Ben J. Glasgow

Ben J. Glasgow, MD is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as Chief of Ophthalmic Pathology and is affiliated with the Jules Stein Eye Institute and the ACCESS Program within the Department of Cellular & Molecular Pathology. His clinical expertise spans Ophthalmic Pathology and Surgical Pathology, with a focus on ocular surface diseases and corneal disorders.

• Education: MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1979), followed by an Internal Medicine internship at UCSD Medical Center (1980), Anatomic & Clinical Pathology residency at UCLA (1988), Ophthalmology residency at UCLA (1991), and a fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology at UCLA (1987).
• Certifications: Board-certified in Pathology-Clinical (1988) and Pathology-Anatomic (1987) by the American Board of Pathology.
• Affiliation: Practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA 90095).

  Dr. Glasgow's research centers on tear biochemistry, particularly the structural and functional properties of tear lipocalin. His work explores lipid-protein interactions in tear film, corneal dystrophies, and ocular surface pathologies. He has contributed extensively to understanding tear film composition and its role in ocular health through 15 recent publications (2025-2021) covering topics such as:

  • Lipocalin-ligand binding mechanisms
  • Orbital tumor pathology and sarcomas
  • Tear film lipid analysis
  • Corneal dystrophy genetics
  • Post-surgical complications like calcium deposition
  • Novel ophthalmic device evaluations

  His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on molecular ophthalmic pathology, lipid biochemistry, and advanced diagnostic techniques using fluorescence microscopy and polarization imaging. All publications are indexed in PubMed, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based ophthalmic research.