Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care for patients of all ages. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. They also provide consultative services for the diagnosis and management of ocular manifestation of systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and infectious and non-infectious inflammation. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit, and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.¹

¹ The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

Ophthalmology Faculty Advisors

Ophthalmology Interest Group 2025-2026

President:   Shelly Rauser
Vice President: Avner Shryer
Secretary:  Ethan Lee
Treasurer:  Esther Kim
Outreach Coordinator:  Andras Muranyi
Research and Resources Coordinator: David Durgan
MS3 Rep:  Jason Chung
MS2 Rep:  Richard Tyrell Blanco-Penniecook
MS1 Rep:  

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