Research

There is a Research division of Ophthalmology, with a fully-equipped exclusive ophthalmology research lab. Facilities are available to all residents and fellows for basic and translational research. One of the full-time ophthalmology-trained faculty is solely responsible for the lab activities.

The department is also the site for several national trials for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinitis pigmentosa. A research team is comprised of clinical and research retina fellows, research coordinators, and photographers. The faculty members serve as principal and co-investigators responsible for the research projects. Residents are encouraged to actively participate in the trials.

It is mandatory for each resident to complete at least one IRB-approved research project culminating in a presentation at a meeting or manuscript to an indexed ophthalmic journal. The projects are pursued under the guidance of the faculty. The resident will be responsible for the planning, collection of data, analysis and completion of manuscript. Dedicated research faculty and staff will assist in these activities. Clinical and research faculty are always available to mentor residents. The department sends residents to national and international meetings if their abstracts are accepted.