Henry S. Metz, M.D., began his appointment as Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute Executive Director and CEO on September 24, 2003. To read former Smith-Kettlewell founder Dr. Arthur Jampolsky's welcome of Dr. Metz, click here.

Duties of the Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, I have the responsibilities of general supervision of the scientific and administrative affairs of the Institute. I report to the board of directors and perform duties required of me by the Board. My general responsiblities include planning and strategy, recruitment, fundraising, planning both educational conferences and special SKERI events, maintainging relationships with our neighbors, and budgeting.

Interests
My main research interests are in eye disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia. This would include abnormalities caused by neurologic, endocrinologic, and traumatic etiologies (for example, cranial nerve palsies, thyroid ophthalmopathy, orbital floor fractures, myasthenia gravis), resulting in isolated or multiple eye muscle palsies and/or mechanical restrictions to eye movements. Much of the work I have done involves the use of saccadic velocity measurements to differentiate between paretic and restrictive causes of limited ocular rotations and strabismus. The technique can also be used to monitor recovery in these conditions. In addition, I have an interest in the mechanisms and technique of extraocular muscle transposition surgery to restore ocular alignment and improve eye movements in patients with eye muscle palsies. For a list of my recent publications, click here.

Family
Wife: Iris, Children: Adam, Damon, Nina

Education:

Undergraduate: Columbia College, AB
Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, MD
Business School: William E. Simon School of Management, University of Rochester, MBA
Internship (Medicine): Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn
Residency (Ophthalmology): University of Rochester School of Medicine
Fellowship (Strabismus): Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Positions:

Associate Research Member: Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester School of Medicine

Professor, Center of Visual Sciences, University of Rochester School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine

Executive Director and CEO, Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Other Offices Held:

President, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Editor in Chief: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Journal Reviewer:

• Archives of Ophthalmology
• American Journal of Ophthalmology
• Ophthalmology
• Annals of Ophthalmology
• Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• Investigative Ophthalmology
  

Member, Board of Directors: Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Named Lectureships:

Frank Costenbader Lecturer

Arthur Jampolsky Lecturer

Roger Johnson Lecturer