Sep 29, 2012

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.

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.

Jul 26, 2012

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

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.

Mar 29, 2012

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

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

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.

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.