We are thrilled to announce a transformational gift of $40 million to the #CUAnschutz Department of Ophthalmology - one that will accelerate the quest to treat and cure eye diseases like macular degeneration and bring new possibilities in vision care into focus. (1/3)

Parameswaran Sreekumar et al. Doheny Eye Institute CU Ophthalmology report that the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) Is Essential for Subretinal Fibrosis in Laser-Induced Choroidal Neovascularization: Therapeutic Implications, iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?a….

Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer et al. CU Ophthalmology develop an artificial intelligence optic cup and disc segmentation pipeline for obtaining optic nerve head measurements from fundus images and externally validate performance against OCT measurements. doi.org/10.1167/tvst.1…

A new study co-authored by Sue Anschutz-Rodgers faculty explores gender differences in professional well-being among U.S. optometrists. Female ODs reported higher stress, burnout, and misalignment with leadership. Read the study below: bit.ly/3THWYBI #medtwitter

CU #ophthalmology faculty investigated corneal collagen crosslinking under general anesthesia for patients with #DownSyndrome and keratoconus. Their case series highlights safety, feasibility, and the importance of early diagnosis. bit.ly/3HV5ScJ #medtwitter

Rebecca Edwards Mayhew, MD, PhD, assistant professor CU Ophthalmology, is excited to see "Elio," a film that offers a positive representation of children wearing an eye patch ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology/…

After finishing her glaucoma fellowship, Cecilia Hernandez, MD, is heading to CA to become the only glaucoma specialist in a multi-county region of the Central Valley. She calls her time here “transformative” — a year that changed lives. 💙 bit.ly/44B38sq

Eyes with GDDs placed in the anterior chamber had 4x higher corneal transplant failure rates than those in the ciliary sulcus, CU researchers found. Though not statistically significant, results suggest placement could matter. Read more below👇 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40266491/

A summer snapshot through our lens... 👁️☀️

Big congratulations to Min-Hyun Nam, PhD, recipient of the 2025 Ellis New Investigator Research Award! Her work continues to push the field of ophthalmology forward. #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology #Research

Meet Reilley Knott, MD, a first-year intern in ophthalmology at CU. Originally from Littleton, CO, Reilley is passionate about treating & preventing blindness & improving how patients access care. Outside of work? He’s into running, traveling, reading sci-fi, & building LEGOs! 🌟

Via NEJM: Upadacitinib significantly improves sustained remission in patients with giant-cell arteritis: hubs.la/Q03xBhNQ0 #NeuroTwitter @AANMember NYU Grossman School of Medicine CU Ophthalmology Stephen English MD, MBA Johns Hopkins Medicine

Can AI help detect cervical cancer & prevent infant blindness? Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD, is leading research that uses AI to improve screening for cervical cancer & retinopathy of prematurity. The goal? Accurate, accessible care in every setting! bit.ly/4eg6e9D

“He spent the time with me that made me feel human.” In All Eyes on Hope, ultrarunner Jason Romero shares his story of vision loss & resilience — with a special appearance by his doctor, Marc Mathias, MD from our CU Ophthalmology 💙 Watch the short film here: bit.ly/4o5GG3u

A shared vision, decades in the making 👁️💛 With over $7M in support, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation has helped the CU Department of Ophthalmology grow into a regional leader in eye care — serving 114,000+ patients each year. bit.ly/4ojwF35

Thirteen of our DOO doctors have been named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors! We’re proud of their expertise, leadership, and dedication to transforming vision care. 👁️🌟🎉 #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology #TopDoctors

When’s the last time you had your eyes checked? 👁️ Melanie Akau, OD shares why regular exams are key — not just for vision, but for your overall health. 👀 #NationalEyeExamMonth #EyeHealth #Optometry #MedTwitter

We’re officially one month out from our 29th Annual Symposium! See what others are saying about our annual event and why it’s a highlight of the year. 👀🌟 Interested in joining us? Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4fs9HTq

Yesterday, Naresh Mandava, MD joined Dean Sampson in the CU School of Medicine Town Hall to share updates & discuss advancing philanthropy for the School of Medicine mission. 🌟 Watch here: bit.ly/40WrxaX

West Nile virus cases are rising in Colorado, and in rare instances, the virus can impact vision. 🦟👁 Amit Reddy, MD shares what you need to know about eye symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Read more: bit.ly/46Onph6 #westnile #medtwitter