Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dr. Jose Ronaldo Lima de Carvalho is an ophthalmologist and scientific researcher, specialized in inherited retinal dystrophies, ophthalmic genetics and electrophysiology. He is passionate about medicine, genetics and public health. Over the past several years, Dr. Lima de Carvalho has helped many patients, families and visually impaired athletes to achieve independence, rehabilitation and inclusion. In addition, Dr. Lima de Carvalho has successfully mentored and taught several medical students and ophthalmology residents. In his career in Ophthalmology, Dr. Lima de Carvalho has performed clinical and pre-clinical research in retina and ophthalmic genetics, including inherited retinal dystrophies and autosomal dominant optic atrophy, as well as worked with low vision rehabilitation and patient empowerment. Moreover, his passion for inclusion and healthcare equity has led him to work in remote areas in the Northeast of Brazil and in the Amazon Rainforest. Dr. Jose Ronaldo Lima de Carvalho believes that universities and research centers can truly improve people’s lives when working together with patient communities. Specialties: Ophthalmic Genetics, Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, Paralympic Sport, Inclusion
• Mentor ophthalmology residents and medical students • Clinical and surgical care of patients
• Classify visually impaired athletes for Paralympic games • Analyze imaging (SD-OCT, SW-AF) and functional (Visual field, ERG) tests for pre-screen qualification
• Classify visually impaired athletes for Paralympic games • Analyze imaging (SD-OCT, SW-AF) and functional (Visual field, ERG) tests for pre-screen qualification • Travel with the Brazilian Paralympic Team to international competitions and advocate for our athletes