Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Pouya N. Dayani is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous, with a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of uveitis. Dr. Dayani received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiological Science, Summa Cum Laude, at UCLA prior to his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He went on to complete a prestigious two-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. He furthered his fellowship experience with emphasis in uveitis at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England. Dr. Dayani has been actively involved in a number of research studies and multicenter clinical trials. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and has frequently presented at international scientific meetings. In recognition of his contribution, he has received a number of awards, including the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship and the Retina Fellows’ Forum Research Award.
• Macular Degeneration
  Thereafter, he completed residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard University, followed by a retina fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, USC Keck School of Medicine. He has held academic positions at USC and UC Davis. Dr. Chu has broad research interests, including the management of complicated retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis and retinal detachment.
• Laser Eye Surgery

Endocrinologist

• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group specializes in the treatment of diseases affecting the back of the eye, specifically those of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Patients are typically referred by their general ophthalmologist when a retinal problem is suspected. We care for patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusions, uveitis, ocular tumors and pediatric retinal diseases.