Recent News & Media
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The treatment approach targets diseases that cause degeneration of the axons in the central nervous system.
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AI models of the brain could serve as ‘digital twins’ in research
In a new study, researchers created an AI model of the mouse visual cortex that predicts neuronal responses to visual images.
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Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, on Cataract Coach
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, as been an ophthalmologist at Stanford University for more than three decades and is a recognized expert in glaucoma clinical care.
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New research uncovers promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, glaucoma
The treatment approach targets diseases that cause degeneration of the axons in the central nervous system.
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Tele-Ophthalmology: Digital care in a digital world
Traditionally, medical care has been delivered with the provider and patient in the same room at the same time.
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The joy of giving sight
While playing golf five years ago, Tom Harrington noticed he had difficulty seeing the golf flag. This was a first for him, so he scheduled a visit to see an ophthalmologist.
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Advancing optic disc drusen research
When Joyce Liao, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology and of neurology, came to Stanford in 2006, she began seeing patients with optic disc drusen (ODD), a condition that effects vision and the optic nerve, and was frustrated with how little she could offer them.
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From mother to patient
A year ago, Carolyn Miller noticed some sensitivity in her left eye, and her eyelid felt swollen.
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Young patients receive sight restoring lenses
Rosie Karon was only two weeks old when her mother noticed her left pupil was misshapen.
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Cross-department team effort conquers rare inflammatory eye disease
Three years ago, Yolanda Velasco began noticing difficulty distinguishing words and images on her computer screen.
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Vision restoration in glaucoma
Laura Dubrow has approached the challenges of life-long glaucoma in both eyes with courage, determination, and a sense of humor.
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A global career path
Byers Eye Institute at Stanford chief resident Malini Pasricha, MD, grew up in the United States, but whenever visiting her ancestral home in Rayavaram, Tamil Nadu, India, she was often struck by two major disparities: limited access to healthcare and minimal career opportunities for women.
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Pursuing excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion
The year 2020 was momentous in many ways, including the heightened attention to issues of systemic injustice towards minorities that have long existed in our society.
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Advancing clinical research in the age of COVID-19
In clinical trials, both patients and faculty have to carefully balance potential benefits against potential risks in deciding who should be in a clinical trial—and this year the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford faced a new risk in that calculation.
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Tele-Ophthalmology: Digital care in a digital world
Traditionally, medical care has been delivered with the provider and patient in the same room at the same time.
-
The joy of giving sight
While playing golf five years ago, Tom Harrington noticed he had difficulty seeing the golf flag. This was a first for him, so he scheduled a visit to see an ophthalmologist.
-
Advancing optic disc drusen research
When Joyce Liao, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology and of neurology, came to Stanford in 2006, she began seeing patients with optic disc drusen (ODD), a condition that effects vision and the optic nerve, and was frustrated with how little she could offer them.
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From mother to patient
A year ago, Carolyn Miller noticed some sensitivity in her left eye, and her eyelid felt swollen.
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Young patients receive sight restoring lenses
Rosie Karon was only two weeks old when her mother noticed her left pupil was misshapen.
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Cross-department team effort conquers rare inflammatory eye disease
Three years ago, Yolanda Velasco began noticing difficulty distinguishing words and images on her computer screen.
-
Vision restoration in glaucoma
Laura Dubrow has approached the challenges of life-long glaucoma in both eyes with courage, determination, and a sense of humor.
-
A global career path
Byers Eye Institute at Stanford chief resident Malini Pasricha, MD, grew up in the United States, but whenever visiting her ancestral home in Rayavaram, Tamil Nadu, India, she was often struck by two major disparities: limited access to healthcare and minimal career opportunities for women.
-
Pursuing excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion
The year 2020 was momentous in many ways, including the heightened attention to issues of systemic injustice towards minorities that have long existed in our society.
-
Advancing clinical research in the age of COVID-19
In clinical trials, both patients and faculty have to carefully balance potential benefits against potential risks in deciding who should be in a clinical trial—and this year the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford faced a new risk in that calculation.
