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Save the Date – Alcatraz Swim for Sight – Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
JOIN US! On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, Ari Hirson will host his 4th Alcatraz Swim for Sight administered by the Edward Charles Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the All May See Foundation to support UCSF Ophthalmology faculty research.
Learn moreYear-End Impact: Ensuring That All May See
As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support of All May See. Thanks to your generosity, 2025 has been a year of tremendous progress, and we’re excited to continue making a lasting impact together.
Learn moreInnovation Fund: Fuel the next generation of vision science
The Innovation Fund was created to give UCSF Ophthalmology and Francis I. Proctor Foundation faculty the resources, mentorship, and strategic support needed to bring innovative concepts to life. Once philanthropic funding is secured, faculty are invited to propose bold ideas with the potential to transform patient care
Learn moreThe Augie Fund: Giving Children the Vision They Deserve
The Augie Fund at the All May See Foundation ensures that vulnerable pediatric patients at UCSF receive glasses, contact lenses, and specialized vision care they need — regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Learn moreUCSF Ophthalmology Hosted Dr. Michael Kass for the Second Annual Stamper Lecture
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology welcomed Michael Kass, MD, Bernard Becker Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, as this year's distinguished speaker for the second annual Robert L. Stamper, MD Endowed Visiting Lectureship in Glaucoma on Thursday, November 6.
Learn moreUCSF Ophthalmology Hosts 3rd Annual McLeod Leadership Lecture
On October 30, 2025, the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology proudly hosted the 3rd annual Dr. Stephen McLeod Endowed Leadership Lecture in Ophthalmology, featuring Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State as Guest Lecturer on the topic of “From Hope to Hope”.
Learn moreWalking with Landon: A Community United for Gould Syndrome Research
On Sunday, October 19, more than 200 friends, family members, and supporters gathered in St. Louis to celebrate Landon’s 4th birthday with "Landon's Fourth Walk" in honor of his journey with Gould Syndrome. It was a perfect autumn day filled with smiles, laughter, and hope.
Learn moreAll May See Foundation Awards $250,000 to Advance Vision Research
The All May See Foundation has approved more than $250,000 in new faculty and postdoctoral research awards to support innovative projects at the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology and the Francis I. Proctor Foundation - these awards fund bold new ideas to prevent blindness and restore sight.
Learn more$160,000 and Counting—The 2025 Alcatraz Swim for Sight Nears Its Goal!
On Sunday, October 5, fifty swimmers braved the chilly waters of the San Francisco Bay for the 2025 Alcatraz Swim for Sight. This year’s event was chaired by Ari Hirson and administered by the Edward Charles Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the All May See Foundation to support UCSF Ophthalmology faculty research.
Learn moreInnovations in Education: Self-Guided Curriculum for Ocular Exam Skills
Madeline Yung, MD, has created a self-guided curriculum for ocular exam skills, where a series of modules assist students in independently learning essential exam components such as measuring vision or using a slit lamp
Learn moreUCSF Ophthalmology Ranked #10 in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology has been ranked among the top 10 eye care programs in the country in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, moving up from last year’s placement, marking a return to the top 10 for UCSF Ophthalmology.
Learn more$10M in 10 weeks challenge
If you can see, help someone who can’t
Please help us raise $10M in 10 weeks to sustain groundbreaking research that advances early detection and sight-restoring treatments for devastating eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
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