John Kempen

Dr. John Kempen is Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and Senior Scientist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. He directs research on ocular inflammatory diseases including uveitis, scleritis, and AIDS-related ocular complications, with international field research in Ethiopia and India focused on trachoma epidemiology.

His clinical expertise covers:

• Uveitis and retinal vasculitis management
• Immunosuppressive therapies for eye disease
• Surgical outcomes in inflammatory conditions
• Global blindness prevention strategies

As President of Sight for Souls, he develops self-sustaining eye institutes in developing countries. Recent publications include multi-center clinical trials on macular edema treatments, epidemiological studies on uveitis patterns, and surgical outcomes research. His work appears in leading ophthalmology journals and informs global eye care initiatives.