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.
Seeing Love Clearly: This Valentine’s Day, Give the Gift of Sight
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms—the love of family, friends, and the simple joys that make life beautiful. But for millions around the world, vision loss can make it difficult to experience these moments fully. At the All May See Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to see love clearly.
Learn moreACCESS Breaks Barriers to Vital Eye Care in San Francisco
Over the past three years, the ACCESS (Alleviating Costs for Critical Eye Specialty Services) program, managed by Madeline Yung, MD, and Tyson Kim, MD, PhD, has successfully provided treatments to 76 patients and counting.
Learn moreCelebrating the Inaugural Robert L. Stamper, MD, Endowed Visiting Lectureship in Glaucoma
On January 30, 2025, the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology hosted the inaugural Robert L. Stamper, MD, Endowed Visiting Lectureship in Glaucoma, marking a significant milestone in honoring Dr. Robert Stamper’s profound contributions to glaucoma research, patient care, education, and mentorship.
Learn moreAll May See Announces $201,600 in New Faculty Research & Postdoctoral Fellows Awards
All May See Foundation is pleased to announce the following new faculty research awards, approved at its January 2025 Board meeting, to the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology and Francis I. Proctor Foundation, funded projects included:
Learn moreYear-End Giving to Transform Vision Care for Families
As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support of All May See. Thanks to your generosity, 2024 has been a year of tremendous progress, and we’re excited to continue making a lasting impact together.
Learn moreMake a Difference This Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Giving Tuesday on December 3 is the perfect time to amplify your impact. This global day of generosity celebrates the power of collective giving. By contributing on Giving Tuesday, you can help us continue the fight against blindness and vision impairment.
Learn moreUC San Francisco at the AAO 2024 Annual Meeting
UCSF Ophthalmology and Proctor Foundation Faculty are attending the American Academy of Ophthalmology “AAO 2024” annual meeting at “McCormick Place” in Chicago, from Friday, October 18, 2024 to Monday, October 21, 2024. Faculty presentations and contributions for the event are listed below.
Learn more2024 Alcatraz Swim for Sight a Splashing Success!
THANK YOU to those who participated and supported us on Sunday, October 6 for the Alcatraz Swim for Sight at Aquatic Park. There were 47 swimmers who braved the cold waters to swim from Alcatraz back to Aquatic Park.
Learn moreA 3rd Lap for Landon Raises Awareness for Gould Syndrome
A St. Louis family organized a third fundraising walk on Sunday, October 27, in honor of their son, Landon who was diagnosed with Gould Syndrome and is turning 3. It was such a great and beautiful fall day! There were over 200 people who took a lap with Landon!
Learn moreIn Memoriam: Dr. Alexander R. Irvine
We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Dr. Alexander R. Irvine, who passed away on September 14, 2024, at age 86 in Santa Rosa, California. His remarkable career at UCSF left a lasting impact on the field of ophthalmology, his patients, and countless students and colleagues.
Learn moreIn Memoriam: Shiu Y. Kwok, MD, PhD, JD
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Shiu Y. Kwok, a beloved ophthalmologist, academic scholar publishing over 50 papers, and mentor who dedicated over four decades to the care and well-being of his patients in San Francisco.
Learn moreJOIN US this weekend! Alcatraz Swim for Sight – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
JOIN US Sunday, October 6 for the Alcatraz Swim for Sight at the Aquatic Park - 700-898 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. This year's event is co-chaired by Ari and Noah Hirson. The Edward Charles Foundation will administer the event. Proceeds will go to the All May See Foundation to support UCSF Ophthalmology faculty research.
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