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Aug 04, 2026 | UCI Health
A mother's legacy: Supporting vision research
Renee and Peter Horner continue a family legacy of supporting vision care, inspired by Renee’s parents and her mother’s experience with age-related macular degeneration. Their generous support of the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute helps advance innovative research and treatments while bringing hope to patients and shaping the future of vision care.
Aug 03, 2026 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
Renowned retina researcher joins Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research
Internationally recognized retina researcher Frans Vinberg, PhD, has joined the UC Irvine Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, drawn to the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute’s growing reputation and the promise of challenging new research opportunities to cure blindness.
Jul 07, 2026 | UCI Health Live Well Blog
Eye researchers at work on groundbreaking whole-eye transplant
The goal is simple but audacious: to restore vision with a whole-eye transplant. Across the country, research teams are racing to make that breakthrough, including UCI Health neuro-ophthalmologist Kimberly Gokoffski, MD, PhD, and vision scientist Frans Vinberg, PhD.
Jun 25, 2026 | UCI Health
Author credits eye specialist for lifesaving cancer diagnosis
When an author sought care at UCI Health for blurred vision, an ophthalmologist identified signs that pointed to a serious underlying condition beyond her eyes. That timely diagnosis led to the discovery of a rare lung tumor, highlighting how comprehensive eye exams can sometimes reveal important health issues affecting the entire body.
May 21, 2026 | UCI Health
Preventing sun damage to your eyes
Preventing sun damage to your eyes highlights how prolonged UV exposure can increase the risk of eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and even eye cancer, while offering practical tips to protect your vision. UCI Health ophthalmologist Dr. Mohammad Riazi Esfahani shares expert advice on choosing the right sunglasses, wearing hats and sunscreen, and reducing UV exposure to help keep your eyes healthy for years to come.
Apr 30, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Marco Bassetto, PharmD, PhD, Awarded Grant From BrightFocus Foundation’s Macular Degeneration Research Program
BrightFocus Foundation’s Macular Degeneration Research program recently awarded a two-year, $200,000 postdoctoral fellowship grant to Marco Bassetto, PharmD, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher for his innovative research in vision health.
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 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 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.
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.