Daniel Vu

Daniel Vu, MD is an Instructor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and serves as an Ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a fellowship-trained pediatric glaucoma specialist with extensive expertise in managing and surgically treating glaucoma in children.

Dr. Vu completed his medical education at Weill Cornell Medical College in 2015, followed by ophthalmology residency training at Duke University in 2019, and specialized glaucoma fellowship training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2020, where he received additional training specifically in pediatric glaucoma management and surgery.

His research program focuses on identifying areas of impaired drainage in glaucoma and improving visualization for surgical techniques that target the iridocorneal angle. Dr. Vu's extensive publication record demonstrates deep expertise across multiple facets of pediatric glaucoma, including treatment patterns, surgical outcomes, risk factors, and health disparities. His work frequently leverages large registry datasets like the IRIS® Registry to analyze real-world clinical practices and outcomes across diverse patient populations.

As an active collaborator in the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network, Dr. Vu participates in international multicenter studies focused on improving the diagnosis and management of children with glaucoma. His 2025 publications reveal cutting-edge work in machine learning applications for glaucoma detection, steroid-related complications in pediatric patients, and geographic disparities in access to specialized care.

Dr. Vu emphasizes the unique nature of childhood glaucoma compared to adult forms, stating: "Childhood glaucoma is very different than the glaucoma that may occur in other age groups. I want to provide the best quality of care for all children for this uncommon condition." His commitment to advancing pediatric glaucoma care is evident through his numerous publications addressing critical issues in the field.