Paul S. Bernstein MD

Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine

65 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone+1 801-581-2352
Fax+1 801-581-3357

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Education & Training

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
UT State Medical License 1995 - 2028
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

DHA Supplementation in Patients With STGD3 Start of enrollment: 2007 Sep 21
COMPLETED
NA
Study Evaluating Genotypes Using Lucentis
TERMINATED
The Role of Macular Pigment Carotenoids in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel)
COMPLETED

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Noninvasive optical coherence tomography biomarker for Alport syndrome, COL4-related focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and COL4 variant interpretation.
Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Vijaya B Kolachalama, Tamer Abuelsamen, Ossama Mekki, Suguru Takayama
Kidney International. 2026-07-24
Carotenoid Status and Psychological Impact of Presymptomatic Macular Degeneration Genetic Risk Assessment: The MAGENTA Randomized Trial.
Emmanuel K Addo, Lucia Lucci, Jens Nilson, Marcela Pasaye, Chris Pappas
Ophthalmology Science. 2026-04-01
Longitudinal Changes of Fundus Autofluorescence and Correlation With Visual Acuity in ABCA4-Associated Stargardt Disease.
Folahan Ibukun, Rupert W Strauss, Zainab Rustam, Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Artur V Cideciyan
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2026-03-02

Journal Articles

Effect of Oral Valproic Acid vs Placebo for Vision Loss in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
David G Birch, Michael P Teske, Richard G Weleber, Byron L Lam, Judith Warner, Gary Edd Fish, Neal L Sklaver, Mark E Pennesi, John Heckenlively, Paul S Bernstein, Karl..., JAMA

Press Mentions

Can You Eat Away the Risk for Blindness?May 26th, 2025
2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023
University of Utah Moran Eye CenterMay 27th, 2021

Grant Support

University of Utah Core Vision Research GrantUTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH2005–2029
Elucidating the Role of Very-long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Retinal Health and DiseaseUTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH2023–2027
Biochemistry and Pharmacology of the Macular CarotenoidsUNIVERSITY OF UTAH1997–2026
A Phase 2 Study of the Value of Pre-symptomatic Genetic Risk Assessment for Age-Related Macular DegenerationUNIVERSITY OF UTAH2022–2025