Pradeep Yammanuru Ramulu MD

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease

Professor of Ophthalmology; Chief, Glaucoma Division; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

1800 Orleans StreetMaumenee LobbyBaltimore, MD 21287
Phone+1 410-955-5080
Fax+1 410-955-0468

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Education & Training

Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthMHS, Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation, 2007 - 2009
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2002
Stanford UniversityBS, Chemistry, with University and Departmental High Honors, 1990 - 1994

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 2007 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2006 - 2008
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Professor of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University, 2018
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017

Clinical Trials

Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study Start of enrollment: 2008 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 4
Baerveldt Plate Area Comparison (BPAC) Start of enrollment: 2010 Jun 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Glaucoma Exercise as Medicine Study (GEMS).
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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Thomas V Johnson, Jella An, Mona A Kaleem, Jacob A Kanter, Elyse J McGlumphy
Ophthalmology. Glaucoma. 2026-07-13
Patients with age-related macular degeneration face impairment in activities of daily living.
Shreyas Ramulu, Manavi D Sindal, Meena Thotakura, Mihir V Vaidya, Rengaraj Venkatesh
Clinical & Experimental Optometry. 2026-07-01
Standardized Classification System for Dysphotopsia Reporting.
Ryan S Huang, Natasha Verhoeff, Michael Balas, Marko M Popovic, Clara C Chan
Ophthalmology. Glaucoma. 2026-06-16

Journal Articles

The Potential for Worse Outcomes of Visual Impairment in Those with Dementia
Pradeep Ramulu, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology
What Is a Falls Risk Factor? Factors Associated with Falls Per Time or Per Step in Individuals with Glaucoma
Pradeep Y Ramulu, David S Friedman, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Development and Validation of an Improved Neurological Hemifield Test to Identify Chiasmal and Post-chiasmal Lesions by Automated Perimetry
McCoy AN, Quigley HA, Wang J, Miller NR, Subramanian PS, Ramulu PY, Boland MV, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma
Chapter: When and How Does Glaucoma Produce Visual Disability
Ramulu PY2013
Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society
Chapter: Glaucoma and Quality of Life
van Landingham SW, Ramulu PYEditors: Scholl H, Massof RW, and West SK.2013
Glaucoma
Chapter: Aqueous Misdirection
Page 211 - 221Ramulu PY, Gedde SJEditors: Shaarawy T, Sherwood MB, Hitchings R, and Crowston JG.Elsevier Health SciencesEdition 1st,2009

Abstracts/Posters

Determinants of Visual Field Reliability
Ramulu PY, ARVPO Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2013
Restriction of Physical Activity in Glaucoma
Ramulu PY, American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, Naples, FL, 1/1/2010
Driving Cessation and Driving Limitation in Glaucoma: The Salisbury Eye Evaluation Project
Ramulu PY, American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, Annual Wilmer Research Meeting, San Diego CA, 2009; Baltimore, MD, 2009, 1/1/2009

Lectures

The Association of Vision Loss with Work Status in the United States
Melbourne Australia - 1/1/2014
Patterns of Out Loud Reading in Glaucoma
Melbourne Australia - 1/1/2014
Implications of Falls in the Visually Impaired
Melbourne Australia - 1/1/2014

Other

Aqueous Misdirection
Wong MM, Chaku M, Desai M
http://eyewiki.aao.org/Aqueous_misdirection
1/1/2012
Standard Automated Perimetry
Ramulu PY
http://eyewiki.aao.org/Standard_Automated_Perimetry
1/1/2011
Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Ramulu PY
http://eyewiki.aao.org/Pigmentary_glaucoma_and_Pigment_Dispersion_Syndrome
1/1/2011

Authored Content

The Potential for Worse Outcomes of Visual Impairment in Those with DementiaMay 2020
Gender-Specific Trends in Ophthalmologist Medicare CollectionsJanuary 2020

Press Mentions

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Names Dr. Pradeep Ramulu Chair of Ophthalmology and the Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteJune 1st, 2026
When Dementia and Visual Impairment Occur Together, Patient Function Is WorseMay 15th, 2020
Another Dry Eye Harm: Slowed ReadingNovember 23rd, 2018

Grant Support

Wilmer Eye Institute Stimulating Access to Research in Residency ProgramJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2025–2030
Optimizing Safety and Functionality in the Visually ImpairedJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2013–2025
Robert and Helen Schaub Special Scholar AwardResearch to Prevent Blindness2013–2014
Longitudinal Assessment of Mobility Outcomes in GlaucomaNational Eye Institute2013–2014

Committees

Standing Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Committee on Public Health 2014 - 2014
Member, World Glaucoma Congress Advisory Board 2013 - 2014
Standing Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Committee on Research and Regulatory Affairs 2012 - 2014