ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO

The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. 

 Dr. William F. Mieler has channeled his passion and impressive background into an illustrious career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and international leader in ophthalmology. He has served in countless leadership positions in organized ophthalmology, including president of ARVO and the Macula Society. He also founded the Advanced Vitreoretinal Technology and Techniques (AVTT) and Fellows Course, one of the most popular courses for 2nd year surgical retina fellows.  

Listen in as he recounts coming of age under the tutelage of revered retina giants Don Gass, MD, at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Thomas Aaberg, Sr., MD, at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Jerry Shields, MD, at the Wills Eye Hospital. He discusses their unique styles of practice and leadership, their profound impact on the field as well as his own professional journey. 

 Learn more at www.HistoryofRetina.org.

About the History of Retina

The History of Retina is brought to you by the Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) in an effort to preserve the history and heritage of retina for generations to come. Trace the journey of the specialty's dynamic evolution by exploring milestones in technology, instrumentation, and techniques and hearing first-hand accounts from retina pioneers whose innovative spirit and pivotal contributions laid the framework for the advanced sight-saving retinal care of today and the enormously promising treatments of tomorrow.