Medical School
- MD, University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010)
Undergraduate School
- BA/BS, University of California–Santa Barbara (CA) (2006)
Internship
- Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program (2011)
Residency
- University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2014)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (2015)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Five year preceptorship in Pediatric Uveitis (2020)
Languages
English, KoreanDepartment
OphthalmologyProfessional Titles
- Director, Retinopathy of Prematurity Service
- Associate Professor
Recognitions
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AAPOS Honor Award, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
(2025)
Dedication and distinguished service for AAPOS -
Surgical Innovation Leading to Commercialization Award, Center for Children's Surgery
(2023)
Collaboration with CU Boulder department of Engineering in developing medical device -
Surgical Innovation Leading to Commercialization Award, Center for Children's Surgery
(2022)
Collaboration with CU Boulder department of Engineering in developing medical device -
Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Humanitarian award, Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS)
(2022)
Recognition of creating a telemedicine program for babies at risk of retinopathy of prematurity on the Western Slopes. -
The E.J. Weisenheimer Award for Ophthalmology, State University of New York at Buffalo
(2010)
Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Patient Care in Ophthalmology - Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society (2010)
Research Interests
Pediatric uveitis, Pars Planitis, Pediatric cataracts, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Ocular manifestations of systemic diseasePublications
- Xia JL, Shunyakova J, Hwang KM, Milner DC, Siddique N, Patnaik JL, Hassman LM, Reddy AK, Palestine AG, Jung JL. Comparison of pediatric patients with pars planitis who underwent treatment versus observation at a tertiary referral eye center. Retina. 2026 Jan 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41570308
- Larsen J, Nix G, McCourt E, Mathias M, Jung J. Endogenous group a streptococcal endophthalmitis mimicking uveitis in a healthy 3-year-old: case report and literature review. J AAPOS. 2026 Jan 28;:104730. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41616869
- Pan I, Lin C, Palestine AG, Edwards Mayhew RG, Jung JL. Use of Tacrolimus for the Treatment of Pediatric Noninfectious Uveitis. Ophthalmol Ther. 2026;15(1):457-465. doi:10.1007/s40123-025-01275-z
- Barrientos LC, Frisbie R, Jung JL, Mehner L, Smith C, Edwards Mayhew RG, Wise R, McCourt EA, Puente MA. Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Under General Anesthesia in Down Syndrome. Cornea. 2026 Jan 1;45(1):36-40. PubMed PMID: 40233220
- Liu J, Edwards Mayhew RG, Imbornoni LM, Jung JL, Oliver SCN, Foreman NK, Mulcahy Levy JM, Hemenway M, McCourt EA. Pediatric MEK inhibitor-associated retinopathy: 8-year experience at a tertiary academic center and report of 2 cases. J AAPOS. 2025 Apr;29(2):104178. PubMed PMID: 40086744
- Campbell MA, Grove NC, McDuffie RS Jr, Auer EA, McReynolds AJ, McCourt EA, Wymore EM, Mandava N, Wagner BD, Mathias MT, Oliver SCN, Jung JL, Lynch AM. The relationship between discordant birth weight in twin pairs and the development of retinopathy of prematurity. J AAPOS. 2025 Feb;29(1):104095. PubMed PMID: 39746539
- Mehner LC, Jung JL. Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics 27th edition. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill, Inc; c2025. Chapter 16, Eye.
- Smith CG, Edwards Mayhew RG, Singh JK, Patnaik JL, Wagner BD, Wise RE, Jung JL, Puente MA, Hickey F, Fonteh C, McCourt EA. Screening Corneal Tomography for the Diagnosis of Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients With Trisomy 21. Am J Ophthalmol. 2025 Sep;277:349-355. PubMed PMID: 40419232
- Mehner L, Jung J. Eye. In: Bunik M, Levin MJ, Abzug MJ, Schreiner TL. eds. Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics, 27th Edition. McGraw Hill; 2025. Chapter 16, Eye.
- Smith CG, Edwards Mayhew RG, Singh JK, Patnaik JL, Wagner BD, Wise RE, Jung JL, Puente MA, Hickey F, Fonteh C, McCourt EA. Screening Corneal Tomography for the Diagnosis of Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients With Trisomy 21. Am J Ophthalmol. 2025 Sep;277:349-355. PubMed PMID: 40419232
- Liu J, Puente MA, Edwards Mayhew RG, Smith CG, Mehner LC, Jung JL, McCourt EA. Corneal tomography under general anesthesia in the lateral decubitus position. J AAPOS. 2025 Jun;29(3):104205. PubMed PMID: 40228578
- Wangyu S, Jung JL, Pecen PE, Palestine AG, Reddy AK. INTRAVITREAL 0.18-mg FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE IMPLANT FOR PEDIATRIC UVEITIS. Retina. 2024 Oct 1;44(10):1823-1827. PubMed PMID: 39287546
- Mandel M, Elhusseiny AM, Davidson SL, Rockter A, Levin AV, Huang LC, Cheung CSY, Stahl ED, Cooper AM, Jin J, Inger HE, Jordan CO, Jung JL, Utz VM, Angeles-Han ST, Oke I, Nihalani BR. Clinical outcomes in paediatric tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU). Eye (Lond). 2024 Jul 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39085599
- Campbell MA, Grove NC, McDuffie RS Jr, Auer EA, McReynolds AJ, McCourt EA, Wymore EM, Mandava N, Wagner BD, Mathias MT, Oliver SCN, Jung JL, Lynch AM. The relationship between discordant birth weight in twin pairs and the development of retinopathy of prematurity. J AAPOS. 2024 Dec 31;:104095. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39746539
- Mayeda MS, Jung JL, McCourt EA, Maloney JA, Puente MA. Ophthalmic manifestations of ruptured arachnoid cysts in children. J AAPOS. 2023 Apr;27(2):89.e1-89.e4. PubMed PMID: 36849036
- Mehner LC, Jung JL. Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics 26th edition. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill, Inc; c2022. Chapter 16, Eye; p. 405-450.
- Jung JL, Harasawa M, Patnaik JL, Palestine AG. Subtenon Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection with Topical Anesthesia in Pediatric Non-Infectious Uveitis. Ophthalmol Ther. 2022 Apr;11(2):811-820. PubMed PMID: 35179713
- Renton WD*, Jung J*, Palestine AG. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Oct 14;10(10):CD013818. PubMed PMID: 36239193. (*co-first authors)
- Strong AD, Sturdy A, McCourt EA, Braverman RS, Singh JK, Enzenauer RW, Jung JL. Clinical Utility of Electroretinograms for Evaluating Vigabatrin Toxicity in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2021 May-Jun;58(3):174-179. PubMed PMID: 34039156
- Carpentier SJ, Jung JL, Patnaik JL, Pecen PE, Palestine AG. A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Identifies Subspecialty Differences in the Management of Pediatric Cataracts Associated with Uveitis. Ophthalmol Ther. 2020 Jun;9(2):293-303. PubMed PMID: 32157612
- Sieck EG, Madabhushi A, Patnaik JL, Jung JL, Lynch AM, Singh JK. Comparison of Different Surgical Approaches to Inferior Oblique Overaction. J Binocul Vis Ocul Motil. 2020 Jul-Sep;70(3):89-93. PubMed PMID: 32511077
- Mehner LC, Jung JL, Maloney JA, McCourt EA. Ocular Findings in Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia. Cornea. 2020 Dec;39(12):1516-1519. PubMed PMID: 32398424
- Jung J, Khachatryan N, Palestine A. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD013818. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013818.
- Jung JL. Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics 25th edition. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill, Inc; c2020. Chapter 16, Eye; p. 414-470.
- Nau S, McCourt EA, Maloney JA, Van Hove JL, Saenz M, Jung JL. COL4A1 mutations in two infants with congenital cataracts and porencephaly: an ophthalmologic perspective. J AAPOS. 2019 Aug;23(4):246-248. PubMed PMID: 31128271
- Singh JK, Wymore EM, Wagner BD, Thevarajah TS, Jung JL, Kinsella JP, Palestine AG, Lynch AM. Relationship between severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia and severe retinopathy of prematurity in premature newborns. J AAPOS. 2019 Aug;23(4):209.e1-209.e4. PubMed PMID: 31132481
- Nau SA, McCourt EA, Jung JL. Reply. J AAPOS. 2019 Dec;23(6):362. PubMed PMID: 31580895
- Ahmad M, Patnaik J, Thevarajah T, Cathcart J, Jung J, Singh J, Braverman R, Lynch A, McCourt E. Delayed resolution of retinopathy of prematurity. J AAPOS. 2019 Apr;23(2):90.e1-90.e6. PubMed PMID: 30772472
- Weldy E, Shimoda A, Patnaik J, Jung J, Singh J. Long-term visual outcomes following abusive head trauma with retinal hemorrhage. J AAPOS. 2019 Dec;23(6):329.e1-329.e4. PubMed PMID: 31655114
- Qiu H, Fischer NA, Patnaik JL, Jung JL, Singh JK, McCourt EA. Frequency of pediatric traumatic cataract and simultaneous retinal detachment. J AAPOS. 2018 Dec;22(6):429-432. PubMed PMID: 30366052
- McCourt EA, Wagner B, Jung J, Wymore E, Singh J, Enzenauer R, Braverman R, Lynch A. Validation of the CHOP model for detecting severe retinopathy of prematurity in a cohort of Colorado infants. Acta Ophthalmol. 2018 May;96(3):e404-e405. PubMed PMID: 28653816
- Kalhorn AJ, Tawse KL, Shah AA, Jung JL, Gregory DG, McCourt EA. Maternal Serum Eye Drops in the Management of Pediatric Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defects: A Case Series. Cornea. 2018 Jul;37(7):912-915. PubMed PMID: 29324584
- Jung, JL. and Braverman, RS. Eye. In: W. Hay, M. Levin, R. Deterding and M. Azbug, ed., Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, 24th ed. McGraw Hill, pp.424-469.
- Jung JL, Wagner BD, McCourt EA, Palestine AG, Cerda A, Cao JH, Enzenauer RW, Singh JK, Braverman RS, Wymore E, Lynch AM. Validation of WINROP for detecting retinopathy of prematurity in a North American cohort of preterm infants. J AAPOS. 2017 Jun;21(3):229-233. PubMed PMID: 28506724
- McCourt EA, Wagner B, Jung J, Wymore E, Singh J, Enzenauer R, Braverman R, Lynch A. Validation of the CHOP model for detecting severe retinopathy of prematurity in a cohort of Colorado infants. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017 Jun 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28653816
- Jung, JL., Siegel, LM., Eichenfield, LF. and Lueder, G. (2017). Ocular Manifestations of Dermatologic Diseases. In: R. Enzenauer and A. Levin, ed., The Eye in Pediatric Systemic Disease, 1st ed. Springer International Publishing, pp.197-239.
- Capitena CE, Wagoner HJ, Ruzas CM, Bennett TD, Baker PR 2nd, Jung JL, Weisfeld-Adams JD. Rapid resolution of infantile lipemia retinalis following exchange transfusion. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2016 Nov;39(6):889-890. PubMed PMID: 27518769
- L Jung J, Isida-Llerandi CG, Lazcano-Gomez G, SooHoo JR, Kahook MY. Intraocular Pressure Control after Trabeculectomy, Phacotrabeculectomy and Phacoemulsification in a Hispanic Population. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2014 May-Aug;8(2):67-74. PubMed PMID: 26997812
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Member
- Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member
- American Medical Association (AMA), Member
- Surgical Eye Expeditions International (SEE), Member
- Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member
- American Uveitis Society, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020
Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus - Broomfield
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Denver Health Medical Center
Center Affiliations
Specialty Information
Specialties- Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2016)
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Specialized Training (2015)
- Pediatric Uveitis, Specialized Training (2020)
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
- Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Cataract
- Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
- Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
- Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
- Surgery
- Eyes and Vision - Amblyopia
- Eyes and Vision - Lazy Eye
- Eyes and Vision - Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatism
- Eyes and Vision - Styes
- Eyes and Vision - Uveitis
Clinical Interests
I treat routine to complex medical and surgical conditions in pediatric patients. My special interest is in pediatric uveitis, which is inflammation inside the eye. The goal of starting our combined rheumatology-ophthalmology clinic in 2020 is to provide streamlined decisions and minimize time away from school and work through a joint visit. As a director for the retinopathy of prematurity service, I help the most vulnerable patients in our NICUs.
Care Philosophy
I believe in caring for the whole child, not just the eyes or the diagnosis. Vision is critical for children's development, learning, confidence, and connection with the world. For this reason, alongside their eye condition, I consider their quality of life, family dynamics, and emotional well-being as I strive to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care.
I treat routine to complex medical and surgical conditions in pediatric patients. My special interest is in pediatric uveitis, which is inflammation inside the eye. The goal of starting our combined rheumatology-ophthalmology clinic in 2020 is to provide streamlined decisions and minimize time away from school and work through a joint visit. As a director for the retinopathy of prematurity service, I help the most vulnerable patients in our NICUs.
Care Philosophy
I believe in caring for the whole child, not just the eyes or the diagnosis. Vision is critical for children's development, learning, confidence, and connection with the world. For this reason, alongside their eye condition, I consider their quality of life, family dynamics, and emotional well-being as I strive to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care.
Volunteer Activities
- Dawn Clinic, Aurora, CO (2016 – 2017) - Annual 9 Health Fair Vision and glaucoma screening, Aurora, CO (2015 – 2020) - Small incision cataract surgery and strabismus surgery. Volunteer surgeon, Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire (January 2017) - Preceptor for students who are first in their family to be interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Public Speaking
Yes
Pediatric uveitis, Retinopathy of prematurity
- Dawn Clinic, Aurora, CO (2016 – 2017) - Annual 9 Health Fair Vision and glaucoma screening, Aurora, CO (2015 – 2020) - Small incision cataract surgery and strabismus surgery. Volunteer surgeon, Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire (January 2017) - Preceptor for students who are first in their family to be interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Public Speaking
Yes
Pediatric uveitis, Retinopathy of prematurity