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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
Aug 30, 2025 | Ophthalmology Times
Avoiding disasters in oculofacial surgery
Jeremiah Tao, MD, FACS, highlights essential safety strategies in oculofacial surgery, emphasizing cost-effective techniques to prevent complications and enhance patient care.
Aug 06, 2025 | Science News
This snail may hold a secret to human eye regeneration
The golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) possesses camera‑type eyes that are anatomically and genetically similar to human eyes and can fully regenerate a complete eye—including lens, retina, and optic nerve—within approximately 28 days following amputation. Scientists have used CRISPR–Cas9 to explore the role of key genes like pax6 in this process, and by studying gene activity during snail eye regeneration, are identifying candidates that might one day enable therapeutic strategies to repair or regrow human eye tissue.