Michael Belkin

About Michael Belkin

Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Goldschleger Eye Research Institute, Tel Aviv University, Israel

What is an interesting or little-known fact about you?

Sorry, that information is classified…

Wy did you decide to pursue ophthalmology/your subspecialty?

When I started in medicine there were no IOLs,  so we operated when the patients had severe visual impairment. It was an incredible experience to see a  person  coming  in  practically  blind and leaving with eyesight

What’s been the biggest breakthrough in ophthalmology/your specific field over the last 10 years?

In terms of a colossal breakthrough, it must be anti-VEGF for retinal diseases. 

Do you have any strong opinions with which the rest of the field tends to disagree?

Yes – the importance of neuroprotection for retina and CNS diseases.

What would you like to see change in ophthalmology/your subspecialty over the next 10 years?

The biggest change in glaucoma would be to continue the transition from topical drug therapy to laser/surgical treatment. 

Do you have a personal mission for the next ten years?

I refer you to my answer in the previous question.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

My wife is all I need!