Dr. Mathieu Bakhoum

Biography

Mathieu Bakhoum is a physician scientist specializing in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery. He is an Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine and practices at the Yale Eye Center, where he treats patients with complex retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and retinal artery and vein occlusions. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms driving metastasis in uveal melanoma, a lethal eye cancer, and aims to translate these findings into non-invasive diagnostics and therapeutic targets. Additionally, he has demonstrated how retinal ischemic perivascular lesions can serve as biomarkers for cardiovascular disease, ultimately contributing to early detection and intervention. Dr. Bakhoum is dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases while mentoring students and fellows.

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