Is cannabis actually an effective treatment for eye pressure? 🤔
We sat down with Leo Seibold, MD to talk about the role cannabis plays in glaucoma — and what patients should know.
#Glaucoma #EyeCare #Cannabis #Ophthalmology
What can your pupils reveal about cannabis use? 👀
Research from CU Anschutz shows cannabis can slow how the pupil reacts to light — not just size, but response time.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ebfs9t
#Cannabis #Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Earlier this year, Travis Redd, MD traveled to northern Thailand to pilot an AI tool that helps diagnose trachoma using a smartphone.
This work reflects the impact of combining innovation with global collaboration to reach communities in need. 🌎✨
#Ophthalmology #EyeCare
“Our growth is not just in numbers, but in the depth of innovation and care we provide.”
In our 2025 Annual Report, Naresh Mandava, MD reflects on a year of impact at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center. ✨
Take a closer look: https://bit.ly/4ml09gp
Do sunglasses really matter when playing sports outdoors? 😎
For #SportsEyeSafetyMonth, we sat down with Richard Davidson, MD to talk about why eye protection is so important during outdoor activities.
Watch more below!
#Ophthalmology #EyeCare #EyeSafety #MedTwitter
Congratulations to Emily McCourt, MD and Kia Washington, MD on being named Exceptional Women in Medicine by @castleconnolly.bsky.social 👏
Recognized for their leadership, dedication, and impact in healthcare.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4bUt9I7
#Ophthalmology #WomenInMedicine #EyeCare
Recently, Natalia Vergara, PhD represented CU Anschutz in Boston — presenting at Mass. Eye and Ear and at AAPOS.
Great to see CU research shared on a national stage 👁️✨
New research from the CU Anschutz AMD registry 👀
Patients with GA in both eyes reported worse vision, while having one stronger eye made a big difference.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4bHAkCc
#AMD #Ophthalmology
Our 2025 Annual Report captures a year of momentum at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center 👁️✨
From research and innovation to patient care, it reflects the work happening every day to move ophthalmology forward.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4syrUV3
#Ophthalmology #CUEyeCenter
Innovation led by Malik Kahook, MD at CU Anschutz is advancing an implantable system that delivers glaucoma medication for up to 3 years — no daily drops needed. 👀
Now in Phase 3 clinical trials.
Read more: https://bit.ly/40TKOtm
#Glaucoma #Ophthalmology #CUEyeCenter
Our 2025 Annual Report is here 👁️
A $40M gift. Up to $46M supporting eye transplantation research. Huge strides in AI, AMD, and patient care.
It’s been a huge year at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and we’re just getting started! ✨
Explore more: https://bit.ly/4syrUV3
AAPOS was a blast 👁️✨
So fun to see such a strong Colorado presence throughout the meeting — from research to workshops and everything in between. Incredible work all around!
#AAPOS #Ophthalmology #PediatricOphthalmology #CUEyeCenter
The moment you’ve been waiting for 🎉
Happy Match Day to our future physicians!
#MatchDay #Ophthalmology
Malik Kahook, MD, professor of ophthalmology at CU Anschutz, has been named to the Ophthalmologist Power List 2026 👏
Recognized for advancing glaucoma care and expanding global access to vision-saving treatment.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4bzWrKO
#Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Meet Julia Xia, MD — the first-ever uveitis fellow trained at CU! ✨
Now practicing in Oregon, she’s building a uveitis program while performing cataract and glaucoma surgery — expanding access to specialized eye care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4slrx00
#Ophthalmology #Uveitis
Research featuring Lynn Hassman, MD, PhD in American Academy of Ophthalmology finds weekly adalimumab dosing helped over 50% of patients with noninfectious uveitis achieve treatment success in six months.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4b5KmOs
#Ophthalmology #Uveitis #EyeCare
It’s #WorldGlaucomaWeek
Glaucoma is often called the “sneaking thief of sight” because vision loss begins slowly in peripheral vision and many patients don’t notice symptoms until the disease is advanced.
Read more about #teleglaucoma here: https://bit.ly/47C3C3K
Our chair, Naresh Mandava, MD recently presented Grand Rounds at NYU.
His talk, “Unleashing the Power of Big Data in AMD: The Colorado Experience,” explored how big data can help advance research and care in age-related macular degeneration. ✨
#Ophthalmology
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD recently traveled to Eritrea to support ophthalmology training through the Cure Blindness Project.
He spent a week teaching residents, seeing patients, and assisting with surgical care in the country’s only ophthalmology residency program. 🌎
Meet Travis Redd, MD, MPH — the new chief of cornea service and inaugural holder of the Frank and Ann Taravella Endowed Chair in Corneal Disease! 👁️✨
Read more: https://bit.ly/4u9GFPe
#Ophthalmology #Cornea #EyeCare #CUEyeCenter #MedSky
Strong representation from our ophthalmology team at the American Glaucoma Society meeting this week.
From national recognition to research presentations, proud to see our faculty and trainees advancing glaucoma care 👏
#Glaucoma #Ophthalmology #EyeCare #CUEyeCenter
Meet Tiffany Wu, MD 👁️
Inspired by ophthalmology’s depth and global health impact, she’s explored peds ophtho, uveitis & oculoplastics — with plans to become a comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Fun fact: she’s a birder 🐦 (Steller’s jay is a favorite!)
#Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Congratulations to Daniel J. Ozzello, MD, named 2026 Clinician of the Year at UCHealth.
Recognized for transforming inpatient & emergency ophthalmic care, advancing collaboration, and expanding patient access. 👏
Interested in adding refractive cataract surgery & premium IOLs to your practice?
Richard S. Davidson, MD shares practical advice for young ophthalmologists — from overcoming common barriers to improving patient conversations.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qNqyUI
#ophthalmology
The CU Anschutz School of Medicine received our best ranking in NIH funding in 20 years, landing among the top 10 public medical schools in this year's Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.
Read more about our departments among the top 15: https://bit.ly/4aHCBwP
Last week, our department held its 2026 State of the Department.
Highlights included faculty achievements, expanded clinical access, research growth, innovation milestones, and a $40M research endowment.
Grateful for our team and excited for what’s ahead. 👁️✨
#ophthalmology
Snow + sunshine = risk for “snow blindness” 👁️❄️
Ari Stoner, MD explains how UV rays reflecting off snow can cause a sunburn on your eye — leading to pain & light sensitivity.
Protect your eyes this winter. 😎
#MedSky #Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌 Our hearts (and eyes) are full of appreciation for our patients, colleagues, and everyone who helps us see the brighter side of life!
#ValentinesDay #Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Congrats to Natalia Vergara, PhD, on receiving a 2025 Gates Grubstake Award
Her team is developing a novel gene therapy to prevent vision loss in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — targeting multiple disease pathways to better protect the retina. 👏🎉
#AMD #Ophthalmology
Reneé Jiménez, MD is a visiting ophthalmology fellow gaining hands-on retinoblastoma experience through a UICC fellowship in collaboration with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social. Mentored by Scott Oliver, MD, she’s preparing to bring this expertise home to expand access to eye cancer care. 🌎
