CURRICULUM VITAE
Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano PhD, MD
Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano PhD, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
925 North 87th Street |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
02/2005 - 12/2010 M.D. Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
04/2015 - 08/2018 Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
06/2008 - 05/2010 Scientific Initiation Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. |
02/2011 - 01/2014 Ophthalmology Resident, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. |
02/2014 - 01/2015 Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. |
10/2015 - 10/2016 Research Fellow, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA. |
10/2016 - 05/2018 Postdoctoral Fellow, Lerner Research Institute / Ophthalmic Research, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA. |
07/2018 - 06/2019 Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellow, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. |
07/2019 - 06/2020 Internal Medicine Resident, Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. |
07/2020 - 06/2023 Ophthalmology Resident, Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
02/2013 - 09/2015 Staff Ophthalmologist, Emergency Department, Hospital de Olhos Paulista [Paulista Eye Hospital], São Paulo, Brazil. |
02/2014 - 08/2015 Staff Ophthalmologist, Lotten Eyes Clínica Oftalmológica [Lotten Eyes Ophthalmology Clinic], São Paulo, Brazil. |
04/2015 - 08/2015 Staff Ophthalmologist, Public Workers Healthcare Department (DESS), São Paulo, Brazil. |
09/2023 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
01/2007 - 12/2007 Secretary, Ophthalmology Academic Study Group, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
01/2008 - 12/2008 President, Ophthalmology Academic Study Group, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
01/2012 - 12/2012 Tutor, Ophthalmology Academic Study Group, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
02/2013 - 01/2014 Chief-Resident, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
07/2022 - 06/2023 Chief-Resident, Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE |
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
01/2020 - Present Associate Faculty Member, Faculty Opinions, London, United Kingdom |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
09/2023 - Present Froedtert Hospital, 900 N 92nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
09/2023 - Present Envision Surgery Center, 2356 S 102nd St, West Allis, WI 53227 |
09/2023 - Present Children's Wisconsin, 8915 W Connell Ct. Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology | 11/10/2024 | 12/31/2034 |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin | 81609-20 | 03/06/2023 | 10/31/2025 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
12/2011 R1 - First Year Resident Award. Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
12/2016 Outstanding Reviewer of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
12/2017 Recognized Reviewer of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
04/2018 Arno Habicht Award for Research Sciences. Pan-American Research Day, part of the ARVO Meeting. Honolulu, HI, USA |
09/2018 Grant recipient at Millennial Eye Live 2018. Austin, TX, USA |
04/2022 ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award. ASCRS Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, USA |
06/2022 Howard Dinsdale Award for Best Resident Presentation at the Gifford-Truhlsen Conference. Omaha, NE, USA. |
12/2022 Silver Reviewer of the Journal Refractive Surgery. Slack Inc., Thorofare, NJ, USA |
06/2023 Golden Hands Award for Excellence in Surgical Skills. Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, USA |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
04/2008 - 12/2018 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology |
09/2012 - Present American Academy of Ophthalmology |
04/2015 - Present American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
04/2016 - 06/2023 International Society of Refractive Surgery |
04/2018 - 03/2019 Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology |
03/2020 - Present Refractive Surgery Alliance |
05/2022 - Present Cornea Society |
EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS: |
Journal Review |
10/2015 - Present Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
06/2018 - Present Cornea: The Journal of Cornea and External Disease |
09/2018 - Present Journal of Refractive Surgery |
11/2019 - Present Translational Vision Science & Technology |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Screening of Ectasia-Susceptible Corneas: from Topography to Biomechanics. Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology. Rio de Janeiro, - 09/06/2019 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Simulation-Based Planning in Refractive Surgery: Unlocking Precision Outcomes. International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, São Paulo, - 06/04/2016 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Intraoperative OCT in Anterior Segment Surgery. International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, São Paulo, - 06/03/2016 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Novel Approaches to Ectasia Risk Analysis. International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, São Paulo, - 06/02/2016 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Progression and regression after myopic refractive surgery. Brazilian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting, Sao Paulo, - 05/24/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Translational Biomechanics in Refractive Surgery and the Cornea. Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology. Natal, - 10/21/2021 |
National |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Do Placido-disk and Scheimpflug imaging devices produce similar topography maps? International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 05/30/2012 - 06/02/2012 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Instructor at the Laser Refractive Surgery Course. Course # LAB119A, Director: George O. Waring IV, MD. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, - 10/11/2019 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Current Approaches and Future Perspectives in Corneal Biomechanics. Advanced Refractive Congress. Fort Lauderdale, FL, - 07/28/2018 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Depth Dependent Evidence of Crosslinking with Compression OCT Elastography. Wavefront & Presbyopic Refractive Corrections Congress. Denver, CO, - 02/24/2018 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Assessment of corneal tomography. Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Florianópolis, - 09/02/2015 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Case Discussion: Surgery, yes or no? Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Florianópolis, - 09/02/2015 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Panel Discussion: Advanced Propedeutics in Refractive Surgery. Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Florianópolis, - 09/02/2015 |
Regional |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Basic Concepts in Biomechanics. Opty Refrativa Day, Salvador, - 06/17/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano. What's Real in Corneal Biomechanics? XLIV SIMASP, Sao Paulo, - 06/15/2022 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Biomechanical assessment with the Corvis and other options: understanding the applicability and the real importance of what is available. Refrativa RIO Prime. Rio de Janeiro, - 07/27/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Corneal Biomechanics. Symposium of Refractive Surgery, São Paulo, - 08/08/2015 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Cataract surgery beyond the lens. XXXVIII SIMASP, São Paulo, - 02/06/2015 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Femto-LASIK or mechanical LASIK? What is the new horizon? XXXVIII SIMASP, São Paulo, - 02/06/2015 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Assessment of corneal biomechanics. Symposium of Refractive Surgery, - 10/24/2014 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Maps correspondence: Pentacam vs. Topography. XXXV SIMASP, São Paulo, - 03/10/2012 |
Local |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Cornea Cases. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 09/11/2019 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Clinical Conference. Infectious Keratitis part II. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, - 12/20/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Clinical Conference. Infectious Keratitis part I. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, - 12/01/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Clinical Conference. Immune Disorders of the Cornea. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, - 11/21/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Clinical Conference. Biometry part II. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, - 11/16/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Clinical Conference. Biometry part I. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin. Milwaukee, - 11/09/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Cataract Surgery. The Smallest Eye Holds the Greatest Surprise. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 05/10/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Cataract Surgery. Extended Depth of Choices. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 11/11/2023 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Retina. Differential Diagnosis of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 05/11/2022 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Cataract Surgery. Understanding Biometry. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 02/23/2022 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Neuro-ophthalmology: "Unusual case of blurry vision." Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 09/22/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Refractive Surgery. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 07/14/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Oculoplastic Case: "First Retinoblastoma, Now what?" Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 06/09/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Basic Concepts in Corneal Biomechanics. Weekly Surgical Optics Meeting. Sao Paulo, - 05/28/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Pediatric Ophthalmology Cases. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 01/13/2021 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Case Report: A Bug in My Flap. International Online Meeting UNMC-UNIFESP. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 03/20/2020 |
Vinicius S. De Stefano, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Glaucoma Cases. Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE, - 02/12/2020 |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
De Stefano VS, Timperley BD, Krueger RR. Comparison of Multiple IOL Power Calculation Formulas Using Keratometric Data from a Scheimpflug Camera vs. Swept-Source OCT Biometer. In: ASCRS Annual Meeting, 04/22/2022 - 04/26/2022, Washington, DC, USA. |
Gouvea M, Kapeles M, Haddad J, De Stefano VS, Waring GO, Rocha KM. Comparison of Lens Anatomy Parameters Using a Swept Source OCT and Intraoperative Spectral Domain OCT. In: AAO Annual Meeting, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, 10/11/2019, San Francisco, CA, USA |
Rocha KM, Gouvea L, Haddad J, Briggs T, De Stefano VS, Waring GO. Analysis of Static and Dynamic Factors Associated with Pseudoaccommodation in Monofocal IOLs. In: AAO Annual Meeting, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, 10/11/2019, San Francisco, CA, USA |
De Stefano VS, Greene BA, Gouvea L, Rocha KM, Waring GO. Initial Clinical Experience in Preoperative Ectasia Risk Analysis and Prediction Outcomes with a Finite Element Modeling-Based Software. In: ASCRS Annual Meeting, 5/3/2019 - 5/7/2019, San Diego, CA, USA |
Waring GO, da Costa E, Gouvea L, Greene BA, De Stefano VS, Rocha KM. Comparison of Reading Performance Analysis of Diffractive Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lenses Using an Electronic Reading Acuity Device. In: ASCRS Annual Meeting, 5/3/2019 - 5/7/2019, San Diego, CA, USA |
Briggs TM, Gouvea L, Haddad JS, De Stefano VS, Waring GO, Rocha KM. Analysis of Static and Dynamic Factors Associated with Pseudoaccommodation in Monofocal Intraocular Lenses. In: ASCRS Annual Meeting, 5/3/2019 - 5/7/2019, San Diego, CA, USA |
De Stefano VS, Ford MR, Seven I, Hughes B, Dupps WJ. Differences in Corneal Biomechanical Behavior between Normal and Keratoconic Corneas using In Vivo Optical Coherence Elastography. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 04/29/2018 - 05/3/2018, Honolulu, HI, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2018; ARVO E-Abstract 4325. |
Krueger RR, De Stefano VS, Meister C. Analysis of Topography-Guided LASIK Treatment Planning Strategies. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 04/29/2018 - 05/3/2018, Honolulu, HI, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2018; ARVO E-Abstract 5981. |
Blackburn B, Gu S, Ford MR, De Stefano VS, Jenkins M, Dupps WJ, Rollins A. Phase-Decorrelation OCT for Noncontact Measurement of Biomechanical Effects of Corneal Crosslinking. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 04/29/2018 - 05/3/2018, Honolulu, HI, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2018; ARVO E-Abstract 745. |
De Stefano VS, Ford MR, Seven I, Hughes B, Dupps WJ. In vivo Assessment of Corneal Biomechanics using Optical Coherence Elastography. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/7/2017 - 5/11/2017, Baltimore, MD, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2017;58(8): ARVO E-Abstract 4325. |
Seven I, De Stefano VS, Hardy D, Dupps WJ. Patient-Specific Computational Analysis of Photorefractive Keratectomy: A clinical validation study. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/7/2017 - 5/11/2017, Baltimore, MD, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2017;58(8): ARVO E-Abstract 4320. |
De Stefano VS; Seven I; Randleman JB; Dupps WJ. A Multicenter Study Of Ocular Response Analyzer Custom Variables In Disqualified And Candidate Refractive Surgery Screening Patients. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/1/2016 - 5/5/2016, Seattle, WA, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2016;57(12): ARVO E-Abstract 2389. |
Rodrigues EB; Magalhaes O; Penha FM; Dib E; Maia M; Abechain JJK; De Stefano VS; Farah ME. Investigation on the Techniques, Syringes and Needles Used in Intravitreal Injections. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/2/2010 - 5/6/2010, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2010; 51: ARVO E-Abstract 5131 |
De Stefano VS; Abechain JJK; Verginassi DM; Rodrigues EB; Freymuller E; Maia M; Lima Filho A; Penha FM; Dib E; Farah ME. Ultra-Structural Analysis of Needles for Intravitreal Injection. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/3/2009 - 5/7/2009, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2009; 50: ARVO E-Abstract 6068 |
Abechain JJK; De Stefano VS; Verginassi DM; Rodrigues EB; Maia M; Lima Filho A; Penha FM; Moraes M; Magalhaes O; Farah ME. Minimizing Errors During Intravitreal Injections: Analysis of the Residual Volume of Various Small Coupled Syringes/Needles and Characterization of the Vitreal Reflux. In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 5/3/2009 - 5/7/2009, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2009; 50: ARVO E-Abstract 6069 |
De Stefano VS; Mallmann F; Schor P. Does Age or Clinical Expertise Increase Accuracy on Corneal Topography Color Maps Match and Diagnose? In: ARVO Annual Meeting, 4/27/2008 - 5/1/2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2008; 49: ARVO E-Abstract 1022 |
De Stefano VS; Abechain JJK; Rodrigues EB. Spontaneous epiretinal membrane separation in young patients. In: XVIII Brazilian Congress of Prevention of Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation, 9/3/2008 - 9/6/2008, Florianópolis, Brazil. |
Rocha KM, Orban M, Gouvea L, De Stefano VS. Managing Refractive IOLs in the Setting of a Compromised Posterior Capsule. In: AAO Annual Meeting, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, 10/11/2019, San Francisco, CA, USA |
Regional |
Krueger RR, De Stefano VS. Advanced Planning Strategies of Topography guided LASIK for the correction of regular and irregular astigmatism. In: New England Ophthalmological Society Meeting, 3/3/2018, Boston, MA, USA. |
De Stefano VS; Liggieri AC; Portella R; Barroso L; Rodrigues EB; Farah ME. Initial Clinical Experience with MAIA Microperimeter in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration. In: XXXV SIMASP - UNIFESP, 03/10/2012, São Paulo, Brazil. |
Local |
De Stefano VS; Schor P. Mobile Monitoring of Pupil Size of Candidates for Refractive Surgery: A Pilot Study. In: XIV Research Days, 12/15/2012, São Paulo, Brazil. |
De Stefano VS. Comparison of Multiple IOL Power Calculation Formulas Using Keratometric Data from a Scheimpflug Camera Vs. Swept-Source OCT Biometer. In: Gifford-Truhlsen Conference, 6/9/2022, Omaha, NE, USA. |
De Stefano VS. Exposure Keratopathy in Patients on Mechanical Ventilation. In: Annual Gifford-Truhlsen Conference, 6/12/2021, Omaha, NE, USA |
De Stefano VS, Lynch SC. COVID-19 impact on ophthalmology scope of practice. In: The 20/20 Vision in Research and Education Distinguished Lecture, 6/12/2020, Omaha, NE, USA |
De Stefano VS; Schor P. Real-Life Low-Tech Analysis of Visual Behavior Based in Scene and Eye Image for Refractive Surgery Planning. In: XV Research Days, 12/12/2013, São Paulo, Brazil. |
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
02/2007 - 12/2009 Medical assistant at "Mutirao do Diabetes [Diabetes Screening Task Force]", Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. |
02/2011 - 03/2014 Volunteer Ophthalmologist at "Visao do Futuro [Vision of the Future]", Sao Paulo State volunteering program, Brazil. |
MEDIA ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS: |
04/08/2020 Interview “Zoom option proves a success for international event.” UNMC Newsroom. Available from: https://www.unmc.edu/ news.cfm?match=25360 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. De Stefano VS. December consultation #3. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. v. 47(12), 1600, 2021. Comment on: Santhiago MR. Patient with dissociation of corneal topography and epithelial mapping. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. v. 47(12), 1599, 2021 |
2. Ferguson TJ, Singuri S, Jalaj S, Ford MR, De Stefano VS, Seven I, Dupps WJ Jr. Depth-resolved corneal biomechanical changes measured via optical coherence elastography following corneal crosslinking. Translational Vision Science & Technology, v. 10(5), 1-7, 2021 |
3. De Stefano VS, Ford MR, Seven I, Dupps WJ. Depth-Dependent Differences in Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Normal and Keratoconic Subjects Measured with Optical Coherence Elastography. Translational Vision Science & Technology, v. 9(7), 1-9, 2020. |
4. De Stefano VS, Meister C, Ehlke GL, Krueger RR. Analysis of Planning Strategies in Primary Eyes Gaining a Line or More of Visual Acuity after Topography-Guided LASIK. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, v. 45(3), 321-327, 2019. |
5. Blackburn BJ, Gu S, Ford MR, De Stefano VS, Jenkins MW, Dupps WJ, Rollins AM. Noninvasive Assessment of Corneal Crosslinking with Phase-Decorrelation Optical Coherence Tomography. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, v. 60(1), 41-51, 2019. |
6. De Stefano VS, Ford MR, Seven I, Hughes B, Dupps WJ. Live Human Assessment of Depth-Dependent Corneal Displacements with Swept-Source Optical Coherence Elastography. PLoS ONE, v. 13(12), e0209480, 2018. |
7. De Stefano VS, Seven I, Randleman JB, Dupps WJ. A Two-Center Study of Custom Air-Puff Derived Biomechanical Variables in a Refractive Surgery Screening Setting. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, v. 44(5), 589-595, 2018. |
8. De Stefano VS, Dupps WJ. Biomechanical Diagnostics of the Cornea. International Ophthalmology Clinics, v. 57(3), 75-86, 2017. |
9. Seven I, Vahdati A, De Stefano VS, Krueger RR, Dupps WJ. Comparison of Patient-Specific Computational Modeling Predictions and Clinical Outcomes of LASIK for Myopia. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, v. 57(14), 6287-6297, 2016. |
10. De Stefano VS; Abechain JJK; de Almeida LFS; Verginassi DM; Rodrigues EB; Freymuller E; Maia M; Magalhaes O; Nguyen QD; Farah ME. Experimental investigation of needles, syringes and techniques for intravitreal injections. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, v. 39, 236-242, 2011. |
11. Rodrigues EB; Grumann A; Penha FM; Shiroma H; Rossi E; Meyer CH; De Stefano VS; Maia M; Magalhaes O; Farah ME. Effect of Needle Type and Injection Technique on Pain Level and Vitreal Reflux in Intravitreal Injection. Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, v. 27, 197-203, 2011. |
12. De Stefano VS; Melo LAS, Jr.; Mallmann F; Schor P. Interchangeability between Placido disc and Scheimpflug system: quantitative and qualitative analysis. Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, v. 73, 363-366, 2010. |
13. Rodrigues EB; Penha FM; de Paula Fiod Costa E; Maia M; Dib E; Moraes M; Meyer CH; Magalhaes O; Melo GB; De Stefano VS; Dias AB; Farah ME. Ability of New Vital Dyes to Stain Intraocular Membranes and Tissues in Ocular Surgery. American Journal of Ophthalmology, v. 149, 265-277, 2010. |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. De Stefano VS, Dupps WJ, Wilson SE. Biomechanics and Wound Healing in the Cornea. In: Albert D.M., Miller J.W., Azar D.T., Young L.H. (eds) Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2022, pp. 1235-1255. |
2. Ford MR; De Stefano VS; Dupps WJ. Optical Coherence Tomography Principles and Elastography. In: C.J. Roberts; W.J. Dupps; J.C. Downs. Biomechanics of the Eye. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Kugler Publications, 2018, pp. 103-115. |
3. Seven I; De Stefano VS; Dupps WJ. Computational Modeling of Corneal Refractive Surgery, Ectasia, and Corneal Crosslinking. In: C.J. Roberts; W.J. Dupps; J.C. Downs. Biomechanics of the Eye. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Kugler Publications, 2018, pp. 245-260. |
4. De Stefano VS; Crispim J; Pineda R, II; Dupps WJ. Análise da Biomecânica da Córnea [Analysis of Corneal Biomechanics]. In: M.R. Santhiago. Cirurgia Refrativa [Refractive Surgery]. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Cultura Médica & Guanabara Koogan, 2017, pp. 79-94. |
5. De Stefano VS; Schor P; Chamon W. O Tomógrafo [Tomography]. In: C. Godinho; B. Dantas; M. Sobrinho; P. Polisuk. O Padrão CG em Lentes de Contato [The CG Guideline for Contact Lens Fitting], 2nd edition. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Cultura Médica & Guanabara Koogan, 2010, pp. 171-176. |
Non-Peer Reviewed Educational Products |
1. De Stefano VS, Krueger RR. Corneal Biomechanics and Corneal Ectasia Evaluation: Understanding its Importance and Applying Concepts in the Office. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. Nov/Dec 2021. Available from: https://crstoday.com/articles/nov-dec-2021/corneal-biomechanics-and-the-evaluation-of-corneal-ectasia/ |
2. De Stefano VS, Rocha KM. Corneal Biomechanics: From Theory to Practice. MillenialEYE. 09/10 2018. Available from: https://millennialeye.com/articles/ sept-oct-18/corneal-biomechanics-from-theory-to-practice/ |









