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Dr. Qi N. Cui specializes in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and cares for patients at the Scheie Eye Institute satellite sites. He performs glaucoma and cataract surgeries, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). His research lab focuses on advancing the understanding of glaucoma pathogenesis and identifying novel treatments for the condition. The lab seeks to evaluate GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of diabetic weight-loss medications, along with neuroprotective agents for glaucoma. Dr. Cui's collaboration with Joshua Dunaief's lab has shown that iron chelation can effectively rescue retinal ganglion cells and promote optic nerve axon survival in animal models of glaucoma. His work emphasizes the need for new therapies targeting pathological mechanisms beyond intraocular pressure reduction to prevent vision loss.
University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA
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