Lois Smith, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology at HMS, is being recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to vision research and ophthalmology with the 2026 Ludwig von Sallmann Prize.
Eyes On is our monthly spotlight feature highlighting faculty and staff across Harvard Ophthalmology Nandini Venkateswaran, MD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School; Member of the Cornea Service at Mass Eye and Ear How does your...
Harvard Ophthalmology celebrated its clinical trainee graduation on Thursday, June 18, with an outdoor ceremony at the Boston Museum of Science. The event honored 8 Harvard Ophthalmology residents, the AY2025–2026 Chief Resident, two optometry residents...
Evangelos S. Gragoudas, MD, a world-renowned retina specialist who’s clinical and research achievements have led to sight-saving treatments for millions of people, retired on May 31, 2026 after a storied 52-year career with the department. Early in his...
Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, is receiving the 2026 Llura Liggett Gund Award, the Foundation Fighting Blindness' highest honor, for his pioneering work in gene discovery, genetic diagnostics, and therapeutic development for IRDs.
Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, the Charles Webster Downer Professor of Ophthalmology at HMS, is receiving this award for his exceptional contributions to diabetes clinical practice. Dr. Aiello is an internationally recognized clinician scientist whose...
Faculty and staff at the Beetham Eye Institute at Joslin Diabetes Center recently celebrated the opening of its new clinical research space and eye clinic.
