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February 10, 2025 68 mins

In this episode, I’m honored to bring you my conversation with Dr. Lenworth Johnson, a true pioneer in neuro-ophthalmology. As one of the first African American neuro-ophthalmologists, Dr. Johnson paved the way for future generations, breaking barriers and making an indelible mark on our field. 

Beyond his significant clinical expertise and technical contributions to ophthalmology, Dr. Johnson is also a historian of our profession. His book, Breaking the Color Line in Medicine: African Americans in Ophthalmology, is the definitive account of the African American experience in our field, chronicling the challenges, triumphs, and the ongoing endeavors to increase representation in ophthalmology.

Dr. Johnson’s storytelling is as compelling as his insights, and in this episode, we explore his remarkable journey, the importance of representation in medicine, and the future of our field through his unique perspective.

Dr. Lenworth Johnson

Dr. Howard P. Venable

Dr. Maurice Rabb

Breaking the Color Line in Medicine: African Americans in Ophthalmology

Black Pioneers in Ophthalmology

Rabb Venable Excellence in Ophthalmology Program

The National Medical Association Ophthalmology Section

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