Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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November 21, 2019
Sternberg honored by American Academy of Ophthalmology
Paul Sternberg Jr., MD, recently received the American Academy of Ophthalmology EnergEYES Award, given by the academy’s young ophthalmologists. -
July 25, 2019
Eye Institute receives $10 million gift for vision research efforts
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) has received a $10 million gift that will fund regenerative visual neuroscience research to develop transformative therapies for eye diseases. -
July 15, 2019
Potassium balance and glaucoma
Vanderbilt Eye Institute researchers have discovered that an imbalance in the ionic environment of retinal ganglion cells may contribute to functional impairments in glaucoma. -
July 1, 2019
Research to Prevent Blindness awards grants to Department of Ophthalmology
Vanderbilt Eye Institute receives grants to Research to study causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases. -
June 26, 2019
Study explores treatment options for babies with cataracts
Cataracts are uncommon in babies but when they occur the cloudy lenses must be removed without delay or blindness may result. -
May 22, 2019
New clinic focused on helping patients with low vision issues
When Josh Robinson, OD, chose to specialize in low vision optometry, he was certain of one thing — his services would have a big impact on his patient population — and it is proving to be true. -
November 29, 2018
NEI grants help bolster glaucoma research efforts
Two Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) researchers were recently awarded National Eye Institute (NEI) Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) for Regenerative Medicine grants for $6.8 million over five years to develop new treatments for optic neuropathies and glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness.