Jay I. Perlman, MD, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Pathology and Ophthalmology Chief of Ophthalmology at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital (888) LUHS-888

Dr. Perlman has a joint appointment with the Departments of Pathology and Ophthalmology. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in ophthalmic pathology. His primary clinical responsibilities are as Chief of Ophthalmology at Edward Hines VA Hospital. He also serves as Director of Research and Director of Ophthalmic Pathology for the Department of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in resident teaching in ophthalmic pathology for both departments.

Dr. Perlman’s research interests are in the broad area of ocular physiology, anatomy, and pathology with specific focus on the retina and retinal pigment epithelium. His current research interest is the role of glutamate and free radicals in retinal disease using research models of retinal light injury and retinal ischemia.

Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Perlman's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.