Robert N. Weinreb MD

Glaucoma Related

Distinguished Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Director, Shiley Eye Institute and Director, Hamilton Glaucoma Center Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering. holder of Morris Gleich MD Chair of Glaucoma University of California, San Diego

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University of California San Diego9415 Campus Point DriveLa Jolla, CA 92093
Phone+1 858-534-8824

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Summary

Dr. Robert Weinreb, based in La Jolla, CA, is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma. He completed his education at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Francisco, where he also pursued residencies and fellowships. Since 1984, he has served as a Distinguished Professor and Chair at UCSD's Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Weinreb has extensive experience in the surgical management of glaucoma, cataracts and related disorders. His widely cited research is addresses various aspects of glaucoma. Dr. Weinreb has served as President of several leading professional organizations including the American Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Association, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has received numerous prestigious honors, including being named a Guest of Honor by the American Glaucoma Society in 2024, receiving the Laureate Award from the World Glaucoma Association in 2023, the Bietti Award of the International Council of Ophthalmology in 2024, and being inducted into the Ophthalmologist Hall of Fame in 2024.

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1981 - 1982
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1981
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1977 - 1978
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1976 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

#1 -Glaucoma Researcher Worldwide Google, 2026
Guest of Honor American Glaucoma Society, 2024
Inaugural Inductee - Ophthalmologist Hall of Fame Ophthalmologist, 2023

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study: Effect of Time After Incident Glaucoma on OCT Optic Nerve Head and Macula Measurements.
Evan Walker, Christopher Bowd, Sonia Jain, Julia Huecker, Keri A Dirkes
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-09-01
Progression in Preperimetric Glaucoma Eyes With and Without Microvasculature Dropout.
Seyedeh Melika Hashemi, Takashi Nishida, Sasan Moghimi, Ghazaleh Soltani, Amelia DE Oliveira Pereira
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-09-01
Visual Field Progression Rate and Laminar Depth and Curvature in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES).
Karla Murillo, Anuwat Jiravarnsirikul, Evan Walker, Massimo A Fazio, Stuart Gardiner
Translational Vision Science & Technology. 2026-08-03

Journal Articles

Lamina Cribrosa and Choroid Features and Their Relationship to Stage of Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
Robert N Weinreb, Rebecca Chen, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Genome-Wide Association Study of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Continental and Admixed African Populations
Girish N Nadkarni, Michael A Hauser, Christopher A Girkin, Janey L Wiggs, Jerome I Rotter, Robert N Weinreb, Human Genetics
Macular Pigment and Visual Function in Patients with Glaucoma: The San Diego Macular Pigment Study
Robert Weinreb, MD, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

Spinogenix Announces Publication of Preclinical Study Demonstrating Neuroprotective Effects of SPG302 in a Model of GlaucomaOctober 19th, 2025
Optic Disc Size Is Independently Linked with GlaucomaSeptember 1st, 2025
AI-Driven Eye Health Alliance Launches in the USMay 14th, 2025

Grant Support

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Career Development K12 ProgramUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2015–2026
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Career Development K12 ProgramUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2015–2026
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Career Development K12 ProgramNational Eye Institute (NEI)2015–2026
iGLAMOUR Study: Innovations in Glaucoma Adherence and monitoring Of Under-Represented minoritiesUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2021–2025
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Glaucoma with Optical Coherence Tomography AngiographyUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2018–2025

Committees

President, Sociedade Latino-America de Glacuoma 2012 - 2015
President, American Glaucoma Society Foundation 2012 - 2014
President, American Glaucoma Society 2006 - 2008
President, World Glaucoma Association 2004 - 2006
President, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2002 - 2003