Department of Ophthalmology

Our residency program puts you on the path to success by furnishing you with the skills, clinical judgment and knowledge essential for a dynamic career in ophthalmology.

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UBMD: Patient Care

Compassionate physicians. Expert care.

We provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to patients of all ages. Our world-renowned physicians and expert specialists are recognized in the medical community for their education, research and patient care.

Our faculty, trainees and professional staff form a collaborative community united by a shared mission: to preserve sight through excellence in patient care, education and research. Through comprehensive clinical expertise, innovative research and a commitment to developing the next generation of ophthalmologists, our department is advancing the future of eye care while improving the lives of patients and learners alike.

Ophthalmology is a diverse and rapidly evolving specialty. From cornea and glaucoma to retina, neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric care, our specialists provide comprehensive management of routine and complex eye disorders. Supported by advanced research and close faculty mentorship, our department is translating new knowledge into meaningful advances in patient care while fostering a culture where diversity strengthens our mission and our community.

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Why UB?

“This strong sense of community has made Buffalo an ideal place to build and sustain a productive research career.”

8/20/26

Sarah Xin Zhang, MD
UB Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology

“My relationships are what transformed Buffalo from a place where I trained into a place I consider a second home.”

8/20/26

Syliva Marshall, DO
Resident, Department of Ophthalmology

“Throughout residency, I’ve learned that some of the most important things we do for patients happen outside of the exam itself.”

8/20/26

Dmitriy Belous, MD
Resident, Department of Ophthalmology

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Recent News

Jacobs School Mourns Loss of Vision Research Pioneer K. Nicholas Leibovic, PhD
8/5/26
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is mourning the loss of K. Nicholas Leibovic, PhD, professor emeritus of biophysics at the University at Buffalo, who died June 28 at age 105.
Jacobs School Faculty, Staff Honored at 2026 Awards Event
5/26/26
Scientific achievements, teaching, and outstanding service efforts were all celebrated and recognized at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 2026 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.
Research Focuses on Retinal Ganglion Cell Development
5/12/26
Xiuqian Mu, MD, PhD, professor of ophthalmology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has received additional funding from the National Eye Institute for his research on retinal development, which could help develop strategies to treat degenerative retinal diseases such as glaucoma.

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