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Jayne Weiss, MD, Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA

Jayne S Weiss MD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery


Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology Professor of Ophthalmology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer LSU Health Care Network, Herbert E. Kaufman MD Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and Director at LSU Eye Center of Excellence

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  • 2020 Gravier StSte BNew Orleans, LA 70112

  • Phone+1 504-568-3156

  • Fax+1 504-899-2866

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Summary

  • Jayne Weiss, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in New Orleans, LA, specializing in cataract-related conditions, cornea and external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Weiss completed a residency in ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and fellowships in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at Emory University, as well as ophthalmic pathology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Currently, Dr. Weiss serves as the Chief Medical Officer, Associate Dean, and Department Chair of Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Experienced with Sjogren's syndrome, retinoblastoma, cataracts, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery, Dr. Weiss has published extensively, including in top journals like The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Weiss has served on multiple national and international committees such as FDA Ophthalmic Devices and National Eye Institute Council. Recognitions include the Castroviejo Medal from the Cornea Society, among other awards. Additionally, Dr. Weiss has participated in clinical trials and been funded by the National Eye Institute.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth IsraelInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2011 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1994 - 2014
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1984 - 1987
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005, 2011, 2024
  • Castroviejo Medal Cornea Society, 2020
  • Teaching Award Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, 2018

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Clearing up Information About Corneal Dystrophies
    Clearing up Information About Corneal DystrophiesNovember 7th, 2018
  • Survey Finds Many Experience New Problems After LASIK
    Survey Finds Many Experience New Problems After LASIKNovember 23rd, 2016
  • LSU Health New Orleans Ophthalmologist Recommends UV Protection Inside Cars
    LSU Health New Orleans Ophthalmologist Recommends UV Protection Inside CarsMay 12th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Zoster Eye Disease StudyNEI/NIH U102017–2022
  • Effects of Alcohol Use Disorder on Retinal Vasculature Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Persons Living with HIV on Antiretroviral TherapyAlcohol-HIV/AIDS Research Center NIH2020–2021
  • Structural Basis of Schnyder Corneal DystrophyNational Eye Institute2018–2020
  • Structural Basis of Schnyder Corneal DystrophyNational Institutes of Health2018–2020
  • The Gene For Schnyder'S Crystalline Corneal DystrophyNational Eye Institute2000–2002

Committees

  • Associate Secretary, AAO Research, Regulatory, and Governmental Affairs 2023 - Present
  • Member, FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel 2022 - Present
  • Member, American Journal of Ophthalmology Editorial Board 2017 - Present
  • Member, Board of Directors of Louisiana State University Health Care Network 2016 - Present
  • Chair and Originator, International Committee for Classification of Corneal Dystrophies 2005 - Present

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