Meet Tiffany Wu, MD 👁️
Inspired by ophthalmology’s depth and global health impact, she’s explored peds ophtho, uveitis & oculoplastics — with plans to become a comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Fun fact: she’s a birder 🐦 (Steller’s jay is a favorite!)
#Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Congratulations to Daniel J. Ozzello, MD, named 2026 Clinician of the Year at UCHealth.
Recognized for transforming inpatient & emergency ophthalmic care, advancing collaboration, and expanding patient access. 👏
Interested in adding refractive cataract surgery & premium IOLs to your practice?
Richard S. Davidson, MD shares practical advice for young ophthalmologists — from overcoming common barriers to improving patient conversations.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qNqyUI
#ophthalmology
The CU Anschutz School of Medicine received our best ranking in NIH funding in 20 years, landing among the top 10 public medical schools in this year's Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.
Read more about our departments among the top 15: https://bit.ly/4aHCBwP
Last week, our department held its 2026 State of the Department.
Highlights included faculty achievements, expanded clinical access, research growth, innovation milestones, and a $40M research endowment.
Grateful for our team and excited for what’s ahead. 👁️✨
#ophthalmology
Snow + sunshine = risk for “snow blindness” 👁️❄️
Ari Stoner, MD explains how UV rays reflecting off snow can cause a sunburn on your eye — leading to pain & light sensitivity.
Protect your eyes this winter. 😎
#MedSky #Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌 Our hearts (and eyes) are full of appreciation for our patients, colleagues, and everyone who helps us see the brighter side of life!
#ValentinesDay #Ophthalmology #EyeCare
Congrats to Natalia Vergara, PhD, on receiving a 2025 Gates Grubstake Award
Her team is developing a novel gene therapy to prevent vision loss in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — targeting multiple disease pathways to better protect the retina. 👏🎉
#AMD #Ophthalmology
Reneé Jiménez, MD is a visiting ophthalmology fellow gaining hands-on retinoblastoma experience through a UICC fellowship in collaboration with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social. Mentored by Scott Oliver, MD, she’s preparing to bring this expertise home to expand access to eye cancer care. 🌎
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For #PatientRecognitionWeek, we’re resharing a powerful 2023 story.
After surviving Stevens-Johnson syndrome as a child and receiving a pioneering eye treatment at CU that saved his vision, Will Osier is now a medical student at CU. 💙
Read more: https://bit.ly/3HbCuM1
For #PatientRecognitionWeek, we’re resharing this 2023 story 💙
Diagnosed with retinoblastoma at age 2, Coleman underwent years of treatment and is now in remission. A powerful reminder of resilience and expert care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/44f4sPw
This week is #PatientRecognitionWeek ❤️
At 13, Grace Hoyt became the first patient to receive a personalized treatment to slow vision loss from PCARP, a nano-rare condition—showing what’s possible through teamwork and innovation.
Read more about her story: https://bit.ly/3r5eSUs
Please join us in welcoming our newest residency matches! 🎉
They’ll start as PGY1 Interns in June 2026 and join us full time as PGY2s in July 2027 — we can’t wait to have them here! 🤗
#ophthalmology #residency #residentmatchday #matchday
Not all “herpes” is the same — especially when it affects the eye.
Ronald Wise, MD, explains how dormant viruses like HSV-1 and shingles can reactivate, cause serious eye disease, and why early treatment is key to preventing vision loss.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8dNlO
13 multidisciplinary teams across CU Anschutz received VISTA seed grants from the Department of Ophthalmology, supporting early-stage vision research and cross-campus collaboration with nearly $1.5M in funding. ✨
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ra1HuM
#visionresearch
CU Anschutz Ophthalmology had a strong presence at the American Uveitis Society Winter Symposium, with eight podium presentations at this year’s meeting in Park City.
Pictured: Lynn Hassman, MD, PhD, presenting research on treatment-resistant uveitis. 👁️✨
#Uveitis
Spending more time on screens? You’re not alone—and your eyes feel it.
Melanie Akau, OD, shares three simple tips to help reduce digital eye strain and protect your vision. 😎
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4qeROvO
#Ophthalmology #EyeHealth #DigitalEyeStrain
“Pattern recognition is key.”
Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD, discusses how subtle retinal & optic nerve findings can help distinguish ocular disease from neurologic causes of vision loss & how imaging and AI are shaping the future of neuro-ophthalmic care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aQTdUy
Meet Olivia Ritter, MD 👁️👋
Olivia loves connecting with patients over time and exploring the rapidly evolving field of ophthalmology. Originally from Atlanta, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her cat, Leo!
#Ophthalmology #ResidentSpotlight
Colleagues from across the department gathered for an evening of great food, conversation, & celebration at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, reflect on the past year, and enjoy time with our Ophthalmology community. 💙
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How much screen time is safe for kids?📱👀
We sat down with Rebecca Edwards, MD, PhD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, to talk about the impact of too much screen time on children’s vision.
Watch the full video below!
#Ophthalmology #PediatricEyeCare #ScreenTime #EyeHealth
In collaboration with @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, CU Anschutz providers are connecting geriatric care and ophthalmology to simplify care and protect independence for older adults. 🌟
Read more: https://bit.ly/4sxFbxs
Ocular rosacea is frequently underdiagnosed—and it can threaten vision if left untreated.
Kaleb Abbott, MD, MS shares practical insights on recognizing, diagnosing, and managing this complex ocular surface condition.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ptXUHs
#ocularrosacea
New year, new habits—don’t forget your eyes 👀✨
CU Anschutz ophthalmologists share simple 2026 resolutions to protect your vision, from eyelid hygiene to UV protection and routine eye exams.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jnv5ei
#ophthalmology #eyehealth
Changing lives, one clear view at a time. 👁️✨ Our work in eye care helps patients see the world in a whole new way.
#Ophthalmology #EyeHealth
2025 in a glance! 👁️✨ From inspiring patient stories to exciting milestones, here’s a look back at our year.
Wishing you a bright and healthy New Year!
#Ophthalmology #HappyNewYear
From AI in the NICU to expanded pediatric eye care and breakthrough research, these were the CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology’s top stories of 2025. Explore how innovation, care, and collaboration are bringing sight to life. 👁️✨
https://bit.ly/4p5aHjh
This holiday season, we had some of our faculty answer, "Eye love my job because..." their answers remind us why vision care is so meaningful.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us! 👁️❤️
#EyeHealth #Ophthalmology #HappyHolidays
Normal vs astigmatism 👀✨
Astigmatism occurs when your cornea/lens isn’t perfectly round, making lights blurry or stretched. 1 in 3 people have it!
#EyeHealth #Astigmatism #Ophthalmology
Our CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology research, published earlier this year in collaboration with the National Eye Institute (NIH), has been named one of the Top 10 Breakthroughs in Ophthalmology Research of 2025 — coming in at #5! ⭐️
https://bit.ly/49bY5kD
