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
- Ophthalmology Faculty Receive HMS Promotions and Appointments
- Demetrios Vavvas, MD, PhD, Promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology
- Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH, Promoted to Professor, Named Next Incumbent of Charles Edward Whitten Professorship of Ophthalmology
- Karen Wai, MD, and Sila Bal, MD, MPH, Named NEOS Poster Contest Winners
- Grayson Armstrong, MD, MPH, Elected to Local Medical Society Leadership Roles
- Courtney L. Ondeck, MD, MPhil Selected for Eleanor and Miles Shore Fellowship Program
- Eric Gaier, MD, PhD, and Mengyu Wang, PhD, Receive Grant Awards from the Alcon Research Institute
- Retinal Imaging Lab Offers Mentoring Program for Harvard Students Underrepresented in Medicine
- Grace Lee, MD, Recognized with Visiting Scholars Award
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
@HMSeye
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A new @JAMAOphth study led by Dr. Gang Luo @HMSeye shows that wearing a collision warning device might help people who are blind and visually impaired travel more safely than using a long cane alone. t.co/VtsTToWYce t.co/eC25AzQ8Su
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In a new @MassGeneralAiM video, faculty member Dr. David S. Friedman discusses piloting a novel way to assess patient-reported outcomes during glaucoma treatment @MassEyeAndEar. t.co/NAb11uud9d
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Fresh off the press: Check out our Autofluorescence chapter in Albert and Jakobiec’s Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology @SpringerNature #OphthoTwitter #Ophthalmology #RetinalImaging @MassEyeAndEar @HMSeye t.co/DkRMsmULCG
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Faculty member @VandenbergheLuk spoke w/ @OphthTimes about what sets #AAVCOVID apart from other #COVID vaccines and discusses the primary barriers to vaccine development. t.co/XEjg9F4zwd