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 disease
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2015)
School of Medicine,
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Associate Professor
(2022)
School of Medicine,
Ophthalmology
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.
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
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
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.
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, 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.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Specialized Training
(2015)
Conditions & Treatments
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
My clinical interests include pediatric uveitis, uveitic complications, pediatric cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity.
Personal Interests
I love spending time with my family - husband and three kids. We like to hike and explore outdoors. I have an admiration for art, particularly painting.
Volunteer Activities
- Dawn Clinic, Aurora, CO (2016 – 2017)
- Annual 9 Health Fair Vision and glaucoma screening, Aurora, CO (2015 – present)
- 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
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
(2010)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA/BS, University of California–Santa Barbara (CA)
(2006)
Internships:
Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
(2011)
Residency Programs:
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)