Yin Allison Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery
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Locations and Contact
Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute
Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute
4860 Y St. Suite 1E
Sacramento, CA 95630
Additional Numbers
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Philosophy of Care
Dr. Liu is dedicated to fostering a collaborative relationship with her patients and their families, emphasizing the importance of open communication in making informed, shared decisions. She takes the time to understand the aspects of life most impacted by neuro-ophthalmic conditions, with the goal of identifying the most effective and current treatment options. Dr. Liu is committed to improving her patients' quality of life, working to restore vision and well-being through personalized care and proactive solutions.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Liu is a neuro-ophthalmologist offering care to both adults and children with neurological conditions that affect vision. Her clinical interests include optic neuritis, pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (idiopathic intracranial hypertension), giant cell arteritis, and the eye manifestations of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Dr. Liu is committed to advancing patient care by incorporating innovative ophthalmic technologies and telemedicine into clinical practice.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Liu’s research focuses on advancing the understanding of neuro-ophthalmic conditions through innovative ophthalmic technologies and investigating the pathogenesis of these diseases using animal models. She aims to develop ocular biomarkers for improved diagnosis, disease progression tracking, treatment response, and visual outcome prediction, particularly in giant cell arteritis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, Dr. Liu is exploring the use of telemedicine to enhance patient care and broaden access to advanced diagnostic tools in the field of neuro-ophthalmology.
Division
Neuro-Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology
Neurological Surgery
Center/Program Affiliation
Eye Center
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Children's Hospital
Medical School
M.D./Ph.D., Shanghai Jiaotong University and University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA 2012
Internship
Pediatrics, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda CA 2013-2015
Residency
Neuology and Child Neurology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda CA 2015-2018
Fellowship
Neuro-Ophthalmology, Stanford University, Stanford CA 2018-2019
Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows, 2023,
Sacramento Magazine Top Doctor Award, 2022,
Paul Calabresi K12 Career Development Award, National Cancer Institute, 2021
Resident scholarship, the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Los Angeles CA, 2018
Scholarship of International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), Auckland, New Zealand, 2011
Olivares Ordoñez M, Smith R, Yiu G, Liu Y. Retinal Microstructural and Microvascular Changes in Alzheimer's Disease: A Review. International Ophthalmology Clinics. Accepted.
Liu Y, Aboud O, Dahabiyeh L, Bloch O, and Fiehn O. A pilot study on metabolomic characterization in human glioblastomas and patient plasma. F1000Research. 2024 Sep 19; 13:98.eCollection 2024.
Nisanova A, Yu H, Sun J, Aboud O, Fragoso R, Bloch O, Daly M, Yiu G, and Liu Y. Retinal microstructural changes reflecting treatment-associated cognitive dysfunction in patients with lower-grade gliomas. Ophthalmology Science. 2024 Jul 25; 4(6):100577. eCollection 2024 Nov-Dec.
Liu Y, Paton G. Insights into Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Research: Exploring Frontiers and Overcoming Hurdles. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2024; 44: 299-300
Nisanova A, Chokshi T, Barrios L, Bloch O, Mannis M, and Liu Y. A feasibility study on a portable vision device for patients with stroke and brain tumors. Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2024 Feb 12;48(1):3-12.
Do T, Steele T, Strong E, Fiehn O, Shahlaie K, and Liu Y. Neuro-ophthalmic features of patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2023 Dec 31;12(3):106-114.
Smith R, Yiin T, Monevonglesy C, Tan C, Lim M, and Liu Y. Ways to improve workflow and morale in an ophthalmology clinic: survey advice from clinic staff. Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine. June 2023; 460-467.
Montazeri F, Wang M, Atkuru A, Estrada M, Liu Y, Emami-Naeini P. Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Diversity in United States Ophthalmology Clinical Trials. Ophthalmol Sci. 2023 Sep 27;4(1):100402.
Liu Y, Mesentier-Louro L, Moss H, Beres S, Liao YJ. High Altitude as a Risk Factor for the Development of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. J Neuroophthalmol. 2023 Mar 1;43(1):69-75.
Huang D, Liu Y, Hacein-Bey, Moussa K. Combined central retinal artery and medial posterior ciliary artery occlusion: Localizing the lesion. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2023 Feb 18;30:101823.