Sight + Sound, Spring 2026
At the Eye & Ear Foundation, our work is guided by a simple but powerful belief: Everyone deserves the opportunity to see, hear, and live life to its fullest.
Every day, we support scientists, clinicians, and educators who are pushing the boundaries of medicine—asking bold questions, challenging limitations, and working tirelessly to turn discovery into healing. Their work reflects our mission to advance research and expand access to care, with the ultimate goal of treating and curing diseases and disorders of the eye, ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
This mission is rooted not only in innovation, but in humanity. It is about restoring independence, preserving connection, and offering hope to individuals and families facing conditions that profoundly affect how they experience the world. It is about ensuring that breakthroughs in research translate into real-world impact, reaching patients regardless of circumstance.
Philanthropy makes this possible. Through the generosity of our donors and partners, we are able to foster collaboration, accelerate discovery, and help build an innovative model of medicine—one that brings together researchers, physicians, and communities in pursuit of better outcomes for all. Your support fuels progress today while laying the groundwork for the cures of tomorrow.
As you read this edition of Sight + Sound, I hope you feel the same sense of purpose that inspires our work every day. Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us as we work to improve lives through vision and hearing research, care, and compassion.
Warm regards,
Lawton Snyder
Chief Executive Officer
The Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh