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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / March / Ophthalmology's Role in the Opioid Crisis
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Ophthalmology’s Role in the Opioid Crisis

Retrospective cohort study investigates how ophthalmologists can provide potentially life-saving care to substance use disorder patients

By Alun Evans 3/19/2026 3 min read

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology and Addiction Medicine

Institutions leading in this area combine expertise in ophthalmology, infectious diseases, and addiction medicine, often conducting multidisciplinary research and clinical programs addressing ocular complications of substance abuse and integrating addiction care into ophthalmic practice.

  • #100

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Boston, MA

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear is a world leader in ophthalmic research and clinical care, with strong integration with Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham, enabling cutting-edge studies on ocular complications related to substance abuse and innovative multidisciplinary approaches.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology
    • Addiction Medicine
  • #85

    University of Colorado School of Medicine, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center

    Aurora, CO

    The Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center is recognized for its clinical and research expertise in ocular infections and the impact of systemic diseases on eye health, with faculty actively engaged in studying the ophthalmic manifestations of substance abuse.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Addiction Medicine
  • #75

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins has a strong tradition in ophthalmic infectious disease research and addiction medicine, with multidisciplinary programs addressing the systemic and ocular complications of opioid use and overdose.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Addiction Medicine
  • #70

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center

    San Francisco, CA

    UCSF is a leader in both ophthalmology and addiction medicine, with extensive research on opioid-related health crises and their ocular manifestations, and strong public health initiatives targeting substance use disorders.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Public Health

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