In this series, we welcome influential ophthalmologists from around the country and the world to speak at Wills Eye Hospital for the benefit of residents and practicing ophthalmologists. Presentations and lectures include clinical and non-clinical content, and reflections on each guest's professional journey. Benjamin Xu, M.D., Ph.D. received his B.S. from Yale University and M.D. and Ph.D. in neuroscience from Columbia University. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at the USC Ro...

Dr. Erick Bothun is a Professor and Quality Chair in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota with expertise in pediatric cataract and strabismus. Dr. Bothun has contributed over 100 manuscripts and is recognized as a principal investigator and author for multiple national multicenter studies, including Infant Aphakia Treatment Study, the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study, and the PEDIG cataract registry. Dr. Bothun serves on the Board of Directors for both...

In this series, we welcome influential ophthalmologists from around the country and the world to speak at Wills Eye Hospital for the benefit of residents and practicing ophthalmologists. Presentations and lectures include clinical and non-clinical content, and reflections on each guest's professional journey. Dr. Maltry is an ophthalmic pathologist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. She is an Associate Professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neuroscie...