Welcome
Harvard Ophthalmology is one of the leading and largest academic departments of ophthalmology in the nation. Formally established in 1871, the department is built upon a strong and rich foundation in medical education, research, and clinical care. Through the years, Harvard Ophthalmology faculty and alumni have profoundly influenced ophthalmic science, medicine, and literature—helping to transform the field of ophthalmology from a branch of surgery into an independent medical specialty at the forefront of science. Today, the department continues its legacy as one of the finest academic medical institutions in the world—teaching and mentoring future leaders, turning laboratory insight into cures, and bringing the fruits of its labors to patients' bedsides.
Ophthalmology News
- Four Faculty Join Editorial Boards
- Preclinical Data on Single-Dose, Room Temperature-Stable COVID-19 Vaccine Supported by New Funding
- Boston Magazine Top Doctors 2021
- Scientists Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss, Eye Damage from Glaucoma in Mice
- Harvard Ophthalmology Faculty, Partners, and Alumna Recognized with Greenberg Prize
- Ilene Gipson, PhD, to Retire After 42 Years at Schepens Eye Research Institute
- Aparna Raghuram, OD, PhD, Recognized with Career Development Award
- Yohei Tomita, MD, PhD, Recognized by Japanese Ophthalmological Society
- Fellows Recognized with Research Awards
Ophthalmology Newsletters
Eye Witness, July 2020
A newsletter that shares Harvard Ophthalmology's key accomplishments in research, education, and clinical care.
eye Insights, Jan 2020
A premier clinical practice newsletter for ophthalmologists published by Mass. Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital.
Events Update
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the health and safety of our community, some meetings and events have been postponed indefinitely. Please check the event calendar carefully or contact the event coordinator for more information.
Upcoming Events
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Congratulations to faculty member Dr. David S. Friedman, who is presenting the Clinician-Scientist Lecture at the @AGSDocs annual meeting today! This lecture is given annually by an individual who exemplifies qualities of excellence in patient care and basic research. t.co/XW0SQfenHO
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Researchers have identified 44 new genetic variants associated with #glaucoma. They say their findings could provide new targets to treat the common disease. Read more about the new international study from Dr. Janey Wiggs and Dr. Ayellet Segrè @HMSeye t.co/d49he11iVc t.co/vS6jZcUTun
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In the calendar year 2019, our Glaucoma Service performed 97 trabeculectomies and 206 tube shunt surgeries. Among those cases, there were zero reports of endophthalmitis within 30 days of surgery. t.co/TphLyhY9Ga t.co/3tZN9fmNhw
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Congratulations to Harvard Ophthalmology resident Dr. Karen Wai on winning the @aao_ophth #EyeWiki Resident and Fellows-in-Training contest for her article "Medial Canthal Tendon Avulsion"! t.co/uDoShPifaX
