Stanford Ophthalmology

04/23/2026

At the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford, a resident’s day unfolds with quiet precision.

Observe this carefully crafted chronicle captured through the whimsical symmetry and fastidious detail of a Wes Anderson aesthetic.

04/22/2026

Take a look at what past alumni have said about the Bay Area Ophthalmology Course (BAOC)! 🗣️

BAOC is a month-long course filled with fascinating case studies, hands-on experience in the lab, and transformative networking opportunities with leaders in cornea, retina, uveitis, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and more.

There's only one more week to catch early bird registration (ends April 30)! Learn more and register here: www.mybaoc.com

04/20/2026

We are incredibly proud of our own Dr. M.E. Hartnett for her recent visit to the University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center as a guest professor.

She led a specialized Grand Rounds session and a visiting professor lecture, sharing her world-renowned expertise on the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing complex retina conditions in infants and children.

04/18/2026

At this year's Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum, Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg discussed how promising data is building excitement for a potential future where glaucoma meds are not only neuroprotective, but neuro-enhancing.

Watch the full discussion: https://buff.ly/ITeGOP6

04/17/2026

Last chance to register for the 2026 Optic Disk Drusen (ODD) Conference!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, participate in Q&A and panel discussions, and network with some of the top doctors leading advances in ODD research.

Register for in-person or virtual attendance by April 20 here: https://buff.ly/zehXKkD

04/15/2026

Our residents enjoyed some much needed post-OKAP relaxation with a special candle-making workshop!

It was a fantastic afternoon of calm and creativity to celebrate all the hard work that went into exam season.

04/14/2026

“The goal has grown beyond curing vision loss to also optimizing vision and reducing spectacle dependence, and I think that is really exciting.” - Jennifer Rose-Nussbaumer, MD

Light-adjustable lenses are changing the game for cataract surgery patients!

Read more about how this groundbreaking technology—now available at Byers Eye Institute—enables ophthalmologists to fine-tune patients' vision after surgery: https://buff.ly/Wkq8INQ

04/11/2026

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg sat down with Stanford Medicine's Health Compass Podcast to discuss how his team is advancing research that targets neurodegeneration in the optic nerve, working to protect the neurons that carry visual signals from the eye to the brain.

Watch the full episode here: https://buff.ly/8aTrqHg

04/10/2026

April 10 is the inaugural World Uveitis Day, a global movement to raise awareness for a leading cause of preventable blindness. 🌍 👁️

We are proud to highlight the leadership of our own Dr. Quan Đông Nguyễn, a founding member of the World Uveitis Day initiative, and Dr. Jia-Horung Hung, who serves on its International Advisory Committee.

Their global dedication reflects the elite expertise of the Byers Eye Institute uveitis education programs, where we train the next generation to provide world-class, sight-saving care.

Learn more about Byers Eye Institute's uveitis education program: https://buff.ly/MGUHK3x

Learn more about World Uveitis Day: worlduveitisday.org

04/09/2026

Innovation is transforming the future of eye care — and it starts here.

Join us at Stanford for the 2026 Ophthalmic Innovation Symposium & Workshop, where leaders in academia, industry, and investment come together to explore how ideas move from concept to clinic.

📅 July 28, 2026
📍Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford University

Register now: https://buff.ly/0vD3543

04/08/2026

The Byers Eye Institute 2025 Annual Report is here!

Discover the many ways our clinicians, scientists, and staff inspire optimism for our mission of eradicating blindness, inspiring hope, and attracting the best faculty and trainees from all over the globe.

2025 Annual Report digital landing page: https://buff.ly/gVTrei7

04/07/2026

PGY-3 resident Dr. Christine Xu enjoyed sharing her research at the American Glaucoma Society meeting!

Presenting alongside our own Dr. Ann Shue and Dr. Jamie Brandt (UC Davis), her work highlights the challenges of delayed diagnosis in pediatric glaucoma and identifies critical barriers to care for these high-risk patients.

Also pictured:
Dr. Alex Huang (UCSD)
Dr. Leonard Seibold (University of Colorado Anschutz)
Dr. Richard Parrish (University of Miami)

PGY-3 resident Dr. Christine Xu enjoyed sharing her research at the American Glaucoma Society meeting!

Presenting alongside our own Dr. Ann Shue and Dr. Jamie Brandt (UC Davis), her work highlights the challenges of delayed diagnosis in pediatric glaucoma and identifies critical barriers to care for these high-risk patients.

Also pictured:
Dr. Alex Huang (UCSD)
Dr. Leonard Seibold (University of Colorado Anschutz)
Dr. Richard Parrish (University of Miami)

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