Topic: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences May 8, 2023 Class Acts 2023: Alexandra ZdonczykMedical student focused on health equity in vision care.Class Acts, Medical Campus & Community February 14, 2023 Apte receives Bárány PrizeAward recognizes research, includes lecture to eye research society.National Leaders January 2, 2023 Dry eye disease alters how the eye’s cornea heals itself after injuryMouse study IDs gene and protein that could be targets for therapy.News Release December 7, 2022 Evidence of autoimmunity’s origins uncovered via new approachStudy opens pathway to better diagnosis, treatment of autoimmune diseases.News Release May 16, 2022 Ruzycki receives career development awardResearcher receives funding support from Research to Prevent Blindness.National Leaders May 11, 2022 Kass, Gordon receive Hellen Keller Prize for Vision ResearchScientists recognized for glaucoma research.National Leaders April 15, 2021 Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressureLandmark study shows most patients with elevated pressure don’t go on to lose vision.News Release November 3, 2020 Cornea appears to resist infection from novel coronavirusOther viruses, such as Zika and herpes simplex, replicate in corneal tissue.News Release September 29, 2020 Kerschensteiner honored for work with neural circuits, visual systemLauded by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.National Leaders June 24, 2020 Ferguson receives award from blindness-prevention organizationStein Innovation Award provides funding aimed at understanding visual system.National Leaders June 12, 2020 Scientists map how human retinal cells relay information to brainStudy may advance understanding of eye diseases involving retina.News Release March 18, 2019 Kefalov receives Bressler Prize for vision researchRecognized for contributions to advancements in understanding vision loss .National Leaders January 15, 2019 New hope for old diseaseDoctors may soon be able to predict, prevent Alzheimer’s disease.Outlook Magazine November 2, 2018 $3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome researchGrant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.News Release September 4, 2018 Scientists identify weak point in deadly eye melanomaPlant compound shuts down tumor growth.News Release August 23, 2018 Alzheimer’s one day may be predicted during eye examNoninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.News Release April 23, 2018 Feibel honored with lectureshipAlso honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award.National Leaders April 5, 2018 Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cellsOlder cells promote inflammation, abnormal blood vessel growth that can lead to blindness.News Release August 17, 2017 Enjoy the eclipse, but protect your eyesOphthalmologist offers tips for safe viewing.Medical Campus & Community August 8, 2017 Ophthalmology department renamed in honor of John F. Hardesty$10 million from daughter to fund research, patient care and recognize legacy.News Release May 16, 2017 Obituary: Robert C. Drews, emeritus professor, trustee, 86Ophthalmologist had lifelong association with university as student, teacher, benefactor, trustee.Obituaries May 4, 2017 Potential predictor of glaucoma damage identifiedResearch in mice and patients suggests biomarker could predict vision loss.News Release January 12, 2017 Resisting ZikaUndeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.Outlook Magazine December 9, 2016 Surgery, even if delayed, can restore vision in patients with brain injuriesResults promising even when operation delayed several months.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›
