Jeffrey Alan Gluckstein

Jeffrey Alan Gluckstein, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. His clinical expertise focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, addressing conditions affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, and eye-brain connectivity. He leads research into vision recovery post-brain injury, emphasizing translational strategies to improve outcomes in patients with neurologically damaged visual systems.

Research Interests: Dr. Gluckstein’s work bridges clinical practice and innovation, including telemedicine applications for eye care accessibility and AI-driven diagnostic tools for glaucoma detection. His studies also explore socioeconomic barriers in neuro-ophthalmology and diversity in academic medicine.

• Awards: Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015), Alpha Omega Alpha (2015), and Excellence in Neurology Award (2016).
• Clinical Practice: Sees patients at locations in Arcadia, Los Angeles, and Glendale, with proficiency in Spanish and English.

Publications: His recent work highlights AI’s role in glaucoma screening (2025), telemedicine during the pandemic (2024), and case studies on SARS-CoV-2 optic neuropathy (2023). He also advocates for reducing disparities in medical specialty access.

Grants & Collaborations: Involved in global health initiatives like the Tanzania-based MAMBO trial (2021) assessing post-stroke treatments.