Incoming Duke Department of Ophthalmology Chair SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, is featured in a recent Ophthalmology Times interview discussing his vision for leading Duke Ophthalmology into its next chapter ahead of his November 10, 2026, start date.
In the Q&A, Sadda highlights Duke's strengths in ophthalmology, engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science, and shares his goals for advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation through greater collaboration across disciplines. He also discusses preparing the next generation of ophthalmologists to thrive in a rapidly evolving field shaped by emerging technologies, precision medicine, and discoveries in clinical research.
Sadda emphasizes building on Duke's strong foundation while fostering a culture that empowers faculty, trainees, and staff to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients. He also outlines his vision for creating integrated systems that leverage clinical data, imaging, and AI to support more personalized care and accelerate new discoveries.