Dane H. Slentz, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | ASOPRS Fellowship-Trained Oculoplastic Surgeon | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dane H. Slentz, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon specializing in medical, reconstructive, and aesthetic conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, eye socket, orbit, and surrounding facial structures.
Dr. Slentz completed a highly specialized two-year fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan. His fellowship was approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), and he is a Fellow of ASOPRS.
At NH Eye Associates, Dr. Slentz provides specialized oculoplastic and reconstructive eye surgery for patients throughout Manchester, Londonderry, Southern New Hampshire, and surrounding New England communities.
Oculoplastic Surgery Expertise
Dr. Slentz specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions involving the eyelids, orbit, tear drainage system, and tissues surrounding the eyes.
His areas of expertise include:
- Ptosis and droopy eyelid repair
- Brow ptosis and drooping eyebrows
- Upper and lower eyelid surgery
- Dermatochalasis and excess eyelid skin
- Entropion
- Ectropion
- Eyelid lesions and growths
- Periocular skin cancer
- Eyelid reconstruction following Mohs surgery
- Excessive tearing and epiphora
- Blocked tear ducts
- Tear duct reconstruction
- Thyroid eye disease
- Orbital disease and surgery
- Eye socket reconstruction
- Anophthalmic socket reconstruction
- Orbital and periorbital trauma
- Blepharospasm and periocular muscle spasms
- Botulinum toxin treatment for selected eyelid and facial spasms
- Ophthalmic facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
His background as both an ophthalmologist and an oculoplastic surgeon provides specialized expertise in procedures where preservation of eye health, vision, eyelid function, and facial appearance are all important considerations.
Education & Advanced Training
Undergraduate Education
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Cum Laude
Biomedical Research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, Maryland
Medical School
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Doctor of Medicine
Internship
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut
Ophthalmology Residency
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
Chief Resident
Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship
University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center
Two-Year Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
ASOPRS-Approved Fellowship
Board Certification & Professional Recognition
Dr. Slentz's professional accomplishments and distinctions include:
- Board Certified in Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
- Completed a two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan
- Selected as Chief Resident during ophthalmology residency at The George Washington University
- Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah
- Conducted biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
- Author of peer-reviewed ophthalmic and oculoplastic research
- Contributor to academic textbook chapters
- International ophthalmic humanitarian work in Ecuador and Ethiopia
ASOPRS fellowship training represents advanced subspecialty training dedicated to plastic and reconstructive surgery involving the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and surrounding facial structures.
Research & Publications
In addition to patient care and surgery, Dr. Slentz has contributed to ophthalmic research involving oculoplastic reconstruction, thyroid eye disease, amniotic membrane transplantation, orbital disease, and other areas of ophthalmology.
His published research includes:
Teprotumumab for Optic Neuropathy in Thyroid Eye Disease
Slentz DH, Smith TJ, Kim DS, Joseph SS.
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2021;139(2):244-247.
This publication examined the use of teprotumumab in patients with optic neuropathy associated with thyroid eye disease.
Intimate Partner Violence-Related Oculofacial Injuries During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Slentz DH, Joseph AW, Joseph SS.
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2021;139(7):789-790.
This publication addressed oculofacial injuries associated with intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Use of Umbilical Amnion for Conjunctival Socket, Fornix, and Eyelid Margin Reconstruction
Slentz DH, Joseph SS, Nelson CC.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020;36(4):365-371.
This research evaluated the use of umbilical amnion in reconstruction involving the conjunctival socket, fornix, and eyelid margin.
Supernumerary Lacrimal Caruncle: A Case Series
Slentz DH, Elner VM, Hassan AS, Nelson CC.
2020.
This case series examined the uncommon occurrence of supernumerary lacrimal caruncles.
Teprotumumab: A Novel Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody for Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy
Slentz DH, Nelson CC, Smith TJ.
2020.
This academic work examined teprotumumab and its emerging role in the treatment of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.
Characteristics of Industry Payments to Ophthalmologists in the Open Payments Database
Slentz DH, Nelson CC, Lichter PR.
2019.
This research evaluated characteristics of industry payments to ophthalmologists using the national Open Payments database.
Novel Use of Cryopreserved Ultra-Thick Human Amniotic Membrane for Management of Anophthalmic Socket Contracture
Slentz DH, Nelson CC.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019;35(2):193-196.
This research explored an innovative reconstructive application of cryopreserved human amniotic membrane for patients with contracted anophthalmic sockets.
Proteome-Wide Measurement of Protein Half-Lives and Translation Rates in Vasopressin-Sensitive Collecting Duct Cells
Sandoval PC, Slentz DH, Pisitkun T, Saeed F, Hoffert JD, Knepper MA.
2013.
This research stems from Dr. Slentz's biomedical research work and demonstrates his involvement in scientific investigation prior to completing his ophthalmology training.
Special Research Interest: Amniotic Membrane Reconstruction
One of Dr. Slentz's particular academic interests is the use of amniotic tissue for complex ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
His published research has investigated the use of cryopreserved and umbilical amniotic membrane for reconstruction of the eye socket, conjunctiva, fornix, and eyelid margin.
This work reflects his broader interest in developing reconstructive techniques that can restore both function and anatomy in patients with complex oculoplastic conditions.
International Ophthalmology & Humanitarian Care
Dr. Slentz has participated in international ophthalmic care and education in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
His involvement in Ethiopia has continued beyond his fellowship training. He participated with University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center physicians in collaborative ophthalmology work at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa.
Dr. Slentz remains interested in international ophthalmology and supporting efforts to expand access to specialized eye care.
About Dr. Dane Slentz
Dr. Slentz was born in upstate New York and grew up in central Vermont. His path into medicine and ophthalmology began with undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Utah, where he graduated Cum Laude.
Following college, he spent a year at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, conducting biomedical research before attending the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
He subsequently completed his internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital and ophthalmology residency at The George Washington University, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident.
Recognizing a particular interest in the complex relationship between the eyes, eyelids, orbit, and surrounding facial structures, Dr. Slentz pursued an additional two years of subspecialty fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan.
Today, his practice combines ophthalmology, reconstructive surgery, and oculofacial plastic surgery to address conditions affecting both the function and appearance of the structures surrounding the eyes.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Slentz enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and Goldendoodle. He is an avid snowboarder and also enjoys photography, hiking, and traveling.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Dane Slentz
If you have droopy eyelids, excessive tearing, an eyelid lesion, eyelid malposition, thyroid eye disease, an orbital condition, or another problem involving the structures surrounding your eyes, an evaluation with an oculoplastic specialist can help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dane Slentz
What type of doctor is Dane Slentz, MD?
Dr. Dane Slentz is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon. He specializes in conditions and surgery involving the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, eye socket, and surrounding facial structures.
What is an oculoplastic surgeon?
An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has completed additional specialized training in plastic and reconstructive surgery involving the tissues surrounding the eyes. This can include surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system, orbit, eyebrows, and adjacent facial structures.
Is Dr. Slentz fellowship trained in oculoplastic surgery?
Yes. Dr. Slentz completed a two-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)-approved fellowship at the University of Michigan.
Is Dr. Slentz a member of ASOPRS?
Yes. Dr. Slentz is a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).
Does Dr. Slentz treat droopy eyelids?
Yes. Dr. Slentz evaluates and treats ptosis, dermatochalasis, brow ptosis, and other conditions that can cause the upper eyelids or eyebrows to droop. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and whether the condition affects vision, eyelid function, appearance, or a combination of these factors.
Does Dr. Slentz perform eyelid surgery?
Yes. As an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Slentz performs medical and reconstructive eyelid procedures for conditions such as ptosis, excess eyelid skin, entropion, ectropion, eyelid lesions, trauma, and eyelid abnormalities.
Does Dr. Slentz treat entropion and ectropion?
Yes. Dr. Slentz treats both entropion, in which the eyelid turns inward, and ectropion, in which the eyelid turns outward. Surgical correction may be recommended when eyelid position causes irritation, tearing, exposure, or other eye problems.
Does Dr. Slentz treat blocked tear ducts and excessive tearing?
Yes. Dr. Slentz specializes in disorders of the lacrimal or tear drainage system. He evaluates excessive tearing, also called epiphora, and can treat blocked or abnormal tear ducts when appropriate.
Does Dr. Slentz perform reconstruction after Mohs surgery?
Yes. Dr. Slentz specializes in reconstruction of the eyelids and tissues surrounding the eye following removal of certain skin cancers, including reconstruction after Mohs surgery.
Does Dr. Slentz treat thyroid eye disease?
Yes. Thyroid eye disease can affect the eyelids, muscles surrounding the eyes, and tissues within the orbit. Dr. Slentz has both clinical and research experience involving thyroid eye disease and its treatment.
Does Dr. Slentz treat eyelid spasms and blepharospasm?
Yes. Dr. Slentz evaluates patients with blepharospasm and other periocular muscle spasms and may use botulinum toxin treatment when medically appropriate.
Does Dr. Slentz treat orbital and eye socket conditions?
Yes. His fellowship training included advanced treatment of diseases and injuries involving the orbit and eye socket, including orbital trauma, reconstructive surgery, thyroid eye disease, and anophthalmic socket conditions.
Has Dr. Slentz published ophthalmology research?
Yes. Dr. Slentz has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed research in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. His publications include research involving thyroid eye disease, teprotumumab, amniotic membrane reconstruction, eye socket reconstruction, oculofacial trauma, and other ophthalmic topics.
Where did Dr. Slentz complete his oculoplastic fellowship?
Dr. Slentz completed his two-year ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center.
Where does Dr. Slentz see patients?
Dr. Slentz provides specialized oculoplastic and reconstructive eye care for patients in New Hampshire. Patients seeking an oculoplastic surgeon for eyelid, tear duct, orbital, or reconstructive conditions can contact NH Eye Associates to determine current appointment locations and availability.