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Since joining Stanford University in 2009, Robert Chang has emerged as a trailblazer in cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He leads a data science team focused on building Stanford’s Glaucoma Registry Biorepository while testing new technology, including large language models for personalized patient education. His cutting-edge work includes the pursuit of novel glaucoma biomarkers, reliability of aqueous humor, and home monitoring of eye pressure and visual fields. Dr. Chang is renowned for his expertise in traditional MIGS and presbyopia-correcting refractive complex cataract surgery. He serves as Co-Director of the Stanford Glaucoma Fellowship and holds the position of Medical Director for Employer-Based Optometry. A founding member and vice president of the Asia Pacific Tele-Ophthalmology Society, Dr. Chang has numerous peer-reviewed publications and multiple patents to his name. His work integrates clinical practice with academic scholarship and medical education. He is a dedicated mentor in digital health innovation and has contributed significantly to the field through various professional organizations.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, California
Teaching and conducting research in ophthalmology.
Stanford Employer-Based Optometry • Palo Alto, California
Overseeing optometry services and program development.
Innovative smartphone adapter design for capturing images of the eye.
Adapters designed for enhanced ocular imaging.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.