Overview

Xiaoqin Alexa Lu, MD, joined the section of Comprehensive Ophthalmology of the Emory Eye Center and the Department of Ophthalmology on March 1, 2012.

Dr. Lu served as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Shiley Eye Center/VA Health Systems in La Jolla, California/University of California, San Diego Hillcrest Hospital in 2006-07 and as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine from 2007-10.

Her research interests include telemedicine and international eye care.

National Recognition

At Cornell, Dr. Lu was awarded the Cornell Traditions Fellowship and the Blanche Savin Goldenberg Fellowship in 1995-96. She is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (2008).

Areas of Clinical Interest

Adult comprehensive ophthalmology
Cataract and laser surgery
Ophthalmic manifestations of systemic disease, including:
diabetic eye disease,
dry eye syndrome, and
general anterior segment diseases

Academic Appointment

• Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Research