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Dec 10, 2024 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
Unraveling the genetic mysteries of vision loss
More than 5 million people worldwide have inherited retinal diseases that can lead to significant vision loss or blindness. Great strides have been made to identify the genetic mutations responsible for many of these conditions, but for about 25% of the disorders, the cause remains a mystery — one that molecular geneticist Rui Chen, PhD, aims to solve.
Nov 12, 2024 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
An eye for aesthetics: Oculoplastics specialist Dr. Seanna Grob
Learn more about our newest oculoplastic specialist.
Sep 23, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine
Lighting the Way for a New Generation in Children’s Eye Care
John Graether, MD, makes $1 million gift to establish pediatric ophthalmology fellowship
Sep 05, 2024 | UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Shine the Light
Help for thyroid eye disease
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune condition that inflames the tissues around the eyes, potentially causing dryness, redness, double vision, difficulty closing the eyelids, and noticeable eye bulging. Oculoplastic specialists Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema and Dr. Jeremiah Tao share advanced treatment options available for patients with this condition.
Aug 16, 2024 | UCI Health Live Well Magazine
Cycling again after complex cataract surgery
Cyclist feared he would lose his eyesight and his livelihood following an incomplete surgery. He would then be referred to UCI Health's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute where he met cornea specialist, Soroosh Behshad, MD. A few days later Dr. Behshad performed a complex surgery to remove the cataract, and the cyclist now has 20/20 vision.
Jul 09, 2024
UCI Center for Translational Vision Research Achieves ORU Status
Following the UCI Office of Research’s official announcement last week that the Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR) has achieved the prestigious Organized Research Unit (ORU) status at UCI, I want to thank everyone involved in working over the last five years to reach this significant milestone.
Jul 03, 2024 | UCI Health
Ophthalmologist Dr. Marjan Farid recognized for eye care innovations
The Roger Steinert, MD, Legacy Award is a testament to leadership, dedication and expertise in the field
Jul 01, 2024 | UCI Office of Research
UCI Center for Translational Vision Research Achieves Organized Research Unit Status
The UCI Office of Research is pleased to announce the Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR)’s achievement of the prestigious Organized Research Unit (ORU) status at UCI.
Jun 13, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report
Everyone can benefit from yearly eye exams
How often you get an eye exam depends on age, symptoms and existing vision problems. Here's what doctors recommend for good eye health.
Apr 28, 2024 | Fountain Valley Living
Eye Mobile helps kids see bright future
If you wore glasses as a child, you might remember the first time you tried them on and, amazingly, could see individual leaves on trees. You also might remember getting teased on the playground for your new look. However, that rite of passage is a thing of the past. Thanks to more readily available comprehensive eye exams, today more kids wear glasses than ever before.