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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 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.
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 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.
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!
Sep 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Reversing Age-Related Vision Decline
UC Irvine researchers explore a new treatment for reversing or possibly preventing age-related vision loss, and the findings could extend to boosting immune system health and fighting cancer.
Sep 02, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New TIGER Mouse Model Helps Advance Genetic Medicine
UC Irvine researchers have developed a new model for investigating precision-genome editing, helping advance methods to address many inherited and environmental disorders.
Aug 07, 2025 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
Shingles complications threatens patient's vision and life
Bill Rowcliffe says he owes not just his vision, but also his life to his ophthalmology team at UC Irvine. Last summer, doctors at the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute found an inflammation in his optic nerve that required a trip to the emergency room.
Jul 24, 2025 | UCI Health Live Well Magazine
Eating right for better sight
Maintaining good vision isn't just about annual exams — what we eat plays a powerful role in protecting our eyes throughout our lives. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can lower the risk for common age-related eye conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts and dry eyes.