David Calkins
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October 5, 2017
Vision conference brings together research groups from across the Southeast
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) recently hosted the Southeastern Vision Conference to celebrate and share excellence in vision science. -
August 15, 2017
A solar eclipse can hurt your eyesight without you knowing it – here’s why.
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September 1, 2016
‘Audacious’ grant spurs research on retina regeneration
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University have received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research to restore vision through regeneration of the retina. -
June 25, 2015
VEI receives grant from Research to Prevent Blindness for research and education
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute recently received a grant for $115,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness, placing the total award amount for unrestricted grants from the organization at $860,000. -
December 16, 2014
Retinal neuron survival in glaucoma
Understanding how the protein TRPV1 helps neurons survive after glaucoma-related stressors could lead to new therapeutic strategies for glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions. -
October 2, 2014
Regenerative visual neuroscience effort launched
Vanderbilt University has launched a regenerative visual neuroscience initiative to develop new ways of treating — and restoring sight to — people who have been blinded by glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and eye injuries. -
March 14, 2014
Protein boosts retinal neuron survival
An ion channel protein called TRIPV1 helps retinal neurons survive the elevated eye pressure associated with glaucoma.