Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology

06/11/2025

👁️ June is Cataract Awareness Month!
To help spread awareness, our very own Dr. Christopher Starr recently appeared on CBS News to explain what causes cataracts, how they affect your vision, and what treatment options are available.

📺 Watch Dr. Starr’s full interview here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-causes-cataracts-an-expert-explains-the-common-eye-disease-and-treatment-options/

June is Cataract Awareness Month. The common eye disease impacts an estimated 20 million Americans. Dr. Christopher Starr joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the symptoms and treatment.

05/08/2025

Dr. Christopher Starr cautions that cosmetic eye color surgeries, especially those not studied or regulated in the U.S., may carry heightened risks—particularly for healthy eyes.

Read the full article on Salon: salon.com

03/10/2025

Safety Pause Selfie Challenge - Win a free breakfast for your team!

After the pause we encourage you to join the Selfie Challenge--capture a team photo and post it on Linkedln with . The most engaging photo will win a free team breakfast.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/weillcornellmedicine/posts/?feedView=all

02/26/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Szilard Kiss was invited to present on cutting-edge surgical techniques for gene therapy delivery at the prestigious Vail Vitrectomy Meeting.

12/23/2024

Did you know glaucoma can affect not just your vision, but also your mental health?

Click the link below to learn more and read what Dr. Van Tassel has to say: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/glaucoma-mental-health?december-2024

Along with the physical impact of the disease, glaucoma can be accom­panied by mental health conditions. How to help your patients.

10/23/2024

New hope for shingles treatment!

Shingles is more common than many realize, causing painful rashes and serious complications. In this must-watch segment, Dr. Christopher Starr joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss groundbreaking research on promising treatment options.

Don’t miss out on this important information!
https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/gHyX_GM9E3T_h1lnh50diTG1Um90wPny/

Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising treatment results and how to prevent the illness.

10/22/2024

WCM Ophthalmology Alumni Reception AAO Chicago 2024!
Thanks to all of our Alumni’s for attending!

10/18/2024

Orbis Gala 2024
WCM Ophthalmology at Orbis Gala

09/12/2024

How to Ask Family About Glaucoma History: A Conversation Guide
By: Sarah H. Van Tassel, MD

Having a parent or sibling with glaucoma can increase your risk ten-fold. Start a conversation with your family about glaucoma history today.

08/15/2024

Dr. Szilárd Kiss, the Bob and Dolores Hope - Robert M. Ellsworth, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Ophthalmology in Genetic Medicine, recently presented groundbreaking work on intravitreal gene therapy for the treatment of blue cone monochromacy at the annual meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists held in Stockholm, Sweden.

06/20/2024

Exciting News! Dr. Starr's groundbreaking innovative approach to treating dry eye is making waves! Check out this fascinating article to learn more about how this new approach to ocular therapeutics is revolutionizing eye care: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/dry-eye-invention-promises-novel-application-of-nanotechnology-f806ceb271db4ec072b546429086da4b

05/08/2024

Meet Dr. Abdallah Mahrous one of our assistant professors of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Abdallah Mahrous is also the Ophthalmology department's Medical Student Director.

Dr. Abdallah Mahrous is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New ...