Michael Burnstine
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USC Roski Eye Institute: Voluntary Faculty Award, 2015
AAO: Honor Award, 2004
: Merrill Reeh Pathology Award, 2000
: Quickert Award for ASOPRS Thesis, 1997
: Golden Key National Honor Society, 1986
: Honors College Award for Research, 1986
: Phi Beta Kappa, 1986
: James B. Angell Scholar, 1984-1986
Harvard Medical School: Class Honors, 1983-1986
: Branstrom Freshman Prize, 1983
Bilobed flap reconstruction after en-bloc removal of solitary fibrous tumor of the lacrimal sac Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2023 Jun; 30:101835. . View in PubMed
Multiple Cases of Facial Disfigurement From Filler Use and One Injector Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Feb 02. . View in PubMed
Implants and spacers for paralytic ectropion: Literature review and assessment of a thin-profile porous polyethylene implant Indian J Ophthalmol. 2023 02; 71(2):444-451. . View in PubMed
Perioperative Considerations for Antithrombotic Therapy in Oculofacial Surgery: A Review of Current Evidence and Practice Guidelines Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 May-Jun 01; 38(3):226-233. . View in PubMed
Orbital schwannoma management: a case report, literature review, and potential paradigm shift Orbit. 2022 Feb; 41(1):15-27. . View in PubMed
Technique for modified transantral orbital decompression for improved cosmesis in stable thyroid eye disease Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Nov; 50(11):1440-1442. . View in PubMed
Re: "Orbital Schwannoma Management and Clinical Outcomes" Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul-Aug 01; 37(4):388. . View in PubMed
Graded transantral orbital decompression outcomes in stable thyroid eye disease: a series of 47 orbits Orbit. 2021 Jun; 40(3):215-221. . View in PubMed
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May-Jun 01; 37(3):290-293. . View in PubMed
Myopathic Blepharoptoses: A New Classification System Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov/Dec; 35(6):525-534. . View in PubMed
Re: Kersten et al: Orbital "blowout" fractures: time for a new paradigm (Ophthalmology. 2018;125:796-798). Ophthalmology. 2018 12; 125(12):e87-e88. . View in PubMed
Malignant solitary fibrous tumor of the orbit: Spectrum of histologic features Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2017 Apr; 5:7-10. . View in PubMed
On-Q pump for pain control after orbital implant surgery Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Sep-Oct; 30(5):396-9. . View in PubMed
PROSE scleral lens: a novel aid for staged eyelid reconstruction Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Sep-Oct; 30(5):e119-21. . View in PubMed
Treatment of symptomatic facial nerve paralysis with lower eyelid fascia lata suspension Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Mar; 129(3):569e-571e. . View in PubMed
Re: "Radiographic analysis of extraocular muscle volumetric changes in thyroid-related orbitopathy following orbital decompression" Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Mar-Apr; 27(2):144-5; author reply 145. . View in PubMed
White-eyed medial wall orbital blowout fracture Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jan-Feb; 26(1):44-6. . View in PubMed
Salivary duct carcinoma metastatic to eyelid and orbit-a case report Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008 Aug; 246(8):1185-8. . View in PubMed
Orbitotemporal neurofibromatosis: classification and treatment Orbit. 2007 Dec; 26(4):223-8. . View in PubMed
New lacrimal cannula for probing and irrigation in the tearing patient Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Mar; 125(3):419. . View in PubMed
Management of myopathic ptosis Ophthalmology. 2004 Feb; 111(2):411; author reply 411. . View in PubMed
Clinical recommendations for repair of orbital facial fractures Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2003 Oct; 14(5):236-40. . View in PubMed
Re: "Comparison of retrobulbar analgesics for evisceration" Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Sep; 19(5):411; author reply 411-2. . View in PubMed
Docetaxel-induced histologic changes in the lacrimal sac and the nasal mucosa Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Jul; 19(4):305-8. . View in PubMed
Squamous metaplasia of the canaliculi associated with 5-fluorouracil: a clinicopathologic case report Ophthalmology. 2002 Dec; 109(12):2359-61. . View in PubMed
Squamous cell carcinoma of the limbus extending into the anterior segment Arch Ophthalmol. 2002 Aug; 120(8):1106-7. . View in PubMed
Clinical recommendations for repair of isolated orbital floor fractures: an evidence-based analysis Ophthalmology. 2002 Jul; 109(7):1207-10; discussion 1210-1; quiz 1212-3. . View in PubMed
Migration of intraocular silicone oil into the subconjunctival space and orbit through an Ahmed glaucoma valve Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Dec; 132(6):929-31. . View in PubMed
Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma of the eyelid: report of a case and literature review Ophthalmology. 2001 Apr; 108(4):798-804. . View in PubMed
Glabellar rhytids in thyroid-associated orbitopathy Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Mar; 17(2):91-5. . View in PubMed
Lacrimal canalicular diverticulum: a cause of epiphora and discharge Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 Nov; 16(6):471-2. . View in PubMed
Upper blepharoplasty: a novel approach to improving progressive myopathic blepharoptosis Ophthalmology. 1999 Nov; 106(11):2098-100. . View in PubMed
Orbital fibroblast interleukin-6 gene expression and immunomodulation Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999 Sep; 15(5):306-11. . View in PubMed
Iopidine allergy causing lower eyelid ectropion progressing to cicatricial entropion Br J Ophthalmol. 1999 Aug; 83(8):992-3. . View in PubMed
Minimal endoscopic approach Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998 Jun; 124(6):711. . View in PubMed
Orbital fibroblast chemokine modulation: effects of dexamethasone and cyclosporin A Br J Ophthalmol. 1998 Mar; 82(3):318-22. . View in PubMed
Interleukin-8 and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 gene expression and protein production by human orbital fibroblasts Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Mar; 14(2):119-25. . View in PubMed
Autogenous fascia lata leg grafts for exposed scleral buckles Retina. 1998; 18(3):283-5. . View in PubMed
Cell-associated human retinal pigment epithelium interleukin-8 and monocyte chemotactic protein-1: immunochemical and in-situ hybridization analyses Exp Eye Res. 1997 Dec; 65(6):781-9. . View in PubMed
Wilson's disease: presymptomatic patients and Kayser-Fleischer rings Ophthalmic Genet. 1997 Jun; 18(2):79-85. . View in PubMed
Reversal of iatrogenic punctal and canalicular occlusion Ophthalmology. 1997 Jun; 104(6):901-2. . View in PubMed
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following neck dissection Head Neck. 1997 Mar; 19(2):148-52. . View in PubMed
Regression of Kayser-Fleischer rings during oral zinc therapy: correlation with systemic manifestations of Wilson's disease Cornea. 1996 Nov; 15(6):582-8. . View in PubMed
Golf-related ocular injuries Am J Ophthalmol. 1996 Apr; 121(4):437-8. . View in PubMed
Angiosarcoma metastatic to the orbit Arch Ophthalmol. 1996 Jan; 114(1):93-6. . View in PubMed
Inverted papillomas that invade the orbit Arch Ophthalmol. 1995 Sep; 113(9):1178-83. . View in PubMed
Periocular granuloma annulare, nodular typeOccurrence in late middle age. Arch Ophthalmol. 1994 Dec; 112(12):1590-3. . View in PubMed
Nucleolar organizer regions in optic gliomas Brain. 1993 Dec; 116 ( Pt 6):1465-76. . View in PubMed
Dr. Burnstine brought his surgical expertise to Ann Arbor in Michigan where he completed his ophthalmology residency at the Kellogg Eye Center. There, he served as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. He also received additional experience in the form of fellowship training from Allen Putterman.
As a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Dr. Burnstine completed his fellowship training in these fields with the utmost in diligence and dedication. Dr. Burnstine is the Director of the Oculofacial Plastic Surgery fellowship at The USC Roski Eye Institute and an Associate Preceptor of the Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Eyesthetica, both sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).
Dr. Burnstine has received numerous awards from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He received the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Merrill Reeh and Marvin Quickert awards from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
In print media, Dr. Burnstine is a major contributor in numerous journals and text books. He provided information and data that advanced the field of oculofacial surgery and enhances the lives of patients around the world.
The USC Keck School of Medicine has also recognized Dr. Burnstine by naming him as an Associate Clinical Professor at the school. With this honor, Dr. Burnstine is a certified expert who surpasses the minimal qualifications of becoming a great surgeon.
In his off time, Dr. Burnstine enjoys his marriage to singer and songwriter Diana Lorden and spending time with their two children.
Dr. Burnstine is available for patient consultations at the Eyesthetica Pasadena, Valencia, and Downtown Los Angeles offices.
