He is interested in the epidemiology of major causes of blindness in the developing world, as well as the cost-effectiveness of treatments for these eye diseases. He is currently a member of Dr. Tom Lietman's team, assisting with clinical trials of mass azithromycin treatments for trachoma in Ethiopia. In addition, he is helping Dr. Todd Margolis with a project to investigate telemedicine screening for CMV retinitis in Thailand. Tom Lietman, MD