Dr. Andrew Williams is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. He performs both conventional procedures, such as trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube shunt implantation, and state-of-the-art minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). Dr. Williams also founded the Healthy Vision Lab, which leverages epidemiology, big data analytics, and health services research to address public health challenges in ophthalmology—including improving follow-up for chronic eye diseases and investigating the social determinants of vision health.
- Duke University Eye Center, Glaucoma Fellowship
- University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Residency
- Michigan State University, MD
- Yale University, BA
Education & Training
Dr. Williams has a strong research interest in improving healthcare delivery in ophthalmology by focusing on social determinants of health and system-based changes to broaden delivery of eye care. His work in these areas has been published in journals that include Survey of Ophthalmology, Preventive Medicine, and JAMA Ophthalmology. To learn more about Dr. Williams and his work, visit the Healthy Vision Laboratory.