CU Anschutz Department of 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: 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: 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: bit.ly/4syrUV3

AAPOS (@AAPOSeye) 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 @OphthoMag Power List 2026 👏 Recognized for advancing glaucoma care and expanding global access to vision-saving treatment. Read more: 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: 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: 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: bit.ly/47C3C3K

Dr. Sophie Liao, @uchealth Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services, highlighting differences between #pediatric and adult healthcare, and steps the #ADULT hospital is taking to #bridgethegap @CUEyeCenter @CUAnschutz @CUDeptMedicine #transitiontoadulthood

Our chair, Naresh Mandava, MD recently presented Grand Rounds at @nyuniversity. 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: bit.ly/4u9GFPe #Ophthalmology #Cornea #EyeCare #CUEyeCenter #MedTwitter

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

In case you missed our Congressional Briefing on Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), you can now rewatch youtu.be/zY8Djk-0iS8?si… Thank you to our expert speakers Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, Chief of Neuro-Ophthalmology, @CUEyeCenter and Julie Owens, BCPA, Board-Certified Patient Advocate.

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: 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: 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