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Joanne Chia-Ho Wen

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Glaucoma

Overview


Joanne C. Wen, MD, is a board certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts.  She is highly skilled and experienced in cataract and glaucoma surgery as well as anterior segment laser procedures. She has a variety of research interests including using novel imaging techniques to diagnose glaucoma and developing new methods to measure eye pressure and the outflow facility of the eye. She is an active member in the American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and has presented at a number of national conferences. Dr. Wen also teaches medical students, residents and fellows about ophthalmology and glaucoma.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Ophthalmology · 2021 - Present Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
Director, CRU · 2023 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Aqueous outflow regulation - 21st century concepts.

Journal Article Prog Retin Eye Res · July 2021 We propose an integrated model of aqueous outflow control that employs a pump-conduit system in this article. Our model exploits accepted physiologic regulatory mechanisms such as those of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems. Here, we also provide ... Full text Link to item Cite

Using Deep Learning to Automate Goldmann Applanation Tonometry Readings.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · November 2020 PURPOSE: To develop an objective and automated method for measuring intraocular pressure using deep learning and fixed-force Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) techniques. DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients from an academic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Development and validation of a machine learning, smartphone-based tonometer.

Journal Article Br J Ophthalmol · October 2020 BACKGROUND/AIMS: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using a prototype smartphone tonometer with other tonometers used in clinical practice. METHODS: Patients from an academic glaucoma practice were recruited. The smartphone tonometer uses f ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Development and Validation of Applanation Tonography

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Glaucoma Society · 2024 - 2026

Development of a Fixed Force Applanation Tonometer

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2022 - 2024

Development of an Anesthesia Free Tonometer Tip

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2022 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Los Angeles · 2008 M.D.
Harvard University · 2004 A.B.