Ophthalmic Genetics

Dr. Pennesi, Dr. Weleber and Dr. Yang are the ophthalmic genetics doctors at Casey.

A leading center on the west coast for inherited eye diseases

The Ophthalmic Genetics Service at the Casey Eye Institute is one of the premier centers in the world for patients with genetic diseases of the retina and other areas of the eye. Our mission is to provide superb patient care, conduct pioneering research that will lead to effective treatments for inherited retinal diseases, and train the next generation of ophthalmic genetics specialists.

Gene Therapy Center

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier center in the U.S. for gene therapy research, clinical trials and treatment options. Learn more about the Gene Therapy Center.

In the news

Casey doctors and researchers are experts in the field and can be found featured in printed publications, online news outlets and podcasts around the world:

Meet our doctors

    • Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D.
    • Ophthalmology and Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease Portland
    • Accepting new patients
    • Paul Yang, M.D., Ph.D.
    • Chief, Paul H. Casey Ophthalmic Genetics Division
    • Ophthalmology and Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease Portland
    • Accepting new patients