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Feb 10, 2026 | Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Congratulations to Dr. Teresa Chen, MD, Dr. Dylann Fujimoto, MD, and Dr. Jeremiah Tao, MD — Aesthetic Surgery Journal Best International Article of 2025!
Teresa H. Chen, MD, 2025 UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Oculoplastic Fellow, and Dylann Fujimoto, MD, 2026 PGY-4 resident, were recognized as lead authors of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal’s Best International Article Award of 2025 for their paper, “Effect of Subcutaneous Injection of Tranexamic Acid on Ecchymosis and Edema After Oculofacial Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-Face, Double-Blind Study.”
Jan 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Mapping the Human Retina Fast-Tracks Vision Research
Through the international Human Cell Atlas initiative, development of the most comprehensive human retina cell atlas to date is accelerating research into retinal disorders.
Jan 17, 2026 | Healio Ocular Surgery News
Patient history, growth rate key considerations when evaluating eyelid lesions
Dr. Jeremiah Tao, MD, FACS emphasized that careful patient history, lesion growth rate and bleeding are critical factors in evaluating eyelid lesions and determining when a biopsy may be necessary to rule out malignancy.
Jan 13, 2026 | Healthcare Executive
Sight Lost Slowly: How Glaucoma Turns Late Care into Lifelong Disability
Glaucoma’s tragedy lies in its timing: early disease is silent, while late disease is irreversible. The critical gaps are in screening, referrals, and long-term adherence to care.
Jan 05, 2026 | UC Irvine News
Eye-opening research
Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk’s astonishing findings about Greenland sharks may lead to new ways of preserving vision as we age.
Dec 11, 2025 | UC Irvine News
National Academy of Inventors names two UC Irvine faculty members as fellows
Tibor Juhasz and Marios Papaefthymiou recognized for societally beneficial innovations
Dec 08, 2025 | Verywell health
We Asked an Eye Expert If Vitamin A Can Actually Improve Vision
You may have heard the claim that eating carrots can improve vision. This idea comes from the fact that carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a nutrient the body converts into vitamin A. To understand whether vitamin A really affects eyesight, verywell Health talked to Philip D. Kiser, PharmD, PhD, an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UCI School of Medicine.
Nov 27, 2025 | American Academy of Ophthalmology
Uncovering the patient experience of thyroid eye disease
UCI Health neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Vivek Patel was recently featured on the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s podcast, Experts InSight. In this episode, Dr. Patel shares how he uncovers subtle signs and symptoms of TED that can lead to a quicker diagnosis and the treatments that make a meaningful impact on quality of life.
Nov 03, 2025 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
Honoring the past, looking toward the future
What an exciting year 2025 has been for the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, as we marked the half-century anniversary of the ophthalmology department at UC Irvine and the 60th year of our university!
Oct 23, 2025 | Ophthalmology Times
The mechanics of presbyopia: From muscle movement to functional vision
Sumit Garg (MD) explains that new presbyopia-correcting eye drops work by constricting the pupil — typically activating the iris sphincter muscle — to increase depth of focus and improve near vision. These drops offer a non-surgical, pharmacologic route to functional near-vision improvements, though clinicians should carefully consider optimal pupil size and retinal health before prescribing