Eric Miller

DVM, MS, DACVO

Phacoemulsification Systems:
A closer look at current phaco platforms and ideal parameters for safety and efficiency.

This talk will focus on the current state of the art phaco platforms most commonly used in veterinary ophthalmology. Dr. Miller will discuss the various machines with a dive into parameters for a safe and efficient approach to lens removal. Whether you are considering upgrading or would like to maximize the potential of your current platform, Dr. Miller will share his experiences and tips for reducing stress during cases and achieving better outcomes.

Dr. Miller completed his veterinary degree at Mississippi State University followed by a rotating internship at the same institution. After three years of private emergency practice, he returned to the academic setting at Ohio State University for a second rotating internship and a fellowship in internal medicine before completing a residency in comparative ophthalmology and master’s in veterinary medicine. Dr. Miller then joined the faculty at Ohio State where he spent nine years training veterinary students and ophthalmology residents. Currently, Dr. Miller is the co-owner of COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in central Ohio. Over the years he has developed and maintains a strong interest in ophthalmic surgery, especially cataract surgery and related technologies. Related to this passion he participates as an instructor of phacoemulsification and phacodynamics at the ACVO William Magrane Basic Science Course. Dr. Miller also frequently serves as a consultant and surgeon in ophthalmology device research, including many IOL studies. Dr. Miller is married to an amazing wife Dr. Jamie Miller (also a veterinarian), and they have two children Eva and Nolan and a host of animals on their small Ohio farm.