Ophthalmology Research & Eyecare Inequities with Dr. Deng

Dr. Deng is a professor in the Cornea Division at the UCLA Stein
Eye Institute. She is also the director of the Cornea Biology
Laboratory at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Her research focuses
on corneal epithelial stem cells regulation, deficiency and
regeneration. Dr. Deng’s research aims to improve the current
treatment for patients with limbal stem cell deficiency by using
stem cell therapy to restore vision. In addition, Dr. Deng
conducts clinical studies to develop new imaging and molecular
tests to accurately diagnose and stage limbal stem cell
deficiency.