Robert Michael Kershner, M.D., M.S., A.B., F.A.C.S., A.B.E.S.

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 with distinction at Boston University and received 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 is 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 2003-4 Edition. 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.

Educational Experience and Degrees:

High School: Burlington High School, Burlington, Vermont
Diploma, with Honors 1971

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

Santa Monica Course in Phacoemulsification, Southern California Lions Eye Foundation, Robert M. Sinsky, M.D., Director, 1984

AMO Course in Epikeratophakia, Irvine, California, 1986

Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Review Course, 1986

St. Louis Course in Radial Keratotomy, 1986

Colby College Seminar in Ophthalmology, 1988

Casebeer Course in Keratorefractive Surgery, 1991

Kremer Course in Lamellar Keratoplasty, 1994

Summit Course In Excimer Laser, Michael Gordon, MD, Los Angeles1995

Arizona Laser and Refractive Associates, PRK Course, UA Med Ctr., 1996

Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, California, Laser Refractive Center-Photorefractive Keratectomy Certification Course, Summit Laser, March 1996.

VisX Certification Course in Excimer Laser, October 1996

Nidek Certification Course in Excimer Laser, February 1999

LADARVision 4000 Certification Course in LASIK, October 2002

CIBAVision Express Glaucoma Shunt Certification Course, October 2002

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.

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

Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Palm Beach Community 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

Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Hospital Affiliations:

Director Emeritus, Eye Laser Center, Tucson, Arizona
Past Chief, Section of Ophthalmology, Northwest Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Retired Surgical Staff, Northwest Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
Retired Consulting Surgeon:

St. Mary's Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
El Dorado Hospital, Tucson, Arizona
St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, Arizona
Tucson General Hospital, Tucson, Arizona

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

Certification and Licensure:

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1982

Licensed, Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners, 1983
Licensed, Utah State Board of Medical Registration, 1983
Licensed, Maine State Board of Medicine, 1995

Licensed, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, 2003
Licensed, Florida Board of Medicine, 2007

Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1986
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1988
Subspecialty Certified in Cataract and Lens Implant Surgery, American Board of Eye Surgery, 1992
Subspecialty Certified in Refractive Surgery, American Board of Eye Surgery, 1994

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:

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.
Kershner RM, Strigini PF. "Efficiency of Independent su+UGA Alleles. Archives of College of Liberal Arts. Boston University, 1975.
Kershner RM, Meyer WL. "The Specific Effect of Glucocorticoids in Decreasing Neutral Ribonuclease II in Skeletal Muscle." Clinical Research 1976; 24: 605A.
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.
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.
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.
Kershner RM. "Orbital Cellulitis: The Importance of Ocular Signs." Hospital Physician 1983; 19(9):3340.
Kershner RM. "Treatment of Traumatic Hyphema." 1983; 250(17):2285. Journal of the American Medical Association
Kershner RM, Brick DC. "Prevalence of High Corneal Astigmatism in Papago School Children." Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement) 1984; 25(3):217.
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.
Kershner RM, Creel D, Sanborn GE. "A Family with a Heredodegenerative Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia and Stroke." Manuscript in review.
Kershner RM. "The Importance of Ocular Signs." Reprinted in Physician Assistant 1985; 9(2):79-86.
Kershner RM. "Orbital Cellulitis: The Importance of Ocular Signs."
Reprinted in Primary ENT 1985; 1(3):7-11.
Kershner RM. "Management of Traumatic Hyphema." Resident and Staff Physician 1987; 11.
Kershner RM. "Corneal Ulcers Associated with Disposable Contact Lens Use." Journal of American Medical Association 1989; 261(24):549.
Kershner RM. "A New One-Step Forceps for Capsulorhexis." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1990; 16:762-765.
Kershner RM. "Lessons from the Practice . . . The Gift of Sight." Western Journal of Medicine 1992; 156(1):91.
Kershner RM. "Silicone Intraocular Lenses - Long Term Experience." Archives of Ophthalmology 1991; 09(7):913-914.
Kershner RM. "Sutureless One-Handed Intercapsular Phacoemulsification - The Keyhole Technique." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1991; 17(Supp):719-725.
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.
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.
Kershner RM. "Capsular Rupture at Hydrodissection." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1992; 18:201.
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.
Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia Cataract Surgery." Ophthalmic Practice 1993; 11(4):160-165.
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.
Kershner RM. "Clinical Consultation - Single Instrument Phaco and Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis." Ophthalmic Practice 1994; 12(1):39.
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.
Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and Astigmatism." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1995;21(3):274-277.
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.
Kershner RM. "Evaluation of Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy" Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1996;22(5):564-7.
Kershner, RM. "How to be a Hero to Your Patients: Refractive Cataract Surgery" Review of Ophthalmology June,1996:50-4.
Kershner, RM. "Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism." Ophthalmology 1997;104(3):381-389.
Kershner, RM. "Patient's Adaptation to Cataract Surgery" Ophthalmology 1998;105(1):6-7.
Kershner, RM "Changing the FDA?" Ann Ophthalmol, 1998;30(2):71-13.
Kershner, RM. "Refractive Cataract Surgery" in Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Richard Lindstrom, ed. Pennsylvania: Thompson Science 9(1):46-54, February 1998.
Kershner, RM. "The case for one-handed clear corneal cataract surgery." Review of Ophthalmology V (3):68-73, March 1998.
Fine, IH, Aker, AB, Wallace, RB, Gills. J, Kershner, RM. "Picturing the worst". Ophthalmology Management Celia, F. ed. 3(2):30-37,February 1999.
Kershner, RM, Jackson, LW. "Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Case of Reactivated Varicella." Hospital Physician, 35(9):45-49 , 1999.
Kershner, RM. "Six Tips to Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery." Review of Ophthalmology, VI(4):120-124, April, 1999.
Kershner, RM. "Toric Lenses for Correcting Astigmatism in 130 Eyes." Discussion, Ophthalmology, 2000:107;1776-82.
Kershner, RM. “Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery , 2002; 28:1826-1831.
Kershner RM. “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery.” Ophthalmic Practice 2002; 20(7):1-5.
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.
Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician, May/June 2005 (2) 3:58-60.
Kershner, RM. “Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome Associated With Tamsulosin” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery December 2005; 31:2239-2240.
Kershner, RM. “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery” Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology 2006; 24(2):46-54.

Textbooks:

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.
Kershner RM. "Ophthalmology." The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Eds. Griffith WH, Dambro M. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger, 1992.
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.
Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia Cataract Surgery." Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery. Eds. Fine IH, Fichman RA, Grabow HB. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1993.
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.
Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty." Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism. Eds. Gills JP, Sanders DR. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, pp. 143-155.
Kershner RM. Refractive Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, 141 pages.
Kershner RM. Lessons from the Practice . . . The Gift of Sight - A Guide to Understanding Your Eyes. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1994, 145 pages.
Kershner RM, Gayton, J. Refractive Eye Surgery in Basic Bookshelf for Eye Care Professionals. Ed. Ledford, J. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc., 1996, 160 pages.
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.
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
Kershner RM. “Clear Corneal Incision System for Cataract Surgery”
Refractive Surgery Eds Agarwal, Agarwal, Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, 1999
Kershner RM. "Single Instrument Phacoemulsification" Phacoemulsification, Laser Cataract Surgery and Foldable IOLs 2^nd Edition, Eds. Agarwal, Agarwal, Sacedev, Fine and Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, 2000, pp. 146-150
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.
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.
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.
Kershner, RM “Disorders of the Sclera” in Handbook of Ophthalmology Amar Agarwal, Editor, Slack, Inc., Chapter 6, 2004.
Kershner, RM “Management of the Small Pupil in Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery” in Pandey, Suresh, A Surgeon's Guide to Phacoemulsification , Slack, Inc., 2004.
Kershner, RM.“Foreword” In Step by Step Phaco, Agarwal, Agarwal, and Agarwal. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, 2005.
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.
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.
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.
Kershner, RM “Disorders of the Sclera” in Handbook of Ophthalmology Amar Agarwal, Editor, Slack, Inc., Chapter 9, 2006, pages 315-323.
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.
Kershner, RM. “Neuroadaptation” in Transitioning to Refractive IOLs - The Art and Science , David F. Chang, MD, editor, Slack, Inc. Thorofare, NJ, 2008.
Kershner, RM. Better, Worse, or About the Same: Seeing for Life-Clear Vision to Age 88 and Beyond , 239 pages, 2008.

Articles:

Kershner RM. "Choroidal Osteoma: Nikon's Resident Diagnosis of the Month." Ophthalmology Times 1984; 9(5):41, 60.
Kershner RM. "Cataracts: Leading Cause of Poor Vision in Seniors." Weekly Territorial Oct., 1986.
Kershner RM. "Floaters a Common Eye Problem." Weekly Territorial March, 1987.
Kershner RM. "A Common Problem in Arid Southwest, Dry Eye Can Be Treated." Weekly Territorial June, 1986.
Kershner RM. "Macular Degeneration Can Cause Non-Preventable Visual Deterioration." Weekly Territorial March, 1987.
Kershner RM. "Preserving your Eyesight." Arizona Senior World Oct., 1987.
Kershner RM. "Most People Know Too Little About Their Eyes." Weekly Territorial Oct. 8, 1987.
Kershner RM. "Eyelids Protect But Infections Common." Weekly Territorial March, 1988.
Kershner RM. "Too Much Sun Can Damage Eyes." Weekly Territorial Aug., 1988.
Kershner RM. "Elderly Often Can Retain Good Vision." Weekly Territorial July, 1988.
Kershner RM. "Video Computers Can Strain Your Vision." Weekly Territorial Oct., 1988.
Kershner RM. "A Smooth Capsulotomy Makes for a Successful Phacoemulsification." Focus on Phaco, Ocular Surgery News Dec.1, 1988.
Kershner RM. "The Compressible Disc Lens." Ocular Surgery News July 5, 1989; pp. 28-29.
Kershner RM. "Small Capsulorhexis Made Prior to Endocap Phaco with Anatomy as Ally." Ocular Surgery News 1989; 7(18):27-28.
Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis Caused Fewer Complications." Ophthalmology Times 1990; 15(8)1:30.
Kershner RM. "Capsulorhexis: Rationale and Surgical Approach." Ocular Surgery News 1990; 8(9):12-18.
Kershner RM. "Centration of Compressible Disc Excellent." Ophthalmology Times 1990; 15(10):14-19.
Kershner RM. "One-Year Evaluation of Compressible Disc IOL Supports Expectations." Ocular Surgery News 1991.
Kershner RM. "Most Glaucoma Sufferers Can Get Help!" Arizona Senior World Oct., 1990.
Kershner RM. "Unimanual Intercapsular Phacoemulsification - The Keyhole Technique." Ocular Surgery News 1991; 9(2):66-67.
Kershner RM. "Cleaning of Both Anterior and Posterior Capsule Minimizes Secondary Cataract." Phaco and Foldables Sept./Oct., 1990; 3(4):3.
Kershner RM. "Easier Insertion of New Silicone IOL." Ophthalmology Times Aug. 15, 1991; p. 14.
Kershner RM. "Are Folding Instruments Necessary for IOL Implantation?" Ocular Surgery News Oct., 1991; 9(19):116.
Kershner RM. "Disposable One-Step Forceps for Capsulorhexis." Ocular Surgery News Nov. 15, 1991; 9(22):42-43.
Kershner RM. "Best Silicone Insertion Method Still to Come." Ophthalmology Times June 1,1992; 17(11):1, 36.
Kershner RM. "Smaller is Better with Proper Tools, Techniques." Ocular Surgery News July 15, 1992; 10(14):28-29.
Kershner RM. "These Hollow Capsulorhexis Forceps Loaded for Tear with a Viscoelastic." Ocular Surgery News July 1, 1992; 10(13):38.
Kershner RM. "Topical Anesthesia in No-Stitch Cataract Surgery." Ocular Surgery News Sept. 15, 1992; 10(18):58-76.
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.
Kershner RM. "Keratolenticuloplasty - Arcuate Keratotomy for Cataract Surgery and the Correction of Astigmatism." Ocular Surgery News Oct. 15, 1993; 11(20):12-13.
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.
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.
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.
Kershner, RM. "Multiple RK Incisions in a Patient with Bilateral Subcapsular Cataracts" Ocular Surgery News 13(6):46-47,1995.
Kearns, Lisa A., Kershner, RM. "Drainage Device Lowers IOP with Nonpenetrating Trabeculectomy." Ocular Surgery News 13(12):39-41,1995.
Kershner, RM. "Arcuate Astigmatic Keratotomy: The Future of Refractive Surgery." Ocular Surgery News ,14(4):72-74,1996.
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.
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.
Duvall, BS, Kershner, RM. "Co-manage to Your Patients Advantage." Primary Care Optometry News 1(2):28-29, March 1996.
Kershner, RM. "Central Capsulorrhexis Can Be Performed Through Less Than 100 Micron Incision." Ocular Surgery News ,14(18):20,1996.
Kershner, RM. "Clear Corneal Arcuate Incision Addresses Astigmatism." Ocular Surgery News ,14(21):46-48,1996.
Kershner, RM. "Hands On: Five Steps to Visually Correct Cataract Surgery." EyeWorld News,1(3):65-67, December 1996.
Kershner, RM. "Lid speculum works nasally, temporally" Ophthalmology Times, 22(7):28, April 1, 1997.
Kershner, RM. "How would you handle these cataract surgery challenges?" Review of Ophthalmology Supplement, April 1997.
Kershner, RM. "Surgeon develops keratome design for clear corneal cataract surgery" Ocular Surgery News,15(8):17-20,1997.
Kershner, RM "Reversible eyelid speculum meets many surgical needs." Ocular Surgery News, 15(10):12-13, May 15,1997.
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.
Kershner, RM. "What can my baby see?" Tucson Health Style 4(2):June 1997.
Kershner, RM. "What's all this talk about laser vision correction?" HealthBeat, Sept. 1997.
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.
Kershner, RM "Discovering the advantages of single instrument phacoemulsification." EyeWorld 3(5):34-35, May 1998.
Kershner, RM "I/A System an improvement for clear corneal surgery." Ophthalmology Times 28, July 1, 1998.
Kershner, RM "I & A device for clear corneal cataract surgery adapts easily" Ocular Surgery News 16(20),17-18, October 15, 1998.
Kershner, RM "Single instrument phacoemulsification through a clear corneal microincision." Ocular Surgery News 16(21),50-53, November 1, 1998.
Kershner, RM "Searching for the perfect I & A design." EyeWorld
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
Kershner, RM “Patients Can Benefit From Microsurgical System” Ocular Surgery News 17(16):8-12, August 15, 1999
Kershner, RM “Which Drop and When?” Ocular Surgery News 17(17):1,30, September 1, 1999
Kershner, RM “Small Incision Minimizes Need for Antibiotic Drops” Ophthalmology Times
Kershner, RM “Two New Capsulorrhexis Forceps Designs Introduced” Ophthalmology Times
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
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.
Ronge, LJ., Kershner, RM. "Clinical Update: Torn IOLs-How to Fix the Damage.", Eye Net, May 2000 (4):5; 25-26.
Charters, L., Kershner, RM "Types of Soaps, UV Boost Incidence of DLK" Ophthalmology Times, October 1, 2000, 25(19):16.
Kershner, RM "Phakic IOLs: "The Future of Refractive Surgery" Outpatient Surgery October 2000, 1(9):27-29.
Kershner, RM "Palmolive keratome cleaning protocol is a possible aggravating factor for DLK" Ocular Surgery News 19(5):1, 34, March 1, 2001.
Kershner, RM, Ronge, LJ. "What's New With IOLs" EyeNet April 2001.
Bethke, W, Kershner, RM, Gills, J et al. "How to tame astigmatism after cataract surgery" Review of Ophthalmology, 87-90, April 2001.
Kershner, RM "Aquaflow Useful for Successful Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" Ocular Surgery News, 19(16):42-43, August 15, 2001.
Kershner, RM. "Perfect Pupil Effective Aid in Small-Pupil Cataract Surgery" Ocular Surgery News, 19(16):42-43, August 15, 2001.
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.
Kershner, RM. "Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery and the Collamer IOL", Vision and Aging, October, 2001.
Kershner, RM. “Single-Incision Phacoemulsification-The Three-Step Keyhole Technique” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today November/December 2001, 21-24.
Kershner, RM "HydroLASIK with a New Lasik Flap Forceps" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, February 2002, pp.24-26.
Kershner, RM "New LASIK Flap Forceps Facilitate HydroLASIK" Ocular Surgery News, 20(6):57-58, March 15, 2002.
Kershner, RM "New LASIK Flap Forceps Facilitate HydroLASIK" Ocular Surgery News, 20(6):57-58, March 15, 2002.
Kershner, RM "LASEK by any other Name is Still PRK" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, June 2002, p 54.
Kershner, RM. "Seven Tips for Healon 5 use in Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery", Ocular Surgery News , 20(13):53-54, July 1, 2002.
Kershner, RM. "Perfect Pupil Effective Aid in Small-Pupil Cataract Surgery", Ocular Surgery News International Edition , 13(8):12-16.August, 2002.
Kershner, RM "Surgical Success with Healon 5" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, July/August 2002, pp. 34-35.
Kershner, "My LASIK Flap Management Technique" EyeWorld August 2002, 7(8):41-42.
Kershner, RM " Microincisional Cataract Surgery " Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, September 2002, pp. 39-40.
Kershner, RM " Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: The State of the Art " Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, October 2002, pp. 54-55.
Kershner, RM "Design of Injectors is Still Evolving, Surgeon Says" Ocular Surgery News , 20(22):42, November 15, 2002.
Kershner, RM "Design of Injectors is Still Evolving, According to Surgeon" Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition, 13(11):19-20, November, 2002.
Kershner, RM, Masket, S., Lipner, M. "The Big View of Cataract Surgery on Small Pupils" EyeWorld 8(2):48, February 2003.
Kershner, RM "The Appropriateness of Refractive Surgery" (Letter) Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2003:12-13.
Kershner, RM. "Telescopic Eye Implant Developed to Aid AMD Patients" Optometry Today April 2003, 43(8):18.
Stone, B "Seeing is Believing: Hope for the Blind" Newsweek , May 19, 2003:63-64.
Kershner, RM, Gutman, C. "Quality Flap Construction Made Easy with a Microkeratome" Ophthalmology Times 41, June 15, 2003.
Kershner, RM "Can an Aspheric IOL Improve Visual Performance" Cover Story Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today June 2003:1-2.
Kershner, RM, Packer, M, Fine, IH, Hoffman, RS. “Tecnis Innovator-Perspectives in Lens and IOL Surgery” EyeWorld , 39-42, July 2003.
Kershner, RM, Stephenson, M. “Aspheric IOLs Provide Improved Visual Performance” EyeWorld 8(9):59, September 2003.
Kershner, RM, Guttman, C. “Aspheric Lens Helps Improve Quality of Vision” Ophthalmology Times 28(19):20-21, October 1, 2003.
Kershner, RM, Gonzalez, JM “Aspheric IOls Improve Contrast Performance, Surgeon Says” Ocular Surgery News 21(23):14-15, December 1, 2003.
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.
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.
Kershner, RM “Contrast Sensitivity and Functional Visual Performance” Wavefront-Designed IOls to Improve Functional Vision, Slack, Inc., pp. 5-7, June 1, 2004.
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.
Kershner, RM “Tecnis IOL Adapts Well to Injector System” Ocular Surgery News , 22(21):4,5-53, November 1, 2004.
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.
Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , (letter), November/December 2004 (4)11:14.
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 .
Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician (in press).
Kershner, RM "Innovations in Refractive IOL Design-The Tecnis™ Multifocal IOL" Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2005.
Kershner, RM “Astigmatic Keratotomy” Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today , March 2005.
Kershner, RM “New Technology IOLs” Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, March 2005.
Kershner, RM “ Improved Functional Vision with a Modified Prolate IOL ” Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, March 2005.
Kershner, RM, Guttman, C. “Modified prolate anterior surface IOL improves image quality, visual performance; multifocal version promising same benefits” Ophthalmology Times , March 2005.
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.
Kershner, RM “Should Retinal Surgeons Influence the Selection of Intraocular Lens Implants?” Retinal Physician, May/June 2005 (2)3:58-60.
Kershner, RM. Tales From the City “Appetite Control” The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine , August 14, 2005.
Nataloni, R, Kershner, RM. “IOLs are the Future-The Pipeline is Flush with Innovation.” Ophthalmology Management , November 2005, 9(11):45-48.
Kershner, R M. “Vision and Driving: Is it Time for Ophthalmologists to Encourage a Change in the Licensing Standard? EyeWorld, December 2005.
Samalonis, LB, Kershner RM. “The Impact of Lens Design on Outcomes” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(1) January 2006, 27-34.
Stephenson, M, Kershner RM. “Patient Selection Strategies for Aspheric IOLs” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(1) January 2006, 55-58.
Kershner, RM. “Clear Corneal Refractive Cataract Surgery” Clinical and Surgical Journal of Ophthalmology February 2006.
Kershner, RM. “IOL Selection Can Affect Retinal Visualization” Ocular Surgery News , March 1, 2006, 24(5):13.
120. Kershner RM. “The SAD Implications of Light and Sight ” Review of Ophthalmology , XIII:(4)31-35, April 2006.
Kershner, RM. “ Complications of Astigmatic Incisions”(Cover Story) Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today 6:(5) 77-79, May 2006.
Kershner RM. “Could a Surgical Robot Replace an Ophthalmologist by

2020?” Ocular Surgery News , 24(12):60 June 15, 2006.
Kershner RM. “Ophthalmologists Can Diagnose Alzheimers” Review of

Ophthalmology , XIII:(13):7 July 10, 2006.
Kershner RM. “Very Small May Soon Become Very Big” Review of

Ophthalmology , XIII:(11):31-34 November, 2006.
Phillips, P, Arbisser, L, Kershner, RM, Maloney, W. “New Lens, Same Brain: The Importance of Neuroadaptation,” EyeNet , July/August 2007 .
Kershner RM. “ What Stem Cells are Growing for Ophthalmology ” Review of Ophthalmology , XIV:(11):31-34 July, 2007.
Kershner, RM. “ More to Vision Than Meets the Eye” Review of Ophthalmology , XIV:(9):1-5 September 2007.
Kershner, RM. “NeuroAdaptation” Ocular Surgery News , in press.

Instructional Videos:

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

CD-ROM Titles:

Kershner RM. "Outcome Analysis of Bidirectional Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy." First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery CD-ROM, 1995.
Kershner RM. "Refractive Keratotomy for the Simultaneous Correction of Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery." First Interactive Symposium on Refractive Surgery CD-ROM, 1995.
Kershner, RM "The Clear Cornea Incision-Which One?" Highlights of the Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, CD-ROM 1996.
Kershner, RM "Ophthalmology Topics" in Griffi