My name is Van Nguyen, and I’m an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Inpatient Ophthalmology Consult Service at the University of Southern California (USC). I’m also a glaucoma specialist dedicated to advancing equitable eye care through artificial intelligence (AI) and global partnerships.

My work at USC bridges AI and healthcare disparities, including developing an AI algorithm to detect referable glaucoma in underserved populations as well as publications on healthcare disparities and biases. My current global efforts span clinical, surgical, and AI collaborations with hospitals in Querétaro, Mexico, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

My aim is to advance glaucoma care through accessible, fair AI innovations and community-centered strategies.