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American Board of OphthalmologyPatient Rating
4.7 /5( out of 495 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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October 23, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERHe is very respectful and listens to your concerns. He takes all your concerns into consideration and explains his recommendations very well.
October 23, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERDr Kersten is an amazing surgeon. He actively listens and genuinely cares about me as his patient. I traveled from CA to see him. He performed a rare surgery on me in CA 12+ years ago. He is a top surgeon, I won't see or trust anyone else with my eyes.
October 17, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERDr. Kersten was very helpful in explaining things to me as a professional and has a pleasant personality that enables you to ask any questions you might have.
October 17, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERDr. Kersten was thorough and kind. It's obvious how brilliant he is, but he's not intimidating. He did a great job of explaining my options. My procedure turned out better than I expected. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone.
October 16, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERHe is a kind, dedicated doctor. I was very pleased with his care.
October 13, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERDoctor has a genuine concern. Nice guy. Unfortunately, always late for appointments. Doctor said he'd write a note for working remotely, but didn't follow through.
October 10, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERThe best!
October 08, 2025MORAN EYE CENTERVery respectable
October 03, 2025MIDVALLEYExcellent practitioner with a wonderful bedside manner.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of OphthalmologyEducation history
Fellowship Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Orbital Surgery - University of Iowa College of Medicine Fellow Residency Ophthalmology - University of Iowa College of Medicine Resident Internship Internal Medicine - University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine Intern Professional Medical Medicine - University of Iowa College of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate University of Notre Dame B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Smith LD, Ahmad M, Ashraf DC, Kersten RC, Winn BJ, Grob SR, Vagefi MR (2023). Cutaneous Mucormycosis of the Eyelid Treated With Subcutaneous Liposomal Amphotericin B Injections. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 40(2), e42-e45. (Read full publication)
- Meer E, Ahmad M, Kersten RC (2023). A Case of Eyelid Lesion Clear-Cell Acanthoma. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. (Read full publication)
- Meer E, Ahmad M, Pekmezci M, Kersten RC (2023). A Case of Orbital Sarcoidosis with Caseating Granulomatous Inflammation. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 39(5), e163-e166. (Read full publication)
- Ashraf DC, Miller A, Ahmad M, Smith LD, Grob SR, Winn BJ, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2022). Augmentation of telemedicine post-operative follow-up after oculofacial plastic surgery with a self-guided patient tool. Orbit, 42(4), 372-382. (Read full publication)
- Bernier M, Miller A, Leung V, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC, Kalin-Hajdu E (2023). Dacryoscintigraphy as a guide for surgery in patients with functional epiphora. Can J Ophthalmol. (Read full publication)
- Leung VC, Dupuis JE, Ashraf DC, Idowu OO, Massicotte E, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC, Kalin-Hajdu E (2022). Müller Muscle Conjunctival Resection: A Multicentered Prospective Analysis of Surgical Success. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 39(3), 226-231. (Read full publication)
- Lussier C, Leung VC, El-Khazen Dupuis J, Ashraf DC, Idowu OO, Massicotte E, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC, Kalin-Hajdu E (2022). Prevalence and Predictors of Hering's Response in Müller's Muscle-conjunctival Resection. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 39(3), 237-242. (Read full publication)
- Vagefi MR, Idowu OO, Miller A, Doan T, Chen C, Hinterwirth A, Zhong L, Ahmad M, Ashraf DC, Grob SR, Kersten RC, Winn BJ (2023). Metagenomic Deep Sequencing for Orbital Inflammatory Disease. Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 1-4. (Read full publication)
- Maru JA, Carvajal ND, de Alba Campomanes AG, Parikh N, Ashraf DC, Kersten RC, Winn BJ, Vagefi MR, Grob SR (2022). Perceived Barriers to Increasing Diversity within Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017), 14(2), e271-e278. (Read full publication)
- Ashraf DC, Idowu OO, Hirabayashi KE, Kalin-Hajdu E, Grob SR, Winn BJ, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2021). Outcomes of a Modified Treatment Ladder Algorithm Using Retrobulbar Amphotericin B for Invasive Fungal Rhino-Orbital Sinusitis. Am J Ophthalmol, 237, 299-309. (Read full publication)
- Alsoudi AF, Ton L, Ashraf DC, Idowu OO, Kong AW, Wang L, Kersten RC, Winn BJ, Grob SR, Vagefi MR (2021). Efficacy of Care and Antibiotic Use for Chalazia and Hordeola. Eye Contact Lens, 48(4), 162-168. (Read full publication)
- Redd TK, Kersten RC, Ashraf D, Hennein L, Seitzman GD (2022). Neonatal corneal ulcer secondary to congenital entropion. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 25, 101371. (Read full publication)
- Ashraf DC, Jankovic I, El-Nachef N, Winn BJ, Kim GE, Kersten RC (2021). New-Onset of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Patient Treated With Teprotumumab for Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 37(5), e160-e164. (Read full publication)
- Kinde B, Idowu OO, Ashraf DC, Chen RM, Hirabayashi KE, Grob SR, Winn BJ, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2021). Quality-of-Life Outcomes for Excision and Reconstruction of Periocular Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. (Read full publication)
- Copperman TS, Idowu OO, Jalaj S, Winn BJ, Pham C, Setabutr P, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2020). Patient-Specific Implants in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 37(3), 241-247. (Read full publication)
- Mekonnen ZK, Ashraf DC, Jankowski T, Grob SR, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC, Simko JP, Winn BJ (2020). Acute Invasive Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis in a Patient With COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 37(2), e40-e80. (Read full publication)
- Idowu OO, Ashraf DC, Magill ST, Kersten RC, McDermott MW, Vagefi MR (2020). Multidisciplinary Frontotemporal Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy for Spheno-orbital Meningiomas: Ophthalmic and Orbital Outcomes. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 37(1), 18-26. (Read full publication)
- Wang L, Ashraf DC, Kinde B, Ohgami RS, Kumar J, Kersten RC (2020). Hypodiploid B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia Presenting as an Isolated Orbital Mass Prior to Systemic Involvement: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Diagnostics (Basel), 11(1). (Read full publication)
- Ashraf DC, Idowu OO, Wang Q, YeEun T, Copperman TS, Tanaboonyawat S, Arnold BF, Oldenburg CE, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2020). The Role of Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study. Ophthalmology, 127(12), 1747-1754. (Read full publication)
- Fay A, Nallasamy N, Allen RC, Bernardini FP, Bilyk JR, Cockerham K, Cruz AA, Devoto M, Dolman PJ, Dutton JJ, Jordan DR, Kersten R, Kim YD, Lucarelli MJ, McNab AA, Mombaerts I, Mourits M, Nerad J, Perry JD, Rose G, Saeed P, Seah LL, Selva D, Sivak-Callcott J, Strianese D, Verity DH, Orbital Society (2020). Perioperative Prophylactic Antibiotics in 1,250 Orbital Surgeries. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 36(4), 385-389. (Read full publication)
- Idowu OO, Saifee M, Copperman TS, Kersten RC (2019). Dacryoadenitis Associated With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 36(3), e63-e65. (Read full publication)
- Dalle Ore CL, Magill ST, Rodriguez Rubio R, Shahin MN, Aghi MK, Theodosopoulos PV, Villanueva-Meyer JE, Kersten RC, Idowu OO, Vagefi MR, McDermott MW (2020). Hyperostosing sphenoid wing meningiomas: surgical outcomes and strategy for bone resection and multidisciplinary orbital reconstruction. J Neurosurg, 134(3), 711-720. (Read full publication)
- Kang JM, Kalin-Hajdu E, Idowu OO, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2020). Nasolacrimal Obstruction Following the Placement of Maxillofacial Hardware. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr, 13(1), 32-37. (Read full publication)
- Garakani R, Kersten R, Pekmezci M (2019). Intracapsular High-Grade Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lacrimal Gland. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 36(1), e1-e3. (Read full publication)
- Pasricha ND, Copperman TS, Crawford JB, Kersten RC (2019). Foreign Body Cyst Reaction to Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix (ENDURAGen). Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(6), e159. (Read full publication)
- Hirabayashi KE, Idowu OO, Kalin-Hajdu E, Oldenburg CE, Brodie FL, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2019). Invasive Fungal Sinusitis: Risk Factors for Visual Acuity Outcomes and Mortality. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(6), 535-542. (Read full publication)
- Everett LA, Copperman TS, Kersten RC (2019). A Case of Lacrimal Gland Ductal Carcinoma With Regional Lymph Node Metastasis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(5), e118-e121. (Read full publication)
- Copperman T, Idowu OO, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2019). Subcutaneous Tocilizumab for Thyroid Eye Disease: Simplified Dosing and Delivery. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(3), e64-e66. (Read full publication)
- Alsoudi A, Copperman TS, Idowu OO, Kersten RC (2019). Occult Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Secondary to IgG4-Related Ophthalmic Disease. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(3), e62-e64. (Read full publication)
- Idowu OO, Ashraf DC, Kalin-Hajdu E, Ryan MC, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2018). Efficacy of Care for Blind Painful Eyes. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(2), 182-186. (Read full publication)
- Grumbine FL, Idowu O, Kersten RC, Deparis SW, Vagefi MR (2019). Correction of Lower Eyelid Retraction with En Glove Placement of Porcine Dermal Collagen Matrix Implant. Plast Reconstr Surg, 143(3), 743-746. (Read full publication)
- Kalin-Hajdu E, Kersten RC (2018). Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Following Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenation of the Tear Trough. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 35(1), e14-e15. (Read full publication)
- Ashraf DC, Kalin-Hajdu E, Levin MH, Kersten RC (2018). Mixed cranial neuropathies due to occult perineural invasion of basal cell carcinoma. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 13, 136-139. (Read full publication)
- Lowry EA, Kalin-Hajdu E, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2018). Acute Vision Loss From Dacryocystitis. JAMA Ophthalmol, 136(10), 1207-1208. (Read full publication)
- Lee DS, Murr AH, Kersten RC, Pletcher SD (2018). Silent sinus syndrome without opacification of ipsilateral maxillary sinus. Laryngoscope, 128(9), 2004-2007. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Copperman TS (2018). Re: "Frontalis Muscle Contraction and the Role of Visual Deprivation and Eyelid Proprioception". Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 34(5), 497. (Read full publication)
- Wladis EJ, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR, Pinheiro-Neto C, Shinder R, Kim HJ (2018). Clinical Features and Outcomes of Post-Traumatic Silent Sinus Syndrome. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 34(4), 378-380. (Read full publication)
- Hirabayashi KE, Kalin-Hajdu E, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2017). Invasive Aspergillosis Masquerading as a Lacrimal Sac Abscess. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 34(3), e104. (Read full publication)
- Kalin-Hajdu E, Colby JB, Idowu O, Grumbine FL, Kang JM, Hirabayashi KS, Glastonbury CM, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2018). Diagnosing Distensible Venous Malformations of the Orbit With Diffusion-weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Am J Ophthalmol, 189, 146-154. (Read full publication)
- Hirabayashi KE, Kalin-Hajdu E, Bever GJ, Vagefi MR, de Alba Campomanes AG, Cooke DL, Dowd CF, Kersten RC (2017). Normalization of Congenital Venous Stasis Retinopathy Following Sclerotherapy of a Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformation. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 34(1), e19-e21. (Read full publication)
- Idowu OO, Kalin-Hajdu E, Grumbine FL, Kersten RC, McDermott M, Vagefi MR (2017). Restrictive Strabismus Following Frontotemporal-orbitozygomatic Craniotomy. Cureus, 9(12), e1937. (Read full publication)
- Kalin-Hajdu E, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2016). Progressive Proptosis Secondary to an Orbital Floor Implant. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(4), e79-e80. (Read full publication)
- Hirabayashi KE, Kalin-Hajdu E, Brodie FL, Kersten RC, Russell MS, Vagefi MR (2016). Retrobulbar Injection of Amphotericin B for Orbital Mucormycosis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(4), e94-e97. (Read full publication)
- DeParis SW, Goldberg AN, Indaram M, Grumbine FL, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2015). Paranasal Sinus Mucocele as a Late Complication of Dacryocystorhinostomy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(3S Suppl 1), S23-S24. (Read full publication)
- Geske MJ, Bloomer MM, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2016). Diagnostic Approaches to Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma of the Orbit. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(3S Suppl 1), S129-S131. (Read full publication)
- Grumbine FL, DeParis SW, Vagefi MR, Bloomer M, Kersten RC (2016). Lacrimal Sac Smooth Muscle Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(3S Suppl 1), S29-S31. (Read full publication)
- Peng MY, Kersten RC (2016). The Masquerade Syndrome. JAMA Ophthalmol, 135(2), 161-162. (Read full publication)
- Alsberge JB, Grumbine FL, Bloomer MM, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2016). Primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 5, 38-40. (Read full publication)
- DeParis SW, Grumbine FL, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2016). Persistent Upgaze Restriction after Orbital Floor Fracture Repair. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr, 9(3), 268-70. (Read full publication)
- Kasi SK, Kim HJ, Basham RP, Cunningham ET Jr, Sy A, Lustig L, Kersten RC (2014). Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation Associated With Necrotizing Scleritis and Temporal Bone Inflammation. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 32(4), e77-9. (Read full publication)
- Chi M, Kim HJ, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2016). Modified tarsotomy for the treatment of severe cicatricial entropion. Eye (Lond), 30(7), 992-7. (Read full publication)
- Grumbine FL, Aderman C, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2015). Orbital MRI Pre- and Post-Vemurafenib Therapy for Erdheim-Chester Disease. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(6), e169. (Read full publication)
- Chi M, Kim HJ, Basham R, Yoon MK, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2014). Temporal Artery Calciphylaxis Presenting as Temporal Arteritis in a Case of Rhinoorbitocerebral Mucormycosis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(5), e132-5. (Read full publication)
- Grumbine FL, Deparis SW, Kersten RC, Vagefi MR (2015). Delayed periocular hemorrhage after upper blepharoplasty. Orbit, 34(2), 103-5. (Read full publication)
- McClintic SM, Yoon MK, Bidar M, Dutton JJ, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2014). Tissue necrosis following diode laser-assisted transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(1), e18-22. (Read full publication)
- Peralta RJ, Kersten RC, Holland EJ, Snyder ME, Nerad JA (2014). The clinical characterization and surgical correction of blepharoptosis associated with congenital aniridia. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 31(1), 38-42. (Read full publication)
- Koktekir BE, Kim HJ, Geske M, Bloomer M, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2014). Orbital schwannomatosis in the absence of neurofibromatosis. J Craniofac Surg, 25(6), 2109-11. (Read full publication)
- Cui QN, Geske MJ, Kersten RC (2014). Diffusely swollen eyelid. JAMA Ophthalmol, 132(9), 1145-6. (Read full publication)
- Kasi SK, Gorovoy IR, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2014). The oculocardiac reflex in an adult with a non-displaced orbital floor fracture. Orbit, 33(4), 286-8. (Read full publication)
- Koktekir BE, Basham R, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2014). Masson tumor in the eyelid. J Craniofac Surg, 25(4), 1529-30. (Read full publication)
- Naqvi SM, Thiagarajah C, Golnik K, Lee A, Kersten R, Nerad J (2013). Optic nerve cyst-like formation presenting as a delayed complication of optic nerve sheath fenestration. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 30(3), e53-4. (Read full publication)
- Menda SA, Kim HJ, Bloomer MM, Crawford JB, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2014). Papillary cystadenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland after radiation for bilateral retinoblastoma. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 30(3), e57-9. (Read full publication)
- Chi M, Kim HJ, Koktekir BE, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2014). Iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid oculorrhea. J Craniofac Surg, 25(2), 469-70. (Read full publication)
- Desai SJ, Kim HJ, Kersten RC, Bloomer MM, Vagefi MR (2013). Extrascleral spread of choroidal melanoma via tantalum marker suture track. JAMA Ophthalmol, 131(12), 1643-5. (Read full publication)
- Gorovoy IR, Layer N, Kim HJ, Nobles SM, Stewart PJ, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2013). Pilomatrixoma in a patient with bilateral retinoblastoma. J AAPOS, 17(1), 103-4. (Read full publication)
- Gorovoy IR, Kazanjian M, Kersten RC, Kim HJ, Vagefi MR (2013). Fungal rhinosinusitis and imaging modalities. Saudi J Ophthalmol, 26(4), 419-26. (Read full publication)
- Greninger DA, Yoon MK, Bloomer MM, Keyser R, Kersten RC (2011). Extraintestinal Crohn disease causing bilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 28(2), e55-6. (Read full publication)
- Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC (2011). Surgical outcomes in patients with bilateral ptosis and Hering's dependence. Ophthalmology, 119(2), 376-81. (Read full publication)
- Thiagarajah C, Kersten RC (2011). Medial wall fracture: an update. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr, 2(3), 135-9. (Read full publication)
- Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC, Brannan PA, Thiagarajah C, Kulwin DR (2008). Intraoperative predictability of temporal artery biopsy results. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 24(5), 372-6; discussion 377. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Kersten RC, Devoto MH, Morton AD, Johnson TE (2008). Outcomes after surgical excision of large and massive orbital tumors. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 24(4), 280-3. (Read full publication)
- Pereira LS, Hwang TN, Kersten RC, Ray K, McCulley TJ (2008). Levator superioris muscle function in involutional blepharoptosis. Am J Ophthalmol, 145(6), 1095-1098. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (2010). Management of cosmetically objectionable periocular veins. Semin Plast Surg, 21(1), 54-6. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Kersten RC (2006). Periocular inflammation after retrobulbar chlorpromazine (thorazine) injection. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 22(4), 283-5. (Read full publication)
- Brannan PA, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2006). Isolated medial orbital wall fractures with medial rectus muscle incarceration. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 22(3), 178-83. (Read full publication)
- Brannan PA, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2006). Sclerosing idiopathic orbital inflammation. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 43(3), 183-4. (Read full publication)
- Odonnell B, Codre F, Dortzbach R, Lucarelli M, Kersten R, Rosser P (2006). Clinical controversy: congenital unilateral and jaw-winking ptosis. Orbit, 25(1), 11-7. (Read full publication)
- Brannan PA, Kersten RC, Schneider S, Kulwin DR (2005). A case of primary adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal sac. Orbit, 24(4), 291-3. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Bernardini FP, Khouri L, Moin M, Roumeliotis AA, Kulwin DR (2005). Unilateral frontalis sling for the surgical correction of unilateral poor-function ptosis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 21(6), 412-6; discussion 416-7. (Read full publication)
- Ross JJ, Kersten RC (2005). Late enophthalmos mimicking silent sinus syndrome secondary to orbital trauma. J Craniofac Surg, 16(5), 840-3. (Read full publication)
- Brannan PA, Anderson HK, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2005). Bowen disease of the eyelid successfully treated with imiquimod. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 21(4), 321-2. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Yip CC, Kulwin DR (2005). Dacryocystoceles in the aftermath of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 21(2), 159-61. (Read full publication)
- ODonnell BA, Kersten R, McNab A, Rose G, Rosser P (2005). Enucleation versus evisceration. Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 33(1), 5-9. (Read full publication)
- Erb MH, Kersten RC, Yip CC, Hudak D, Kulwin DR, McCulley TJ (2004). Effect of unilateral blepharoptosis repair on contralateral eyelid position. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 20(6), 418-22. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Kersten RC, de Conciliis C, Devoto MH (2004). Unilateral microblepharon. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 20(6), 467-9. (Read full publication)
- Brannan PA, Kersten RC, Hudak DT, Anderson HK, Kulwin DR (2004). Primary Nocardia brasiliensis of the eyelid. Am J Ophthalmol, 138(3), 498-9. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Yip CC, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2004). Medial rectus muscle incarceration in pediatric medial orbital wall trapdoor fractures. Eur J Ophthalmol, 14(4), 330-3. (Read full publication)
- Nordlund ML, Holland EJ, Kersten RC (2004). Ocular surface reconstruction in a patient with complete ankyloblepharon resulting from stevens-johnson syndrome. Arch Ophthalmol, 122(6), 934-5. (Read full publication)
- Augsburger JJ, Khouri L, Roumeliotis A, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Schneider S (2004). Enucleation versus preservation of blind eyes following plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma. Can J Ophthalmol, 39(4), 372-9. (Read full publication)
- Yip CC, Kersten RC, McCulley TJ, Ballard ET, Kulwin DR (2003). Osteogenic sarcoma after orbital radiation rhabdomyosarcoma. Ophthalmology, 110(10), 1996-9. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Feuer WJ (2003). Outcome and influencing factors of external levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis advancement for blepharoptosis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 19(5), 388-93. (Read full publication)
- Yip CC, McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Tami TA, Kulwin DR (2003). Silent sinus syndrome as a cause of diplopia in a child. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 40(5), 309-11. (Read full publication)
- Yip CC, McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Bowen AT, Alam S, Kulwin DR (2003). Adult nasolacrimal duct mucocele. Arch Ophthalmol, 121(7), 1065-6. (Read full publication)
- Yip CC, McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2003). Proptosis after hair pulling. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 19(2), 154-5. (Read full publication)
- Burroughs JR, Soparkar CN, Patrinely JR, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Lowe CL (2003). Monitored anesthesia care for enucleations and eviscerations. Ophthalmology, 110(2), 311-3. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Yip CC, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2002). An ectopic site of lacrimal gland secretion mimicking epiphora. Arch Ophthalmol, 120(11), 1586-7. (Read full publication)
- McCulley TJ, Kersten RC, Yip CC, Kulwin DR (2002). Isolated unilateral neurogenic blepharoptosis secondary to eyelid trauma. Am J Ophthalmol, 134(4), 626-7. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Moin M, Kersten RC, Reeves D, Kulwin DR (2002). Routine histopathologic evaluation of the lacrimal sac during dacryocystorhinostomy: how useful is it? Ophthalmology, 109(7), 1214-7; discussion 1217-8. (Read full publication)
- Khouri LM, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2002). Bilateral subperiosteal orbital hematomas in a child with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 39(3), 182-4. (Read full publication)
- Moin M, Kersten RC, Bernardini F, Kulwin DR (2001). Destructive eyelid lesions in sarcoidosis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 17(2), 123-5. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Kersten RC, Moin M, Kulwin DR (2001). Unsuspected recurrent pituitary adenoma presenting as an orbital mass. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 17(2), 140-3. (Read full publication)
- Moin M, Kersten RC, Bernardini F, Kulwin D, Biddinger PW, Ernst RJ, Khouri LM (2000). Spontaneous hemorrhage in an intraorbital arteriovenous malformation. Ophthalmology, 107(12), 2215-9. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Kersten RC, Khouri LM, Moin M, Kulwin DR, Mutasim DF (2000). Chronic eyelid lymphedema and acne rosacea. Report of two cases. Ophthalmology, 107(12), 2220-3. (Read full publication)
- Egbert JE, May K, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2000). Pediatric orbital floor fracture : direct extraocular muscle involvement. Ophthalmology, 107(10), 1875-9. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, Kersten RC, Spaulding AG, Moin M, Kulwin DR (2000). Atypical presentation of a dacryolith. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 16(4), 301-3. (Read full publication)
- Patrinely JR, ONeal KD, Kersten RC, Soparkar CN (1999). Total upper eyelid reconstruction with mucosalized tarsal graft and overlying bipedicle flap. Arch Ophthalmol, 117(12), 1655-61. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1999). Vertical lid split orbitotomy revisited. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 15(6), 425-8. (Read full publication)
- Golnik KC, Devoto TM, Kersten RC, Kulwin D (1999). Visual loss in idiopathic intracranial hypertension after resolution of papilledema. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 15(6), 442-4. (Read full publication)
- Sloan B, Kulwin DR, Kersten RC (1999). Scurvy causing bilateral orbital hemorrhage. Arch Ophthalmol, 117(6), 842-3. (Read full publication)
- von Brauchitsch DK, Egbert J, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1999). Spontaneous resolution of upper eyelid retraction in thyroid orbitopathy. J Neuroophthalmol, 19(2), 122-4. (Read full publication)
- Goldstein MH, Soparkar CN, Kersten RC, Orcutt JC, Patrinely JR, Holds J (1998). Conjunctival cysts of the orbit. Ophthalmology, 105(11), 2056-60. (Read full publication)
- Teske SA, Kersten RC, Devoto MH, Kulwin DR (1998). The modified rhomboid transposition flap in periocular reconstruction. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 14(5), 360-6. (Read full publication)
- Golnik KC, Kersten RC (1998). Optic nerve head swelling in the Hadju-Cheney syndrome. J Neuroophthalmol, 18(1), 60-5. (Read full publication)
- Teske SA, Kersten RC, Devoto MH, Kulwin DR (1998). Hering's law and eyebrow position. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 14(2), 105-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Hammer BJ, Kulwin DR (1997). The role of enophthalmos in involutional entropion. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 13(3), 195-8. (Read full publication)
- Shumrick KA, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Smith CP (1997). Criteria for selective management of the orbital rim and floor in zygomatic complex and midface fractures. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 123(4), 378-84. (Read full publication)
- Egbert JE, Kersten RC (1997). Female genital tract papillomavirus in conjunctival papillomas of infancy. Am J Ophthalmol, 123(4), 551-2. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Ewing-Chow D, Kulwin DR, Gallon M (1997). Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of cutaneous eyelid lesions. Ophthalmology, 104(3), 479-84. (Read full publication)
- Johnson TE, Tabbara KF, Weatherhead RG, Kersten RC, Rice C, Nasr AM (1997). Secondary squamous cell carcinoma of the orbit. Arch Ophthalmol, 115(1), 75-8. (Read full publication)
- Soparkar CN, Patrinely JR, Hunts J, Linberg JV, Kersten RC, Anderson R (1997). The perils of permanent punctal plugs. Am J Ophthalmol, 123(1), 120-1. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1996). "One-stitch" canalicular repair. A simplified approach for repair of canalicular laceration. Ophthalmology, 103(5), 785-9. (Read full publication)
- Meyer DR, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Paskowski JR, Selkin RP (1995). Management of canalicular injury associated with eyelid burns. Arch Ophthalmol, 113(7), 900-3. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, de Conciliis C, Kulwin DR (1995). Acquired ptosis in the young and middle-aged adult population. Ophthalmology, 102(6), 924-8. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Locastro AJ, Eberhard ML, Spaulding AG, Kulwin DR (1994). Periorbital dirofilariasis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 10(4), 293-6. (Read full publication)
- Soparkar CN, Patrinely JR, Cuaycong MJ, Dailey RA, Kersten RC, Rubin PA, Linberg JV, Howard GR, Donovan DT, Matoba AY (1994). The silent sinus syndrome. A cause of spontaneous enophthalmos. Ophthalmology, 101(4), 772-8. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1993). Optic nerve sheath fenestration through a lateral canthotomy incision. Arch Ophthalmol, 111(6), 870-4. (Read full publication)
- Baron EM, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1993). Rhabdomyosarcoma manifesting as acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Am J Ophthalmol, 115(2), 239-42. (Read full publication)
- Howard GR, Nerad JA, Kersten RC (1992). Medial canthoplasty with microplate fixation. Arch Ophthalmol, 110(12), 1793-7. (Read full publication)
- Shumrick KA, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Sinha PK, Smith TL (1992). Extended access/internal approaches for the management of facial trauma. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 118(10), 1105-12; discussion 1113-4. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kleiner FP, Kulwin DR (1992). Tarsotomy for the treatment of cicatricial entropion with trichiasis. Arch Ophthalmol, 110(5), 714-7. (Read full publication)
- Bartley GB, Nerad JA, Kersten RC, Maguire LJ (1991). Congenital entropion with intact lower eyelid retractor insertion. Am J Ophthalmol, 112(4), 437-41. (Read full publication)
- Brown HH, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1991). Lipomatous hamartoma of the orbit. Arch Ophthalmol, 109(2), 240-3. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Levartovsky S, Tiradellis H, Tse DT (1990). Management of lower-lid retraction with hard-palate mucosa grafting. Arch Ophthalmol, 108(9), 1339-43. (Read full publication)
- Birchansky LD, Nerad JA, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1990). Management of congenital lacrimal sac fistula. Arch Ophthalmol, 108(3), 388-90. (Read full publication)
- Kulwin DR, Tiradellis H, Levartovsky S, Kersten RC, Shumrick KA (1990). The value of intranasal surgery in assuring the success of a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 6(1), 54-9. (Read full publication)
- Rice CD, Kersten RC, al-Hazzaa S (1989). Cryotherapy for trichiasis in trachoma. Arch Ophthalmol, 107(8), 1180-2. (Read full publication)
- Rice CD, Kersten RC, Mrak RE (1989). An orbital hemangiopericytoma recurrent after 33 years. Arch Ophthalmol, 107(4), 552-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1989). Management of cosmetically objectionable veins in the lower eyelids. Arch Ophthalmol, 107(2), 278-80. (Read full publication)
- Kulwin DR, Kersten RC, Gingold MP, Hornblass A (1989). Staple closure of the retroauricular donor site. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 5(1), 59-62. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kersten JL, Bloom HR, Kulwin DR (1988). Chronic hematic cyst of the orbit. Role of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis. Ophthalmology, 95(11), 1549-53. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1988). Traumatic orbital decompression. Am J Ophthalmol, 105(6), 699-700. (Read full publication)
- Tabbara KF, Kersten R, Daouk N, Blodi FC (1988). Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva. Ophthalmology, 95(3), 318-21. (Read full publication)
- Rice CD, Kersten RC (1988). Absence of Chlamydia in trachomatous lacrimal sacs. Am J Ophthalmol, 105(2), 203-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1988). The eyelid crease approach to superficial lateral dermoid cysts. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 25(1), 48-51. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Rice CD (1987). Subperiosteal orbital hematoma: visual recovery following delayed drainage. Ophthalmic Surg, 18(6), 423-7. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1987). A warning on antimetabolites and cryosurgery in the reconstruction of eyelids. Case report. Arch Ophthalmol, 105(5), 617. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1987). Blowout fracture of the orbital floor with entrapment caused by isolated trauma to the orbital rim. Am J Ophthalmol, 103(2), 215-20. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Shoukrey NM, Tabbara KF (1986). Orbital myiasis. Ophthalmology, 93(9), 1228-32. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Anderson RL, Tse DT, Weinstein GL (1986). Tarsal rotational flap for upper eyelid reconstruction. Arch Ophthalmol, 104(6), 918-22. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Tse DT, Anderson R (1985). Iris melanoma. Nevus or malignancy? Surv Ophthalmol, 29(6), 423-33. (Read full publication)
- Weinstein GS, Anderson RL, Tse DT, Kersten RC (1985). The use of a periosteal strip for eyelid reconstruction. Arch Ophthalmol, 103(3), 357-9. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Tse DT, Anderson RL, Blodi FC (1985). The role of orbital exenteration in choroidal melanoma with extrascleral extension. Ophthalmology, 92(3), 436-43. (Read full publication)
- Tse DT, Kersten RC, Anderson RL (1984). Hematoporphyrin derivative photoradiation therapy in managing nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome. A preliminary report. Arch Ophthalmol, 102(7), 990-4. (Read full publication)
- Belin MW, Kersten R (1984). Double-ended needle holder for anterior segment surgery. Arch Ophthalmol, 102(7), 1093. (Read full publication)
- Tse DT, Dutton JJ, Weingeist TA, Hermsen VM, Kersten RC (1984). Hematoporphyrin photoradiation therapy for intraocular and orbital malignant melanoma. Arch Ophthalmol, 102(6), 833-8. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1984). Management of choroidal malignant melanoma at Iowa. Ophthalmologica, 189(1-2), 24-35. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1982). Ophthalmic drugs. Prim Care, 9(4), 743-56. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kolder HE (1982). Intraocular lens implantation: residents vs. staff. Ophthalmic Surg, 13(6), 470-4. (Read full publication)
Review
- Winn BJ, Kersten RC (2021). Teprotumumab: Interpreting the Clinical Trials in the Context of Thyroid Eye Disease Pathogenesis and Current Therapies. [Review]. Ophthalmology, 128(11), 1627-1651. (Read full publication)
- See TRO, Stlhammar G, Tang T, Manusow JS, Jordan DR, Nerad JA, Kersten RC, Yonkers M, Syed NA, Brownstein S, Grossniklaus HE (2019). Primary ductal adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: A review and report of five cases. [Review]. Surv Ophthalmol, 65(3), 371-380. (Read full publication)
- Tanaboonyawat S, Idowu OO, Copperman TS, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2019). Dacryops - A review. [Review]. Orbit, 39(2), 128-134. (Read full publication)
- Idowu OO, Ashraf DC, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC, Winn BJ (2019). Floppy eyelid syndrome: ocular and systemic associations. [Review]. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 30(6), 513-524. (Read full publication)
- Kalin-Hajdu E, Hirabayashi KE, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2017). Invasive fungal sinusitis: treatment of the orbit. [Review]. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 28(5), 522-533. (Read full publication)
- Kralik SF, Kersten R, Glastonbury CM (2012). Evaluation of orbital disorders and cranial nerve innervation of the extraocular muscles. [Review]. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am, 20(3), 413-34. (Read full publication)
- Bernardini FP, de Conciliis C, Schneider S, Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2003). Solitary fibrous tumor of the orbit: is it rare? Report of a case series and review of the literature. [Review]. Ophthalmology, 110(7), 1442-8. (Read full publication)
- Kulwin DR, Cotton RT, Kersten RC (1990). Combined approach to orbital decompression. [Review]. Otolaryngol Clin North Am, 23(3), 381-90. (Read full publication)
- Nerad JA, Kersten RC, Anderson RL (1988). Hemangioblastoma of the optic nerve. Report of a case and review of literature. [Review]. Ophthalmology, 95(3), 398-402. (Read full publication)
Editorial
- Kersten RC, Vagefi MR, Bartley GB (2018). Orbital "Blowout" Fractures: Time for a New Paradigm. Ophthalmology, 125(6), 796-798. (Read full publication)
Letter
- Kersten R, Vagefi MR, Bartley GB (2018). Reply. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmology, 125(12), e88. (Read full publication)
- Chi M, Kim HJ, Haug S, Vagefi R, Kersten RC (2013). Acute eosinophilic meningitis and orbital inflammation from presumed angiostrongyliasis. [Letter to the editor]. Can J Ophthalmol, 49(3), e65-7. (Read full publication)
- McClintic SM, Kim HJ, Vagefi MR, Kersten RC (2013). Parameningeal alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma with metastases to all the extraocular muscles. [Letter to the editor]. Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 42(2), 202-4. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, McCulley TJ (2009). Re: "Transient descent of the contralateral eyelid in unilateral ptosis surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 25(5), 419-20; author reply 420. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (2009). Re: "Pathogenesis of canalicular lacerations". [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 25(5), 420-1; author reply 421. (Read full publication)
- Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC (2007). Relationship between radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid carcinoma and nasolacrimal drainage system obstruction. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 23(6), 496. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (2003). Re: Endoscopic subperiosteal midface lift--surgical technique with indications and outcomes. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 19(3), 252; author reply 252. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (2001). Superior rectus-levator synkinesis. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmology, 108(8), 1368-9. (Read full publication)
- Devoto MH, Kersten RC, Zalta AH, Kulwin DR (1997). Optic nerve injury after retrobulbar anesthesia. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Ophthalmol, 115(5), 687-8. (Read full publication)
- Devoto MH, Kersten RC, Teske SA, Kulwin DR (1997). Simplified technique for eyelid margin repair. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Ophthalmol, 115(4), 566-7. (Read full publication)
- Teske SA, Kersten RC (1996). Congenital ptosis: results of surgical management. [Letter to the editor]. Aust N Z J Ophthalmol, 24(4), 389-91. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1996). MMC in ONS decompression. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmology, 103(6), 864-5. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1995). Paralytic ectropion of the lower eyelid. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg, 96(4), 991-2. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Haglund L, Kulwin DR, Maluf R, DeConciliis C (1995). Mycoplasma hominis orbital abscess. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Ophthalmol, 113(9), 1096-7. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1995). Surgical management of orbital cavernous angiomas: prognosis for visual function after removal. [Letter to the editor]. Neurosurgery, 36(5), 1058. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR, Locastro AJ (1992). Reanimation of the paretic eyelid. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 8(4), 305-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Tse DT, Anderson RL (1991). Diffuse malignant melanoma of iris with metastases. [Letter to the editor]. Surv Ophthalmol, 35(5), 403. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1990). Evaluation of the eye prior to blepharoplasty. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg, 86(1), 169-70. (Read full publication)
- Kulwin DR, Kersten RC (1990). Re: Uchinuma et al: Anterofrontal superficial temporal artery island flap for full-thickness eyelid reconstruction. [Letter to the editor]. Ann Plast Surg, 25(1), 75-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1990). Ptosis in blepharoplasty surgery. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 116(1), 108-9. (Read full publication)
- Kulwin DR, Kersten RC (1989). Sagittal CT scans debated. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmology, 96(12), 1809-10. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1989). Subcutaneous forehead lift. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg, 84(4), 700. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1989). Anterior chamber paracentesis. [Letter to the editor]. Plast Reconstr Surg, 84(4), 701-3. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1989). Upper eyelid crease approach to dermoid cysts. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Ophthalmol, 107(6), 792. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1989). Selective approach to surgery for delayed enophthalmos. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 115(5), 634. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC, Kulwin DR (1988). Suturing of stents after dacryocystorhinostomy. [Letter to the editor]. Arch Ophthalmol, 106(9), 1165-6. (Read full publication)
- Kersten RC (1986). Correction of upper eyelid retraction using tissue removed in blepharoptosis repair. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Ophthalmol, 102(3), 406-8. (Read full publication)
- Kersten R, Blodi F (1985). Enucleation-as-cause-of-metastasis theory in choroidal melanomas. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmology, 92(2), 303-6. (Read full publication)
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