UT Southwestern Ophthalmology

Congratulations to Kara Acevedo, Ph.D. (@PetrollLab), and Emily Nettesheim, Ph.D. (@WertLaboratory), on earning their doctoral degrees last night! 🎓
 
We are proud of all they have accomplished and are excited to see them continue to grow as researchers and leaders! 💙🔬

Today we were delighted to hear insightful discoveries from Venu Talla, Ph.D., and Chaimaa Kinane, Ph.D. of Park Lab at our Works-in-Progress Series (WIPS).   WIPS provides graduate students & postdoctoral researchers a monthly opportunity to present their research to peers.

👁️ Now offering EVO ICL – an advanced implantable lens designed to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism without removing corneal tissue. Schedule a consultation to see if EVO ICL is right for you by calling 214-645-2027. #UTSWOphthalmology #Nearsighted #Astigmatism #EVOICL

Drs. Harbour and Kim attended Retina World Congress, delivering several presentations & moderating sessions.   They joined retina specialists from around the globe to share insights, discuss advances in care, & collaborate on the future of retinal research and treatment. 🌎👁️

Congratulations, Ashley! 👏 This competitive award recognized her work, “Estrogen Receptor Antagonization Ameliorates Retinal Degeneration in Rho-P23H Retinitis Pigmentosa.”

We are thrilled to welcome Laura Campello, Ph.D., to the department as an Assistant Professor!   Trained at University of Alicante and the NIH, she brings expertise in retinal aging, neurodegeneration, and gene therapy. 👁️ #UTSWOphthalmology #Retina #UTSW

Yesterday we were honored to welcome Marek Napierala, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as our Visual Sciences Seminar Series guest speaker. 

Thank you, Dr. Napierala! 👏 

@WertLaboratory #UTSWOphthalmology #FriedreichsAtaxia #UTSW

ARVO 2026 👁️✨   Our faculty, labs, and trainees recently attended the annual ARVO meeting, where they engaged with the latest advances in vision science and connected with leaders from around the world.   #UTSWOphthalmology #ARVO #VisionScience #UTSW

Advancing care with precision during Retinoblastoma Awareness Week 🎗️   @JWHarbourMD shares how innovative, eye-focused therapies are changing outcomes for patients in this MedBlog.   🔗 Read now: utswmed.org/medblog/retino…   #UTSWOphthalmology #Retinoblastoma #OcularOncology #UTSW

Welcoming our newest team members at our recent Lunch With the Chair, @JWHarbourMD! 🍽️ This event was a great opportunity for new employees to connect with departmental leadership, build relationships, and begin their journey with UTSW Ophthalmology. 💙 #UTSWOphthalmology #UTSW

We're proud to share that Ahmed Alshaikhsalama, M.D., PGY-1 Resident, was recently published in ScienceDirect as the primary author of "Ophthalmic Subspecialty Medicare Reimbursement Decline Over the Past Decade." 👏   👉 Read now: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #OphthalmologyResident

Retinoblastoma Awareness Week 👁️🎗️ Early detection can save lives. Swipe to learn the signs and how to seek care. 👉 Read more about Retinoblastoma here: utswmed.org/conditions-tre… #UTSWOphthalmology #RetinoblastomaAwareness #Retinoblastoma #PediatricCancer #UTSW

This Nurses Week, we proudly recognize Jeanne Reveldez, Advanced Practice RN, for her exceptional dedication to patient care. 👏 Your expertise, compassion, and commitment to vision health make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for all that you do. 💙 #NursesWeek #UTSW

Join us for the next VSSS on Thursday, May 14th! 🔬 We’re excited to welcome Marek Napierala, Ph.D. Contact Carey Chafouleas to attend in-person or via Zoom. 🔗 Learn more here: events.utsouthwestern.edu/event/visual-s…

Great talks today by Robertson lab members Dr Belinda Hernandez and Harrison Lee #ARVO2026 @UTSWOphth

Good morning, @arvoinfo! Interested in the gene regulatory networks involved in retinal development? Come hear @emilyrnett talk this morning! #ARVO2026 @UTSWOphth

An evening of celebration and connection with our PGY‑4 residents and fellows! ✨ Thank you to @JWHarbourMD and family for hosting such a wonderful gathering, and for your continued commitment to mentorship and community within our department. 💙 #UTSWOphthalmology

We're proud to share that Kate Borner, graduate student researcher in @PetrollLab, will be presenting at ARVO 2026 within the cornea section on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:15am.   🔗 See the complete list of UTSW presentations & posters here: bit.ly/UTSW-ARVO-2026 #UTSW #Cornea

This morning during Grand Rounds we heard case presentations from Angelica Garcia, M.D., and Michael Quintero, M.D., both PGY‑2 residents. Drs. Garcia and Quintero are mentored by Rafael Ufret‑Vincenty, M.D., who also delivered today’s Retina Imaging Conference lecture.

Congratulations to Cassandra Wilson and Anil Joy on being recognized as Gold PACT Pin Honorees! 👏 We are proud to celebrate their contributions and the exceptional standards they represent within our department.