• Feb72023

    UW Ophthalmology 2023 Match

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  • Feb22023

    Shu Feng, MD featured in "Brainworks" video about vision and the brain for youth

    Shu Feng, MD featured in "Brainworks" video about vision and the brain for students

    Dr. Shu Feng, MD,  assistant professor of ophthalmology, recently was featured on Brainworks, a UW-produced series...

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  • Feb12023

    Philanthropy: Karalis Johnson Retina Center marks four years

    January marked the fourth anniversary of the opening of the Roger and Angie Karalis Johnson Retina Center. This state-of-the-art clinical and research facility at South Lake Union brings together our outstanding UW retina and uveitis clinicians, the most up-to-date equipment, and our cutting-edge research teams.

    The Center fulfilled a long-standing dream of donor Angie Karalis Johnson. Angie, who worked...

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  • Feb12023

    Education: Announcing the incoming fellows joining us in July 2023

    We are excited to announce the incoming fellows joining us in July 2023.

    Pediatric Ophthalmology: Jeannette Stallworth is currently completing her ophthalmology residency at the University of California San Francisco.

    Jeannette Stallworth, MD

    Oculoplastics: Alexa Van Brummen completed her ophthalmology residency here at the...

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  • Feb12023

    Patient Care: Meet Eric Duerr, MD: A Talented Physician with a Passion for Teaching

    Eric Duerr, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology and comprehensive ophthalmologist, grew up in Pittsburgh, where he developed a love for basketball while playing on his high school team. His father, a gastroenterologist, was a significant influence on his decision to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Duerr was recruited to play center on Case Western University’s basketball team, where he competed against some of the best teams in the Division III University Athletic Association...

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  • Feb12023

    Research: Rapid neonatal diagnosis of retinoblastoma awarded a grant by the Gerber Foundation

    Drs. Debarshi Mustafi and Andrew Stacey, saw an opportunity to merge their research and clinical interests after a discussion in the operating room examining retinoblastoma patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

    Retinoblastoma is a devastating eye cancer that affects about one in 100,000 children. In past times, the mortality rate for this cancer was high, and survivors often lost their eyes to the disease. Retinoblastoma comes in two varieties – inherited and sporadic.  While in...

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  • Jan302023

    Message from the Chair

    Message from the Chair  Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD

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  • Nov122022

    13th Annual Gained in Translation Symposium

    The 13th annual Gained in Translation Symposium welcomed 75 clinicians and vision scientists from the University of Washington, University of British Columbia, and Oregon Health Sciences University for a day of learning at the UW South Lake Union Research Campus on Nov. 12.  Presentations focused on bridging the gap between disease treatment and the latest advances in translational and basic research.  Areas of synergy were identified for future collaboration between these institutions....

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  • Nov72022

    Miel Sundararajan, MD, and University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology Residents volunteer at annual eye screening event

    Dr. Miel Sundararajan, MD, and Ophthalmology department residents volunteered at the Seattle/King County Eye Clinic held Oct. 20-23 at Seattle Center. The free community clinic offered vision screening, complete eye exams, reading and prescription eyeglasses to help those who struggle to access affordable eye care.  Dr. Sundararajan serves as the director of outreach programs for the department.

     

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  • Nov72022

    Faculty named to endowed positions thanks to generous gifts

    Department of Ophthalmology faculty members Dr. Jennifer Chao and Dr. Ruikang (Ricky) Wang have recently been named to endowed appointments at the University of Washington.

    “Congratulations to Dr. Chao and Dr. Wang! An appointment to an endowed professorship and endowed chair is one of our highest honors,” said Dr. Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. “We are grateful to these donors for their generous gifts to support continued...

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