Researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine continue to make strides in the treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve, the vital nerve that transfers visual information from the retina to the vision centers in the brain. This loss of optic nerve tissue, […]
Developing a Cure for Tinnitus
The Eye & Ear Foundation collects support from donors like you to help propel research forward. Whether big or small, our donors’ gifts make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. One of our favorite stories that exemplifies the impact of continuous support in a given area of research is the story […]
Attend the 2019 Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium
On August 5th and 6th 2019, the Department of Otolaryngology hosted the second annual Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium. This conference was open to healthcare providers and interested community members, and welcomed keynote speakers from around the country speaking on issues related to the treatment of head and neck cancers, and living with symptoms […]
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The Center for Cortical Vision
A central component of the new Pittsburgh Vision Institute will be a dedicated Center for Cortical Vision, aimed at restoring visual perception in patients who have experienced retinal degeneration. One of the leading causes of blindness in the Western World, retinal degeneration occurs in a variety of pathological conditions, including ocular trauma, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, […]