CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology
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👋 We are the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
👁 Dedicated to Bringing Sight to Life
👁 Dedicated to Bringing Sight to Life
Screening for ROP in the NICU is challenging, but new AI tools may soon make it faster and more precise. Emily Cole, MD, and Praveer Singh, PhD, are developing tech to help clinicians detect early disease and use retinal images to understand broader health risks in newborns.🌟 https://bit.ly/3M1rZQy
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Screening for ROP in the NICU is challenging, but new AI tools may soon make it faster and more precise. Emily Cole, MD, and Praveer Singh, PhD, are developing tech to help clinicians detect early disease and use retinal images to understand broader health risks in newborns.🌟 https://bit.ly/3M1rZQy
Huge congratulations to Hoang Nguyen from CellSight! 🎉
His image was selected for the cover of Ophthalmology Science — an incredible recognition of his creativity and contribution to vision science.
We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement! 👏
His image was selected for the cover of Ophthalmology Science — an incredible recognition of his creativity and contribution to vision science.
We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement! 👏
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Huge congratulations to Hoang Nguyen from CellSight! 🎉
His image was selected for the cover of Ophthalmology Science — an incredible recognition of his creativity and contribution to vision science.
We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement! 👏
His image was selected for the cover of Ophthalmology Science — an incredible recognition of his creativity and contribution to vision science.
We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement! 👏
Congratulations to Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD she was elected a MICCAI Fellow!
Honored for her contributions to medical image analysis and AI in oncology & ophthalmology that are advancing precision medicine.
A major recognition in medical image computing! 👏🎉
Honored for her contributions to medical image analysis and AI in oncology & ophthalmology that are advancing precision medicine.
A major recognition in medical image computing! 👏🎉
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congratulations to Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD she was elected a MICCAI Fellow!
Honored for her contributions to medical image analysis and AI in oncology & ophthalmology that are advancing precision medicine.
A major recognition in medical image computing! 👏🎉
Honored for her contributions to medical image analysis and AI in oncology & ophthalmology that are advancing precision medicine.
A major recognition in medical image computing! 👏🎉
Could VR revolutionize vision testing for geographic atrophy? 🤔 Jesse Smith, MD, finds preliminary VR-based tests may be faster, easier, and cheaper than standard methods while providing similar results. More research ahead!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Could VR revolutionize vision testing for geographic atrophy? 🤔 Jesse Smith, MD, finds preliminary VR-based tests may be faster, easier, and cheaper than standard methods while providing similar results. More research ahead!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Read more: https://bit.ly/4p7NZYd
Meet Kathleen Ho, MD! An artist at heart, Kathleen was drawn to ophthalmology because it combines her love for detail with her desire to help others protect their vision. She’s exploring glaucoma & other subspecialties while enjoying painting, hiking, camping, and travel in her free time. ✨
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meet Kathleen Ho, MD! An artist at heart, Kathleen was drawn to ophthalmology because it combines her love for detail with her desire to help others protect their vision. She’s exploring glaucoma & other subspecialties while enjoying painting, hiking, camping, and travel in her free time. ✨
Study of 180K+ patients finds metformin doesn’t lower risk of AMD or progression to GA/nAMD. Propensity score matching helped isolate effects—but more research is needed before considering metformin for AMD prevention.
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
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#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Study of 180K+ patients finds metformin doesn’t lower risk of AMD or progression to GA/nAMD. Propensity score matching helped isolate effects—but more research is needed before considering metformin for AMD prevention.
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
https://bit.ly/49jU7YP
#Ophthalmology #AMD #Research
Targeted immunotherapy can be life-changing for some patients with thyroid eye disease.
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Targeted immunotherapy can be life-changing for some patients with thyroid eye disease.
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, shares how he decides when it’s the right fit — and why teamwork across specialties is essential for the best outcomes.
Watch to learn more. 🎥 👀
Emily Cole, MD, and Marc Mathias, MD, represented CU Anschutz at Advances in Pediatric Retina 2025, the world’s largest pediatric retina meeting. They presented research on P score data and the PCARP n-Lorem patient, highlighting innovation in pediatric retinal care. 🌟
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Emily Cole, MD, and Marc Mathias, MD, represented CU Anschutz at Advances in Pediatric Retina 2025, the world’s largest pediatric retina meeting. They presented research on P score data and the PCARP n-Lorem patient, highlighting innovation in pediatric retinal care. 🌟
“Just because you have #cataracts doesn’t mean you need surgery right away.” 👀
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Just because you have #cataracts doesn’t mean you need surgery right away.” 👀
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Michael Wildes, MD, clinical director at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, shares key factors patients should consider before cataract surgery.
https://bit.ly/482knWv
#Ophthalmology
Yesterday, our team welcomed Colorado legislators to the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center for an afternoon focused on vision health, innovation, and collaboration 👁️
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yesterday, our team welcomed Colorado legislators to the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center for an afternoon focused on vision health, innovation, and collaboration 👁️
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
#CUEyeCenter #CSEPS #VisionHealth #Ophthalmology
Still reminiscing on #AAO2025 👁️
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Still reminiscing on #AAO2025 👁️
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
Our CU Anschutz Ophthalmology team had an incredible time connecting, sharing research, and celebrating advances in vision science.
#CUAnschutz #Ophthalmology #AAO #VisionResearch
From colored contacts to glittery makeup, some Halloween looks can be frightful for your eyes. 👁️🎃
CU Anschutz ophthalmologist Casey Smith, MD, shares tips to help keep eyes safe this spooky season. 🕸️
Read more: https://bit.ly/47kwXjL
#EyeHealth #HalloweenSafety
CU Anschutz ophthalmologist Casey Smith, MD, shares tips to help keep eyes safe this spooky season. 🕸️
Read more: https://bit.ly/47kwXjL
#EyeHealth #HalloweenSafety
Tips on How to Avoid Eye Injuries This Halloween
Pediatric ophthalmologist Casey Smith, MD, offers advice on ways people can protect themselves from common Halloween eye injuries.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
From colored contacts to glittery makeup, some Halloween looks can be frightful for your eyes. 👁️🎃
CU Anschutz ophthalmologist Casey Smith, MD, shares tips to help keep eyes safe this spooky season. 🕸️
Read more: https://bit.ly/47kwXjL
#EyeHealth #HalloweenSafety
CU Anschutz ophthalmologist Casey Smith, MD, shares tips to help keep eyes safe this spooky season. 🕸️
Read more: https://bit.ly/47kwXjL
#EyeHealth #HalloweenSafety
Our CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team joined the Denver Vision Walk to support retinal disease research and awareness! 👁️💙 Grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth and shared in the mission to advance sight-saving science. #VisionWalk
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team joined the Denver Vision Walk to support retinal disease research and awareness! 👁️💙 Grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth and shared in the mission to advance sight-saving science. #VisionWalk
Clarke Octigan, a patient of Scott Oliver, MD, was honored with a Courage Award at the Melanoma Research Foundation Denver Gala.
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Clarke Octigan, a patient of Scott Oliver, MD, was honored with a Courage Award at the Melanoma Research Foundation Denver Gala.
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
A powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope behind every patient story. 💙
#Ophthalmology #MelanomaAwareness #PatientStories
At the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Symposium, CU Anschutz experts discussed how AI can transform ophthalmology — from screening eye diseases to improving imaging and patient care.
“Safely deploying AI in the clinic takes time and collaboration.” 👁️🤖
https://bit.ly/43C7m3e
“Safely deploying AI in the clinic takes time and collaboration.” 👁️🤖
https://bit.ly/43C7m3e
How Ophthalmologists are Bringing Artificial Intelligence into Practice
At an annual symposium, CU Anschutz ophthalmologists discussed how AI is -- and may be -- incorporated into their research and clinical practice.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
At the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Symposium, CU Anschutz experts discussed how AI can transform ophthalmology — from screening eye diseases to improving imaging and patient care.
“Safely deploying AI in the clinic takes time and collaboration.” 👁️🤖
https://bit.ly/43C7m3e
“Safely deploying AI in the clinic takes time and collaboration.” 👁️🤖
https://bit.ly/43C7m3e
Congratulations to Michael Puente, MD, recipient of the 2025 Artemis Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology!
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Congratulations to Michael Puente, MD, recipient of the 2025 Artemis Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology!
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
This honor recognizes a Young Ophthalmologist whose compassion & dedication to patients exemplify the spirit of Artemis — protector of the vulnerable. 🎉
#AAO2025 #Ophthalmology
Madison Maidenberg of Love Is Blind is living with retinitis pigmentosa. 👁️
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Madison Maidenberg of Love Is Blind is living with retinitis pigmentosa. 👁️
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
Marc Mathias, MD, explains how this inherited eye disease affects night & peripheral vision and why awareness matters.
#RetinitisPigmentosa #EyeHealth #LoveIsBlind #MedSky
New study from CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology compares standard & novel Leos™ ECP to TCP. Both ECP techniques showed less tissue disruption, highlighting the precision & safety advantages of ECP in glaucoma treatment. 👁️
https://bit.ly/4nezrVB
https://bit.ly/4nezrVB
Acute structural effects of novel endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation ver | OPTH
Comparing acute structural changes of standard endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation on the ciliary processes using SEM.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New study from CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology compares standard & novel Leos™ ECP to TCP. Both ECP techniques showed less tissue disruption, highlighting the precision & safety advantages of ECP in glaucoma treatment. 👁️
https://bit.ly/4nezrVB
https://bit.ly/4nezrVB
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology is proud to collaborate with Verily to accelerate solutions for blinding eye diseases — leveraging our robust clinical data & Verily’s workbench environment to create AI models & explore new therapeutic avenues. 🌟
https://bit.ly/48v3rJ2
https://bit.ly/48v3rJ2
Verily Launches Landmark Partnership With CU Anschutz And UCHealth
This landmark partnership between CU Anschutz, UCHealth and Verily is aiming to unlock significant insights from vast datasets.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology is proud to collaborate with Verily to accelerate solutions for blinding eye diseases — leveraging our robust clinical data & Verily’s workbench environment to create AI models & explore new therapeutic avenues. 🌟
https://bit.ly/48v3rJ2
https://bit.ly/48v3rJ2
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team attended the Melanoma Research Foundation's 14th Gala in support of research, education, and advocacy to find a cure for melanoma.
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology team attended the Melanoma Research Foundation's 14th Gala in support of research, education, and advocacy to find a cure for melanoma.
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
Proud to have the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as a sponsor! 💛
#MelanomaAwareness #MedTwitter #Ophthalmology
What’s the link between #semaglutide and eye health? 🤔
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What’s the link between #semaglutide and eye health? 🤔
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist Tianjing Li, MD, PhD, MHS discusses the importance of responsible use and why the evidence is still evolving.
Read her insights in @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/475j0Vw
#medsky #ophthalmology
A new CU Anschutz-led study reviewed 99 studies on high-THC cannabis use and mental health. Findings show consistent links between high-potency products and psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3J5wbO4
🔗 https://bit.ly/3J5wbO4
ACP Journals
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October 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A new CU Anschutz-led study reviewed 99 studies on high-THC cannabis use and mental health. Findings show consistent links between high-potency products and psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3J5wbO4
🔗 https://bit.ly/3J5wbO4
Our Uveitis team joined Walktober at Red Rocks to promote physical activity for people with uveitis, especially those with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
October 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Our Uveitis team joined Walktober at Red Rocks to promote physical activity for people with uveitis, especially those with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Led by Dr. Hassman and team, the event was part of Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America's awareness effort! 💙 #uveitis #ophthalmology #medsky
Meet Randy Lu, MD! 👋
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Meet Randy Lu, MD! 👋
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
Dr. Lu combines his love for microsurgery & innovation through work in cataract/refractive surgery and AI tools to boost efficiency & patient care.
Outside the OR, he skis, DJs, & hangs with his dog Joey (and still loves Taco Bell!). 🌮
CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology is one of the few programs in the U.S. with an ophthalmic hospitalist. Daniel J. Ozzello, MD trains residents at the bedside during complex eye cases — advancing patient care & accelerating future clinicians’ growth. 🌟 https://bit.ly/42lNfG3
Becoming the 'Best Trained Ophthalmologists'
Collaboration with ophthalmic hospitalists accelerate ophthalmology training at CU Anschutz according to Daniel J. Ozzello, MD and Monica Ertel, MD, PhD.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology is one of the few programs in the U.S. with an ophthalmic hospitalist. Daniel J. Ozzello, MD trains residents at the bedside during complex eye cases — advancing patient care & accelerating future clinicians’ growth. 🌟 https://bit.ly/42lNfG3