Jennifer Cao

Jennifer Cao, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in pediatric uveitis and ocular immunologic diseases. She holds board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Uveitis Society, and Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology.

Her research focuses on inflammatory eye disorders, pediatric uveitis management, and retinopathy of prematurity screening. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in biologic therapies for refractory uveitis, imaging modalities for retinal vasculitis, and validation of ROP screening algorithms. Clinical innovations include work on dexamethasone implants for uveitic macular edema and rituximab applications in noninfectious scleritis.