LASIK Surgeon Mark Speaker, M.D., Ph.D.
Coauthors Case Report on Epithelial Ingrowth After LASIK

Mark Speaker, M.D., Ph.D. is a Corneal Specialist and LASIK Surgeon in New York at Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates in Manhattan. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the fields of corneal and refractive surgery including LASIK and Corneal Transplantation through his efforts in patient care, research and ongoing physician education. Dr. Speaker, along with coauthors Drs. Haq and Latkany published a case report ”Advanced Epithelial Ingrowth 6 Months After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis” in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in April 2004.

Abstract of Case Report

Epithelial ingrowth is a common complication of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The cause is thought to be postoperative invasion of surface epithelial cells under the flap. We present a case of advanced epithelial cystic ingrowth that caused a profound reduction in visual acuity 6 months after a second LASIK enhancement.

About Mark Speaker, M.D., Ph.D.

Mark Speaker, M.D. received his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Manhattan where he served as the Chief Resident. In addition he completed a Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He has served as the Director of the Cornea Service and Director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cornea Society, the Program Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and has received the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is currently Medical Director of TLC Laser Eye Centers Manhattan. In addition, he is the author of numerous articles and publications in the areas of Corneal Disease, Cornea Transplants, LASIK and Ocular Surface Disease including Dry Eyes and Dry Eye Syndrome.