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Category: Newsletter 2024

Steven A. Newman, MD Dedicated Educator and Mentor Retires

10/31/2024

Dr. Steven A. Newman completed his tenure with the UVA Department of Ophthalmology in December of 2023. He was more than just a faculty member in our department; he was…

Departmental Achievements

10/31/2024

Faculty Highlights Arthi G. Venkat, MD, MS Assistant Professor Internal Grant: Dr. Venkat, along with Dr. Krause and Dr. McGehee, received a UVA grant to study the use of AI…

Advancing Ophthalmic Training: Inside the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills Lab

10/31/2024

At the forefront of surgical education innovation, UVA Ophthalmology dedicated the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills (SANSS) Lab in Fall 2023. Our advanced facility reflects the department's commitment to excellence…

Advancing Eye Research: Insights from Dr. Brad Gelfand

10/31/2024

Dear Alumni, This past January, I was honored to take on the role of Director of Basic Science Research in the Department of Ophthalmology. As an alum (PhD in Biomedical…

A New Vision for Charlottesville: UVA Health LASIK

10/31/2024

We are delighted to share news of the opening of a state-of-the-art refractive facility at the Northridge Medical Park in May 2024. This facility represents a significant enhancement to our…

Message from the Chair

10/31/2024

Dear Friends of UVA Ophthalmology, I am thrilled to have joined this dynamic department and to greet you in this first of hopefully many newsletters updating you on our latest…