Aug 14, 2014 | NBC Los Angeles

New Procedure Helps Restore Vision in Kids With Serious Condition

Grace Nassar, a seven year old, suffered from nystagmus, or an uncontrollable shaking of the eyes, but now sees normally thanks to Gavin Herbert Eye Institute's Dr. Robert Lingua and the new procedure that helped cure it.

Sep 11, 2012 | Becker's ASC Review

UC Irvine Receives Grant to Help Create Stem Cell Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Dr. Henry Klassen and a team of collaborators have received $17.3 million to develop stem cells for treating the blinding effects of retinitis pigmentosa.

Aug 17, 2012 | The Orange County Register

Gavin Herbert Eye Institute goal: Eliminate blindness

When it opens in 2013, the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute building will bring together patients, researchers, physicians, and advanced technology under one roof.

Jun 25, 2012 | Daily Pilot

UC Irvine doctors implant telescopes into eye patients

Ophthalmologists implant Orange County's first tiny eye telescopes, restoring sight in two patients suffering from macular degeneration.

Nov 14, 2011 | The Orange County Register

Hundreds get the gift of clearer sight at clinic

Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Director Dr. Roger Steinert joins ophthalmologists to offer pro bono care at a weekend vision clinic.

Sep 30, 2011 | Gizmodo

Why Do You See Stars When You Get Hit In The Face?

UC Irvine ophthalmologist Dr. Robert Wade Crow explains why we see stars when we hit our heads.

Apr 26, 2011 | The Orange County Register

Electronic readers: Hard on your eyes?

Are electronic readers bad for your eyes? Some UC Irvine medical students have complained their iPads give them headaches.

Mar 24, 2011 | Daily Pilot

Dining in the Dark exceeds fundraising goal

Dr. Baruch Kuppermann, professor of ophthalmology and biomedical engineering at UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, is honored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Oct 22, 2010 | Science X

UCI stem cell researchers to receive $9.35 million in state funding

Of the total, UC Irvine eye scientist Dr. Henry Klassen wins a $3.85-million grant to create a stem-cell treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.

Aug 03, 2010 | 2 News

New telescopic lens implant help patients with macular degeneration

Dr. Baruch Kuppermann tells 2 News how a new telescopic lens implant help patients with macular degeneration.