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Eye Health and Vision Science
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July 22, 2025UC Davis Health receives $3.6 million grant from NIH to improve eye gene therapy
The UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Eye Institute to explore a new way to treat vision loss using gene therapy.
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May 01, 2025
Early-stage trial finds stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is safe
An early-stage trial finds that CD34+ stem cells are a safe — and possibly effective — treatment for vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa.
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April 02, 2025UC Davis doctor trains pediatric anesthesiologists in country with critical shortage
Niroop Ravula’s trip to Zambia is part of UC Davis Health’s long-running commitment to global eye health with Orbis International.
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February 26, 2025Celebration of the Century: Ernest Tschannen turns 100
Members of the UC Davis Eye Center gathered recently to celebrate the milestone birthday of Ernest E. Tschannen, who turned 100 on February 16th.
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July 10, 2024Vision neuroscientist appointed interim director for Center for Neuroscience
Vision neuroscientist Marie Burns has been appointed interim director for the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience.
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June 25, 2024Surgery may benefit macular edema from Coats disease
Surgery may benefit patients with Coats disease who do not improve with standard treatments, according to a new case study. The rare eye disorder is often diagnosed in childhood.
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May 10, 2024UC Davis Health Ophthalmologist Glenn Yiu honored for retina research
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology recognized Glenn Yiu, a professor of ophthalmology, with the 2024 Carl Camras Translational Research Award.
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April 01, 2024How to protect your eyes during the 2024 solar eclipse
Staring at the sun can damage your eyes in less than a minute. An ophthalmologist explains how to protect your vision during the 2024 eclipse.
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December 19, 2023
Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?
Dozens of eye drop recalls have left consumers confused. An expert explains why there have been so many recalls and how to pick safe eye drops.
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November 16, 2023
FDA eye drop recall: Don’t use these CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target brands
The FDA is again warning consumers to immediately stop using 27 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.
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November 13, 2023
Infections from over-the-counter artificial tears: Implications for patients and clinicians
An expert in ophthalmologic product development explains why so many eyedrops have been recalled this year and gives advice for how clinicians can help patients stay safe.
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October 13, 2023Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building recognized regionally and nationally for outstanding design
The Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building received top awards from the Construction Managers Association of America and the Sacramento Business Journal.
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August 29, 2023Eye Center tests experimental gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration
An experimental medicine being tested at the UC Davis Eye Center uses gene therapy as a possible treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration or wet AMD.
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August 25, 2023
FDA warns people not to use 2 types of eye drops due to contamination
The FDA has issued a warning about two types of eye drops, due to possible contamination. The new warning comes after several eye drop recalls this year.
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August 18, 2023Kids don't know they need glasses: 7 vision tips for parents
Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.
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June 16, 2023New risk factor identified for potentially blinding condition
A new study shows that high altitude may be a risk factor for a relatively rare condition known as Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION).
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May 18, 2023UC President Michael V. Drake: ‘It’s a great privilege to help others do well’
UC President — and ophthalmologist — Michael V. Drake talks with the UC Davis Eye Center about mentors, medicine and his hopes for the UC community.
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January 09, 2023UC Davis Health leads $2M program to improve eye care for people with diabetes
Ophthalmologist Glenn Yiu received a $2 million grant from the UC Office of the President to lead a remote ophthalmology program with UCLA, UCSD and UCSF to increase eye screenings for underserved people with diabetes.
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December 05, 2022
UC Davis Health opens doors to new state-of-the-art eye care facility in Sacramento
UC Davis Health welcomed the first patients to the new Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute on Monday, Dec. 5.
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November 16, 2022Eye Center first to test microshunt in children with refractory childhood glaucoma
A polymer-based microshunt is safe and effective in pediatric patients with refractory childhood glaucoma, according to a small, single-center case series at the UC Davis Health Eye Center. The children in the study needed trabeculectomy or implantation of a glaucoma drainage device.
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November 10, 2022US ophthalmology residency programs rank last for diversity, according to new study
A diverse physician workforce — one that looks like the patient population — can help improve health equity. But a new study of residency programs in the U.S. found ophthalmology programs rank last in underrepresented minorities compared to other specialties.
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November 07, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine’s Bayanihan student-run clinic now offers ophthalmology care
The Bayanihan student-run clinic now offers ophthalmology services, thanks to a dedicated volunteer who saw a need for specialized care and recruited two physicians to screen and treat underserved patients for eye diseases.
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November 04, 2022Society for the Blind honors Mark Mannis with Briggs Award for Excellence
The Society for the Blind has honored Mark J. Mannis with the Briggs Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology for his outstanding contributions to the field. Mannis is a distinguished professor and the Fosse Endowed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at UC Davis.
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October 17, 2022
Eye care professionals from Latin America train at UC Davis simulation center
Health care professionals from Bolivia, Chile and Peru gathered at the UC Davis Health Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement this week as part of a special training project conducted in partnership with global eye care nonprofit Orbis International.
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October 10, 2022Orbis and UC Davis team up to train eye care teams from Latin America
UC Davis Health is teaming up with Orbis International for training programs in Sacramento and aboard the Flying Eye Hospital at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View. Nearly 50 ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, nurses, and biomedical engineers from Bolivia, Chile, and Peru will participate in the two-week program.
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October 05, 2022Ribbon-cutting and dedication mark milestone for Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building
Around 200 supporters of the UC Davis Eye Center were on hand Saturday, September 17, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building. The striking four-story structure on the UC Davis Sacramento campus is set to open in early December.
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September 13, 2022$4 million donation from Daryl Geweke supports glaucoma research and treatment
The Eye Center at UC Davis Health has two new endowed chairs focused on glaucoma research and treatment, thanks to a $4 million donation from business entrepreneur Daryl Geweke. James D. Brandt and Nicholas R. Marsh-Armstrong are the inaugural holders of the new endowed chairs.
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August 04, 2022OCT images predict likelihood of stopping eye injections
Patients with retinal vein occlusions who require frequent anti-VEGF injections are more likely to successfully wean off the injections within two years if they show an early anatomic response, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
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July 29, 2022Jennifer Li appointed chair of Eye Bank Association of America
Jennifer Li, a professor of ophthalmology, has been appointed to the prestigious position of chair of the Eye Bank Association of America. The organization provides education and support for cornea transplantation, a procedure that has restored eyesight for thousands of people.
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