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Ophthalmology

OPHTHALMOLOGY

The Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology provides the most advanced medical care, educates students, residents and fellows, and conducts high-impact research that results in the development of new knowledge, therapies and breakthroughs for vision-threatening diseases. 

Our faculty members include nationally and internationally recognized specialists in cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, orbit and oculoplastics, ocular inflammation, retinal diseases, refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, adult strabismus and comprehensive ophthalmology. More than 30 of our physicians, ophthalmologists and scientists are actively contributing to the development of highly advanced medical and clinical therapies and improving the quality of life for patients with diseases and disorders of the eyes.

Clinical trials in OPHTHALMOLOGY

COAST: Clarifying the Optimal Application of SLT Therapy

Principal Investigator: Angelo P. Tanna, MD

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To view all clinical trials, visit the Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology.
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Updates from Northwestern medicine Ophthalmology

2025 Year in Review

December 2025

OPHTHALMOLOGY
AI in Ophthalmology: Improving Detection, Workflow and Patient Care
In this episode of Better Edge, a Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology panel including Paul Bryar, MD, Rukhsana G. Mirza, MD, and moderator Angelo P. Tanna, MD, discusses practical applications of artificial intelligence in eye care. Topics include point‑of‑care diabetic retinopathy screening with immediate results, oculomics and multimodal imaging, and collaborations using AI to identify biomarkers such as retinal ischemic perivascular lesions (RIPLs). 
AI in Ophthalmology

May 2026

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Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of a Small Choroidal Melanoma
Dr. Gill

June 2026

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ARVO 2026 Recap: Insights, Innovations and Takeaways
Dr. Lavine

June 2026

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Timothy Janetos, MD, Advancing Patient-Centered Ophthalmology Research
Eye

May 2026

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Ophthalmology Grant Supports Retinal Mapping Research
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July 2026

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Study Uncovers Factors Linked With Higher Rates of Post-op Cataract Surgery Complications
Prosthetic Iris

June 2025

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Prosthetic Iris: A Solution for Non-functioning Pupils

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