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Apr 03, 2026 | ABC 7 Eyewitness News
Over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS, Kroger, more voluntarily recalled
Dr. Sanjay Kedhar of UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute states, “The FDA is issuing this warning as a safety measure because they can’t guarantee the sterility of the eye drops” ... “For the most part, most patients will be fine, even with a contaminated drop, usually a reversible issue, but the best thing is to stop using it”.
Mar 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Lilangi Ediriwickrema, MD, Elected to the NEI Council of Vision Editors Fellow Program
In the two-year program, Lilangi Ediriwickrema, MD, will learn about academic peer review, the publication process, and editorial board processes for National Medical Journals.
Mar 21, 2026 | Real Simple
The Surprising Decor Detail That Might Be Affecting Your Eye Health, According to Ophthalmologists
Donny W. Suh, chief of pediatric ophthalmology at the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, explains that nearsightedness is influenced by both genetics and environmental factors such as prolonged close-up work, high screen exposure, and limited time outdoors. He notes that modern lifestyle habits, including spending more time indoors and working in dim lighting, may contribute to rising rates of myopia. Dr. Suh also emphasizes simple preventive habits like taking regular visual breaks, using adequate lighting, and encouraging more time outside to support long-term eye health.
Mar 06, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Gulab Zode, PhD, Receives Inaugural Cristina Kenney Grant for Vision-Saving Research
The first Kenney Research Grant was awarded to Gulab Zode, PhD, for his work addressing the unsolved problem of vision loss in glaucoma patients that continues even when eye pressure is well controlled.
Feb 24, 2026 | UCI Health Live Well Blog
Glaucoma: Seek help early
Dr. Andrew Smith emphasizes that glaucoma often progresses quietly without symptoms, so early detection through regular eye exams and risk-based monitoring is critical to prevent irreversible vision loss. He explains that while damage from glaucoma can’t be reversed, timely treatment and ongoing care can slow its progression and help preserve patients’ sight.
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.