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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Unraveling mysteries of human behavior
Andreas Tolias, PhD, was named a primary investigator in 10-year project to shed new light on human behavior and cognition…
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Bridging the data gap in pediatric ophthalmology
A Byers Eye Institute-led team was awarded to map eye exam data and harness it for clinical research.
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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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Dr. Kuldev Singh makes Power List in 2023
KULDEV SINGH, MD, MPH, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Service at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, has made The Ophthalmology Power List for the fourth time.
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Dr. Wendy Liu: RPB Award Recipient
Wendy Liu, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, was granted a $350,000 Career Development Award from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to support eye research.
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The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage
It may begin as a few dark specks or wavy lines floating across the field of vision, or lightning-like flashes in the corner of the eye…
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New drug gives patient his sight back
When Gang Pan first came to Stanford Medicine, he could no longer work or drive and was uncomfortable even venturing out in public because an autoimmune condition had severely restricted his vision and the movement of his eyes.
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Making a difference: Dr. Diana Do
Diana Do, MD, professor of ophthalmology, always wanted to pursue a career that would make a difference.
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Vision-restoring whole eye transplants may soon be a reality
More than 40 scientists, doctors, and industry experts hand-picked from around the country are joining together to make whole eye transplants a reality.
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Meet Dr. M.E. Hartnett
WHEN MARY ELIZABETH (M.E.) HARTNETT, MD, arrived this year at the Byers Eye Institute, she brought with her a buzz of excitement that rippled through Stanford University and the international ophthalmology community.
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Game On
If you sit down with Khizer Khaderi, MD, MPH, to talk about his work at Stanford University connecting vision and performance, there’s a good chance that by the end of the conversation, he’ll be drawing diagrams that crisscross the page or that fill up a whiteboard.
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Inception Insights
The research that Andreas Tolias, PhD, does in his laboratory is undeniably futuristic, even by Silicon Valley standards. That is why when he took up his post as professor of ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute in April 2024, the feeling across the university was one of elation.
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Meet our Newest Faculty
Over the past year, we've welcomed five new full-time faculty who will enhance the work our clinicans and scientists have been diligently pushing forward for decades to preserve sight and eradicate blindness.
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Dr. Kuldev Singh makes Power List in 2023
KULDEV SINGH, MD, MPH, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Service at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, has made The Ophthalmology Power List for the fourth time.
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Dr. Wendy Liu: RPB Award Recipient
Wendy Liu, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, was granted a $350,000 Career Development Award from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to support eye research.
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The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage
It may begin as a few dark specks or wavy lines floating across the field of vision, or lightning-like flashes in the corner of the eye…
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New drug gives patient his sight back
When Gang Pan first came to Stanford Medicine, he could no longer work or drive and was uncomfortable even venturing out in public because an autoimmune condition had severely restricted his vision and the movement of his eyes.
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Making a difference: Dr. Diana Do
Diana Do, MD, professor of ophthalmology, always wanted to pursue a career that would make a difference.
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Inception Insights
The research that Andreas Tolias, PhD, does in his laboratory is undeniably futuristic, even by Silicon Valley standards. That is why when he took up his post as professor of ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute in April 2024, the feeling across the university was one of elation.
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Select Awards and Honors 2024
The accomplished faculty and trainees at the Byers Eye Institute were recognized with a long list of grants, awards, speaker invitations, new leadership opportunities and more during 2024. Here is a snapshot of just some of those accomplishments.
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Making a Mark with Global Training
Many current and former residents and fellows have made an indelible mark on people around the world with the global ophthalmic training and mentorship they’ve received at the Byers Eye Institute.
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2024 Letter From the Chair
I am sure I say this every year, but 2024 marked the most exciting year to-date at the Byers Eye Institute, as the research and clinical advances we made have once again set a high bar to top in the future.
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Meet Dr. M.E. Hartnett
WHEN MARY ELIZABETH (M.E.) HARTNETT, MD, arrived this year at the Byers Eye Institute, she brought with her a buzz of excitement that rippled through Stanford University and the international ophthalmology community.
