Uveitis is a rare inflammatory condition involving structures inside the eye, which causes as much as 10% of legal blindness in the United States. In childhood, uveitis can be chronic and aggressive, requiring years of systemic immunosuppressive medications. Contrary to…
When a patient shows up in the emergency department with sudden vision loss, every minute counts. Central retinal arterial occlusion (CRAO) is a stroke in the eye, which manifests with acute vision loss. Like other types of stroke, the window…
The field of ophthalmology is transforming from examining eyes directly to using images for monitoring disease progression and intervening to prevent vision loss. Reviewing digital images is now essential to how ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions. By the early…
The field of ophthalmology is transforming from examining eyes directly to using images for monitoring disease progression and intervening to prevent vision loss. Reviewing digital images is now essential to how ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions. By the early…
Dr. Melles has been interested in medical informatics since he was asked to review a patient’s thick chart early in medical school. “Papers were falling out on the floor as I read through it,” he says, “and I thought, why…
For 15 years Dr. Chandra witnessed the deteriorating vision of patients diagnosed with keratoconus, while at the same time knowing that people with the same condition in other parts of the world had access to a procedure called corneal crosslinking…
Kristina Austin, MD, has an innate ability to connect with her staff and colleagues. Widely lauded as a wise and trusted leader, Dr. Austin knows providing exceptional care is inevitable when a team is engaged, inspired, and feel their contributions…
"This is truly the first time that a group of corneal surgeons and hospitals have stood together to demand better service from an antiquated national eye banking system."
Dr. Paglen’s leadership is defined by an innovative drive collaboration, and deep respect for the abilities of everyone to contribute.Cecil C. Cutting Leadership Award
"Growing up, my life was all about adjusting to change. I believe those skills have helped me become a better leader."
Dr. Chang is keenly focused to provide the best eye care possible now and into the future.
"After a lot of late-night programming, it’s very rewarding to have created something that has proved valuable to both my colleagues and our members."
In 1995, with the approval of his department, Dr. Kidwell volunteered to pilot test a new model of delivering eye care. The pilot showed that by making a number of changes, including hiring additional specialty trained support staff, the department…
