Organization profile
Organization profile
Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology is dedicated to providing the highest-quality eye care possible. Penn State Eye Center is the region’s largest multispecialty eye care practice. From cornea and refractive surgery to neuro-ophthalmology, the department provides services in all major ophthalmic specialties.
The Eye Center is also dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research that translates to the provision of up-to-date eye care treatments for patients in central Pennsylvania and beyond.
Faculty from the department participate in both clinical and basic research to improve treatments for diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, pediatric eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and corneal wound healing.
The department also offers in-depth training for future practitioners, including a medical student elective, a residency and a number of continuing education programs.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Alistair Barber, PhD
- Department of Ophthalmology - Professor
- Department of Cell and Biological Systems - Professor
- Penn State Neuroscience Institute
Person: Academic
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Michael Dennis, PhD
- Department of Cell and Biological Systems - Professor
- Department of Ophthalmology - Professor
Person: Academic
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Characterizing Research Impact in Ophthalmology: A Scoping Review
Waldman, O. V., Gillette, J. S., Lin, J. C., Qureshi, R., Scott, I. U. & Greenberg, P. B., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Current Eye Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extracellular vesicles released from blood-brain barrier endothelial cells mediate brain iron accumulation during LPS-induced brain inflammation
Palsa, K., Helmuth, T. B., Sahu, A. P., Zhao, Y., Serpa, R. O., Neely, E. B., Elcheva, I. A., Spiegelman, V. S. & Connor, J. R., May 2026, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 302, 5, 111399.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GSK3β promotes p53/Nrf2-dependent expression of the stress response protein REDD2 in retinal Müller glia exposed to hyperlipidemic conditions
VanCleave, A. M., Sunilkumar, S., Toro, A. L., Kimball, S. & Dennis, M. D., Jun 2026, In: Experimental Eye Research. 267, 110957.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interferometric Analysis of Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Bang, S. P., Lim, G. H. & Pantanelli, S., 2026, In: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Publish Ahead of PrintResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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LASIK for Hyperopia
Santhiago, M. R., Steigleman, W. A., Al-Mohtaseb, Z. N., Awad, O. E., Hatch, K., Kang, J. J., Kuo, I. C., Lin, C. C., Pantanelli, S. M., Suh, L. H., Rose-Nussbaumer, J. R., Keenan, T. D. L., Schallhorn, J. M., Kim, S. J. & Jacobs, D. S., Apr 2026, In: Ophthalmology. 133, 4, p. 466-476 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Membrane flex loop-assisted peeling and giant flap creation for primary repair of idiopathic macular holes: a pilot study
Jorge, R., Bellanda, V., Zupelli, A. S., Lucena, M. M. D., Audi, L. O., Scott, I. U. & Casella, A. M. B., Dec 2026, In: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous. 12, 1, 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mitigation of Oxidative Stress Pathways in the Diabetic Cornea and Lacrimal Glands Contributes to the Rapid Reversal of Diabetic Dry Eye by Naltrexone
Krebs, A. K., Diaz, D., Sassani, J. W., Zagon, I. S. & McLaughlin, P. J., Feb 2026, In: Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 67, 2, 23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Predictive Correction Model for Corneal Back Surface Astigmatism With IOLMaster700 Keratometry Data in a Cataractous Population
Langenbucher, A., Hoffmann, P., Cayless, A., Szentmáry, N., Riaz, K., Gatinel, D., Findl, O., Pantanelli, S., Yeo, T. K., Savini, G. & Wendelstein, J., Jan 1 2026, In: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 54, 1, p. 21-32 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Qualifying optical biometry data before cataract surgery using autoencoders
Langenbucher, A., Hoffmann, P., Cayless, A., Szentmáry, N., Riaz, K., Gatinel, D., Findl, O., Priglinger, S., Pantanelli, S., Yeo, T. K., Savini, G. & Wendelstein, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reading Speed and Visual Acuity in Photopic and Mesopic Conditions After Bilateral Implantation of Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
WENDELSTEIN, J. A., VALLOTTON, K., ZIÖRJEN, A. L. E. X., MÜLLER, M. A. Y. A., RIAZ, K. M., PANTANELLI, S. M., LANGENBUCHER, A. & SEILER, T. G., Jan 2026, In: American Journal of Ophthalmology. 281, p. 516-525 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ocular Trauma Microsurgery Simulator
Sassani, J. (PI)
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
1/1/10 → …
Project: Research project
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Hyperglycemia-Induced Translational Control of Gene Expression in the Retina
Dennis, M. (PI)
1/1/14 → 12/31/20
Project: Research project
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Diabetes and the synthesis of synaptic proteins in the retina
Barber, A. (PI)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation United States of America
3/1/08 → 2/28/11
Project: Research project
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Eye Disease in Cuban-American and Puerto Rican Adults
Scott, I. (PI)
9/30/02 → 8/31/04
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Career Citation Milestone Award - D (500) Club
Barber, A. (Recipient), Belani, C. (Recipient), Bixler, E. (Recipient), Eslinger, P. (Recipient), Imamura, Y. (Recipient), Legro, R. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), Schiff, S. (Recipient), Vgontzas, A. (Recipient) & Wang, H.-G. (Recipient), 2019
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aprile, B. (Recipient), Bezinover, D. (Recipient), Blackall, G. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Buchkovich, N. (Recipient), Budde, A. (Recipient), Burns, A. (Recipient), Cartee, T. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cilley, R. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Dalke, K. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), Demetriou, T. (Recipient), DeWaters, A. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Frauenhoffer, E. (Recipient), Garner, M. (Recipient), Glass, K. (Recipient), Goyal, N. (Recipient), Grine, K. (Recipient), Habib, S. (Recipient), Irby, R. (Recipient), Jones, E. (Recipient), June, R. (Recipient), Karamchandani, K. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kasmire, K. (Recipient), Katzman, M. (Recipient), Kavanagh, R. (Recipient), Kees-Folts, D. (Recipient), Kesterson, J. (Recipient), Sciacca Kirby, J. (Recipient), Kresch, M. (Recipient), Lankford, E. (Recipient), McDonald, A. (Recipient), Miller, R. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), Myler, C. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Neutze, J. (Recipient), Newell, J. (Recipient), Norbury, C. (Recipient), O'Hara, C. (Recipient), Palmer, T. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Pichardo-Lowden, A. (Recipient), Po, W. (Recipient), Radico, J. (Recipient), Radtka, J. (Recipient), Razeghi, S. (Recipient), Rodgers, R. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Samson, T. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Smith, B. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient) & Wang, M. (Recipient), 2019
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aber, R. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Aynardi, M. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Chen, M. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cios, T. (Recipient), Cruz, A. (Recipient), Cruz, J. (Recipient), Dalal, P. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), Disori, K. (Recipient), Dodge, D. (Recipient), Duda, L. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Fotos, J. (Recipient), Fredrick, N. B. (Recipient), Freeman, M. (Recipient), Gordin, V. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Hempel, E. (Recipient), Hennrikus, E. (Recipient), Horwitz, A. (Recipient), Izer, J. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Kalantari, A. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kaur, G. (Recipient), Keil, R. (Recipient), Khalid, M. F. (Recipient), Kimball, S. (Recipient), Knoedler, J. (Recipient), LaClair, M. (Recipient), Lam, C. (Recipient), LaRegina, C. (Recipient), Lighthall, J. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), McCormick, J. (Recipient), McGinn, J. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Myers, A. (Recipient), Nasir, M. (Recipient), Oh, J. (Recipient), Pathare, A. (Recipient), Peterson, B. (Recipient), Potochny, J. (Recipient), Roberts, S. M. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Ross, S. (Recipient), Rudnitsky, G. (Recipient), Schade, M. (Recipient), Simmons, Z. (Recipient), Smink, G. (Recipient), Stella, S. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient), Surapaneni, S. (Recipient), Verbeek, T. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Williams, E. (Recipient), Williams, D. (Recipient), Wilson, M. E. (Recipient), Zaorsky, N. (Recipient) & Lutzkanin, A. (Recipient), 2020
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hussein, R. (Recipient), Stredny, E. (Recipient), Whitley, M. (Recipient), Mnatsakanyan, N. (Recipient), Raimundo, N. (Recipient), Zarnescu, D. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Kowalczyk, A. (Recipient), Travelute, C. (Recipient), Marco, C. (Recipient), Tondt, J. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Heron, C. (Recipient), Newman, R. (Recipient), Richard, D. (Recipient), Scartozzi, C. (Recipient), Dellasega, C. (Recipient), Akhtar, N. (Recipient), Albano-Aluquin, S. (Recipient), Chisty, A. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Federici, E. H. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), Lakshmanan, P. (Recipient), Mathew, A. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Prokop, A. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Tariq, A. (Recipient), Thompson, B. (Recipient), Thompson, E. (Recipient), Trivedi, N. (Recipient), Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Mamarabadi, M. (Recipient), Shankar, L. (Recipient), Bowie, E. (Recipient), Petfield, J. (Recipient), Whitaker, M. (Recipient), Aynardi, J. (Recipient), Allen, N. (Recipient), Cunningham, B. (Recipient), Gandhi, C. (Recipient), Jairath, B. (Recipient), Lutzkanin, K. M. (Recipient), Kerris, E. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Shook, J. (Recipient), Proctor, E. A. (Recipient), Raup-Konsavage, W. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Llorente, A. (Recipient), Nutting, S. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Yingst, J. (Recipient), Zhou, S. (Recipient), Mahase, S. (Recipient), Brian, P. (Recipient), Goldman, E. (Recipient), Maffie, J. (Recipient), Brahmbhatt, R. (Recipient), Fahy, A. (Recipient), Gish, J. (Recipient), Reed, M. F. (Recipient) & Tomasko, J. (Recipient), 2024
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hollins, L. C. (Recipient), Nisnevitch-Savarese, Z. (Recipient), Read, S. (Recipient), Rossi, J. (Recipient), Royo, M. (Recipient), Sarraf, E. (Recipient), Shah, B. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Yengo, C. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Bates, E. (Recipient), Schuster, A. (Recipient), Clebak, K. (Recipient), Daniels, E. W. (Recipient), Hays, A. (Recipient), Hemerly, N. (Recipient), Thompson, A. (Recipient), George, D. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Acharya, J. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), O'Leary, A. (Recipient), Wright, T. (Recipient), Cantore, W. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Updegrove, G. F. (Recipient), Choi, K. (Recipient), Darowish, C. (Recipient), Dooley, A. (Recipient), Hackman, N. (Recipient), Krawiec, C. (Recipient), Oji-Mmuo, C. (Recipient), Ryan, S. (Recipient), Shedlock, A. (Recipient), Tunks, R. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Bellon, A. (Recipient), Dougherty, K. (Recipient), Lagman, J. (Recipient), Mahgoub, Y. (Recipient), Dreibelbis, T. (Recipient), Richie, J. (Recipient), Wang, L. (Recipient), Methratta, S. (Recipient), Chauvin, N. (Recipient), Deutsch, M. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Paulishak, M. (Recipient), Staszak, R. (Recipient) & MacDonald, S. (Recipient), 2022
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Distinguished Educator Award
Davis, D. (Recipient), Gingrich, D. (Recipient) & Quillen, D. (Recipient), 2008
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Excellence in Career Mentoring Award
Waxmonsky, J. (Recipient), Connor, J. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient) & Shen, C. (Recipient), 2022
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Samuel Hinkle Junior Faculty Research Award
Zaorsky, N. (Recipient), Kim, Y. (Recipient) & Dennis, M. (Recipient), 2019
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Scholarship in Education Award
Messner, E. (Recipient), Byler, D. (Recipient), Casas, R. (Recipient), Cooper, A. (Recipient), DeWaters, A. (Recipient), Riley, T. (Recipient), Sell, J. (Recipient), Sinz, E. (Recipient) & Soni, A. (Recipient), 2020
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