Dotan Gad

Chairs of United States Academic Ophthalmology Departments: A Descriptive Analysis and Trends.

Ophthalmology chairs remain predominately male, most often specializing in cornea, vitreoretinal surgery, or glaucoma.

Leadership of United States Academic Departments of Ophthalmology: Chairperson Characteristics, Accomplishments, and Personal Insights.

Overall, academic department chairs are accomplished leaders in ophthalmology and prolific authors with an established academic record. Chairs regarded their previous leadership roles within the department as invaluable to their effectiveness as chair.

Ahmed Valve Tube Extension in Pediatric Glaucoma.

The Ahmed valve extender can often save a retracted or obstructed tube. The procedure has limited complications and long-term efficacy in one third of the patients.

Current Trends in US Ophthalmology Leadership Appointments: Descriptive and Comparative Analysis of Chairs Turnover in the Past Decade.

Ophthalmology department chairs remain predominantly fellowship trained males specializing in glaucoma, vitreoretinal surgery, and cornea.