Can Kocasarac, MD, has a unique role. As part of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service at the UPMC Eye Center – which he joined this last year — the Clinical Assistant Professor […]
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Breathing Easier
To begin his presentation for the April 7th Eye & Ear Foundation webinar entitled, “Breathing Easier: Sinonasal and Allergies,” Mikhaylo Szczupak, MD, shared an iconic image of Pittsburgh with one […]
Refractive Surgery
The UPMC Eye Center has a long history of doing refractive surgery. In fact, it was part of a pivotal FDA trial that resulted in LASIK approval – back in […]
Hearing with the Brain
“Hearing with the Brain,” the topic of the Eye & Ear Foundation’s March 10th webinar, discussed hearing loss and research being done on cochlear implants. Prevalence of Hearing Loss “Hearing […]
Understanding Common Eye Infections
The University of Pittsburgh has the unique privilege of having an ophthalmic microbiology laboratory. There are not too many around nationally, according to Dr. Alex Mammen, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor […]
Everything You Need to Know About Hearing Aids
If you have a question about hearing aids, it was likely answered in the Eye & Ear Foundation’s February 9 webinar. Catherine Palmer, PhD, CCC-A, Professor in the Department of […]
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Corneal Transplantation
If you are an organ donor, there is a chance your corneas could be part of a life changing operation. The Eye & Ear Foundation’s January 28 webinar, “Corneal Transplantation: […]
Pittsburgh Skull Base Surgery Center Tour
On Monday, January 10, Eye & Ear Foundation webinar attendees got a tour of the University of Pittsburgh Skull Base Surgery Center from the comfort of their homes and offices. […]
Functional Vision Loss
According to the World Health Organization, 2.2 billion people worldwide have a visual impairment. William Smith, DO, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, projects […]
Improving Eye Care Delivery
Focusing on patient education, patient preferences, and system-based changes to broaden eye care delivery is Dr. Andrew Williams’ passion. The Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh talked […]
Understanding and Treating Swallowing Disorders
So much of our society is centered around food and drink. But swallowing issues can prevent some people from participating and enjoying this important life activity. In The Eye & […]
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Imaging for Retinal Diseases
You know how people say, “You had to be there?” That is the case with The Eye & Ear Foundation’s November 19 webinar, “Imaging for Retinal Diseases.” It is one […]
Removing Salivary Stones
Think of it like a kidney stone, but in your mouth. When material builds up over time, the salt in the saliva glands calcify and form a stone in the […]
CNN: These goggles helped a blind man see after 40 years
Dr. Jose-Alain Sahel’s optogenetics breakthrough has been featured on CNN. This new kind of gene therapy has allowed a 58-year-old man with retinitis pigmentosa to see objects after 40 years […]
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Vision Care Joins Mission of Mercy
For three years, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh has hosted a two-day clinic providing free dental care to the underserved members of the community. This year, free vision care was also […]