February 16, 2021 By: Courtney Caprara, UPMC UPMC Kildare Hospital, located in Clane, Ireland, is the first hospital in that country to install an innovative laser with the potential to […]
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The Eye & Ear Foundation hosted a webinar on Keratoconus: kéras (Greek, Cornea), cōnus (Latin, Cone) – Current and Future Advancements in Treatment. This webinar featured Vishal Jhanji, MD, FRCS, […]
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Best Practice – Annual Eye Exams Annual eye exams detect complications from serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol levels, by evaluating the condition of […]
The research will identify patient needs, difficulties and expectations while developing methods and measurements for assessing visual impairment. By Dr. Maria Simbra, CBS Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of […]
The University of Pittsburgh today announced a collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health to help address the needs of the visually impaired […]
Health Literacy Over the past several years, The Eye & Ear Foundation has made strides in its commitment to increase access to health care by working with the Departments of […]
According to the World Health Organization, over a billion people globally have some form of visual impairment. These impairments can vary greatly, and while some can be resolved with glasses, […]
The Eye & Ear Foundation hosted a webinar on Visual Impairment and Visual Rehabilitation. This webinar featured experts in visual rehabilitation, José-Alain Sahel, MD, William Smith, OD, and Holly Stants, […]
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Tuesday, December 1st provides us the opportunity to be a part of Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving – a way to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe […]
In the spirit of the holidays, I want to express my appreciation for all who have stayed connected with us during this difficult year. I thank you for trusting in […]
For 35 years, The Eye & Ear Foundation has been committed to supporting promising research in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh that has the […]
The Eye & Ear Foundation hosted a webinar on Exploring Novel Pathways To Provide Care To People In Need. This webinar featured experts in providing access to care for all […]
The Eye & Ear Foundation hosted a webinar on Imaging the Eye to Diagnose and Treat Macular Disorders. This webinar featured José-Alain Sahel, MD, Chair and Distinguished Professor of the […]
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According to Dr. Carl Snyderman, “the epilepsy surgery directly builds on our cumulative experience with minimally invasive approaches to the skull base. In particular, we pioneered a new transmaxillary approach […]
SparingVision, a Paris-based startup company with Pittsburgh ties and gene therapy treatments for eye problems, has raised about $50 million in its most recent financing round. To date, the 2-year-old […]
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