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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.

O’Rese J. Knight, MD

Enhancing Glaucoma Management and Expanding Ophthalmology Workforce Diversity: Dr. Knight is developing clinical tools to meet the unmet need of 24-hr IOP monitoring and addressing disparities in eye...

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UC 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...

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2024 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...

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A 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...

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In 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...

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In 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...

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JOIN 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...

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UCSF 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...

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Enhancing Patient Care and Clinic Operations through TeamSTEPPS: A Collaborative Effort Led by Dr. David Hwang

In an ongoing effort to elevate patient care and optimize clinic operations, Dr. David Hwang, along with the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology, recently spearheaded two multi-disciplinary sessions focused...

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Luciano C. Greig, MD, PhD

Retinal Development and Regeneration: We investigate the gene regulatory networks that control retinal neuron development. Insights from this work inform novel therapeutic strategies to restore vision using stem...

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Peer Review in Ophthalmology: Training the Next Generation of Vision Scientists

Dr. Matilda Chan, MD, PhD, representing the Council of Vision Editors, was recently featured in a publication in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS), highlighting an innovative program...

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Dr. Muniyandi Accepted into NAEVR Emerging Vision Scientist Program

We are thrilled to announce that one of our own vision researchers, Dr. Anbukkarasi Muniyandi has been accepted into the prestigious NAEVR (National Alliance for Eye and Vision...

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