hospital Winter Seminar-Keynote Speaker, Rancho Mirage, CA, March 11, 1995.
  36. Kershner, RM "Refractive Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and Astigmatism" Wills Eye Hospital Winter Seminar-Guest Speaker, Rancho Mirage, CA, March 11, 1995.
  37. Kershner, RM "Non-Penetrating Trabeculectomy with the Collagen Drainage Device" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 2-5, 1995.
  38. Kershner, RM "Refractive Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 2-5, 1995.
  39. Kershner, RM "Refractive Cataract Surgery" Eighth International Symposium of the Associacao Brasileira de Bancos de Olhos e Transplante de Cornea, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 4-6, 1995.
  40. Kershner, RM "MicroIncision Refractive Cataract Surgery for Astigmatism" Sixth International Southern African Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cape Town, South Africa, August 27-31, 1995.
  41. Kershner, RM "The Three-Minute Refractive Cataract Procedure" Fourth Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York City, New York, September 16-17, 1995.
  42. Kershner, RM ""The Keys to Refractive Cataract Surgery" Seminar Director, International Symposium on Refractive Cataract Surgery, Amsterdam, Holland, September 30, 1995.
  43. Kershner, RM "The Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery, XIIIth Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Amsterdam, Holland, October 1-5, 1995.
  44. Kershner, RM "Refractive Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism, XIIIth Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Amsterdam, Holland, October 1-5, 1995.
  45. Kershner, RM "Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism." Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, Georgia USA, October 29-November 2, 1995.
  46. Kershner, RM "The Clear Cornea MicroIncision" Keynote Speaker at the Canadian Surgical Symposium, Toronto, Canada, December 9, 1995.
  47. Kershner, RM "Innovations in the Three-Minute Refractive Cataract Procedure" XXIII Biennial Congress of the Pan Pacific Surgical Association, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 22-26, 1995.
  48. Kershner, RM "Refractive Surgery-RK or Excimer?" International Vision Expo, New York City, NY March 28-31, 1996.Kershner, RM "MicroIncision Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery" International Vision Expo, New York City, NY March 28-31, 1996.
  49. Kershner, RM "The Three Minute Refractive Cataract Procedure" 13th Annual Island Ophthalmology Seminar, Grand Cayman, BWI, April 3-11 1996.
  50. Kershner, RM "The One-Pinch Micro Capsulorhexer" 13th Annual Island Ophthalmology Seminar, Grand Cayman, BWI, April 3-11 1996.
  51. Kershner, RM "Topical Anesthesia, Clear Corneal Refractive MicroIncision and Micro Injectable IOLs" Keynote Speaker at the Annual Oslo Symposium on Advances in Cataract Surgery, Oslo, Norway May 6-7, 1996.
  52. Kershner, RM "The Clear Corneal MicroIncision for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Refractive Error" Proceedings of the Kaiser Permanente Ophthalmology Society, San Francisco, California, May 16, 1996.
  53. Kershner, RM "The One-Pinch Capsulorhexer-Revisited" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, June1-5, 1996.
  54. Kershner, RM "The Clear Cornea Incision-Which One?" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, June1-5, 1996.
  55. Kershner RM. "Refractive Eye Surgery" Presented at the International Vision Exposition, Anaheim, California, September 25-27, 1996.
  56. Kershner RM. "Advances in Ocular Surgery" Presented at the International Vision Exposition, Anaheim, California, September 25-27, 1996.
  57. Kershner, RM "The Clear Corneal Refractive MicroIncision for Cataract Surgery" Fifth Annual Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York City, New York, October 5-6, 1996.
  58. Kershner, RM "Refractive Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery: Ten Points to Perfection" Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, Illinois USA, October 26-31, 1996.
  59. Kershner, RM "Surgical Advances: MicroIncision Cataract Surgery with Topical Anesthesia and Correction of Refractive Error." Keynote Address of the Southern India Regional Ophthalmic Conference, Mangalore, India, November 21-24, 1996.
  60. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Keynote Speaker, Symposium on Cataract Surgery, Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India, November 25, 1996.
  61. Kershner, RM "Advances in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Wills Eye Hospital Winter Seminar-Guest Speaker, Rancho Mirage, CA, March 1, 1996.
  62. Kershner, RM "The New Clear Corneal Keratome" 14th Annual SEE Island Ophthalmology Seminar, Barbados, WI, April 8-13 1997.
  63. Kershner, RM "The Reversible Eyelid Speculum" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, April 25-30, 1997.
  64. Kershner, RM "Evolution or Revolution: A New Keratome Design for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, April 25-30, 1997.
  65. Kershner, RM "ABC of Clear Cornea Surgery, Manitoba Ophthalmological Society, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, May 24, 1997.
  66. Kershner, RM "Specialized Instrumentation for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery in Complicated Eyes" XVth Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 5-10, 1997.
  67. Kershner, RM "ABC of Corneal Cataract Surgery" Sixth Annual Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York City, New York, September 25-26, 1997.
  68. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Refractive Microincision for Cataract Surgery" Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California USA, October 25-30, 1996.
  69. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" Eye Center Saskatoon City Hospital Symposium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, November 10, 1997.
  70. Kershner, RM "Collagen Glaucoma Drainage Device-Five Year Followup" Symposium on Glaucoma Surgery, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 5-6,1998.
  71. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Refractive MicroCataract Surgery", Canadian Symposium on Refractive Cataract Surgery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 4, 1998.
  72. Kershner, RM "A New Irrigation/Aspiration Device for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery", Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, April 18-22, 1998.
  73. Kershner, RM "Single-Incision Phacoemulsification for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery", Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, April 18-22, 1998.
  74. Kershner, RM "Oops-What to Do When Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery Goes Wrong" Course Director, Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, April 18-22, 1998.
  75. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Incisions and Foldable IOLs" Lasers in Ophthalmology-Guest Speaker, 1998 Annual Meeting of the Medical College of Virginia, Williamsburg, Virginia, May 8-9, 1998.
  76. Kershner, RM "Single Incision Phaco and the ABC of Refractive Cataract Surgery", Video Symposium, IV Brasilian Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Rio de Janero, Brazil, May 13-16, 1998.
  77. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Refractive MicroCataract Surgery", Canadian Symposium on Refractive Cataract Surgery, World Trade and Convention Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, June 17, 1998.
  78. Kershner, RM "MicroIncision Refractive Cataract Seminar", Guest Speaker and Course Director, Annual Meeting of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society , Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 25, 1998.
  79. Kershner, RM "Single Incision Phacoemulsification for MicroIncision Cataract Surgery" European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Nice, France, September 6-9, 1998. 
  80. Kershner, RM "One-Handed Phaco Revisited" Seventh Annual Ocular Surgery News Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York City, New York, October 3-5, 1998. 
  81. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Refractive MicroCataract Surgery", Course Director, Canadian Symposium on Refractive Cataract Surgery, Toronto, Ottawa, Canada, October 17, 1998.
  82. Kershner, RM "Oops-What to do When Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery Goes Wrong." Course Director, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana USA, November 7-11, 1998.
  83. Kershner, RM "Clinical Study of the Toric Intraocular Lens." Paper Discussant, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana USA, November 7-11, 1998.
  84. Kershner, RM "The Clear Corneal Incision Course-Techniques, Strategies and Instrumentation, Course Director, Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, April 9-14, 1999.
  85. Kershner, RM "First International Symposium on the Surgical Correction of Astigmatism: Incisional, Photoablative, and Toric Pseudophakic and Phakic IOLs." Course Director, Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, April 9-14, 1999.
  86. Kershner, RM " The Aqua Flow Collagen Glaucoma Drainage Device for Glaucoma", Bylsma, S. Director, Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, April 9-14, 1999.
  87. Kershner, RM "Revolutionary Paradigm: Are Eyedrops Necessary During and After MicroIncision Cataract Surgery? Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, April 9-14, 1999.
  88. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal Incision Construction with a Self-Guided Steel Keratome" Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Seattle, Washington, April 9-14, 1999.
  89. Kershner, RM  "Are Eyedrops Necessary During and Following MicroIncision Cataract Surgery?" XVIIth Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Vienna, Austria, September 5th-8th, 1999. 
  90. Kershner, RM "Clear Cornea Incision Construction with a Self-Guided Disposable Steel Keratome Incision System." XVIIth Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Vienna, Austria, September 5th-8th, 1999.
  91. Kershner, RM  "A Simplified System for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery"  XXII Congress of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology,   Orlando, Florida, October 24-27, 1999.
  92. Kershner, RM "Oops-What To Do When Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery Goes Wrong!"  Course Director, 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, Florida, October 24-27, 1999.
  93. Kershner RM. “Second International Symposium on the Surgical Correction of Astigmatism: Incisional, Photoablative, and Toric Pseudophakic and Phakic IOLs." Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000
  94. Kershner RM. “Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis: Is There a Snake in the Garden of Eden?” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000.
  95. Kershner RM. “Particulates on Steel Keratomes: Are We Getting More Than We Are Paying For?” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000.
  96. Kershner RM. “Glaucoma Surgery – State-of-the-Art for the Cataract and Refractive Surgeon,” Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000.
  97. Kershner RM. “Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery: Collagen Implants and Viscocanalostomy,” Byslma S, Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000.
  98. Kershner RM. “Live Surgery of Laser Phakonit and Phakonit with the No Anesthesia Cataract Surgery Technique,” Agarwal A, Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-24, 2000.
  99. Kershner, RM "A Simplified Method of MicroIncision, Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery" Keynote Speaker, Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Queensland, Australia, July 14-16, 2000. 
  100. Kershner, RM "Fluid and Flap Management for Successful Lasik" 18th Congress of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Taipei, Taiwan, March 10-14, 2001.
  101. Kershner, RM "Non-Penetrating Trabeculectomy" Course Director, 104th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dallas, Texas, October 22-25, 2000.
  102. Kershner, RM "Limbal Relaxing Incisions" Course Director, 104th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dallas, Texas, October 22-25, 2000.
  103. Kershner, RM "Aquaflow-Its History and Seven-Year American Experience" The First International Congress on Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 1-2, 2001.
  104. Kershner, RM " The Small Pupil in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" 9th International Southern African Congress on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cape Town, South Africa, February 17-21, 2001.
  105. Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Refractive Outcome of Clear Corneal Cataract Incisions" 18th Congress of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Taipei, Taiwan, March 10-14, 2001.
  106. Kershner, RM "Fluid and Flap Management for Successful Lasik" 18th Congress of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Taipei, Taiwan,   March 10-14, 2001.
  107. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery" 18th Congress of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology,    Taipei, Taiwan, March 10-14, 2001.
  108. Kershner, RM  "Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery-Techniques" Course  Director, Beijing, China, March 5th, 2001, Shanghai, China, March 7th,   2001, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong, China, March 9th, 2001.
  109. Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Refractive Outcome of Clear Corneal   Cataract Incisions" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA, April 28-May 02, 2001.
  110. Kershner, RM "Management of the Small Pupil in Cataract Surgery"  American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.
  111. Kershner, RM "Aquaflow Collagen Implant for Glaucoma" Course Faculty, Bylsma, S., Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.
  112. Kershner, RM " Third International Symposium on the Surgical Correction of Astigmatism: Incisional, Photoablative, and Toric Pseudophakic and    Phakic IOLs." Course Director, American Society of Cataract and   Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.
  113. Kershner, RM "Refractive MicroIncisions for Cataract Surgery with a Disposable System" Course Faculty, Gills, J., Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,      IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.
  114. Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Refractive Outcome of Clear Corneal    Cataract Incisions" Course Faculty, Agarwal,A., Course Director,     American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.
  115. Kershner, RM "The Role of Palmolive in the Etiology of DLK" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract,      IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA April 28-May 02, 2001.  
  116. Kershner, RM "Optimizing the Results of Clear Cornea MicroIncision  Cataract Surgery" Course Faculty, Agarwal,A., Course Director, 105th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology New Orleans, Louisiana, November 8-11, 2001.  
  117. Kershner, RM  "Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy, Collagen Implant and Viscocanalostomy ” Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  118. Kershner, RM  "Evolution in IOL Micro Injection" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  119. Kershner, RM "Healon 5-Seven Tips for MicroIncision Cataract Surgery" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  120. Kershner, RM Course Director and Faculty  "First International Symposium on
    the Surgical Correction of Presbyopia" Course Director and Faculty, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  121. Kershner, RM "BD K-3000 and HydroLasik" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  122. Kershner, RM "Clear Corneal MicroIncisions for Super Small Cataract Surgery" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, June 1-6, 2002.
  123. Kershner, RM “Managing the Small Pupil” Course Faculty, Agarwal,A., Course Director, 106th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, Florida, October 20-23, 2002.
  124. Kershner, RM “Pupil Expansion Devices” Spotlight on Cataract Surgery 2002: Pearls for Handling Complicated Cases and Complications David Chang and I. Howard Fine, Program Co-Chairman, 106th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, Florida, October 20-23, 2002.
  125. Kershner, RM "Optimizing MicroIncisional Cataract Surgery" Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology, Nashville, TN, December 2, 2002.
  126. Kershner, RM "Evaluation of the BD-K4000 Microkeratome: Flap Quality, Consistency, and Visual Outcomes" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.
  127. Kershner, RM "The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia-State of the Art" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.
  128. Kershner, RM "Prospective Evaluation of Aspheric, Silicone, and Acrylic IOLs on Image Contrast and Visual Performance" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.
  129. Kershner, RM "The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia-State of the Art" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.
  130. Kershner, RM "Prospective Evaluation of Aspheric, Silicone, and Acrylic IOLs on Image Contrast and Visual Performance" Best Paper of Session Award , American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, April 12-15, 2003.
  131. Kershner, RM "A New Wavefront Designed IOL to Improve Visual Function", EyeWorld Educational Symposium, San Francisco, CA, April 13, 2003.
  132. Kershner, RM. “Healon 5 and the Tecnis IOL” Northwest Ophthalmology Society Meeting, Chicago, IL September 9, 2003.
  133. Kershner, RM. “The Aspheric Wavefront IOL-New Advances in Surgical Ophthalmology” Long Beach Memorial/UCI Ophthalmology Educational Series, Long Beach, CA, October 21, 2003.
  134. Kershner, RM “Presbyopia-Surgical Alternatives” RSIG/ISRS Refractive Surgery Comes of Age Symposium, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Anaheim, California, November 14, 2003.
  135. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs: Seven Secrets to Success” Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications and Techniques” Symposium, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Anaheim, California, November 15, 2003.
  136. Kershner, RM “The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia” Course Director, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Anaheim, California, November18, 2003.
  137. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Seminar on Cataract and IOL Surgery, Norwalk, Connecticut, December 8, 2003.
  138. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Seminar on Cataract and IOL Surgery, Providence, Rhode Island, December 9, 2003.
  139. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Seminar on Cataract and IOL Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, December 10, 2003.
  140. Kershner, RM “Healon and the Tecnis IOL-Seven Secrets to Success” Seminar on Cataract and IOL Surgery, Dallas, Texas, January 15, 2004.
  141. Kershner, RM "Improving Functional Vision with IOL Design and Technology" Symposium Hawaiian Eye Meeting, Kauai, HI, January 28, 2004.
  142. Kershner, RM “Differentiating OVDs-Contrast Sensitivity and an Anterior Modified Prolate IOL”, Seminar on Surgical Technique, Houston, Texas, February 5, 2004.
  143. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Seminar on Cataract and IOL Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, February 18, 2004.

  144. Kershner, RM “Seven Secrets to Success with OVDs-Contrast Sensitivity and an Anterior Modified Prolate IOL”, Seminar on Surgical Technique, Cleveland, OH, February 24, 2004.

  145. Kershner, RM “Contrast Sensitivity and Visual Function, OVDs and Surgical Simplicity” Seminar on Surgical Technique, New York City, New York, March 25, 2004.

  146. Kershner, RM “ Advances in Viscoelastic and Intraocular Lens Devices ” K aiser Permanente Ophthalmology Society (KPOS) Annual Meeting, San Jose, California, April 1, 2004.

  147. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Long Island Ophthalmology Meeting, Long Island, New York April 14, 2004.

  148. Kershner, RM “OVDs and High Tech IOLs” Manhatten Ophthalmology Meeting, New York, New York April 15, 2004.

  149. Kershner, RM “OVDs: Their Clinical Use” Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 2004.

  150. Kershner, RM “Functional Visual Acuity with a New IOL” Ophthalmology Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 2004.

  151. Kershner, RM “MicroIncision Cataract Surgery” Temple University Hospital Ophthalmology Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 27, 2004.

  152. Kershner, RM "The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia-Theories and Applications", Course Director, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 1, 2004.

  153. Kershner, RM "MicroInjection of the Aspheric IOL" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 1, 2004.

  154. Kershner, RM "See Clearly: Enjoy Life in Ophthalmology" American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators Annual Symposium, San Diego, California, May 2, 2004.

  155. Kershner, RM "Atomic-Edge Blade for Ocular Surgery" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 4, 2004.

  156. Kershner, RM "BD Atomic Edge Blade" BD Educational Series at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 1-5, 2004.

  157. Kershner, RM " Functional Visual Improvement in the Real World " Pfizer Educational Series at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 1-5, 2004.

  158. Kershner, RM " OVDs-From Cohesive to Adaptive " Pfizer Educational Series at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, California, May 1-5, 2004.

  159. Kershner, RM "OVDs and a Modified Prolate IOL” in Improved Outcomes from Cataract Surgery " Course Director, Y. Ralph Chu, MD, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California, May 2, 2004.

  160. Kershner, RM. “Clinical Experience with a New ViscoSurgical Device and Modified Prolate IOL” New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY, May 13, 2004.

  161. Kershner, RM. “Advantages of a Modified Prolate IOL” Dartmouth Medical School, Christopher Connor, MD, Chairman, Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover, NH, June 8, 2004.

  162. Kershner, RM. “The Future of Cataract Surgery-High Tech IOLs and Highlights of the New OVDs”, Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Annual Conference, Plantsville, CT, June 11, 2004.

  163. Kershner, RM. “A Comparison of Retinal Image Contrast Between Modified Prolate and Spherical IOLs” in Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications, and Techniques, Jack Holladay, MD, Moderator, Ophthalmology Times CME Regional Symposium, The Ritz Carlton, Coconut Grove, Florida, July 10, 2004.

  164. Kershner, RM. “A Comparison of Retinal Image Contrast Between Modified Prolate and Spherical IOLs” in Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications, and Techniques, Jack Holladay, MD, Moderator, Ophthalmology Times CME Regional Symposium , InterContinental Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, July 24, 2004.

  165. Kershner, RM. “A Comparison of Retinal Image Contrast Between Modified Prolate and Spherical IOLs” in Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications, and Techniques, Jack Holladay, MD, Moderator, Ophthalmology Times CME Regional Symposium , Pan Pacific Hotel, San Francisco, California, August 21, 2004.

  166. Kershner, RM. “OVDs and the Tecnis IOL” Seminar on Cataract Surgery, La Mar Mite Williston Park, Long Island, August 18, 2004.

  167. Kershner, RM   “The Tecnis Multifocal-Improved Contrast” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Paris, France, September 19, 2004.

  168. Kershner, RM   “BD-Atomic Edge-An Evolutionary Blade for Cataract Surgery” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Paris, France, September 19, 2004.

  169. Kershner, RM   “Tecnis IOL Improves Functional Vision and Patient Safety” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Paris, France, September 19, 2004.

  170. Kershner, RM. “A Comparison of Retinal Image Contrast Between Modified Prolate and Spherical IOLs” in Advances in Cataract Surgery: Devices, Applications, and Techniques, Jack Holladay, MD, Moderator, Ophthalmology Times CME Regional Symposium , The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, NY, October 2, 2004.

  171. Kershner, RM. “The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia”, Robert M. Kershner, MD, FACS Course Director, Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Ophthalmology , New Orleans, Louisiana, October 24, 2004.

  172. Kershner, RM. “ Cataract Controversies: Preferred Monofocal IOL-Tecnis ” David Chang, MD and Skip Nichamin, MD, Symposium Directors, Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Ophthalmology , New Orleans, Louisiana, October 25, 2004.

  173. Lichter, P, Stulting, RD, Lane, SS, Fine, IH, Chang, DF, Kershner, RM. “ Phase II/III Trial of a Visual Prosthetic Device for the Treatment of Central Visual Loss Due to Macular Degeneration,” Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Ophthalmology , New Orleans, Louisiana, October 24, 2004.

  174. Kershner, RM “Presbyopic IOLs-Looking Ahead: The Tecnis Multifocal IOL” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Refractive IOL Symposium , The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, December 4-5, 2004.

  175. Kershner, RM “Crossing the Surgical Boundary-Quality of Vision: Limbal Relaxing Incisions” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Refractive IOL Symposium , The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, December 4-5, 2004.

  176. Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Saint Sauveur, Quebec, Canada, January 28-30, 2005.

  177. Kershner, RM “Improved Functional Vision with a Modified Prolate IOL” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Saint Sauveur, Quebec, Canada, January 28-30, 2005.

  178. Kershner, RM “HydroLASIK with the Amadeus II” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Saint Sauveur, Quebec, Canada, January 28-30, 2005

  179. Kershner, RM “New Wavefront IOLs: The Science Behind the Wave” Continuing Education Symposium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 3, 2005.

  180. Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” University of British Columbia Grand Rounds , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 4, 2005.

  181. Kershner, RM and Simon G. “An Innovative TiSa Laser Activated Gold Glaucoma Device” American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, Snowbird, Utah, Saturday, March 5, 2005.

  182. Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, March 5-6, 2005.

  183. Kershner, RM “OVDs and MicroIncision Cataract Surgery” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, March 5-6, 2005

  184. Kershner, RM “HydroLASIK with the Amadeus II” The Future in Eye Care Symposium , Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, March 5-6, 2005.

  185. Kershner, RM "Vision for Life" Joint Commission on Allied Health Professions in Ophthalmology Annual Symposium , Washington, DC, April 16, 2005.

  186. Kershner, RM "Vision for Life: What Everyone Should Know About Living Life in Ophthalmology" American Society of Ophthalmology Administrators , Washington, DC, April 17, 2005.

  187. Kershner, RM "Titanium Sapphire Laser Activated Ultrathin Gold MicroShunt to Treat Glaucoma” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Symposium, Washington, DC, April 17, 2005.

  188. Kershner, RM " Tecnis IOL Implantation with the Silver Series II-T UnFolder” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Symposium, Washington, DC, April 18, 2005.

  189. Kershner, RM Keynote Address : “ New Technology IOLs: Is Presbyopic Correction within Reach?" Best Presentation of Session Award, Emerging Trends in Refractive and Cataract Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposium, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, May 14-16, 2005.

  190. Kershner, RM “Neutralizing Corneal Spherical Aberration With a Modified Prolate IOL”   Emerging Trends in Refractive and Cataract Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposium, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, May 14-16, 2005.

  191. Kershner, RM “Tecnis ® Multifocal IOL Improves Functional Vision” in Emerging Trends in Refractive and Cataract Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Symposium, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, May 14-16, 2005.

  192. Kershner, RM. “A Modified Prolate Intraocular Lens Implant to Improve Functional Vision and Driving Safety” The Eye and the Auto, World Congress on Vision and Driving, June 23-25, 2005. Detroit, Michigan.

  193. 193. Kershner, RM. “A Modified Prolate Multifocal IOL Improves Functional Vision for Near and Distance,” XXII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery , Lisbon, Portugal, September 12, 2005.

  194. Kershner, RM. “A New Titianium Sapphire Laser Activated Ultrathin Gold Microshunt System for the Treatment of Glaucoma,” XXII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Lisbon, Portugal, September 14, 2005.

  195. Kershner, RM. “New Technology IOLs” Glaucoma and Innovations in Anterior Segment Annual Symposium , Brewster, Cape Cod, September 17-18, 2005.

  196. Kershner, RM. “OVDs-Which One and When?” Glaucoma and Innovations in Anterior Segment Annual Symposium , Brewster, Cape Cod, September 17-18, 2005

  197. Kershner, RM. “The SOLX DeepLight Glaucoma Treatment System”, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 2005.

  198. Kershner, RM. “The Surgical Correction of Presbyopia”, Robert M. Kershner, MD, FACS Course Director, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, Illinois, October 16, 2005.

  199. Kershner, RM. “Measuring Contrast Sensitivity” in Beyond Snellen Acuity-Restoring Youthful Vision , Mark Packer, MD, moderator, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, Illinois, October 17, 2005.

  200. Kershner, RM. “OVDs and New Technology IOLs-Which One and When?” Buffalo Ophthalmological Society, Buffalo, NY, December 1, 2005.

  201. Kershner, RM. “ "A Modified Prolate Intraocular Lens to Improve Functional Vision and Driving Safety" in New Technologies in Cataract Surgery and IOLs, XXX International Congress of Ophthalmology, XXVI Panamerican Congress of Ophthalmology, XVII Brazilian Congress of Prevention of Blindness, Feb 19 - 24, 2006, São Paulo, Brazil , February 20, 2006.

  202. Kershner, RM. “ Economic Realities in North America" in Need, Demand and Supply of Cataract and Lens Surgery, XXX International Congress of Ophthalmology, XXVI Panamerican Congress of Ophthalmology, XVII Brazilian Congress of Prevention of Blindness, Feb 19 - 24, 2006, São Paulo, Brazil , February 21, 2006.

  203. Kershner, RM. “New Technologies in Refractive Surgery-From Lasers to Lenses”, Pre-ARVO Grand Rounds , Boston, Massachusetts, April 19, 2006.

  204. Kershner, RM. “New Technology IOLs Improves Patient Outcomes”   Jewish General Hospital Ophthalmology Symposium, Montreal, Canada, April 19, 2006.

  205. Kershner, RM. “Multifocal IOL Technology -Is There a Real Difference Between IOLs? ” T he 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (CSCRS) Montreal, Canada, April 22-23, 2006.

  206. Kershner, RM. “Advanced IOL Optics from Aspherics to Multifocals” New England College of Optometry Grand Rounds, Boston, Massachusetts, May 16, 2006.

  207. Kershner, RM. “New and Emerging Technologies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery-From Lasers to Lenses” Glaucoma and Innovations in Anterior Segment Annual Symposium, Brewster, Cape Cod, September 21-October 1, 2006.

  208. Kershner, RM. “Contact Lenses and IOLs”, GLG Roundtable, Harvard Club, Boston, Massachusetts, April 29, 2008.

  209. Kershner, RM. Guest Speaker, “Impact of Economy on Refractive Surgery in the United States,” GLG Roundtable, Yale Club of New York City, New York City, New York, November 14, 2008.

  210. Kershner, RM “Post-ARVO Symposium on IOLs and Refractive Surgery” Guidepoint Global, Omni Berkshire Hotel, New York, NY May 12, 2009.

  211. Kershner, RM “Ophthalmic Medical Technology Program,” Palm Beach County Ophthalmic Society Meeting, September 15, 2011.

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