UT Southwestern Ophthalmology

Please join us in congratulating Richard Hession, M.D., on receiving the Distinguished Service Recognition Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to our department, patients, trainees, and colleagues. 👏 #UTSWOphthalmology

J. William Harbour, M.D., Professor & Chair of Ophthalmology, will present his poster "Neoadjuvant Darovasertib in Uveal Melanoma Patients Undergoing Primary Local Therapy (OptimUM-10): Phase 3 Trial in Progress" this week at the @asrsdocs Annual Meeting. asrs.org/annual-meeting

Judy Kim, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology, will be presenting this Friday, July 17 at the @asrsdocs 2026 Annual Meeting in Montréal, Canada. We hope to see you there! #UTSWOphthalmology #Retina #Opthalmology #UTSW

UTSW Ophthalmology's new LoneSTAR (Scientific Training and Research) Residency Track offers a dedicated research year, world-class mentorship, and opportunities to advance innovation in academic ophthalmology and vision research. 👉 Learn more: utsouthwestern.edu/departments/op…

Congratulations to Peter Nesper, M.D., PGY4 resident, for winning the Best Poster Award at our recent Resident & Alumni Day conference for his work, "Thickness and Volume of Photoreceptor Outer Segments in Normal Retina Across the Human Lifespan." 👏 #UTSWOphthalmology #Retina

This or that – @WertLaboratory edition! 🔬 From early birds vs. night owls to making figures vs. writing papers, everyone's got their own style in the lab. Which one are you? 👀 #UTSWOphthalmology #OphthalmologyLab #Retina #UTSW

Please join us in congratulating Katherine Wert, Ph.D., on her appointment as Director of Basic Science Research Training. Dr. Wert of @WertLaboratory will help guide & support basic science trainees through mentorship, professional development, & research training initiatives.

Congratulations to our newest Senior Residents! We’re incredibly proud of all they’ve accomplished, and are excited to see the leadership, mentorship, and excellence they’ll bring in the year ahead. 🎉 #UTSWOphthalmology #Residency #Ophthalmology #UTSW

They did it! 🎉 Congratulations, graduates! We could not be more proud of our Class of 2026 residents. 💙 #UTSWOphthalmology #Graduates #UTSW

Please join us in congratulating Kishan G. Patel, M.D., on his appointment as Residency Program Director. Joined by Associate Directors Drs. Rebecca Chen & Troy Gurney, he will continue advancing one of the nation’s leading ophthalmology training programs. #UTSWOphthalmology

What fuels a passion for research? 🔬💡 Members of @WertLaboratory recently shared what excites them most about their work – and their answers reflect a deep commitment to discovery and impact. #UTSWOphthalmology #Retina #OphthalmologyLab #UTSW

Congratulations to Roma Pradhan, M.D., for receiving the Best in Show award at the 46th Annual Resident & Alumni Day conference! 👏 We are proud to celebrate Dr. Pradham's exceptional achievement and dedication to advancing vision science. #UTSWOpthalmology #BestInShow #UTSW

Throwback to our 2026 Employee Recognition Breakfast, two weeks ago today! ✨ We proudly honored 29 Department of Ophthalmology employees with 5-35 years of service to UT Southwestern. Congratulations again to all honorees! 👏 #UTSWOphthalmology #EmployeeRecognition #UTSW

Congratulations to Dominick Canady, M.D., for being awarded the 2025-2026 Resident Teacher of the Year at our recent Resident & Alumni Day! 👏 Honored to celebrate Dr. Canady’s well-earned recognition and his lasting impact. #UTSWOphthalmology #Graduate #Residency #UTSW

Throwback to our recent Resident & Alumni Day Dinner 🎉 We celebrated an incredible group of graduating residents and fellows who have dedicated years to growth, learning, and compassionate care. Your impact is just beginning! 💙 #UTSWOphthalmology #Graduates #UTSW

And the journey begins! ✨ This weekend we kicked off residency by welcoming our incoming interns. Welcome to UTSW Ophthalmology! 👁️ #UTSWOphthalmology #OphthalmologyResident #PGY1

Congratulations to Phillip Tenzel, M.D., for being awarded Faculty Teacher of the Year at our recent 46th Annual Resident & Alumni Day. 👏 We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the lasting impact he makes on our trainees every day.

How are our PGY3 residents advancing ophthalmology research? 🚀👁️   At our recent Resident & Alumni Day, our poster presenters gave us a glimpse into their work.   Listen to hear what the next generation of vision scientists are discovering. 🔬 #UTSWOphthalmology #Ophthalmology

A look back at our 46th Annual Resident & Alumni Day ✨ a celebration of the exceptional work being done by our residents and the dedication they bring to advancing ophthalmology through research and scholarship. #UTSWOphthalmology #Ophthalmology #OphthalmologyResident #UTSW

Saturday was our 46th Annual Resident and Alumni Day – a meaningful celebration of the exceptional work being done by our residents! 👁️✨ Thank you to keynote speaker Christopher J. Rapuano, M.D. of @wills_eye & @aao_ophth, and to distinguished alumnus James Lehmann, M.D.