Ophthalmic Genetics

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.
Meet our doctors
Providers
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- Lesley Everett, M.D., Ph.D.
- Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and Retina and Vitreous Disease Portland and Vancouver
- Accepting new patients
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Appointments and titles
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
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Expertise
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
- Retina and Vitreous Disease
- Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease
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- Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D.
- Division Chief, Ophthalmic Genetics
- Ophthalmology and Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease Portland
- Accepting new patients
- 503-494-8386
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Appointments and titles
- Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
- Kenneth C. Swan Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology
- Chief, Paul H. Casey Ophthalmic Genetics Division
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Expertise
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease
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- Paul Yang, M.D., Ph.D.
- Assistant professor
- Ophthalmology and Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease Portland
- Accepting new patients
- 503-494-8386
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Appointments and titles
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
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Expertise
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease
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- Richard G. Weleber, M.D.
- Ophthalmology, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration Portland
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Appointments and titles
- Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
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Expertise
- Ophthalmology
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Dystrophies Congenital/Genetic Disease
Quick Links
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:
- The Evolution of Retinal Gene Therapy, podcast by Ophthalmology Journal podcast
- "Gene editing clinical trial participant dreams of a future with sight," news article by NPR
- "A disco in the sky," OHSU News story
- "High hopes for 4-year-old’s vision after gene therapy," OHSU News story
- "OHSU performs first-ever CRISPR gene editing within human body," OHSU News story