Stay up to date on the latest breakthroughs in our field, cutting-edge research, and patient success stories. Learn how we realized our dream in the latest Vision magazine.
ACCESS Study Shows How Removing Cost Barriers Can Restore Sight
A newly published study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas highlights a powerful solution to a persistent challenge in U.S. healthcare: the cost barrier to vision-saving treatment. The study examines ACCESS (Alleviating Costs for Critical Eye Specialty Services), a program designed to ensure patients receive essential ophthalmic care—even when insurance does not cover it.
Learn moreRare Disease Day to Gould Syndrome Awareness Day: Accelerating Research Through Philanthropy
Between Rare Disease Day (February 28) and Gould Syndrome Awareness Day (April 12), our goal is to raise at least $150,000 to expand our research team and accelerate new directions exploring gene therapy for Gould syndrome.
Learn moreAdvancing Vision Research: Investigating How Retinal Neurons Regulate Blood Flow
In October 2025, the All May See Foundation awarded $60,000 through its Faculty Peer Reviewed Research Awards Program to Dr. Wenhao (Henk) Shang of the Tyson Kim Lab for his project: Neurovascular Control of Retinal Perfusion: Investigating Activity-Dependent Blood Flow Regulation by Perivascular Nts-RGCs
Learn moreSave 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.
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