Glaucoma
Harvard Medical School
UCSF
UCSF
Glaucoma Surgery, Optic neuropathy and aging of the eye, Cell and molecular biology of uveoscleral outflow, Imaging of the optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer, Mechanisms of optic nerve damage in glaucoma, Neuroprotection in glaucoma, Measurement of intraocular pressure, Drug delivery to eye, Cataract Surgery
2023 Top 2 Most Influential Ophthalmologists in the World, The Ophthalmologist (UK)
2023 An Inaugural Inductee in The Ophthalmologist Hall of Fame
Robert N. Weinreb, M.D. is the Chair and Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego as well as Director of the Shiley Eye Institute and the Director of the Hamilton Glaucoma Center. He also holds the Morris Gleich MD Chair of Glaucoma and also is appointed as Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering. Dr. Weinreb graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Weinreb is a clinician, a surgeon and a 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.
Dr. Weinreb is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including (as examples):
1997 Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Award – leadership and contributions in ophthalmology
2003 Research to Prevent Blindness Physician-Scientist Award
2006 Ridley Medal of St. Thomas’ Hospital, London
2009 Founder’s Award of the World Glaucoma Association
2009 The Moecyr E. Alvaro Medal of Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil
2010 Life Achievement Honor Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
2010 The Watson Medal of the University of Cambridge, England
2013 The Innovators Award of the American Glaucoma Society
2016 APGS International Award of the Asian Pacific Glaucoma Society
2016 Gold Medal of the Chinese Academy of Ophthalmology
2017 Honorary Member of the Société Française D’Ophtalmologie
2017 Life Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
2019 UC San Diego Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award
2023 Laureate Award, World Glaucoma Association
He also is cited often for his contributions and leadership, including:
2022 10 Most Influential Ophthalmologists in the World, The Ophthalmologist (UK)
2022 “Glaucoma Visionary”, Glaucoma Today
2022 America’s Best Ophthalmologists, Newsweek
2023 Top 2 Most Influential Ophthalmologists in the World, The Ophthalmologist (UK)
2023 An Inaugural Inductee in The Ophthalmologist Hall of Fame
And he has served several organizations in leadership positions, including:
2003-2003 President, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2004-2006 President, World Glaucoma Association
2007-2009 President, American Glaucoma Society
2012-2014 President, American Glaucoma Society Foundation
2013-2015 President, Latin American Glaucoma Society
Dr. Weinreb has delivered more than 140 named lectures and serves on numerous Editorial Boards, including Journal of Glaucoma, International Glaucoma Review (Chief Editor) and Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. He has trained more than 170 post-doctoral Fellows in Glaucoma, including 24 department Chairs and many others who hold distinguished academic positions in the United States and throughout the world.
His h-impact factor in July 2023 was 145, the highest in world Glaucoma, and his research has more than 83.000 citations. He also has been cited for several consecutive years by Expertscape as the #1 expert in world glaucoma.
Dr. Weinreb has been cited in every edition of Woodward/White, The Best Doctors in America and is an elected member of the prestigious American Ophthalmological Society.
Shiley Eye Institute in LaJolla, CA. I am extremely impressed with the Coronavirus preventative measures they have in place. I had some anxiety when I needed to go there for an appointment after the precautions went into effect. They have social distancing inside and outside the building.
Every person wears a mask. Hand sanitizer is at the entrance and no one is allowed in until 12 questions are answered and your temperature is taken. Someone will walk you to where you need to go. Everyone is wearing a mask. EVERYONE!
Hand sanitizer is in every room. Chairs are placed to provide Social Distancing. They have improved their precautions every month. You will feel safe. It is a safe place.
Dr. Weinreb and his fellow Drs and staff are working as a team.
I know because I worked in health care.
F.Cusack retired RN.
May 13, 2020
The UC San Diego Ophthalmology residency program is where world class research, high quality and hands-on training by leaders in the field, and a broad range of ocular pathology come together. UC San Diego is a unique program to introduce trainees to the world of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Eric Nuddleman - I had detached retina and saw Dr N. He was the most caring and competent Dr. I could have ever chosen.
March 15, 2021
