The University of Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

10/14/2026

Check out this amazing article led by our former residents Dr. Nikita Mokhashi, MD and Dr. Rebecca Tanenbaum, MD on "Exploring a potential healthy survivor bias in retinopathy of prematurity" alongside Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, MD, MPH.

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09/29/2026

Chair, Dr. Seenu M. Hariprasad, MD Retina Society presentation was recently featured in the Retina Physician Journal!

An IRIS Registry analysis of more than 13,000 eyes found that concomitant anti-VEGF use for nAMD or CNV did not substantially alter complement inhibitor treatment.

09/24/2026

It is with great pleasure we announce Dr. Steven Quan, OD has been appointed as a Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute Associate Junior Faculty Scholar!

09/23/2026

Join us in congratulating Shohan Shetty, MS4 on receiving the Calvin Fentress Fellowship!

Mentor: Sarah Hilkert Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Project Title: Operation Midway Blitz: Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Clinic No-Show Rates

09/23/2026

Check out this Washington Post article on "7 common age-related eye changes you shouldn't ignore". Chair, Dr. Seenu M. Hariprasad, MD is quoted in this article!

From trouble reading up close to sudden floaters, experts explain what’s normal and what may signal a problem.

08/05/2026

Here's a look at our OVS Wellness Retreat! Thank you to Dr. Warren, MD and Dr. Shah, MD for hosting this amazing event for the department!!!!

07/27/2026

We are on the cover of JAAPOS this month for our collaborative work in Uganda:)

https://www.jaapos.org/issue/S1091-8531(26)X2003-1

07/27/2026

https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/asrs-2026-large-language-and-vision-language-models-could-ease-the-burden-on-retina-specialists

A University of Chicago-led ASRS 2026 poster explores how large language and vision-language models could help retina specialists manage imaging, records, and clinical trial matching—without replacing physician judgment.

07/08/2026

Take a look at OVS Chair, Dr. Seenu M. Hariprasad, MD running a session on Geographic Atrophy at the 2026 Clinical Trials Summit in Las Vegas in June.

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ellie Zhou, MD and her husband on welcoming Sophie Zhou! Here are some photos of Sophie. Born on 6/20/2026. Congratulations!!!!!