Dr. James Brandt

Dr. James David Brandt is an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma care at UC Davis Health. He serves as the Director of the Glaucoma Service and holds the Daryl & Opal Geweke Endowed Chair in Glaucoma. Dr. Brandt's philosophy emphasizes patient education, believing that informed patients are empowered to partner in their care decisions. He treats adults and children with various forms of glaucoma, including primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Dr. Brandt has a particular clinical focus on glaucoma in infants and children. He teaches pediatric glaucoma surgical techniques worldwide through his work with Orbis International, traveling to developing countries to care for children with this rare condition. He has directed numerous clinical and surgical trials in glaucoma, contributing to advances in both medical and surgical treatments such as trabeculectomy, tube shunt surgery, and microshunt procedures. Dr. Brandt approaches each patient encounter with the goal of creating a collaborative treatment plan that aligns with their individual needs.