CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology
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👋 We are the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
👁 Dedicated to Bringing Sight to Life
👁 Dedicated to Bringing Sight to Life
Could VR revolutionize vision testing for geographic atrophy? 🤔 Jesse Smith, MD, finds preliminary VR-based tests may be faster, easier, and cheaper than standard methods while providing similar results. More research ahead!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Could VR revolutionize vision testing for geographic atrophy? 🤔 Jesse Smith, MD, finds preliminary VR-based tests may be faster, easier, and cheaper than standard methods while providing similar results. More research ahead!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Meet Kathleen Ho, MD! An artist at heart, Kathleen was drawn to ophthalmology because it combines her love for detail with her desire to help others protect their vision. She’s exploring glaucoma & other subspecialties while enjoying painting, hiking, camping, and travel in her free time. ✨
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meet Kathleen Ho, MD! An artist at heart, Kathleen was drawn to ophthalmology because it combines her love for detail with her desire to help others protect their vision. She’s exploring glaucoma & other subspecialties while enjoying painting, hiking, camping, and travel in her free time. ✨
Study of 180K+ patients finds metformin doesn’t lower risk of AMD or progression to GA/nAMD. Propensity score matching helped isolate effects—but more research is needed before considering metformin for AMD prevention.
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Study of 180K+ patients finds metformin doesn’t lower risk of AMD or progression to GA/nAMD. Propensity score matching helped isolate effects—but more research is needed before considering metformin for AMD prevention.
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
Targeted immunotherapy can be life-changing for some patients with thyroid eye disease.
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Targeted immunotherapy can be life-changing for some patients with thyroid eye disease.
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Emily Cole, MD, and Marc Mathias, MD, represented CU Anschutz at Advances in Pediatric Retina 2025, the world’s largest pediatric retina meeting. They presented research on P score data and the PCARP n-Lorem patient, highlighting innovation in pediatric retinal care. 🌟
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Emily Cole, MD, and Marc Mathias, MD, represented CU Anschutz at Advances in Pediatric Retina 2025, the world’s largest pediatric retina meeting. They presented research on P score data and the PCARP n-Lorem patient, highlighting innovation in pediatric retinal care. 🌟
“Just because you have #cataracts doesn’t mean you need surgery right away.” 👀
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Just because you have #cataracts doesn’t mean you need surgery right away.” 👀
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Yesterday, our team welcomed Colorado legislators to the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center for an afternoon focused on vision health, innovation, and collaboration 👁️
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yesterday, our team welcomed Colorado legislators to the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center for an afternoon focused on vision health, innovation, and collaboration 👁️
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
Still reminiscing on #AAO2025 👁️
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Still reminiscing on #AAO2025 👁️
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
Our CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team joined the Denver Vision Walk to support retinal disease research and awareness! 👁️💙 Grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth and shared in the mission to advance sight-saving science. #VisionWalk
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team joined the Denver Vision Walk to support retinal disease research and awareness! 👁️💙 Grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth and shared in the mission to advance sight-saving science. #VisionWalk
Clarke Octigan, a patient of Scott Oliver, MD, was honored with a Courage Award at the Melanoma Research Foundation Denver Gala.
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Clarke Octigan, a patient of Scott Oliver, MD, was honored with a Courage Award at the Melanoma Research Foundation Denver Gala.
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
Congratulations to Michael Puente, MD, recipient of the 2025 Artemis Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology!
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Congratulations to Michael Puente, MD, recipient of the 2025 Artemis Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology!
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
Madison Maidenberg of Love Is Blind is living with retinitis pigmentosa. 👁️
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Madison Maidenberg of Love Is Blind is living with retinitis pigmentosa. 👁️
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team attended the Melanoma Research Foundation's 14th Gala in support of research, education, and advocacy to find a cure for melanoma.
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team attended the Melanoma Research Foundation's 14th Gala in support of research, education, and advocacy to find a cure for melanoma.
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
What’s the link between #semaglutide and eye health? 🤔
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What’s the link between #semaglutide and eye health? 🤔
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
Our Uveitis team joined Walktober at Red Rocks to promote physical activity for people with uveitis, especially those with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
October 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Our Uveitis team joined Walktober at Red Rocks to promote physical activity for people with uveitis, especially those with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Meet Randy Lu, MD! 👋
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Meet Randy Lu, MD! 👋
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
CU Anschutz launches the Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative to help turn research into real-world patient impact.
📅 Oct 1 | 12:30–1:30 PM MT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Hear from faculty innovators + campus leaders.
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nQkz09
📅 Oct 1 | 12:30–1:30 PM MT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Hear from faculty innovators + campus leaders.
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nQkz09
September 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
CU Anschutz launches the Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative to help turn research into real-world patient impact.
📅 Oct 1 | 12:30–1:30 PM MT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Hear from faculty innovators + campus leaders.
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nQkz09
📅 Oct 1 | 12:30–1:30 PM MT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Hear from faculty innovators + campus leaders.
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4nQkz09
At the Global Ophthalmology Summit, Francisco J. Bonilla-Escobar, MD, MSc, PhD presented the first study on vision-related quality of life in Colombia’s Pijao Indigenous community. Findings highlight disparities & the need for greater equity in eye care — in Colombia & beyond. 🌎
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
At the Global Ophthalmology Summit, Francisco J. Bonilla-Escobar, MD, MSc, PhD presented the first study on vision-related quality of life in Colombia’s Pijao Indigenous community. Findings highlight disparities & the need for greater equity in eye care — in Colombia & beyond. 🌎
Congrats to Shama Parween, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in Ophthalmology! 🎉 She’s been awarded a CCTSI Pilot Grant to study stem cell–derived retinal organoids + a PEDF-derived peptide as a potential treatment for photoreceptor degenerations. 👁️🔬
September 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Congrats to Shama Parween, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in Ophthalmology! 🎉 She’s been awarded a CCTSI Pilot Grant to study stem cell–derived retinal organoids + a PEDF-derived peptide as a potential treatment for photoreceptor degenerations. 👁️🔬
Last week, our Department of Ophthalmology hosted its 29th Annual Symposium and it was amazing.
Great talks, great people, and a whole lot of inspiration!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day. ✨
Great talks, great people, and a whole lot of inspiration!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day. ✨
September 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, our Department of Ophthalmology hosted its 29th Annual Symposium and it was amazing.
Great talks, great people, and a whole lot of inspiration!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day. ✨
Great talks, great people, and a whole lot of inspiration!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day. ✨
Today we celebrated the 29th Annual Ophthalmology Symposium! ✨
It was an incredible day of learning, discussion, and connection — bringing together experts, trainees, and colleagues to explore the latest in eye care and research. 👁️
It was an incredible day of learning, discussion, and connection — bringing together experts, trainees, and colleagues to explore the latest in eye care and research. 👁️
September 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today we celebrated the 29th Annual Ophthalmology Symposium! ✨
It was an incredible day of learning, discussion, and connection — bringing together experts, trainees, and colleagues to explore the latest in eye care and research. 👁️
It was an incredible day of learning, discussion, and connection — bringing together experts, trainees, and colleagues to explore the latest in eye care and research. 👁️
Meet Jennifer Lai, MD 🌟
Jennifer was inspired to pursue ophthalmology after seeing the impact of restoring vision on independence & quality of life. She’s exploring pediatric ophthalmology & uveitis, with research in PBKC + ROP.
We’re excited to see where her journey takes her!
Jennifer was inspired to pursue ophthalmology after seeing the impact of restoring vision on independence & quality of life. She’s exploring pediatric ophthalmology & uveitis, with research in PBKC + ROP.
We’re excited to see where her journey takes her!
September 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Meet Jennifer Lai, MD 🌟
Jennifer was inspired to pursue ophthalmology after seeing the impact of restoring vision on independence & quality of life. She’s exploring pediatric ophthalmology & uveitis, with research in PBKC + ROP.
We’re excited to see where her journey takes her!
Jennifer was inspired to pursue ophthalmology after seeing the impact of restoring vision on independence & quality of life. She’s exploring pediatric ophthalmology & uveitis, with research in PBKC + ROP.
We’re excited to see where her journey takes her!
September is Sports Eye Safety Month! 👀
Rich Davidson, MD, says tennis is a sport where more players should wear eye protection. 🎾
#EyeSafety #MedSky #SportsEyeSafetyMonth
Rich Davidson, MD, says tennis is a sport where more players should wear eye protection. 🎾
#EyeSafety #MedSky #SportsEyeSafetyMonth
September 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
September is Sports Eye Safety Month! 👀
Rich Davidson, MD, says tennis is a sport where more players should wear eye protection. 🎾
#EyeSafety #MedSky #SportsEyeSafetyMonth
Rich Davidson, MD, says tennis is a sport where more players should wear eye protection. 🎾
#EyeSafety #MedSky #SportsEyeSafetyMonth
After more than two decades, we celebrate the retirement of Gaylian Howard, a cornerstone of our residency program and department. Thank you for your dedication and kindness, Gaylian. We wish you the best in this next chapter! 💙 #ophthalmology
August 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
After more than two decades, we celebrate the retirement of Gaylian Howard, a cornerstone of our residency program and department. Thank you for your dedication and kindness, Gaylian. We wish you the best in this next chapter! 💙 #ophthalmology
Cataract surgeon 🤝 strabismus surgeon
Sometimes teamwork between specialties makes all the difference. 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, joins Uday Devgan, MD, to talk about the value of collaboration in ophthalmology.
Full episode here: https://bit.ly/4lPY2PI
Sometimes teamwork between specialties makes all the difference. 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, joins Uday Devgan, MD, to talk about the value of collaboration in ophthalmology.
Full episode here: https://bit.ly/4lPY2PI
August 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Cataract surgeon 🤝 strabismus surgeon
Sometimes teamwork between specialties makes all the difference. 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, joins Uday Devgan, MD, to talk about the value of collaboration in ophthalmology.
Full episode here: https://bit.ly/4lPY2PI
Sometimes teamwork between specialties makes all the difference. 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, joins Uday Devgan, MD, to talk about the value of collaboration in ophthalmology.
Full episode here: https://bit.ly/4lPY2PI