JayneSWeissMD
Ophthalmology • New Orleans, LACataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology Professor of Ophthalmology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer LSU Health Care Network, Herbert E. Kaufman MD Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and Director at LSU Eye Center of Excellence
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Office
2020 Gravier St
Ste B
New Orleans, LA 70112Phone+1 504-568-3156Fax+1 504-899-2866
Summary
- Dr. Jayne Weiss is an experienced ophthalmologist based in New Orleans, LA, specializing in cataract-related conditions, cornea and external disease, refractive surgery, and ocular oncology. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and pursued fellowships in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at Emory University, as well as ocular oncology and ophthalmic pathology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Currently, she serves as the Chief Medical Officer, Associate Dean, and Department Chair of Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes Sjogren's syndrome, retinoblastoma, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplant surgery. Dr. Weiss has published extensively in her field, and her work has been recognized with several honors, including the Castroviejo Medal and the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Senior Achievement Award.
Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1984 - 1985
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 1983 - 1984
University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth IsraelInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
FL State Medical License 1980 - Present
LA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
MI State Medical License 1994 - 2014
GA State Medical License 1984 - 1987
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Castroviejo Medal Cornea Society, 2020
- John W Henderson MD Award Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, 2018
- Teaching Award Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, 2018
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Clinical Trials
- Histology Evaluation of Radiofrequency Ablation Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 02
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reply to Comment on: Corneal guttae alone do not make a diagnosis of Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy.Jayne S Weiss, Natalie Afshari
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024-11-01 - Reply.Jayne S Weiss
Cornea. 2024-10-01 - Peripheral Center Sparing Presentation of Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy.Massimo Busin, Massimo M Santoro, Jayne S Weiss
Ophthalmology. 2024-08-01
Press Mentions
Clearing up Information About Corneal DystrophiesNovember 7th, 2018
Survey Finds Many Experience New Problems After LASIKNovember 23rd, 2016
LSU Health New Orleans Ophthalmologist Recommends UV Protection Inside CarsMay 12th, 2016- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Zoster Eye Disease StudyNEI/NIH U102017–2022
- Effects of Alcohol Use Disorder on Retinal Vasculature Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Persons Living with HIV on Antiretroviral TherapyAlcohol-HIV/AIDS Research Center NIH2020–2021
- Structural Basis of Schnyder Corneal DystrophyNational Eye Institute2018–2020
- Structural Basis of Schnyder Corneal DystrophyNational Institutes of Health2018–2020
- The Gene For Schnyder'S Crystalline Corneal DystrophyNational Eye Institute2000–2002
Committees
- Associate Secretary, AAO Research, Regulatory, and Governmental Affairs 2023 - Present
- Member, FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel 2022 - Present
- Member, American Journal of Ophthalmology Editorial Board 2017 - Present
- Member, Board of Directors of Louisiana State University Health Care Network 2016 - Present
- Chair and Originator, International Committee for Classification of Corneal Dystrophies 2005 - Present
- Chair, FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel 2014 - 2018
- Member, National Advisory Eye Council, National Eye Institute 2013 - 2016
- Chair, ARVO/Pfizer Research Institute 2009 - 2009
- Chair, American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course 2007 - 2012
- Chair, American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course on Refractive Surgery 2002 - 2006
- Chair, FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel 2002 - 2004
External Links
- Louisiana State University Medical School New Orleans Department of Ophthalmologyhttps://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/Ophthalmology/
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