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 transform laser eye surgery. This portable technology, called the Ziemer Z8, uses short bursts of energy to create gas bubbles that make a small incision […]
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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, FRCOphth, and Scott Drexler, OD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Following the presentation, there was a Q&A where our panelists answered questions […]
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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 blood vessels in the retina. An annual eye exam can be one of the best investments to protect overall health and wellness and to maintain […]
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 Pittsburgh is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration to help people with impaired vision. The research will identify patient needs, difficulties and expectations while developing methods and […]
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 through the expertise, facilities and research of the world-class School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology. Under the agreement, Pitt and the FDA will work together for […]
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 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology to address social determinants of health. One of the most influential social determinants of health is health literacy. The World Health Organization […]
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, contact lenses, medications, or surgical interventions, many more have not yet been solved. This includes such conditions as an unaddressed refractive error (123.7 million), cataract […]
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, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, CLVT. Following the presentation, there was a Q&A where our panelists answered questions from our audience. Visit https://eyeandear.org/donate to support our […]
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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 and help us connect to the larger community. We need your help! Please share this email your friends and family members so they too can […]
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 us and supporting us as we adapted to the circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It became clear to us, early on, that even 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 potential to transform patient care and patient outcomes. Better care leads to better health, and we are fortunate to be living and working in a […]
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 in the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer and hearing issues, Dr. Jonas T. Johnson, MD, FACS, Catherine Palmer, PhD, and Marci Lee Nilsen, PhD, […]
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 Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Director of the UPMC Eye Center, and the Eye and Ear Foundation Chair of […]
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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 to the skull base. Similarly, the epilepsy surgery utilizes the transmaxillary approach to gain access to a part of the brain that is otherwise inaccessible […]
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 pre-clinical company has raised $70 million and the proceeds from the most recent funding round will be used to advance development of SparingVision’s gene therapy […]
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