Pathology
Ophthalmic Pathology
Ophthalmic Pathology
The Ophthalmic Pathology Service is concerned with the diagnosis of cytology and tissue specimens from the eye and orbit. The service processes and interprets surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens, with special interest in ocular and lacrimal gland neoplasms and fine needle aspiration of tumors in the eye and orbit.
Services
- Resection and biopsy reviews
- Biopsies from the eye and eyelids
- Cytologic specimens from the eye and orbit, including fine needle aspiration
- Consultation services for examination of enucleation and exenteration specimens
Education
- Resident training
- Ophthalmic pathology conference
- Training for Neuropathology Fellows
- Elective for medical students, OP-264.01
- Training for Ophthalmic Pathology Fellows
- Ophthalmology and Pathology residents and fellows
- Online training for residents, fellows and students at Mission for Vision and MedRounds
Research
- Structure and function of tear proteins
- Study of ocular and lacrimal gland diseases
- Pathologic mechanism of dry eye diseases
- Pathologic mechanism of ocular surface disorders
Faculty
Contact Information
General Inquiries
10833 Le Conte Ave, A3-259 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-2680 |
Section Chief
Ben Glasgow, MD | Email