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Apr 25, 2023 | Forbes Health
Red Eyes (Bloodshot Eyes): Causes And Treatment
Red eyes, also called bloodshot eyes, can be caused by various factors and are a common issue most people experience at some point. It’s important to understand the possible reasons behind red eyes because while some underlying causes are harmless, others can indicate a medical concern, be contagious and/or require medical attention.
Oct 13, 2022 | Ophthalmology Times
UCI-led report illustrates potential of precision genome editing in treating inherited retinal diseases
According to UCI researchers, current preclinical successes and clinical genome editing approaches for treating inherited retinal degenerative disease and stresses there is hope that in vivo gene editing will be the future treatment paradigm for these diseases.
Oct 01, 2022 | Ophthalmology Times
Expanding accessibility of vision correction with spectacles for children with cranial abnormalities
Donny Suh MD, Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at UCI's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine CA, discusses special glasses he invented. The Omni glasses are designed for children with any forms of cranial dystosis. The glasses are adjustable to any head size and are printed on a 3D printer.
Sep 27, 2022 | CIsion PRWeb
NCCVEH Names Dr. Donny W. Suh, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine, as Recipient of the 8th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award
Donny W. Suh, MD, FAAP, MBA, FACS, Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, named recipient of the 8th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award from the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness
Aug 19, 2022
Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, wins 2022 Ludwig von Sallmann prize
Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Ludwig von Sallman Prize, a prestigious award is given every two years to an individual who has distinguished themselves by making a significant contribution to vision research and ophthalmology.
Apr 23, 2022 | The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Roger Steinert, MD elected to ASCRS Ophthalmology Hall of Fame
The late Roger Steinert, MD, past Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute was inducted into the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) ophthalmology Hall of Fame.
Apr 07, 2022 | IEEE Spectrum
Andrew Browne, MD, PhD on color night vision enhanced by AI.
In a new study, with the help of deep-learning AI technology, scientists have devised a way in which infrared vision might help see the visible colors in a scene in the absence of light.
Apr 03, 2022 | American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD chosen by APSET to receive the prestigious 2022 Goodman and Gilman Award in Receptor Pharmacology
Dr. Palczewski is receiving this award in recognition of his innovative and pathfinding studies on mechanisms of activation of G protein-coupled receptors that have advanced understanding of receptor structure, signaling mechanism, defects that lead to disease, and treatments that preserve vision.
Dec 27, 2021 | Spectrum News 1
Dr. BenMohamed and his team's preemptive COVID vaccine has promising results
UC Irvine professor of immunology Lbachir BenMohamed — who also is the director of the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology at the university's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — and his colleagues have been developing a preemptive vaccine for all coronaviruses with a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Dec 20, 2021 | Ocular Surgery News
Dr. Marjan Farid featured in Ocular Surgery News on topic of new IOLs expanding patient options
New IOLs expand patient options, but selection remains crucial