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University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology
The technological innovations conceived and developed by Departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes, and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.
- Read the full letter from our chair, Naresh Mandava, MD, here.
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By the Numbers
163
Faculty Research, and Administration Staff
166,800+
Unique Patient Visits by Our Faculty in FY2023
31
Residents and Fellows
$16M+
Sponsored Projects from FY2021-2023
Newsroom
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How CU’s ‘Transformative’ Glaucoma Fellowship Prepared Ophthalmologist for Future Career
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7/3/2025
Cecilia Hernandez, MD, will join two private practices in California following her graduation from CU’s glaucoma fellowship.
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The Hero in New Children’s Movie ‘Elio’ has an Eye Patch: Why it Matters
6/23/2025
A new children's movie offers positive representation of children wearing an eye patch — a common medical intervention for amblyopia.
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The Future of Eye Care: CU Ophthalmology Celebrates Graduating Residents
6/19/2025
Matthew Tukel, MD, and Jonathon Volkin, MD, are two of the graduates using their new-found skills and experiences to care for patients across the country.
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Abnormal Chronic Eye Pain Leads CU Ophthalmologists to Uncommon Stent Removals
6/9/2025
While highly unusual, some glaucoma-related stents can cause chronic eye pain and require removal. CU glaucoma specialist Cara Capitena Young, MD, explains what goes into these cases and why an expert team matters.
See Us In The News
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How to protect your eyes during winter season in Colorado
3/18/2025Dallin Miller, MD, PGY-4 resident in the Department of Ophthalmology, spoke with FOX31's Talya Cunningham about eye care concerns and the best ways to preserve eye health during Colorado's winter season.
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UCHealth sees uptick in patients mistaking nail glue for eye drops
3/13/2025Richard Davidson, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the CU School of Medicine, said these incidents are relatively common and tend to occur in waves.
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Artificial intelligence could boost eye care in low-income countries
3/6/2025Jennifer Patnaik, PhD, an epidemiologist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and colleagues demonstrated that using AI screening to deliver immediate results to people with diabetic retinopathy in Rwanda could increase the number of people accessing follow-up care.
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CU Anschutz Readies for AI's Evolution
2/26/2025Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD, professor and chief of the Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence, Ophthalmology, and director of Health Informatics at the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, shares how she uses AI in her ophthalmology research and clinical care.