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Julia A. Haller


Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and William Tasman Endowed Chair, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

A little-known or interesting thing about you...

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series of action thrillers featured a character named Cathy Ryan, Jack’s wife and a retina surgeon, that was based in part on me. Six different actresses have “played me” in the film adaptations, none of whom unfortunately I really look like! Over the years, Tom became a good friend and rollicking good company for me and my family.


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One hundred reasons to celebrate women in ophthalmology

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Part of the Power List 2020

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From ocular oncology to tackling neglected diseases, our 2020 Power Listers are making their mark on ophthalmology – and beyond.

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100 reasons to be proud

This is the third time we have tried to map the Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology. The list includes surgeons, scientists, engineers, CEOs and more, and each one of them has been voted for by you, our readers.

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