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Jiong Yan MD

  • Department of Ophthalmology
    Associate Professor
  • (404) 778-4120
  • jyan2@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Yan's clinical and research interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, retinal degeneration and retinal detachment. She directs the inherited retinal disease unit at Emory Eye Center.

She is board-certified in ophthalmology and a Fellow with the American Board of Ophthalmology.

National Recognition

Dr. Yan holds memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the California Association of Ophthalmology and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology.

Clinical Interests

Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular disease
Reginal degeneration
Retinal detachment

Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from Louisiana State University Louisiana State University
  • BS from University of Southern Mississippi
  • No Degree from Shanghai Medical University

Research

Focus

  • Experimental Surgical and Medical Treatment of Inherited Retinal Diseases Diabetic Retinal disease Age-related Macular degeneration Retinal Vascular Disease

Publications

  • Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor Implant in Geographic Atrophy from Age-related Macular Degeneration: A Long-Term Case Study.
    Retin Cases Brief Rep
    02/06/2025 Authors: Shiromani S; Leef D; Jain N; Yan J
  • TOWARD AN IMAGING-CENTRIC DEFINITION OF NONPARANEOPLASTIC AUTOIMMUNE RETINOPATHY.
    Retina Volume: 44 Page(s): 868 - 877
    05/01/2024 Authors: Xu LT; Zheng A; Shantha JG; Yeh S; Yan J; Hubbard GB; Patel PS; Waltuck J; O'Keefe G; Jain N
  • Fundus imaging features of congenital rubella retinopathy.
    Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol Volume: 262 Page(s): 777 - 788
    03/01/2024 Authors: Meyer BI; Liao A; Sanda GE; Craven C; Wells JR; Hendrick AM; Yan J; Jain N
  • MANAGEMENT OF AN ATYPICAL CASE OF POSTOPERATIVE ENDOPHTHALMITIS PRESENTING AS ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA.
    Retin Cases Brief Rep Volume: 18 Page(s): 149 - 151
    03/01/2024 Authors: Liao A; Xu LT; Yeh S; Yan J
  • Characteristics of Vitamin A Deficiency Retinopathy at a Tertiary Referral Center in the United States.
    Ophthalmol Retina Volume: 8 Page(s): 126 - 136
    02/01/2024 Authors: Levine DA; Mathew NE; Jung EH; Yan J; Newman NJ; Thulasi P; Yeh S; Ziegler TR; Wells J; Jain N
  • Outcomes of a Multicenter 10-Year Review of Postinjection Endophthalmitis and Associated Systemic Medical Comorbidities.
    J Vitreoretin Dis Volume: 7 Page(s): 504 - 509
    01/01/2023 Authors: Xu LT; Price KW; Ramos MS; Nowacki AS; Yuan A; Yan J
  • Telemedicine-based approach to caring for patients with inherited retinal diseases: patient satisfaction and diagnostic testing completion rates.
    Ophthalmic Genet Volume: 43 Page(s): 641 - 645
    10/01/2022 Authors: Rali A; Partin S; Maa A; Yan J; Jain N
  • Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment in Acute Retinal Necrosis.
    Ophthalmol Retina Volume: 6 Page(s): 478 - 483
    06/01/2022 Authors: Bavinger JC; Anthony CL; Lindeke-Myers AT; Lynch S; Xu LT; Barnett J; Levine D; Patel P; Shah R; Jain N
  • Surgical Outcomes of Progressive Retinoschisis-Related Retinal Detachments: A 17-Year Survey From a Large Academic Center.
    Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina Volume: 53 Page(s): 132 - 138
    03/01/2022 Authors: Liao A; Barnett J; Rehman I; Hamm D; Cribbs BE; Hendrick AM; Jain N; Yeh S; Hubbard GB; Yan J
  • Expanded Clinical Spectrum of Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy: A Macula Society Collaborative Study.
    Ophthalmol Retina Volume: 6 Page(s): 219 - 227
    03/01/2022 Authors: Jain N; Liao A; Garg SJ; Patel SN; Wykoff CC; Yu HJ; London NJS; Khurana RN; Zacks DN; Macula Society Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy Study Group
  • Outcomes of Infectious Endophthalmitis in Patients with Systemic Antibiotic Allergies to Penicillins, Cephalosporins, or Vancomycin.
    Ophthalmol Retina Volume: 5 Page(s): 901 - 909
    09/01/2021 Authors: Meyer BI; Berry DE; Cribbs BE; Hendrick A; Jain N; Hubbard GB; O'Keefe G; Patel PS; Shantha JG; Yan J
  • Retinal degeneration in mice and humans with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 8.
    Ann Transl Med Volume: 9 Page(s): 1274
    08/01/2021 Authors: Salpeter EM; Leonard BC; Lopez AJ; Murphy CJ; Thomasy S; Imai DM; Grimsrud K; Lloyd KCK; Yan J; Sanchez Russo R
  • Thirteen Years' Progression of Macular Atrophy in a Patient With Jeune Syndrome.
    Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina Volume: 52 Page(s): 107 - 109
    02/01/2021 Authors: Rali AS; Barnes AC; Yan J
  • EFFECT OF LUBRICANTS ON CORNEAL THICKNESS AFTER VITRECTOMY.
    Retina Volume: 40 Page(s): 1616 - 1622
    08/01/2020 Authors: Siegel DT; Hubbard GB; Yan J; Cribbs B; Jain N; Yeh S; Bui D; Smith J; Barb S; Pearce W
  • Feasibility and Efficacy of Same-Day, In-Office Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Diseases.
    J Vitreoretin Dis Volume: 4 Page(s): 181 - 185
    06/01/2020 Authors: Wilgucki JD; Williams PJ; Westfall E; Jain N; Yan J
  • Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Non-Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Retinopathy
    Volume: 61
    06/01/2020 Authors: Xu L; Shantha JG; Yeh S; Yan J; Hubbard GB; Patel P; Jain N; O'Keefe G
  • Dopamine metabolite levels in the vitreous of diabetic and non-diabetic humans.
    Exp Eye Res Volume: 195 Page(s): 108040
    06/01/2020 Authors: Hendrick A; Smith J; Stelton C; Barb S; Yan J; Cribbs B; Jain N; Yeh S; Hubbard GB; He L
  • Progression characteristics of ellipsoid zone loss in macular telangiectasia type 2.
    Acta Ophthalmol Volume: 97 Page(s): e998 - e1005
    11/01/2019 Authors: Pauleikhoff D; Bonelli R; Dubis AM; Gunnemann F; Rothaus K; Charbel Issa P; Heeren TF; Peto T; Clemons TE; Chew EY
  • Phenotypic Spectrum of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium-Associated Maculopathy: A Multicenter Study.
    JAMA Ophthalmol Volume: 137 Page(s): 1275 - 1282
    11/01/2019 Authors: Hanif AM; Armenti ST; Taylor SC; Shah RA; Igelman AD; Jayasundera KT; Pennesi ME; Khurana RN; Foote JE; O'Keefe GA
  • Strength of Association between Pentosan Polysulfate and a Novel Maculopathy.
    Ophthalmology Volume: 126 Page(s): 1464 - 1466
    10/01/2019 Authors: Hanif AM; Shah R; Yan J; Varghese JS; Patel SA; Cribbs BE; O'Keefe G; Hendrick AM; Shantha JG; Hubbard GB
  • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment in Children: Clinical Factors Predictive of Successful Surgical Repair.
    Ophthalmology Volume: 126 Page(s): 1263 - 1270
    09/01/2019 Authors: Smith JM; Ward LT; Townsend JH; Yan J; Hendrick AM; Cribbs BE; Yeh S; Jain N; Hubbard GB
  • Association between a newly described pigmentary maculopathy and pentosan polysulfate sodium
    Volume: 60
    07/01/2019 Authors: Shah R; Hanif AM; Yan J; Cribbs B; O'Keefe G; Yeh S; Hendrick A; Shantha J; Hubbard GB; Patel P
  • Effect of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor on Retinal Neurodegeneration in Patients with Macular Telangiectasia Type 2: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Ophthalmology Volume: 126 Page(s): 540 - 549
    04/01/2019 Authors: Chew EY; Clemons TE; Jaffe GJ; Johnson CA; Farsiu S; Lad EM; Guymer R; Rosenfeld P; Hubschman J-P; Constable I
  • Natural History of Drusenoid Pigment Epithelial Detachment Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Report No. 17.
    Ophthalmology Volume: 126 Page(s): 261 - 273
    02/01/2019 Authors: Yu JJ; Agrn E; Clemons TE; Domalpally A; van Asten F; Keenan TD; Cukras C; Chew EY; Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Research Group
  • Pattern Dystrophy: An Imprecise Diagnosis in the Age of Precision Medicine.
    Int Ophthalmol Clin Volume: 59 Page(s): 173 - 194
    01/01/2019 Authors: Hanif AM; Yan J; Jain N
  • Retinal Anatomy and Electrode Array Position in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients After Argus II Implantation: An International Study.
    Am J Ophthalmol Volume: 193 Page(s): 87 - 99
    09/01/2018 Authors: Gregori NZ; Callaway NF; Hoeppner C; Yuan A; Rachitskaya A; Feuer W; Ameri H; Arevalo JF; Augustin AJ; Birch DG
  • Comparison of Monthly vs Treat-and-Extend Regimens for Individuals With Macular Edema Who Respond Well to Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Medications: Secondary Outcomes From the SCORE2 Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Volume: 136 Page(s): 337 - 345
    04/01/2018 Authors: Scott IU; VanVeldhuisen PC; Ip MS; Blodi BA; Oden NL; Altaweel M; Berinstein DM; SCORE2 Investigator Group
  • Formulation of a Peribulbar Block for Prolonged Postoperative Pain Management in Vitreoretinal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Ophthalmol Retina Volume: 2 Page(s): 268 - 275
    04/01/2018 Authors: Mehta S; Laird P; Debiec M; Hwang C; Zhang R; Yan J; Hendrick A; Hubbard GB; Bergstrom CS; Yeh S
  • Pericentral hydroxychloroquine retinopathy in a Caucasian female.
    Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep Volume: 9 Page(s): 93 - 95
    03/01/2018 Authors: Anand N; Prinzi RA; Hoeferlin C; Yan J; Jain N
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF PIGMENTED LESIONS IN TYPE 2 IDIOPATHIC MACULAR TELANGIECTASIA.
    Retina Volume: 38 Suppl 1 Page(s): S43 - S50
    01/01/2018 Authors: Leung I; Sallo FB; Bonelli R; Clemons TE; Pauleikhoff D; Chew EY; Bird AC; Peto T; MacTel Study Group
  • Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System Post-Approval US Cohort 1 Year Outcomes
    Volume: 58
    06/01/2017 Authors: Rachitskaya AV; Dorn JD; Ameri H; Birch DG; Iezzi R; Ho A; Jayasundera T; Kokame G; Lim JI; Mandava N
  • OCT Characteristics Among Subjects Implanted with the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System; the Argus II OCT Study Group
    Volume: 58
    06/01/2017 Authors: Hoeppner C; Callaway NF; Gregori N; Lam BL; Ameri H; Augustin AJ; Ho A; Iezzi R; Jayasundera T; Kokame G
  • Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Retinitis Pigmentosa.
    J Ophthalmol Volume: 2017 Page(s): 6950642
    01/01/2017 Authors: Levinson JD; Joseph E; Ward LA; Nocera JR; Pardue MT; Bruce BB; Yan J
  • Reactive Retinal Astrocytic Tumor (Focal Nodular Gliosis): A Case Report.
    Ocul Oncol Pathol Volume: 3 Page(s): 1 - 7
    01/01/2017 Authors: Hudson LE; Mendoza PR; Yan J; Grossniklaus HE
  • Atypical presentation of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 8 in a sibling pair and review of the eye findings and neurological features.
    Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep Volume: 4 Page(s): 50 - 53
    12/01/2016 Authors: Sanchez RL; Yan J; Richards S; Mierau G; Wartchow EP; Collins CD; Shankar SP
  • The Impact of Exercise on Quality of Life and Progression of Disease in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Volume: 57
    09/01/2016 Authors: Levinson J; Joseph E; Nocera J; Ward L; Pardue MT; Bruce BB; Yan J
  • Phenotype Based Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Complemented with Microarray Analysis has high yield in Clinical Genetic Testing of Inherited Eye Disorders
    Volume: 57
    09/01/2016 Authors: Shankar SP; Yan J; Richards S; Bunke B; Hegde M; Alexander J
  • Erratum to: Worldwide Argus II implantation: recommendations to optimize patient outcomes.
    BMC Ophthalmol Volume: 16 Page(s): 129
    07/29/2016 Authors: Ghodasra DH; Chen A; Arevalo JF; Birch DG; Branham K; Coley B; Dagnelie G; de Juan E; Devenyi RG; Dorn JD
  • Worldwide Argus II implantation: recommendations to optimize patient outcomes.
    BMC Ophthalmol Volume: 16 Page(s): 52
    05/06/2016 Authors: Ghodasra DH; Chen A; Arevalo JF; Birch DG; Branham K; Coley B; Dagnelie G; de Juan E; Devenyi RG; Dorn JD
  • Eye findings in Fabry disease and correlation with disease severity
    Volume: 117 Page(s): S104 - S105
    02/01/2016 Authors: Shankar SP; Bradley A; Gillespie S; Stelton C; Kharod-Dholakia B; Laney D; Yan J
  • MULTIMODAL IMAGING OF A FAMILY WITH SPINOCEREBELLAR ATAXIA TYPE 7 DEMONSTRATING PHENOTYPIC VARIATION AND PROGRESSION OF RETINAL DEGENERATION.
    Retin Cases Brief Rep Volume: 10 Page(s): 267 - 272
    01/01/2016 Authors: Levinson JD; Yan J; Lambert SR; Shankar SP
  • Retinal Findings in a Family with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Volume: 56
    06/01/2015 Authors: Levinson J; Shankar SP; Lambert SR; Yan J
  • Next-generation Sequencing Panel for Molecular Diagnosis in the Eye Clinic -Identification of Novel Mutations and the Saga of Variants of Unknown Significance
    Volume: 55
    04/01/2014 Authors: Shankar SP; Yan J; Lambert SR; Hutchinson AK; Lenhart P; Ciavatta VT; Hegde M
  • Fundus autofluorescence features in the inflammatory maculopathies.
    Clin Ophthalmol Volume: 8 Page(s): 2001 - 2012
    01/01/2014 Authors: Lee CS; Lee AY; Forooghian F; Bergstrom CS; Yan J; Yeh S
  • Reversible retinopathy associated with oral deferasirox therapy.
    BMJ Case Rep Volume: 2013
    07/17/2013 Authors: Walia HS; Yan J
  • Short-term outcomes of aflibercept for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in eyes previously treated with other vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors.
    Am J Ophthalmol Volume: 156 Page(s): 23 - 28.e2
    07/01/2013 Authors: Ho VY; Yeh S; Olsen TW; Bergstrom CS; Yan J; Cribbs BE; Hubbard GB
  • Transduction of photoreceptors with equine infectious anemia virus lentiviral vectors: safety and biodistribution of StarGen for Stargardt disease.
    Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci Volume: 54 Page(s): 4061 - 4071
    06/12/2013 Authors: Binley K; Widdowson P; Loader J; Kelleher M; Iqball S; Ferrige G; de Belin J; Carlucci M; Angell-Manning D; Hurst F
  • Choroidal neovascularization in Bardet-Biedl syndrome.
    Ophthalmic Genet Volume: 34 Page(s): 52 - 54
    01/01/2013 Authors: Charkoudian LD; Baraano DE; Fortun J; Yan J; Srivastava SK
  • Negative electroretinograms in the pediatric and adult population.
    Doc Ophthalmol Volume: 124 Page(s): 41 - 48
    02/01/2012 Authors: Kim JM; Payne JF; Yan J; Barnes CS
  • Multimodality diagnostic imaging in unilateral acute idiopathic maculopathy.
    Arch Ophthalmol Volume: 130 Page(s): 50 - 56
    01/01/2012 Authors: Jung CS; Payne JF; Bergstrom CS; Cribbs BE; Yan J; Hubbard GB; Olsen TW; Yeh S
  • Precipitation and growth of magnesium hydroxide nanopetals on zeolite 4A surfaces
    JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH Volume: 331 Page(s): 56 - 63
    09/15/2011 Authors: Koh P-Y; Yan J; Teja A
  • Clinical characteristics of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy.
    Br J Ophthalmol Volume: 95 Page(s): 245 - 250
    02/01/2011 Authors: Payne JF; Hubbard GB; Aaberg TM; Yan J
  • Residual triamcinolone acetonide sequestered in the fovea after macular hole repair.
    Retina Volume: 31 Page(s): 148 - 153
    01/01/2011 Authors: Payne JF; Bergstrom C; Yan J; Aaberg TM; Srivastava SK
  • Effect of Air Tamponade on Scleorotmy Wound Leaks Following Transconjunctival 25-Gauge Vitrectomy
    Volume: 51
    04/01/2010 Authors: Fortun JA; Bergstrom CS; Yan J; Srivastava SK; Olsen TW; Aaberg T; Martin DF; Hubbard GB
  • Incidence of postvitrectomy macular edema using optical coherence tomography.
    Ophthalmology Volume: 116 Page(s): 1531 - 1537
    08/01/2009 Authors: Kim SJ; Martin DF; Hubbard GB; Srivastava SK; Yan J; Bergstrom CS; Aaberg TM
  • A negative electroretinogram (ERG) in a case of probable multiple system atrophy (MSA).
    Doc Ophthalmol Volume: 118 Page(s): 247 - 256
    06/01/2009 Authors: Barnes CS; Yan J; Wilmot GR
  • Visual outcomes and incidence of recurrent vitreous hemorrhage after vitrectomy in diabetic eyes pretreated with bevacizumab (avastin).
    Retina Volume: 29 Page(s): 926 - 931
    01/01/2009 Authors: Lo WR; Kim SJ; Aaberg TM; Bergstrom C; Srivastava SK; Yan J; Martin DF; Hubbard GB
  • Topical ketorolac in vitreoretinal surgery: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked trial.
    Arch Ophthalmol Volume: 126 Page(s): 1203 - 1208
    09/01/2008 Authors: Kim SJ; Lo WR; Hubbard GB; Srivastava SK; Denny JP; Martin DF; Yan J; Bergstrom CS; Cribbs BE; Schwent BJ
  • Ultrasound biomicroscopic evaluation of sclerotomies created by transconjunctival 25 gauge vitrectomy
    Volume: 44 Page(s): U95 - U95
    05/01/2003 Authors: Gonzales CR; Gupta A; Lee SY; Freeman JY; Estafanous MFG; Kreiger AE; Schwartz SD
  • Transient post-operative hypotony following transconjunctival 25 gauge vitrectomy
    Volume: 44 Page(s): U335 - U335
    05/01/2003 Authors: Gupta A; Gonzales CR; Lee SY; Freeman JY; Estafanous MFG; Kreiger AE; Schwartz SD
  • Risk factors and prognosis for corneal ectasia after LASIK
    Volume: 43 Page(s): U482 - U482
    05/01/2002 Authors: Randleman JB; Freeman JY; Russell B; Ward MA; Thompson KP; Stulting RD
  • Retinal and RPE Changes after ICG-assisted ILM peeling in Macular Hole Surgery.
    INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Volume: 42 Page(s): S729 - S729
    03/15/2001 Authors: Freeman JY; Engelbrecht NE; Aaberg TM; Aaberg TM; Sternberg P
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