Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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December 1, 2016
Symposium honors Casagrande’s career
Colleagues of Vivien Casagrande, Ph.D., celebrated her distinguished career in the visual sciences with a “Lifetime of Vision” symposium Nov. 18 in Biological Sciences/Medical Research Building III. -
November 3, 2016
Vanderbilt ophthalmologist emphasizes care in dim-light driving as time change brings darkness to evening commute
With the end of daylight saving time, ophthalmologists at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want to focus on a real issue—dim-light driving situations that can endanger drivers and pedestrians. -
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. -
August 4, 2016
Ophthalmology association honors VUMC’s Donahue
Sean Donahue, M.D., Ph.D., Sam and Darthea Coleman Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), was recently named a Choosing Wisely Champion by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). -
July 21, 2016
Two receive Research to Prevent Blindness grants
Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) has awarded two grants to faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology. -
June 9, 2016
VUMC ophthalmologist urges eye protection from the bright summer sunshine
When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather on sunscreen. Doctors at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want consumers to be on the lookout for another protective measure – sunglasses. -
March 22, 2016
Vanderbilt expert offers eye care tips for windy spring days