Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Oluwatosin U Smith, MD

Episode 31 features Dr. Oluwatosin Smith, MD, a renowned glaucoma specialist based at the Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas. Dr. Smith is also an acclaimed global ophthalmologist who serves on the board of the 'Cure Glaucoma Foundation'. She is also an assistant professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Smith obtained her MBBS from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria graduating with the Andrew Blair Aitken's Prize in Surgery. She completed her ophthalmology residency from Howard University graduating with the outstanding resident for the class of 2002 award. Thereafter, Dr. Smith obtained her glaucoma specialty training at the Wills Eye Hospital. In this segment, we discuss multiple aspects of global glaucoma work which includes research and service. We also go through Dr. Smith's path in ophthalmology and what the 'Cure Glaucoma Foundation' is!