UT Southwestern Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern is nationally and internationally acclaimed for its patient care, research and physician education programs.

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November is #DiabeticEyeDiseaseAwarenessMonth. Diabetic eye disease can develop before symptoms become noticeable. Learn the early warning signs and how to protect your vision in this MedBlog by Yu-Guang He, M.D.

🔗 Read here: https://t.co/LURLP99BnS

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UTSW Ophthalmology faculty shared their expertise at @PBTEXAS's recent 2026 Health & Vision Symposium.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kambiz Ameli discussed GLP-1 therapies and eye health, while Dr. Judy Kim explored AI's growing role in ophthalmology.

#UTSWOphthalmology #VisionCare

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@JWHarbourMD exploring the latest advances in artificial intelligence with Noriyoshi Takahashi (left) and @RayWangPhD (right), using laser speckle flowgraphy to unlock new insights into ocular blood flow in eye diseases. 👁️🔬

#UTSWOphthalmology #VisionResearch #UTSW

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Congratulations to Laura Campello, Ph.D., on being named a 2026 Alcon Research Institute Early Investigator Grant Recipient. This recognition will support her research into the molecular mechanisms of retinal aging and age-related retinal diseases.

#Ophthalmology #VisionResearch

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Allow us to reintroduce ourselves 👋

Here's a look behind the scenes at the team that helps make exceptional eye care happen every day at UT Southwestern's Ophthalmology Clinic at Aston Ambulatory Care Center. 💙

#UTSWOphthalmology #DallasTX #EyeCare #AOPWeek

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Take a look inside our Ophthalmology clinic at UT Southwestern Frisco! This clinic provides comprehensive eye care across all ophthalmic subspecialties, as well as optometry services.

📞 469-604-9060
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#UTSWOphthalmology #FriscoTX #EyeCare

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📢 Register now for Ophthalmology at the Crossroads 2026! This year's program features nationally recognized speakers from @nih, @dukeeyecenter, @unmc, @bcmhouston, @UR_Med, and more.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/4QjCYDd9DJ

#UTSWOphthalmology #VisionScience

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Celebrating Allied Ophthalmic Personnel Week, November 2-6! 🎉

Thank you to our outstanding clinic team members whose hard work, expertise, and commitment help us provide exceptional patient care each day. 💙

#AlliedOphthalmicPersonnelWeek #UTSWOphthalmology #ThankYou

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🍽️ Lunch With the Chair, Halloween edition! 🎃 Today we welcomed some of our newest team members for an opportunity to connect with departmental leadership, meet colleagues across UTSW Ophthalmology, and enjoy a little seasonal fun along the way.

#UTSW #Ophthalmology

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A recently published case report in @JAMAOphth by Brenda Zhou, M.D., J. William Harbour, M.D., and Ilyse Kornblau, M.D., describes how persistent eye redness led to the diagnosis of Erdheim-Chester disease: https://t.co/rthv4uQFpv

#JAMAOphthalmology #ErdeimChesterDisease #UTSW

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We're proud to see our own Muhammad Rizwan, Ph.D., and his team pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering as they work to develop functioning livers using a patient’s own cells. 👏

#UTSWOphthalmology #Research #BiomedicalEngineering #LiverTransplant

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What if a new liver could be built from your own skin cells? Step into the lab of @MRizwanPhD, Assistant Professor of @utswbme and @utsweye, where he and his team are using cell manufacturing and 3D printing to create personalized livers. More: https://t.co/9tUzyGJ3Wl

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Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for our Eye Love Texas fundraiser in support of the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC). Together, our department helped support organizations that make a difference in our community! 💙👁️

#UTSWOphthalmology #GivingBack #UTSW

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J. William Harbour, M.D., is part of a research team helping to advance the understanding of prognostic testing in uveal melanoma.

🔗 Read the @JAMAOphth study: https://t.co/u49irw0HZE

#UTSWOphthalmology #JAMAOphthalmology #UvealMelanoma

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The 5th Annual Faculty Retreat is in the books! Faculty gathered on Saturday for a morning of discussion & idea-sharing. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Myra H. Wyckoff, M.D., Warren D’Souza, Ph.D., M.B.A., and Julian Longoria, M.B.A.

#UTSWOphthalmology #FacultyRetreat

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Congratulations to Peter Chen, Phelon Williamson, and Gabriela Jara for recently presenting at the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) Annual Meeting in Honolulu! 👏

#UTSWOphthalmology #ResearchAdministrators #VisionResearch

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This week, we're celebrating the incredible medical assistants who help make outstanding patient care possible every day. Thank you for everything you do! 💙

#UTSWOphthalmology #MedicalAssistantsRecognitionWeek #MedicalAssistant

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Have you registered for the 2nd Annual Southwestern Vision Science Summit in February 2027? As registration continues, we're taking a look back at SVSS 2026! 👁️

🔗 Details & registration: https://t.co/wzgsoamj2K

#UTSWOphthalmology #VisionScience #Ophthalmology

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Congratulations @KevinParkUTSW on receiving a UTSW Special Grant Incentive Award. It recognizes the successful attainment of a highly competitive @NatEyeInstitute federal grant & Dr. Park's dedication to vision research.

Park Lab: https://t.co/J37kFXkZJo

#UTSW #Ophthalmology

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We're seeking a visionary leader to help shape the future of ophthalmology and vision science. Join a rapidly growing department with nationally recognized strengths in vision research.

Learn more & apply: https://t.co/T4z8g86HBY

#UTSWOphthalmology #Ophthalmology #Leadership

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🔬 Our residents recently participated in the biannual cataract wet lab led by ophthalmology residency program director Kishan G. Patel, M.D., and faculty mentors!

#UTSWOphthalmology #OphthalmologyResident #Cataract #Ophthalmology #UTSW