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Earl Randy Craven, M.D.

Chief, Wilmer Eye Institute- Bethesda
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

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Advanced Technology Lens Implants, Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Glaucoma Surgery, Ophthalmology ...read more

Research Interests

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

Dr. E Randy Craven | Ophthalmology

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Background

E. Randy Craven, M.D. specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts, particularly the complex cases. Prior to arriving at Wilmer, he was Chief of Glaucoma at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A pioneer in the field of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), Dr. Craven was the first U.S. surgeon to implant the CyPass and the first iStent in the FDA trial; as a result, he has led over 100 research trials and helped develop and establish this new technology worldwide.

Dr. Craven received his medical degree from the University of Colorado and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He then completed fellowship training in glaucoma at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.

Titles

Chief, Wilmer Eye Institute- Bethesda
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Departments / Divisions

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

Centers & Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Education

Degrees

MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine (1983)

Residencies

Parkland Health & Hospital Systems / Ophthalmology (1987)

Fellowships

Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital / Glaucoma (1988)

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology / Ophthalmology (1989)

Additional Training

Educational Grants:

Tarus Foundation, 1992. $100,000 to develop new software for imaging of optic nerve.

Tomey Technologies, 1993. $50,000 to develop new tonometer.

Merck Foundation, 2009. $10,000 to develop educational monograph and slide set for educating doctors on glaucoma.

Research & Publications

Research Summary

OCT for Corneal Power

ICE Syndrome: Iris and Glaucoma Long-Term Outcomes

Imaging of Canal with new Higher Resolution US

Prosthetic Iris

Achromatic/Flicker alternating Chromatic Visual Fields

Deep Sclerectomy vs Trab with Ologen

Revision of Filtering Blebs

MIGS Imaging

Selected Publications

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Craven, ER. "Optic disc, retinal nerve fiber layer, and macular analysis for glaucoma." Atlas of Glaucoma, Third Edition. Eds: Choplin, NT and Traverso, CE. Informa Healthcare. 2013; Chapter 7. In press.

Craven, ER. "Adopting New Surgical Methods: How I do it & How I Choose: Going with the Flow" Surgical Innovations in Glaucoma eds.: Samples, JR and Ahmed, IK. Springer Science. 2013: In press.

Craven, ER. "Complications Common to Nonpenetrating Surgeries" Surgical Complications of Glaucoma ed.: Feldman, R. Oxford Press. 2012; 52. P 399-401.

Craven, ER "Optic Disc, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Analysis for Glaucoma" Ed. Sherwood, Shaarawy et al: Glaucoma. 2nd ed. Elsevier. 2013

Craven, ER, Katz, LJ, Wells, JM, Giamporcaro, JE: Cataract Surgery with Trabecular Micro-bypass Stent Implantation in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Open-angle Glaucoma and Cataract: Two-year Follow-up. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012; 38:1339–1345.

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Activities & Honors

Honors

Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2013 - 2013
The Best Doctors in America, Woodward/White, Inc., 2003 - 2013
The Best Doctors in America, Woodward/White, Inc., 2000 - 2000
The Best Doctors in America, Woodward/White, Inc., 1994 - 1998
Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Consumer Research Council of America, 2004 - 2005
Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Consumer Research Council of America, 2011 - 2011
“Who’s Who” Healthcare, Marquis, 2011 - 2014
Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2010
Killian Award, American Eye Study Club, 2004 - 2004
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999 - 1999

Memberships

Pine Ridge Eye Study Society, 1995
American Eye Study Club, 1993
American Glaucoma Society, Inc., 1992
Colorado Ophthalmological Society, 1990
Spaeth Fellows Society, 1989
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1985

Professional Activities

Institutional Review Board Member, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia, 2013
Peer Review, Ophthalmology, 2013
Peer Review, Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2013-, 2012
Peer Review, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2006
Peer Review, Archives of Ophthalmology, 2005
Associate Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2004
Patient Care Committee, American Glaucoma Society, 2001
Peer Review, Survey of Ophthalmology, 2000
Editorial Board, Ophthalmology Management, 1997
Advisory Board, Allergan
Advisory Board, Sucampo
Advisory Board, Transcend
Advisory Board, Ivantis
Advisory Board, Haag-Streit
Advisory Board, Optovue

Videos & Media

Lectures and Presentations

MIGS
Presentation, Dubai Ophthalmological Conference (12/08/2013)
MIGS: Where it Fits
Named lecture, 24th Distinguished Alumnus Speaker (06/22/2013)
Chronic Angle Closure Glaucoma Treatment Options and Controversy
Lecture, Italian Ophthalmological Society Meetings (05/18/2013)
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery 2013: What’s Next?
Lecture, Italian Ophthalmological Society Meeting (05/18/2013)
Glaucoma Symposium Auditorium Chairperson
Paper Session Moderator (05/01/2013)
Glaucoma Surgical Innovation: Pipeline Procedures
Presentation, American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma Day (04/19/2013)
The Evolution of Glaucoma Surgery
Named lecture, 4th Annual Wayne Won Wong Memorial Lecture (06/09/2013)
Matching Surgical Risk to Disease
Lecture, Glaucoma Day (01/01/2013)
AAO
What to do with ICE Syndrome Patients Iris
Lecture, Italian Ophthalmological Society Meeting (05/28/2012)
What Impact with the Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent Have On Glaucoma Care?
Presentation, Glaucoma Day (01/01/2012)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ab interno glaucoma surgery: options with trabecular and suprachoroidal
Lecture, Italian Ophthalmological Society Meetings, Roma (05/21/2011)
Risk management of electronic health records and glaucoma
Lecture, Ocular Surgery News (11/19/2010)

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

EYETUBE: The CyPass

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