Dr. Eric Nudleman MD, PhD

Practice: Shiley Eye Institute, UCSD

Location: La Jolla, California

Website: enudleman@health.ucsd.edu

Phone: 858-534-6290

Email: enudleman@health.ucsd.edu

Eric Nudleman, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego, where he serves as the Co-Director of the Retina Division and the Director of Pediatric Retina at Rady Children’s Hospital. He holds the Viterbi Family Chair for Retinal Vascular Disease.

Dr. Nudleman joined UC San Diego (UCSD) after completing his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the renowned William Beaumont Hospital. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Nudleman graduated from Stanford University with bachelors and doctoral degrees. He earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York then went on to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri for his residency. Dr. Nudleman is the recipient of many honors such as the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship, Heed Fellowship, the Doris P. and Harry I. Wexler Prize, Rosenbaum Research Award, and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology / Research to Prevent Blindness Resident and Fellow Research Forum Award. He has participated in multiple National Eye Institute and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

At UCSD, Dr. Nudleman's clinical focus is on vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, with a special interest in pediatric vitreoretinopathies. His NIH funded laboratory focuses on developmental angiogenesis with a particular interest in identifying novel targets to treat retinal vascular diseases, including vascular leakage, neovascularization, and fibrosis.

  • At UCSD, Dr. Nudleman's clinical focus is on vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, with a special interest in pediatric vitreoretinopathies. His NIH funded laboratory focuses on developmental angiogenesis with a particular interest in identifying novel targets to treat retinal vascular diseases, including vascular leakage, neovascularization, and fibrosis.

  • Dr. Nudleman joined UC San Diego (UCSD) after completing his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the renowned William Beaumont Hospital. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Nudleman graduated from Stanford University with bachelors and doctoral degrees. He earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York then went on to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri for his residency.

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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