Dr. Theodore Krupin

Dr. Theodore Krupin has dedicated his entire 26 year career to providing patient care and performing laboratory and clinical research primarily relating to glaucoma. He completed his ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1976, and achieved the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology in 1982. Dr. Krupin moved to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1983 where he was interim Chairman of the Department and Director of the Scheie Eye Institute from 1986 to 1989. He joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University in 1990 and held the distinguished title of "David E. Shoch Professor" of Ophthalmology. In 1998, Dr. Krupin, along with Drs. Lisa Rosenberg and Jon Ruderman, founded University Eye Specialists and the Chicago Center for Vision Research. He remains a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University.

Dr. Krupin has authored more than 200 original scientific papers and is the author/editor of nine ophthalmology textbooks, including "Atlas of Complications in Ophthalmic Surgery" and "The Glaucomas." He is internationally renowned as a glaucoma specialist and frequently invited to lecture at universities and conferences around the world.

Dr. Krupin has been the recipient of many distinguished awards from institutions such as, Research to Prevent Blindness, the National Eye Institute, and Washington University, St. Louis. He has also received the Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been listed in the annual publication "Best Doctors in America" since 1985. Dr. Krupin is a member of the Scientific Advisory and Review Committee of the Glaucoma Foundation (New York) and the National Glaucoma Advisory Committee for Prevent Blindness America. He is also on the Editorial Boards of "Seminars in Ophthalmology" and the "Journal of Glaucoma." Dr. Krupin is currently serving as the Secretary for the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Lisa F. Rosenberg

Dr. Rosenberg's specializes in anterior segment microsurgery including cataract removal and lens implantation, glaucoma surgery, laser treatment, and refractive surgery (LASIK).

Dr. Rosenberg is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Rush Medical College. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at Washington University in St. Louis in 1988. Dr. Rosenberg has been an active member of the Northwestern University academic community for more than 12 years. She is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University where she has been a leader in education and training of medical students, residents, fellows, and colleagues. She is the recipient of several honors, including excellence in teaching and the Heed Prize for subspecialty training. Dr. Rosenberg developed the ophthalmology curriculum for Northwestern Medical student education. She has participated in community outreach to Chicago's inner city by providing accessible eye care and sight-saving surgery to needy individuals. Equally important is Dr. Rosenberg's dedication to research to improve understanding and advance treatment of ocular conditions.

Dr. Rosenberg has distinguished herself locally as the current President of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, and as the founding President of the Chicago Glaucoma Society. She is nationally renown as a surgical textbook author, a prolific contributor of over 35 research articles and book chapters, and an extensive lecturer. Dr. Rosenberg is the recipient of the LEO award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in recognition of her continual participation in the Academy's education programs and publications.

Dr. Jon M. Ruderman

Dr. Ruderman is a graduate of Yale University and Northwestern Medical School. He interned at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in general medicine and completed his Ophthalmology training at the University of California and University of Illinois. He received glaucoma fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Ruderman has been an active member of the Northwestern University academic community for more than 17 years. He is an Associate Professor and has participated in the medical education and training of medical students, residents, fellows and colleagues. He has received numerous awards including the outstanding research at the University of Illinois and the Heed Fellowship award.

Dr. Ruderman has participated in many community outreach and screening programs which provide care to the underprivileged in the Chicago area. Dr. Ruderman has written or contributed to over 40 research articles or book chapters, and has lectured extensively in the United States. Dr. Ruderman serves as President of the Chicago Glaucoma Society, and chairman of the Quality Assurance Committee for Ophthalmology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgery.

Associate Dr. John Yang

Dr. John Yang received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. While performing his undergraduate and medical school studies at Northwestern, he was a member of the Honors Program in Medical Education. He completed his medical internship at the University of Illinois Medical Center and returned to Northwestern University Medical School to receive his ophthalmology training. While in his last year of training in ophthalmology, Dr. Yang served as chief resident. Most recently, Dr. Yang completed a glaucoma fellowship with University Eye Specialists. Dr. Yang places high priority on providing excellent patient care as well as continuing his education through research in ophthalmology.

Dr. Yang's current research interests include the development of internet testing of visual fields. By developing an accessible means of visual field screening, Dr. Yang hopes to enhance the opportunities for successful glaucoma screening. Dr. Yang's clinical specialties include cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease.

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