An ophthalmologist who focuses on the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts, Rohit Varma, MD, MPH, founder of Southern California Eye Institute (SCEI), a part of CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. He has emerged as an expert in changes to the optic nerve, particularly as it relates to the pathology of glaucoma. His past research includes the development of imaging techniques to detect glaucomatous optic nerve damage early in the course of the disease. In recent years, Dr. Rohit Varma has played a central role in the development of novel implantable intraocular pressure (IOP) sensors and drainage devices.
Ophthalmologist and Physician-Scientist
Dr. Rohit Varma - Ophthalmologist
Convergence in Healthcare: What It Is and Why It Matters
In 2016, a group of leaders from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compiled a report “Convergence: The Future of Health”, which outlines the importance of convergence in the health care sector. Following are three broad questions and answers that can help professionals within the sciences, as well as the general public, to understand the…