The finish line is always the end goal of a marathon. In the case of the Phaco Fanatics team, however, the ultimate goal is to raise $1,000 for Eyes on […]
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Gail Bleach Joins the Board

Gail Bleach, PhD, has been an Eye & Ear Foundation Ambassador since the program’s inception in 2020. Now she is also an Eye & Ear Foundation Board member. “I am […]
Vision Institute Grand Opening

The long-awaited opening of the Vision Institute at the UPMC Mercy Pavilion was met with fanfare on April 20. “As we celebrate the opening of our new building, we also […]
The Impact of Providing Care at Mission of Mercy

Now in its seventh year, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh has treated over 5,000 patients since its inception. This free two-day dental, eye, and hearing clinic is for the underserved members […]
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UPMC Vision Institute and EEF Partner with Brother’s Brother to Bring Care to Where it is Needed

S+S Spring 2023 The Eye & Ear Foundation and UPMC Mercy received a $150,000 mobile “eyeVan” from Brother’s Brother Foundation for the Department of Ophthalmology to use for free community […]
And the Awards Keep Coming for Dr. Sahel

S+S Spring 2023 Dr. José-Alain Sahel, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh, has two more awards to add to his already sizeable collection. Along with […]
An Amazing New Asset for our Community and People with Vision Loss Worldwide

S+S Spring 2023 When José-Alain Sahel, MD arrived in Pittsburgh in July of 2016 to assume the Distinguished Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology role at the University of Pittsburgh and […]
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Brother’s Brother eyeVan

The Eye & Ear Foundation and UPMC Mercy received a $150,000 mobile “eyeVan” from Brother’s Brother Foundation for the Department of Ophthalmology to use for free community vision clinics in […]
Dr. Sahel Receiving Two Awards

Dr. José-Alain Sahel, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the UPMC Eye Center, has two more awards to add to his already […]
Thank You to the Wiegands and Foxes
The Eye & Ear Foundation is always grateful for any gifts, but two recent ones deserve special mention. One of them is from Bruce and Barbara Wiegand, who are donating […]
Making an Impact on How We Hear, See, and Live

In the Eye & Ear Foundation’s February 23 webinar, EEF CEO Lawton Snyder provided an overview of the impact the EEF has made to advance care over a span of […]
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Addison Gibson Grant Helps Another Low Vision Patient

Charlie Booth* has had Peters anomaly since birth; the condition causes low vision. He is now the grateful recipient of low vision equipment via the Eye & Ear Foundation’s grant […]
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Gifts of Appreciated Assets
Making a gift of appreciated stock or other assets is a great way to support the Eye & Ear Foundation, researchers, and other initiatives important to you—often with several potential […]
Dr. Larry Benowitz New Co-Director of Fox Center

Larry Benowitz, PhD, has joined the Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration as its new co-director. The Professor of Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and Neurosurgical Innovation […]
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A Pioneer for Vision Care has a Passion for Giving

Dr. E. Ron Salvitti’s curiosity fuels his innovation. As a result, he has made his mark in the field of ophthalmology. His latest contribution of $1.5 million makes his total […]
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