Leslie Merryman

What a great turnout at the UF Ophthalmology Alumni Reception during American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2025 in Orlando! Fantastic to see the Gator Nation so well represented.

Some of our team at American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Orlando! Dr. Sarac with our residents, Dr. Young and Dr. Oberfeld, connecting, learning, and sharing insights at this year’s conference. We’re proud of our program and their dedication to advancing excellence in ophthalmology!…

The University of Florida now ranks No. 1 among the top universities in the nation, public or private, as noted by the Wall Street Journal in an editorial published today. The WSJ editorial, “The University Elite, Reconsidered,” highlights rankings created by the City Journal that evaluated…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Vision Awareness Expo at UF Health The Oaks. Attendees explored technology and services for people who are visually impaired or blind, connected with local agencies and learned more about available community resources. Image Gallery…

Jeffrey Levenson, MD ’84, illuminates the world for patients When a young Jeffrey Levenson, MD ’84, followed his heart to the UF College of Medicine in 1979, he had no idea pursuing the love of his life, Ilene Levenson, MD ’82, would kick-start a monumental career curing blindness for over…

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, September 27, 2025 UF Health | Eye Center – The Oaks6201 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605 Explore technology, services and resources designed to support people who are visually impaired or blind. Enjoy refreshments, enter to win prizes and connect with agencies and vendors—all in…

Dr. Sarac and resident Dr. Rho tackled a complex cataract surgery that led to a fantastic result. Moments like these highlight the strength of our training program and the dedication of our faculty and residents.

This year’s Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) meeting was one to remember! From engaging lectures to reconnecting with friends and mentors, we’re excited to share some special moments from our UF Ophthalmology team. Swipe through to see some highlights featuring our Chair Dr. Tuli, along with current and former faculty,…

Congratulations to our residents and fellows for their outstanding presentations at this year’s UF Ophthalmology Resident Research Day! With support from their dedicated faculty mentors, our trainees showcased a wide range of impactful research projects. We were also honored to welcome guest speaker Pratap Challa, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at…

Congratulations to Dr. Cristian Ildefonso on the publication of “The Transcription Factor RelA is Required for Microglia Stress Responses,” which appears in the June 2025 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Abstract Purpose : RelA (p65), a key NF-kB transcription factor, drives pro-inflammatory gene expression. Inhibiting RelA via AAV gene delivery…