February 26, 2021 By Kris B. Mamula The University of Pittsburgh has received a $25 million grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, most of which will support vision care […]
Pittsburgh Business Times | Hillman Foundation’s $25M gift to boost biomedical research at Pitt
By Paul J. Gough – Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times Feb 25, 2021, 11:21am EST The Henry L. Hillman Foundation is giving $25 million to expand the life sciences cluster in Pittsburgh, including $20 […]
Pittwire | Pitt’s Plans for Growth of Regional Life Sciences Cluster Get Boost From $25 Million Gift; Advancements in Vision Care Lead the Way
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Source: Pittwire Philadelphia has its pharmaceutical cluster, San Francisco is known for its tech startups and Boston boasts about its investment capital. Thanks to efforts by […]
The Sound of Progress
Dr. Thanos Tzounopoulos and his team within the Pittsburgh Hearing Resource Center at the University of Pittsburgh continue to make progress in their quest to develop a pharmacological treatment for […]
UPMC Kildare Installs High-Tech Laser for Eye Surgery
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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Sight + Sound Bites Webinar: Keratoconus: kéras (Greek, Cornea), cōnus (Latin, Cone)
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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Your First Stop for Eye Care
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 […]
CBS Pittsburgh | Pitt Teams With FDA To Develop Therapies That Could One Day Restore Vision To Blind People
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 […]
Pittwire | FDA and Pitt Announce Collaboration to Research and Develop Innovative Therapies to Help Restore Vision
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 […]
Social Determinants of Health
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 […]
Low Vision Resources
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, […]
Sight + Sound Bites Webinar: Visual Impairment and Visual Rehabilitation
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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Day of Giving
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 […]
With Thanks
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 […]
Advancing Care by Advancing Access
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 […]