
Joshua Ehrlich MD MPH
Anterior Segment Related, Glaucoma Related
Paul R. Lichter Research Professor of Ophthalmology; Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
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380 Parkland PlzAnn Arbor, MI 48103
Phone+1 734-764-4190
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Summary
- Dr. Joshua Ehrlich is a glaucoma specialist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center's offices in Ann Arbor and West Ann Arbor. His clinical specialties include management of glaucoma and anterior segment diseases.
Dr. Ehrlich's research seeks to understand and address the quality of life and functional impact of severe vision impairment, especially among older adults. His research interests include: aging and vision; population-based survey research; and the epidemiology of eye disease. Dr. Ehrlich is interested in characterizing and addressing the adverse influence of vision and multisensory impairments on cognitive, psychosocial, and physical health among older adults. He has a long-standing interest in international research collaborations and global ophthalmology and co-directs the Jerome Jacobson Global Program at the Kellogg Eye Center. Dr. Ehrlich also holds an appointment as Research Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. His research is funded by the NIH's National Eye Institute and National Institute on Aging. The overarching goal of his research is to generate scientific findings to improve wellbeing and prevent disability and blindness.
To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Glaucoma Clinic at (734) 763-5874. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.
Education & Training
University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Glaucoma, 2015 - 2017
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
New York-Presbyterian/QueensInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2011
Columbia UniversityMPH, 2009 - 2010
Washington University in St. LouisAB, Anthropology, Spanish, magna cum laude, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2015 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2016
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Heed Fellow Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsValidation of cognitive and psychosocial tools in Kenya: findings from the LOSHAK feasibility pilot.Sneha Sarah Mani, Roselyter Monchari Riang'a, Niranjani Nagarajan, Anthony K Ngugi, Eunice Muthoni Mwangi
BMC Public Health. 2025-11-17 - Summary population attributable fraction of dementia prevalence associated with sensory risk factors.Jason R Smith, Xi Wang, Wuyang Zhang, Emmanuel E Garcia Morales, Varshini Varadaraj
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2025-10-17 - Translation and cultural adaptation into Spanish of the questionnaire "Low Vision Severely Constricted Peripheral Eyesight (LV-SCOPE)".Luis Pérez-Mañá, Salut Alba-Arbalat, Yolanda Pardo, Genis Cardona, Joan Gispets
Clinical & Experimental Optometry. 2025-09-17
Press Mentions
More Than 4 Million US Adults Had Glaucoma in 2022October 21st, 2024
'This Medical Report Will Have Little Effect': What We Heard This WeekOctober 20th, 2024
1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting GlaucomaOctober 18th, 2024- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Addressing Low Vision due to Severe Peripheral Field Loss: Development and Validation of a Patient-Centered Outcome MeasureNational Institutes of Health2017–2022
- Vision Impairment, Participation and Subjective Wellbeing in Older AdultsNIH/Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging2018–2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Glaucoma SocietyMember
- Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyMember
- International Society for Low Vision Research and RehabilitationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Clinical Profilehttp://www.umkelloggeye.org/profile/4089/joshua-robert-ehrlich-md
- Research Profilehttps://medicine.umich.edu/dept/ophthalmology/joshua-r-ehrlich-md-mph
- Ehrlich Research Grouphttp://ehrlich-research.org
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