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Our impact

The scientific innovations made possible by generous donations have had a profound impact on people’s lives around the world.

93M

This is the staggering number of adults in the United States who are at high-risk for serious vision loss.

By 2050, the estimated number of people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is expected to more than double.

2.2B

The number of people who have a vision impairment. Almost half could have been prevented.

Our worldwide reach

See the impact we’ve had across the globe

San Francisco, California

SCORPIO (Seasonal Conjunctivitis Outbreak Reporting for Prevention and Improved Outcomes): An epidemiologic study to assess the major causes of bacterial conjunctivitis worldwide. In collaboration with Oregon Health and Science University, University of Nebraska, and University of California, Los Angeles.

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USA

ADJUST (Adalimumab in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial): A randomized clinical trial assessing when to withdraw adalimumab in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis. Also located in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Yurimaguas, Peru

mHealth: Developing a mobile application that will allow photo-diagnosis of trachoma, as well as visual acuity assessment and autorefraction for children who may need glasses.

United Kingdom

Three regions in Burkina
Faso, Africa

MIRAMA (Mortalité infantile réduite par l’administration de masse de l’azithromycine; Infant Mortality Reduced by the Mass Administration of Azithromycin): A collaboration with Helen Keller International (HKI) to assess repeated distribution of azithromycin to infants for childhood mortality.

Dosso, Niger

PNSO (Programme National de Promotion de la Santé Oculaire), CRISP (Children's Rehabilitation Institute and Surgical Program), & MOH (Ministry of Health): AVENIR is a cluster-randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of mass azithromycin for childhood mortality.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic
of Congo, Africa

Auranofin for river blindness: A randomized trial of an old drug auranofin, repurposed to see if it has efficacy against onchocerciasis, the cause of river blindness. The objective is to see whether auranofin can kill adult worms, currently the biggest challenge preventing global elimination of river blindness.

Amhara, Ethiopia

KETFO (Kebele Elimination of Trachoma for Ocular Health): A cluster-randomized trial to determine the minimal core group for antibiotic treatment for the elimination of trachoma.

Bharatpur, Nepal

VIEW II (Village-Integrated Eye Worker Trial II): Village-based screening of people 60 years and older for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration; the objective is to determine whether village-based screening for these diseases (and linkage to care and treatment) ultimately leads to better vision at the community level.

Madurai, India

CUP (Corneal Ulcer Prevention): Training community health workers how to diagnose and treat corneal abrasions in rural India and Nepal, with the goal of preventing abrasions from developing into a full-fledged corneal infection. (Corneal infections are the second highest cause of blindness in India).

Bangkok, Thailand

STACCATO (Systemic and Topical Control of Cytomegalovirus Anterior uveitis: Treatment Outcomes): A randomized trial to assess the efficacy of different antiviral treatments for cytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Telemedicine for CMV retinitis: Studies in assessing the diagnostic accuracy of using simple retinal cameras at the primary care doctor’s office to diagnose CMV retinitis. The goal is to catch the disease earlier, before it causes blindness.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Corneal ulcer diagnostics: Assessment of “portable PCR” - in other words, bringing a sophisticated lab test to the doctor’s office and speeding the diagnosis, especially of fungal and amoebic corneal infections.

Australia

In the Community

Providing access to high-quality care is central to our mission. Thanks to generous support from funders, we’ve been able to ensure that people in our community who are under- or uninsured can get the medical attention they deserve by establishing partnerships at local hospitals and pop-up clinics for particularly vulnerable populations.

We aim to provide the most inclusive care possible, which ultimately serves everyone in our community. By working with diverse groups of people, we have the opportunity to learn how diseases impact groups of people in different ways and then tailor our interventions based on what we learn.

Learn more about our Bay Area activities and the Augie Fund

“Donor generosity makes a profound difference in the lives of patients whose outcomes are changed by the groundbreaking research of the dedicated faculty.”

Honorary board member, Patsy Schuchardt

“The outstanding national ranking of UCSF Ophthalmology exemplifies why we feel especially proud of the work we do. Philanthropic gifts support excellence in patient care, research, and teaching at one of the finest academic eye institutes in the world.”

Board Chair, John F. de Benedetti

“I felt as though it was pretty clear how much the foundation cares about their patients. Knowing patients by name and checking in with them throughout their time at the hospital is very important and was reflected thoroughly throughout our visit. I also enjoyed learning about some of the events All May See puts on to bring people together [...] in fun and creative ways, such as their swimming event that many of their blind patients participate in!”

Students, Hartwick College's Silicon Valley Experience program

“I am thrilled that my UCSF specialists work closely to ensure the best possible outcome for my complex condition…When I met my UCSF team, I thought, ‘Somebody cares!’”

Grateful patient, Margaret Miller

“By supporting this world-class facility, programs, and faculty, we are helping to advance the field of vision medicine while ensuring quality care for those with complex sight challenges. Improving access to research-informed care is a commitment we’re proud to make.”

Chief executive officer of the Koret Foundation, Jeffrey Farber, donor to UCSF Ophthalmology

“As residents, we were drawn to UCSF because of the proximity to technology and dedicated mentoring. We are now proud to be alumni members…counting ourselves among our graduates who are worldwide leaders in this field.”

Alumni members, Ronald B. Melles, MD, and Eleanor K. Becker, MD, on UCSF Ophthalmology

“Something that impressed me with the All May See Foundation was how much of a difference they are truly making in people's lives. Patients donating after they've been treated and even having donations for All May See in their wills speaks to how much they are doing for others. I also loved being able to see the facility and learning more about this amazing organization!”