C. Stephen Foster

C. Stephen Foster is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and a distinguished clinician-scientist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, where he directs the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Service. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Foster's research program focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of ocular inflammatory diseases, with particular emphasis on uveitis, Behçet's syndrome, and autoimmune conditions affecting the eye. His work has been instrumental in developing novel immunomodulatory therapies for noninfectious uveitis and establishing evidence-based treatment protocols for complex ocular inflammatory disorders. With over 935 publications and an h-index of 92, Dr. Foster has made substantial contributions to understanding the intersection of systemic autoimmune diseases and ocular manifestations, particularly in conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus. His recent investigations examine the comparative effectiveness of TNF inhibitors versus conventional immunosuppressive therapies, surgical outcomes in uveitic glaucoma, and novel therapeutic approaches for lipid metabolism disorders with ocular implications. Dr. Foster's research has significantly advanced clinical management strategies for patients with refractory ocular inflammatory diseases and established new paradigms for integrating systemic and ocular immunology in clinical practice. Representative publications include "Mooren's ulcer: current concepts in management.", and "Ocular toxoplasmosis in pregnancy", which reflect their ongoing engagement with the field.