Ophthalmology
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Scott R. Lambert, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics
On Leave from 05/02/2026 To 05/31/2026Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research has focused on improving the visual outcomes of children with congenital cataracts. I organized a randomized clinical trial, the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study to compare the visual outcomes of infants optically corrected with a contact lens vs. an intraocular lens after unilateral cataract surgery. A second area of research has been ocular growth after cataract surgery.
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Theodore Leng, MD, MS, FACS
Professor of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials) and, by courtesy, of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (MSD)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Leng was the first surgeon in California to perform a subretinal transplant of adult neural stem cells into patients with macular degeneration and is actively researching cell and gene regenerative therapies for macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and other degenerative conditions of the macula and retina. He also has an active program in imaging informatics, oculomics, and deep learning to identify patients who are at risk for eye and systemic disease. The end goal is earlier detection and rapid treatment to maximize outcomes.
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Peter Levin, MD
Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Levin is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with the Stanford Health Care Byers Eye Institute. He is also a clinical instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Levin has focused solely on plastic and reconstructive eye surgery since 1992. He evaluates and cares for conditions such as tear duct problems and eyelid problems, including eyelid growths and cancers. As an established expert, he uses the best techniques to improve eye health and confidence in facial appearance.
Dr. Levin has published research findings in many peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology. He has also shared his expertise at numerous ophthalmology conferences and in books such as Contemporary Issues in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures.
He is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also has a long history of teaching about ophthalmic procedures at Stanford University School of Medicine. -
Y. Howard Li
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Yuanhao Howard Li received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, and he is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His research is focused on how eye movements shape visual perception and how, in return, the oculomotor system utilizes eye movements to optimize visual information processing. His current projects apply eye-tracking and computational models to investigate and relationship between anatomical structure and oculomotor behavior in clinical populations with visual field impairment or abnormal motor control. This research aims to provide a better understanding of our brains and eyes, as well as potential applications in disease diagnosis and rehabilitation.
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Y. Joyce Liao, MD, PhD
Stanford Medicine Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsIschemic optic neuropathy
Stem cell transplantation
Optic neuropathy
Optic neuritis
Eye movement disorders
Reading
Parkinson's disease
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Charles C. Lin, MD
Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Lin conducts clinical trials focused on cornea transplantation, corneal edema, and cornea infections at Stanford. His research interests include improving the success and safety of cutting edge surgeries such as ultra-thin DSAEK, DMEK, DALK, and DSO. He is actively researching surgical therapies for corneal edema and Fuchs' Dystrophy. He is among a handful of cornea specialists nationwide with extensive experience using intraoperative OCT imaging to perform cornea transplants.
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Sean YT Lin, DVM, MPH
Biostatistician 2, Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials
Data Scientist, Ophthalmology Research/Clinical TrialsBioSean Lin is a Data Scientist within the Department of Ophthalmology. In this role, he focuses on applying advanced computational methods—including machine learning, deep learning, and biostatistics —to diverse, real-world health data. He has experience analyzing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets, such as electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) , insurance claims, and clinical text.
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Yang Lin
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioYang Lin is a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Andreas Tolias in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University, where she joined in February 2024. She is also a member of the Enigma Project at Stanford.
Yang received her Ph.D. in 2023 from the IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Tsinghua University, where she trained under Dr. Song-Hai Shi. Her doctoral work focused on cortical development, investigating how developmental neuronal origin regulates neocortical map formation and characterizing the behavior and lineage progression of neural progenitors in the mammalian cortex.
As a postdoc, Yang has made a significant transition from developmental neuroscience into systems and computational neuroscience, focusing on how the visual brain supports active, goal-directed behavior. She currently leads behavioral and electrophysiological mice experiments in the Tolias lab. -
Wendy Liu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Liu's research interests include the role of mechanosensation in the eye as it relates to the pathophysiology of glaucoma, with the goal of finding new druggable targets in glaucoma treatment.
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Chase A. Ludwig, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology (Research/Clinical Trials)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research focuses on understanding high and pathologic myopia and their retinal sequelae, including retinal detachments, myopic traction maculopathy, and myopic macular degeneration. By leveraging informatics and big data analytics, I aim to uncover strategies that prevent and treat the progression of these complex and devastating conditions. My work takes advantage of the retina’s unique role as the only visible portion of the central nervous system, allowing for discoveries in ophthalmology that have the potential to impact broader fields of medicine.
I am actively seeking medical students and residents interested in ophthalmology or vitreoretinal surgery to assist with writing projects and data analytics. If you are passionate about advancing the understanding and management of myopia, I invite you to join me in tackling one of the most pressing global challenges in eye care.
