EyeNovation: Ocular Trauma: Lessons Learned

Dr. Peter Veldman, Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago, is an acclaimed corneal specialist focusing on the management of corneal diseases, particularly endothelial dysfunction. He completed his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by an Ophthalmology residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He gained further specialization during his Cornea fellowship at the Devers Eye Institute under Drs. Mark Terry and Michael Straiko.

Dr. Veldman is a leading authority in Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), a minimally invasive procedure for treating disorders like Fuchs dystrophy. His significant contributions, including the advent of the S-stamp and the Venn Technique (right-side up graft injection), have refined surgical precision and facilitated the global adoption of DMEK. His research on endothelial keratoplasty, surgical innovation, and his widely utilized educational website, patientready.org, have played a seminal role in advancing the standard of corneal care.