Jorge Cuadros

Jorge Cuadros is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, with a Doctor of Optometry (OD) from UC Berkeley (1980) and a PhD in Medical Information Science from UC San Francisco (2004). He is a pioneer in teleophthalmology, focusing on improving access to eye care for underserved communities through technology.

• Education:
  • OD - University of California, Berkeley, 1980
  • PhD - Medical Information Science, University of California, San Francisco, 2004

Dr. Cuadros' research spans diabetic retinopathy, retinal imaging, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. He founded EyePACS, a telemedicine program used in over 1000 community health centers, which has delivered 900,000+ eye exams. His recent work includes AI-driven diabetic retinopathy detection and automated image analysis systems.

His publications highlight trends in telemedicine and AI for diabetic eye disease, including deep learning algorithms, handheld retinal cameras, and quality assessment tools. He also explores institutional barriers to healthcare access through qualitative studies.

Dr. Cuadros has led clinical trials on automated retinal image reading, laser imaging devices, and primary care training programs. He contributed to California legislation (Assembly Bills 354, 1224, 175) as a consultant and has delivered invited talks globally on blindness prevention.

As Director of Informatics Research Education, he advances software development and clinical collaboration for teleophthalmology systems like EyePACS, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and scalability in diverse healthcare settings.