In 2024, the Department of Ophthalmology made significant strides. The stories below showcase some of the department's key accomplishments.
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Indiana Health
Pediatric ophthalmology division receives grant to provide added support to children with vision loss
For families of young children with blindness-causing conditions, navigating the health care journey in the face of a devastating diagnosis can be overwhelming. With grant funding from the Indiana Department of Health, the IU School of Medicine pediatric ophthalmology division has developed a program to provide clinical care coordination, education and resources to families caring for children with vision loss.
Faculty News
New NEI funding advances vision science at IU School of Medicine
The Department of Ophthalmology received a significant boost in 2024 with three prestigious grants from the National Eye Institute (NEI). Yoshikazu Imanishi, PhD, MSC, BSC, Padmanabhan Pattabiraman, PhD, and Tasneem Sharma, PhD, gained vital funding support for the department’s continuing research and innovation in glaucoma and the genetic causes of blindness.
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Research Updates
Clinical insights inform retina research to improve patient care and quality of life
As a physician-scientist, Amir Hajrasouliha, MD, is dedicated to advancing treatment for eye diseases that deprive people of their ability to see the world.