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Ula Jurkunas, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

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Ophthalmology Boston, MA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

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  • Office

    243 Charles St
    Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-573-6897
    Fax+1 617-573-4300

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Association of Α-melanocyte–Stimulating Hormone with Corneal Endothelial Cell Survival During Oxidative Stress and Inflammation-Induced Cell Loss in Donor Tissue  
    Ula V Jurkunas, Jia Yin, Reza Dana, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • A Patient with Glaucoma with Corneal Edema  
    Ula Jurkunas, James Chodosh, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Association of the Gutta-Induced Microenvironment with Corneal Endothelial Cell Behavior and Demise in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy  
    Francis W Price, Ula V Jurkunas, JAMA

Authored Content

  • A Patient with Glaucoma with Corneal EdemaJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Corneal Injuries
    Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Corneal InjuriesMarch 11th, 2025
  • Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Corneal Damage in Trial
    Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Corneal Damage in TrialMarch 6th, 2025
  • Lifechanging Stem Cell Treatment Repairs Irreversible Corneal Damage
    Lifechanging Stem Cell Treatment Repairs Irreversible Corneal DamageMarch 6th, 2025
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Grant Support

  • Role of Oxidative Stress in Pathogenesis of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal DystrophySCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE2010–2029
  • 33rd Biennial Cornea ConferenceSCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE2024–2025

Professional Memberships