Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Archive — Page 7 of 10

Rows of sunglasses in assorted shapes, colors, and frame styles displayed on a wall-mounted retail rack.
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.

By Jessica Pasley
Close-up of a human eye with a green-gray iris, dark pupil, visible eyelashes, eyebrow, and slight redness at the inner corner.
March 22, 2016

Vanderbilt expert offers eye care tips for windy spring days

By Jessica Pasley
Portrait of an older woman with short white hair wearing a coral-pink top and pearl necklace.
March 17, 2016

Life-changing impact of cornea transplantation celebrated

Since 1961, the Eye Bank Association of America has provided donors for more than 1.5 million corneal transplants nationwide. And for nearly 25 years, the group has celebrated corneal transplant recipients, promoted awareness of the need to donate and recognized donors and families during National Eye Donor Month in March.

By Jessica Pasley
Six adults pose on a stage in front of blue curtains; the woman at center holds a glass award, and several people wear conference badges.
February 18, 2016

VEI honored by American Academy of Ophthalmology

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) was recently awarded the Commitment to Advocacy Award during the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) annual meeting.

By Jessica Pasley
eye
February 4, 2016

Grant spurs research into trauma-induced vision loss

Tonia Rex, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute are working to uncover how best to treat ocular trauma, the fourth leading cause of blindness worldwide.

By Jessica Pasley
January 21, 2016

New targets for diabetic retinopathy

Certain protein factors have been identified as attractive targets for treating diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of blindness in adults.

By Vanderbilt Health News