Dry Eye Expert Witnesses
Dry eye expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on dry eye. The dry eye expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck.
Matthew Denny, MD
San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology
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Blindness, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplant, Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye, Eye Infection, Eye Injury, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma, Keratoplasty, Ocular Trauma, Pterygium, Standard of Care, Surgical Complication, Vision Loss
Dr. Denny is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and corneal disease. He is the Chief of Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. In addition to caring for patients in his private comprehensive practice, he takes emergency trauma call at several regional hospitals. Dr. Denny is regularly invited to local medical society meetings for his engaging presentations, and he has won several teaching awards for training ophthalmology residents in the clinic and operating room.
Robin K Kuriakose, MD
Northwestern Trained Ophthalmology Expert Witness
San Mateo, California
Ophthalmology
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cataract, cornea, LASIK, refractive surgery, glaucoma, traumatic cataract, cornea transplant, dry eye, corneal ulcer, globe rupture, PRK, SMILE, optic neuropathy
With extensive training and hands-on experience in trauma, cornea, and cataract surgery, I bring a strong foundation in ophthalmic standards of care and the management of complex and emergent eye conditions. My expertise is grounded in years of rigorous training and real-world practice, making me a valuable resource in medical-legal cases requiring an ophthalmology expert witness.
Trauma & Emergency Ophthalmology Expertise:
During my residency, I had the unique opportunity to train at three Level 1 trauma centers, where I managed severe ocular injuries and emergent ophthalmological conditions. This experience sharpened my ability to quickly assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of traumatic eye conditions, from globe ruptures to chemical burns and retinal detachments. Working in these high-stakes environments provided me with an in-depth understanding of ophthalmic emergency protocols, surgical decision-making, and the standard of care expected in urgent and emergent situations....
Ali Djalilian, MD
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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Cataract, surgery, Pterygium, keratoconus, Cornea Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina, eye burn, dry eye, chemical, product liability, patent, ocular injury, non lethal projectile injury, paint or pepper ball, MDL
Renowned expert in ophthalmology and corneal surgery. University of Illinois at Chicago professor with expertise in severe corneal injuries (e.g., chemical, burns, flash grenade, ammonia, chlorine, pepper spray, bear spray, paint balls, etc). He is an expert in corneal wound healing disorders, corneal surgery and transplantation. He is an internationally recognized leader and instructor in the management of complex corneal diseases with more than 150 papers and book chapters published. He is also editor-in-chief of the most respected journal related in ocular surface disease. He has interacted with the FDA on clinical studies and has run international clinical trials for treatment of ophthalmologic diseases.
He understands the complexity of intellectual property, device, and medication litigation as well as MDL and class action cases. He has been involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, etc. cases on both plaintiff and defense sides. He performs independent medical exam...
Tal Rubinstein, MD
Eyelid and orbital surgeon, oculofacial plastics
Luxe Aesthetics
Raleigh, North Carolina
Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Oculoplastics, Eyebrow, Oculofacial plastic surgery, Facial plastics, Blepharoplasty, Orbit, Orbital fracture, Cornea, Cataract, Blindness, Retrobulbar hemorrhage, Ptosis, Enucleation, Giant cell arteritis, Ptosis, Dry eye, Skin cancer, Ectropion, Open globe, Thyroid eye disease
Ophthalmology residency - Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2 year fellowship in American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive surgery (oculofacial plastic surgery)
1 year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
5+ years in private practice as oculofacial plastic surgeon in Albany NY and Raleigh NC
Licensed in North Carolina
Over 40 peer reviewed publications
Trained and practice cosmetic and functional eyelid, eyebrow, and eye socket surgery
