Aug 12, 2015

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UCI-led team begins first clinical trial of stem cell-based retinitis pigmentosa treatment

UC Irvine’s Dr. Henry Klassen leads first clinical trial of stem cell-based retinitis pigmentosa treatment.

Apr 02, 2015

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Will dim light ruin your eyes? Medical myth, says UCI Health vision expert

UC Irvine ophthalmologist Dr. Wade Crow says reading in dim light damages your eyes is akin to saying listening to whispers will make you go deaf.

Jul 21, 2014

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Dr. Linda Lippa receives Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education

The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology have chosen UC Irvine's Linda Lippa, MD, as the inaugural recipient of their joint Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education.

Sep 12, 2013

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New home for Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

The new Gavin Herbert Eye Institute brings Orange County's best eye care services and research under one roof, the OC Register writes.

Sep 02, 2013

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The Visionaries of UC "Eye"

Orange County is the Silicon Valley of vision, with the new Gavin Herbert Eye Institute a focal point, the OC Register magazine writes.

Sep 29, 2012

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CentraSight Treatment Program Offers Hope for Patients with End-Stage Macular Degeneration

More information about the Implantable Miniature Telescope, a new treatment program from CentraSight for macular degeneration.

Jul 26, 2012

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Celebrating the Milestone in Construction of the new home for the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Donors and UC Irvine officials celebrate the milestone in construction of new home for the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Mar 29, 2012

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Shine the Light Gala raises funds for the new Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Shine the Light dinner raises $350,000 for research and construction of a new Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.

Mar 22, 2012

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Dr. Tibor Juhasz honored for developments in lasers for cataract surgery

Ophthalmology and biomedical engineering professor Tibor Juhasz is honored for his developments in lasers for cataract surgery.

Mar 02, 2012

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American Glaucoma Society bestows Innovator Award on Dr. George Baerveldt

Dr. George Baerveldt receives the American Glaucoma Society's Innovator Award for extraordinary contributions in his field.