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The UK Global Ophthalmology program partnered with the Lions Club this past weekend to provide nearly 50 comprehensive e...
10/20/2026

The UK Global Ophthalmology program partnered with the Lions Club this past weekend to provide nearly 50 comprehensive eye exams and over 30 pairs of glasses/readers! Most of the individuals we served were experiencing homelessness or facing socioeconomic barriers to accessing care. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with our community, support our neighbors, and help more people see clearly!

Applications are in, and interviews are coming… And you probably have approximately 157 tabs open trying to learn about ...
09/27/2026

Applications are in, and interviews are coming… And you probably have approximately 157 tabs open trying to learn about every ophthalmology program.

So we made it easy — here’s a little UK Ophtho 101! Swipe through to get to know our program, our people, and what life is like around here. 👁️💙

Huge shoutout to some of our rockstar residents and faculty (we see you, Danny Moore) for recently taking on the Tri For...
09/22/2026

Huge shoutout to some of our rockstar residents and faculty (we see you, Danny Moore) for recently taking on the Tri For Sight!

This event has been a long-standing tradition in the department, bringing together our ophthalmology crew for a little friendly competition, a lot of fun, and a great cause. Proceeds help support the UK Global Ophthalmology Track, supporting outreach both in our own backyard and around the world.

A little wet lab, a lot of learning. Huge thanks to our friends at Alcon for helping us hone our phaco skills and build ...
08/28/2026

A little wet lab, a lot of learning. Huge thanks to our friends at Alcon for helping us hone our phaco skills and build confidence one rep at a time!

Meet our new interns! 👋 During their integrated PGY-1 year, they’re rotating throughout the hospital, but we’re lucky to...
07/29/2026

Meet our new interns! 👋 During their integrated PGY-1 year, they’re rotating throughout the hospital, but we’re lucky to have them on the ophthalmology service for three months each. We can’t wait for you to get to know them—and for us to get to know them even better!

This time weekend, UK Ophthalmology joined several community organizations for a Back-to-School Extravaganza serving loc...
07/18/2026

This time weekend, UK Ophthalmology joined several community organizations for a Back-to-School Extravaganza serving local children. Together, we performed 45 eye exams and provided 26 pairs of free glasses to help kids start the school year seeing their best!

Events like this are just one example of how our UK Global Ophthalmology residents, like Jaycob Avaylon , live out a commitment to service—caring for patients both here in Kentucky and around the world.

PGY1-4 holding down the fort on call! Can you spot the Leigh Light ™️?
07/16/2026

PGY1-4 holding down the fort on call!

Can you spot the Leigh Light ™️?

It turns out enough call nights, cataracts, and “papilledema checks” can eventually earn you a diploma. Join us in congr...
06/22/2026

It turns out enough call nights, cataracts, and “papilledema checks” can eventually earn you a diploma. Join us in congratulating our PGY4s and fellows!

PGY4s
• Diana Khair, MD → Cornea Fellowship at University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY
• Cody Blanchard, MD → Comprehensive Private Practice in Savannah, GA
• Ryan Harpole, MD → Comprehensive Private Practice in Paducah, KY
• Kevin Wang, MD → Cornea Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in Miami, FL

Fellows
• Anna Beth Harris, OD
• Mennatullah Elfwwal, MD → Pediatrics at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN
• Janice Hernandez, MD → Oculoplastics at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX
• Tejaswini Matsyaraja, MD → Medical Retina at Emory University in Atlanta, GA
• Maela Hyder, MD → Glaucoma, Private Practice in Pensacola, FL
• Paras Vora, MD → Vitreoretinal Surgery, Private Practice in Roanoke, VA

Congrats, grads — thanks for making this program brighter, funnier, and only mildly chaotic. Wildcats for life!

Representing at the GME resident and fellow committee!
05/12/2025

Representing at the GME resident and fellow committee!

Proud of our  for receiving the 2025 Resident Excellence Award by the  ‘Celebrating Excellence in Ophthalmology! The ASC...
04/01/2025

Proud of our for receiving the 2025 Resident Excellence Award by the

‘Celebrating Excellence in Ophthalmology! The ASCRS Foundation is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Resident Excellence Awards- outstanding ophthalmology residents who have demonstrated exceptional performance in research, patient care, leadership, and education.’

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