Providing destination-level care

"With already losing part of my eyesight, we decided we’ll make sure there’s nothing else
that can be done. The doctors said, ‘If things progress, we can work with you even at a long distance’ and showed the other options I had."

Just as Deanna McQuerry felt like she was running out of options to treat her normal-tension glaucoma in Texas, she stumbled upon a Huberman Lab podcast featuring Byers Eye Institute Chair Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, and decided his was the additional opinion she needed. She is glad she made the trip to be seen by Goldberg.

It's really, really important that people understand that if you want the best technicians in the world, to me, you're going to find them at Stanford.

When Michael Stone met Vinit Mahajan, MD, PhD, professor at the Byers Eye Institute, he knew he'd found someone who wouldn't give up on him after his diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa. Then he found the technicians and staff at the Byers Eye Institute were just as dedicated. He travels from Colorado for his care.

The journey is not limited to giving us the right medical advice and care, but showing us a path forward. We look forward to visiting again and actively contributing to the research efforts, which will have a global impact for millions.

This couple, who asked not to be named, travel to the Byers Eye Institute from New Delhi, India for clinical care that has instilled hope in them for possible vision restoration.