People

David A Wilkie

DVM, MS, DACVO

Professor Emeritus

Contact

wilkie.1@osu.edu (614) 292-7105 Veterinary Medical Center
60
Columbus, OH 43210
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Department

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Professional Training and experience

  • DVM, 1984, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • MS, 1988, The Ohio State University
  • Internship Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 1984-1985, University of Pennsylvania
  • Ophthalmology Residency, 1985-1988, The Ohio State University
  • Diplomate The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 1988

Research Interests

  • Ocular Pharmacology
  • Intraocular Surgery
  • Artificial Lens Implantation

University Memberships and Honors

  • Merck/AgVet Award for Creativity in Teaching - Nominated 1998 for: Wilkie DA: Veterinary Ophthalmology Cased-Based Web Site, 1997
  • Norden Distinguished Teaching Award - Nominated 2002
  • Norden Distinguished Teaching Award - Nominated 2004
  • Alumni Gamma Award – For providing significant contribution of time and effort to further the cause of Omega Tau Sigma Veterinary Fraternity. Presented to Dr. David A. Wilkie February 2000

Professional Service

  • 2003-2004 President - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • 2002-2003 President-Elect - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • 2001-2002 Vice-President - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • 1988-2001 Regent - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • 1996-1999 Chair - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Examination
  • Editor and Chief, Veterinary Ophthalmology 2008 - Present
  • Associate Editor, Veterinary Ophthalmology 2004 - 2007
  • Invited Guest Editor –Surgery Edition Vet Ophthalmol 7:2004
  • Academic editorial review board:
    • Veterinary Ophthalmology 2003-present
    • Compendium of Continuing Education – 1998 – Present
  • Academic editorial reviewer:
    • Eq Vet Journal 2005, 2006
    • Am J Vet Radiol - 2004
    • Am J Vet Res – 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007
    • Prog Vet Comp Ophthalmol - 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002
    • Invest Ophthalomol Vis Sci - 1997, 1998
    • J Vet Int Med – 2000
    • Veterinary Healthcare Communications, Veterinary Medicine 2001, 2002
    • Journal of Ocular Pharm – 2006
    • Journal of Am Vet Med Assoc – 2006, 2007

Administrative Service

  • Chair - Committee on Academic Misconduct - 2001 - 2003t, University Senate Appointment, OSU Main Campus, Regional Campuses - Newark, Marion, Lima, Mansfield
  • Member - Committee on Academic Misconduct - 2000 - 2003, University Senate Appointment
  • Member – Faculty Cabinet - 2001 - present, University Senate Appointment
  • Alternate – University Senate 2003 - present
  • Member - Biomedical Sciences Human Subjects Review Committee - 1998 - 2003, University Senate Appointment
  • Member - Faculty Hearing Committee - 1998 - 2003, University Senate Appointment

Other Accomplishments

  • Consultant to numerous research facilities throughout the United States
  • Lecturer throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia

Publications

Peer Reviewed Articles

(partial listing)

  • Stone SG, Wilkie DA, Colitz CMH, Metzler AG: Capsular Tension Ring Effect on Canine Lens Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Migration ex vivo. The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Advances in Vet Med April 12, 2007. AWARDED: BEST CLINICAL RESEARCH ABSTRACT
  • Wilkie DA, Colitz CMH: Surgery of the Canine Lens. In: Gelatt KN (ed). Veterinary Ophthalmology. 4th ed. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA pp.888-931, 2007
  • Bras D, Colitz C, Kusewitt D, Chandler H, Lu P, Metzler A, Wilkie DA: Evaluation of advanced glycation end-products in diabetic and inherited canine cataracts. Graefes Archive Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 245:249-257, 2007
  • Morreale RJ, Wilkie DA, Gemensky-Metzler AJ, Wesibrode SE, Willis, MA: Histological effect of semiconductor diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation on the normal equine eye. Veterinary Ophthalmology 10:84-92, 2007
  • Wilkie DA, Gemensky-Metzler, AJ, Colitz CMH, Bras ID, Kuonen VJ, Norris KN, Basham CR: Canine Cataracts, Diabetes mellitus and spontaneous lens capsule rupture: a retrospective study of 18 dogs. Veterinary Ophthalmology 9:328-334, 2006
  • Fife TM, Metzler A, Wilkie DA, Colitz C, Bras D, Klages D: Clinical features and outcomes of phacoemulsification in 39 horses: A retrospective study (1993-2003). Veterinary Ophthalmology 9:361- 368, 2006
  • Gilger BC, Salmon JH, Wilkie DA, Cruysburg L, et al : A novel bioerodible suprachoroidal cyclosporine implant for uveitis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 47:2596-2605, 2006
  • Elligott C, Wilkie DA, Kuonen VJ, Bras D, Neihaus A: Primary Aspergillus and Fusarium keratitis in a Holstein cow. Vet Ophthalmol 9:175-178, 2006
  • Bras ID, Colitz CMH, Saville WJA, Metzler AJG, Wilkie DA: Posterior capsular opacification in diabetic and non-diabetic patients following cataract surgery. Veterinary Ophthalmology 9:317-327, 2006
  • Stone SG, Wilkie DA, Colitz CMH, Metzler AG: Capsular Tension Ring Effect on Canine Lens Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Migration ex vivo. Vet Ophthalmol 9:417, 2006 AWARDED: BEST RESEARCH PAPER - RESIDENT FORUM
  • Gemensky AJ, Wilkie DA, Kowalski J, Schmall LM, Willis AM, Yamagata M. Changes in equine ocular bacterial and fungal flora following experimental application of topical antibiotic and antibiotic-corticosteroid ophthalmic preparations. Am J Vet Res 66:800-811, 2005
  • Robbin TE, Chandler H, Barden CA, Kulp SK, Chen CS, Wyman M, Bras D, Wilkie DA, et al: The Effect of Phosphorylated AKT Inhibition on Posterior Capsular Opacification in the Canine Lens. Thirty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, Nashville, TN 2005 AWARDED: BEST RESEARCH PAPER - RESIDENT FORUM
  • Wilkie DA, Gilger BC: Equine Glaucoma, Vet Clinics of North America: Eq Pract 20:381-391, 2004.
  • Gemensky AG, Wilkie DA, Cook CS: The use of semiconductor diode laser for deflation and coagulation of anterior uveal cysts in dogs, cats and horses: a report of 20 cases. Vet Ophthalmol 7:360-368, 2004.
  • Wilkie DA, Gmenesky-Metzler AG: Agents for intraocular surgery. Vet Clinics of North America: Small An Pract . 34:801-824, 2004 (80% contribution).
  • Beard W, Wilkie DA: partial orbital rim resection, mesh skin expansion, and second intention healing combined with enucleation or exenteration for extensive periocular tumors in horses. Vet Ophthalmol 5:23-28, 2002.
  • Gilger BC, Wilkie DA, Davidson MG, Allen JB: Use of an intravitreal sustained-release cyclosporine delivery device for treatment of equine recurrent uveitis. Am J Vet Res 62:1892-1896, 2001.
  • Miller TL, Willis AM, Wilkie DA, Hoshaw-Woodard S, Stanley JRL: Description of ciliary body anatomy and identification of sites for transsscleral cyclophotocoagulation in the equine eye Veterinary Ophthalmology 4:183-190, 2001.
  • Wilkie DA: Surgery of the Cornea. Vet Clinics of North America: Small An Pract. 27:1067-1107, 1997.