Vanderbilt Eye Institute Archive — Page 10 of 11

A researcher in a white lab coat sits at a workstation beside a microscope and computer displaying tissue images in a blue-lit laboratory.
March 7, 2013

Penn seeks new look at eye disorder

John Penn, Ph.D., vice chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Vanderbilt, is seeking to change the way retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide, is treated.

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.
February 20, 2013

Last Days of Winter Can be Hard on Eyes; Vanderbilt Ophthalmologist Offers Care Tips

Winter may be slowly giving way to spring, but the remaining cold days of the season can cause plenty of trouble for the eyes—trouble that is largely avoidable, says a Vanderbilt Eye Institute ophthalmologist.

By Jessica Pasley
Scientist in a white lab coat and gloves uses a pipette over laboratory tubes and equipment in a blue-lit research lab.
February 14, 2013

NIH lauds Rex’s ideas for future of vision research

Tonia Rex, Ph.D., assistant professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, was recently named one of 10 winners of the National Institutes of Health competition for ideas on the future of vision research.

By Jessica Pasley
A group of officials and attendees pose behind a large gold ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony indoors; the ribbon is tied with a large bow at center.
February 7, 2013

Expansion doubles VEI’s space in Williamson County

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute has solidified itself as the largest, most comprehensive ophthalmology practice in the region with the recent expansion of its Franklin practice, now called VEI Williamson County.

By Jessica Pasley
A man in a dark sweater and tie stands with his arms crossed in a laboratory, with shelves and scientific equipment in the background.
January 24, 2013

Calkins lands award from Research to Prevent Blindness

David Calkins, Ph.D., vice chair and director of Research for the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, was recently awarded a Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Senior Scientific Investigator Award.

By Jessica Pasley
Two clinicians pose in an eye clinic beside an eye-examination instrument and a monitor displaying a scan.
October 25, 2012

Special lenses help restore physician’s fading vision

Camiron Pfennig, M.D., still fondly remembers performing her first operation. The then 5-year-old aptly used the brightly colored, chunky plastic tools from her Fisher Price doctor’s kit to extend the life of her beloved stuffed animals and dolls.

By Jessica Pasley