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. Weinreb is an ophthalmologist, clinician, surgeon and scientist. He oversees all clinical activities at the Shiley Eye Institute and within the Department of Ophthalmology. As the Director of the Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Dr. Weinreb also oversees a world-renowned team of scientists and staff dedicated to glaucoma. Patients from throughout the world seek his medical and surgical expertise.
Dr. Weinreb’s clinical and research interests are diverse and range from the front of the eye to the back of the eye. They include glaucoma surgery, optic neuropathy and aging of the eye, imaging of the optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer, mechanisms of optic nerve damage in glaucoma, neuroprotection of glaucoma, and cataract surgery.
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
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1976 - 2025
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Guest of Honor American Glaucoma Society, 2024
- Laureate Award World Glaucoma Association, 2023
- #2- Powerlist 100 of most influential ophthalmologists in world Ophthalmologist, 2023
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Intraocular Pressure Monitoring Using an Implantable Sensor Detects Structural Glaucoma Progression in the EYEMATE-IO Trial.Eleonora Micheletti, Harsha Rao, Robert N Weinreb, Kaweh Mansouri,
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2025-09-01 - Structural and causal links between retinal vascular geometry and neural layer thickness.Mayinuer Yusufu, Robert N Weinreb, Mengtian Kang, Algis J Vingrys, Xianwen Shang
Microvascular Research. 2025-09-01 - Restoring AIBP expression in the retina provides neuroprotection in glaucoma.Won-Kyu Ju, Keun-Young Kim, Tonking Bastola, Ziyao Shen, Seunghwan Choi
Molecular Therapy. 2025-08-06
Journal Articles
- Lamina Cribrosa and Choroid Features and Their Relationship to Stage of Pseudoexfoliation GlaucomaRobert N Weinreb, Rebecca Chen, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
- Genome-Wide Association Study of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Continental and Admixed African PopulationsGirish N Nadkarni, Michael A Hauser, Christopher A Girkin, Janey L Wiggs, R Rand Allingham, Jerome I Rotter, Robert N Weinreb, Human Genetics
- Macular Pigment and Visual Function in Patients with Glaucoma: The San Diego Macular Pigment StudyRobert Weinreb, MD, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
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Press Mentions
AI-Driven Eye Health Alliance Launches in the USMay 14th, 2025- Better Vision Through Artificial IntelligenceFebruary 13th, 2025
- Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in GlaucomaNovember 15th, 2024
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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 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
- Diagnosis and Monitoring of Glaucoma with Optical Coherence Tomography AngiographyUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2018–2025
- Diagnosing and Monitoring of Glaucoma with Optical Coherence AngiographyNational Institute of Health2018–2025
- Glaucoma Adherence and monitooing of Under-Represented MinoritiesNational Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities2021–2024
- ADAGES III: Contribution of Genotype to Glaucoma Phenotype in African AmericansNational Eye Institute (NEI)2013–2023
- Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS)National Eye Institute1994–2008
- Confocal Laser Scanning Ophthalmoscope/BiomicroscopeNational Eye Institute1990–1993
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
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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