Anne L. Coleman

Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Her extensive research portfolio focuses on ophthalmology, particularly glaucoma epidemiology, vision impairment in aging populations, and health disparities.

Her research interests span Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Progression, Vision Epidemiology, Public Health Surveillance, and Health Disparities. She employs population-based studies, Medicare claims analysis, and advanced imaging techniques to investigate structural-functional relationships in glaucoma, social determinants of eye disease, and comorbidities associated with vision impairment. Her work frequently addresses racial/ethnic disparities in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate her leadership in analyzing large datasets (All of Us, IRIS Registry, Medicare claims) to study glaucoma progression patterns, associations with systemic conditions (dementia, hip fractures), and social determinants of keratoconus. Her methodological approaches integrate optical coherence tomography, Bayesian hierarchical modeling, and epidemiological frameworks.

As Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies including the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS), she has significantly contributed to understanding glaucoma incidence and treatment outcomes. Her work bridges clinical ophthalmology with public health, emphasizing equitable access to eye care and evidence-based surveillance systems for vision impairment.