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UCSF Ophthalmology Resident Wins in Competition
Congratulations to UCSF Ophthalmology resident Dr. Zeeshan Haq, whose presentation won first place at the first annual Virtual Resident Ophthalmic Trauma Competition.
Learn more“Using Your Voice Shouldn’t Mean Losing Your Vision”
Read the UCSF team's letter of support to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Board of Trustees, signed by nearly 400 ophthalmology faculty, residents, and practitioners nationwide.
Learn moreOphthalmology Department’s Max Nachury, PhD, Receives ARVO’s 2020 Cogan Award
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) has named Dr. Nachury as recipient of its 2020 Cogan Award.
Learn moreInnovative Clinical Safety Upgrade for Patients and Doctors – COVID-19 Precautions
The clinics of the Department of Ophthalmology and Francis I. Proctor Foundation at UCSF have quickly adapted to improve distancing during patient visits.
Learn moreFifth Annual Alcatraz Swim for Sight
UCSF Opthalmology proudly hosted the 5th Annual Alcatraz Swim for Sight on Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Learn moreThe Sky’s the Limit – Class of 2018
Meet UCSF’s outstanding Ophthalmology residents from the class of 2018 who work alongside renowned faculty and learn leading-edge practices across all areas of ophthalmology.
Learn moreDr. Stewart Investigates Impact of Sugar on Diabetics’ Sight
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has awarded clinician scientist Jay Stewart, MD, $110,000 to study how sugar affects the vitreous gel of diabetes patients.
Learn moreDr. Saras Ramanathan – Cataract Specialist
Cataract specialist Saras Ramanathan, MD, has earned recognition for outstanding teaching at the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University’s Wilmer Eye Institute, California Pacific Medical Center, and now at UCSF.
Learn moreNational Leadership Role for Dr. McLeod
Stephen D. McLeod, MD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, has been appointed to the National Advisory Eye Council. This committee advises the National Eye Institute on funding decisions, initiatives, and strategic planning.
Learn moreBionic Eye: Sight for the Blind
The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, now approved for US commercial use, was tested at UCSF and other leading eye centers.
Learn moreYoung Fundraisers Help Babies
Read about how students, parents, and teachers from Sacred Heart School in Saratoga presented a check to That Man May See for $14,000 to save the sight of vulnerable infants treated at UCSF.
Learn moreInternational program saves sight and lives
Watch the video from a 2011 CNN broadcast highlighting the work of UCSF’s Dr. Tom Lietman in Ethiopia and Niger.
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